May 2013

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Vol. 3 • No. 03

Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide

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Letter from the Publisher

FEATURES Letter from the Publisher . . . . 2

M is for May and Mom!

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This is a little dorky to start like to send a special shout out my column off with but I and thank you to my mom. I have to share… Someone am so fortunate that she and recently told me that the much of my family live here in 4th of May is Starwars Juneau and I get to see them Day. As I gave them a frequently. I certainly owe puzzled expression they my mom for my creativity, continued to say with a troubleshooting skills, and smile “may the forth be with “dorky” sense of humor. I am

By Anna Hoke you.” I certainly hope that also (mostly) thankful that my brightened your day as much as it did folks refused to get cable television while mine. I am sure by now everyone has we were growing up out the road. It pulled out their summer gear and has influenced my brother and I (and other a good handle on yard work and spring neighborhood kids) to find entertainmaintenance (right? Wink wink). If ment elsewhere. This consisted of playing out the “Chronicles of Narnia” in the woods, pulling weeds in the garden to earn our allowance, and tire swing mud fights to name a few. Our adventures certainly spurred our inventiveness and imagination which I attribute to being the creative person I consider you are like me then the sunlight and myself today. Once again, thanks to warmer temperatures has you forgoing all the moms out there that juggled your gym membership in exchange for oranges and lunchtime, made duct tape a jog outside. It also has you itching castles, spent countless hours sewing to get out on the boat to put a line in Halloween costumes and all the other the water and put off all other work. things that made our childhood years This month, summer sports start for very fond memories. Happy Mother’s both children and adults, the weather day, especially to my mom! is warmer and camping, campfires, • Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and and fishing commences in full force. owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She May also is the month that we officially can be reached at anna@seakliving.com. honor our Moms on Mother’s day! I’d

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES Coastal Real Estate Group. . 9 Affordability… Now or Later? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Can you take shortcuts when remodeling or renovating your home?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7,8

Flat Rate Realty Suzan FitzGerald . . . 11, 23 Powell Realty Powell Realty Office. . 6-7, 24 Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . 18, 23 Brian McWhorter. . . . . . . 5 Real Estate Service, Inc. Julie Burns. . . . . . . . . . . 19

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RE/MAX of Juneau Holly Cerne. . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 14 Robyn Long. . . . . . . . . . . .4, 22 JoAnn Birt & Debbie Lewis. . . . . . . . 4 Julie Moe. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Marty McKeown . . . . 12-13 Mimi Rothchild. . . . . . . 15 Scott Lesh. . . . . . . . . . 8, 23 Stacee Beattie. . . . . . . . . 22 Vickie Gartley . . . . . . . . 17

MORTGAGE & LENDING Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bauer/Clifton Interiors contributed photos.. . . . . 14-15

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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Alaska Renovators. . . . . . . 8 Amber King. . . . . . . . . . 22 CoastAlaska. . . . . . . . . . 20 Corban Construction. . . 10 Grace Adele . . . . . . . . . . 23 Inside Passage Construction. 22 Public Radio. . . . . . . . 22-23 S&A Quality Insulators . 16 Shoefly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scentsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Stopher Construction. .16,23

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Welcome home to this 903sqft 2BR/1BA Douglas condo with sweeping, unobstructed views of Town, Mt Roberts and the Channel. Seller has done a ton of upgrades including all new bathroom, carpet in LR and BR, kitchen flooring and fresh paint. HOA dues incl heat and hot water. $157,000

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Single Family Ranch conveniently located in the Valley near schools, shopping and bus lines. This 3BR/2BA 1600sqft home is a great place to start if you are looking for affordable housing. With space for everyone, this home has an open floor plan, cozy fireplace and is set on a large fenced lot.

Brand new boiler and hot water heater installed April 2013 and all new windows and doors, too.

Call today before this one is gone! $289,000

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Built in 1997, this 3BR/2BA attached home in West Juneau is “move in ready”. Brand new carpet installed April 13’ and all new appliances, you will be right at home. Beautiful views across the Channel from the large LR and MBR windows and the deck off the LR. In the large storage room.

Entry way has new front door and slate flooring. $255,000

1940 FRITZ COVE ROAD

The moment you step into this home, you know it is something special. From the grand foyer, to the remodeled kitchen, no detail has been missed. With 3BR/3.5BA, this 3200sqft home w/ 964sqft 3-car garage, sits on a large lot w/ extensive landscaping. Gorgeous wood floors guide you to the kitchen, all high end stainless appliances and granite counter tops. The formal living room boasts floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. Master suite has fireplace, walk in closet, soaking tub and shower. A “MUST SEE.” Price: $640,000

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Affordability… than me, so you’ll have to settle for this “expert” opinion on one issue at a time—Affordable Housing.

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hat do Moving the Capital, Building the Road, and Affordable Housing have in common? We all have an opinion, and we are all experts! I’m certain that someone could weave a web explaining how the three are inextricably linked and to solve one you actually have to solve all three. Unfortunately for you, that person is much smarter

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Every time a new Cost of Living study identifies Juneau as the most expensive place to live in the State, a chorus of hisses and boos can be heard around the city. “Why doesn’t the mayor do anything?” “If they would just open up some land.” “See, that’s the cost of overregulation!” “(Insert your own if I missed it)!?!” The complaints are as persistent as the problem.

Rather than assume that a decades old problem can be solved in a few paragraphs, let’s begin by identifying what some of the challenges are—first up, the Now or Later question. It seems so obvious when we’re talking to our kids; “If you eat dessert now, you can’t have it later.” Sadly, nothing has been known to bring out our inner five year

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A must see downtown beauty! This 1,969sqft SF home is open, light & bright, w/ gorgeous views! Lovingly maintained & updated inside & out, inclds vinyl siding & windows, metal roof, & furnace just to name a few. Enjoy french doors from kitchen that open to new Trex decking. Plenty of off street parking & under the carpet you’ll see gorgeous, hardwood floors! Asking $385,000

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Now or Later? old like our homes.

The truth is, the first thing that stands in the way of affordable housing is us.

Let’s take a little quiz. Which would you prefer—a structurally sound home or solid surface countertops? A 5-star plus energy rating or a tile shower surround? A 50-year roof or a covered porch? If 10 years of marriage…

I mean contracting has taught me anything, it’s that you don’t want to choose, you want it all.

Blame HGTV if you must (I know I do for a whole host of things), but the responsibility is ultimately with each of us. We all have a sense of entitlement when it comes to our house, and it makes sense. Our home is the largest investment that we make and it feels like if we are going to have to pay for it for the next 30YEARS!... then maybe it should be what we want. If only life were just that fair. No, if you want

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to help the Affordable Housing crisis, you’re going to have to be willing to make some difficult decisions.

In Juneau, the assault on your responsibility will start before a single nail hits a board. Now, let me put on my “Expert” hat and help you identify what you should definitely do now, and what might wait until later. Possibly the worst thing to skimp on now will be the first thing that tempts your “frugal” side—lot prep. Please…I repeat, PLEASE do not let price be the only consideration when choosing a civil contractor. The most difficult and expensive home problems to fix—sagging foundation, rotten wood, water issues—are regularly the result of shoddy dirt work.

Next is insulation. There have been a number of advances in both insulation and how we insulate homes in Southeast Alaska over the last several years.

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And, while we are all capable of understanding how money spent now will be money saved forever, it is still rare for people to choose insulation as one of their most important amenities.

Finally, weatherproofing. This one, like dirt work, is a little tricky. Obviously no one ever says, “I’m not really all that worried about my house being weatherproof…what’s a little water damage.” What I do hear quite often is, “Why can’t you do it as cheap as this other guy?” The people who consistently do quality work are not consistently the cheapest. Make sure you get references on your Contractor.

It’s great to invite your friends over to drink wine with you at your new granite bar—it’s a little embarrassing when the roof leaks into their glass.

Flooring, cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, faucets—these are all relatively easy to upgrade over time. There’s

an old saying about lipstick and pigs, but I’m not sure if I’m aloud to use it… you get the point.

Affordable Housing is a complicated issue and there is no single, or simple, solution. Still, I believe that—with any problem—the best question to ask first is, “What can I do different?”

Ok, enough of that. I promise to ditch this “It’s not you it’s me” mantra next month and explore how everyone else—Bush, Obama, your childhood—is to blame.

Jeff Boman is a life long Juneau resident and has been a local Contractor as owner of Corban Construction for the past 10 years. He is a past President of the Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association (SEABIA) and has served on the Board of Directors for the Alaska State Homebuilders Association and the National Association of Homebuilders.

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Can you take SHORTCUTS when remodeling or renovating your home?

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often see suggestions for cutting corners in construction. I know that people intend for these corners that are cut to be time and money saving endeavors. However, in most instances shortcuts normally cause more harm than good down the road. Leading to repairs that are often more costly than completing a project completely and correctly in the first place.

out the entire side of the home we found the work previously completed had a few flaws

perforated foundation drain instead of a separate solid drain, which escalated the situation. All the water collected off the roof was being diverted directly into the foundation drain,

I’m going to list out several shortcuts I’ve witnessed over the past several years, how they’ve negatively impacted the home.

Let’s start with a foundation. I received a call from a homeowner who had water coming into her garden level apartment (4-6 feet below exterior grade). I advised her regarding what needed to be done to correct the problem. She explained that the work had been done two years prior. After digging

or shortcuts to save money on materials or time. Gutters collected water from the roof, which was run down into the

overloading it and sending most of the water next to the foundation. The overflowing water eventually found

a spot where the foundation wall membrane was not properly completed and seeped in, flooding the basement. If the gutters were diverted into

By Greg Stopher a second solid Stopher Construction drainpipe instead of the same perforated foundation drain next to the foundation and the membrane was properly completed there would not have been a need for a second repair or an apartment that needed to be gutted and rebuilt.

Another key area where I see many shortcuts take place is in window installations. Often this occurs when homeowners are attempting weatherize and perform energy upgrades on their homes leading them to install new,

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more efficient windows. A shortcut may not result in damage but will result in an installation of a highly efficient window that is sometimes is leakier than the original 40 year old window. The new window itself may be more efficient but the sealing around the rough opening of the window was missed or hurried and the result is another leaky window and energy loss.

A window is only as good as the seal around it. Use proper flashing and a spray foam compatible with windows to create a good seal and efficient system around each window.

water runs downhill although in some an extreme cold and wood around the cases of a wind driven, de-pressurized window loses some moisture content in home water can run uphill. Really, it the dry cold weather then the tape or can. A great analogy told to me by a caulk cracks. It rains on occasion here great construction and so the rain professor was finds that small stated like crack and may this, “Would freeze, making The different materials you tuck your the crack into around a window rain pants into a break in the result in different your Xtratufs?” flashing. Before Furthermore, you know it, expansion and would it help to water is entering contraction between tape or caulk the the wall cavity these materials. top of your boots or home. Do and rain pants not rely on caulk to stop the water or tape alone to from running into flash a window. them? Try it the next time you’re out Take the time to lap your flashing in fishing in the waves and driving rain, such a way that it will shed water like see how long your socks stay dry. The your rain pants will shed water onto different materials around a window the boots not into the boots. result in different expansion and Follow material installation contraction between these materials. requirements on packages of materials.

If the vinyl of the window shrinks in

Flashing a window brings up another commonly neglected step or shortcut.

I have seen highly efficient windows without proper flashing or the incorrect use of the tape used for building wrap, or caulk to quickly flash a window installation. This poorly flashed window resulted in a failure in less than a full season of weather. See,

This could not be truer than on shingle installation. There is a set nailing pattern for shingles and I have been called onto a site where half the roof of shingles where missing after a high wind incident. Upon inspection of the roof I saw the required nailing pattern was not followed and the result was 1000 square feet of shingles on the front lawn. The nailing requirement was for five properly placed nails, not one or two poorly placed nails per shingle. Once this was found there were other places where the flashings like the example above relied on caulking. Time savings to the installer (un-licensed contractor) for using two nails instead of the required five nails equaled maybe two to three hour of installation time, but required a complete tear off and reinstallment of a roof, doubling the cost to the homeowner.

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Continued: Can you take

SHORTCUTS

when remodeling or renovating...

I have opened up a wall for a simple bathroom remodel to add a new ventilation fan only to find wiring in the wall spliced together from the previous owner. So instead of simply running of a new wire for an updated ventilation fan, the remainder of the exposed wiring had to be brought up to code, this is one of my many responsibilities as a contractor, I want the homeowners in the projects I complete to know that we’re looking out for their

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w o n’t cut corners on projects.

The costs ended up being quite a bit higher to properly repair and upgrade this problem, but we thoroughly documented our work and the homeowner felt safer knowing that the work we completed made her home safer. What is worrisome to me it that if in one bathroom we found three spliced wires, what does the rest of the wiring in the home look like?

In construction there are no shortcuts. There I said it, “no

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shortcuts.” There are many ways to work on a project efficiently and effectively with no shortcuts, so where money can be saved? Because we all know that shortcuts don’t save money.

Where can you save time and money in construction?

• Keeping a project within scope – avoiding too much project creep • Selecting materials that are more affordable – not having your dream everything • Planning ahead – when projects aren’t well-defined it’s hard to properly estimate costs and a schedule I will go into greater detail in the coming articles on how to save money, time, and how to plan

and budget a new construction or remodeling projects. Just no shortcuts.

Greg Stopher has over 16 years of experience in the construction field and earned a degree in Construction Technologies from the University of Alaska – Southeast. His company, Stopher Construction, LLC, is a general contracting company specializing in remodeling, custom finishes, additions and new home construction projects. He can be reached at 907-321-2350.

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19501 Glacier Hwy

North Tee Harbor waterfront home, on the sunny side! This beautiful waterfront home was built in 2003 and is on the Glacier Hwy side of Tee Harbor just before Cohen Dr. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features the following: in-floor radiant heat, solid surface kitchen counters, custom maple/walnut cabinets, stainless appliances, vaulted ceilings, huge decks, large garage, 2 possible master bedrooms, tile and laminate flooring and more! MLS #12396 $499,900 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

1325 Mendenhall Peninsula Rd.

Wonderful living on the Wetlands!

Main house was Brand new in 2010, this amazing single family home with apartment boasts the following features: 4 bed, 3 bathroom, radiant infloor heating, hard wood floors, granite counters, beautiful kitchen, gas fireplace, covered decks, hot tub, lots of boat parking, large dettached garage, 1 bed and 1 bath apartment above the garage and amazing views of the wetlands. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS # 12400. Asking price: $670,000.00

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17125 Lena Loop

Waterfront Beauty on Lena Loop! This amazing single family home sits on specFAMILY tacular almost-acre lot looking over Lena Cove.

This home boasts the following qualities: 5 bedrooms, 4 plus baths, beautiful kitchen, granite counters, hardwood floors, decks on all levels, 2 car garage with guest quarters, 2 gas stoves, woodstove, amazing master bath, formal dining and 316 Ash St more. Lots of parking with a carport at the front door! Lot has plenty of room for additional shop.

House in the Highlands! This Single family home sits Call Marty McKeown today for a showing of this rare waterfront home! Asking: $875,000.00. high on Ash St near top of Highlands with a beautiful view of Gastineau Channel and Douglas. With 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Living room, family room, CONDOS fireplace, deck, great back yard, garage and VIEWS! MLS #12395 Asking $379,900 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

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Beautiful Cedar Surprise on Hidden Lake! This 3343 Park beautiful single family home is a rare find in the Place middle of the valley. Sitting right on one of the Beautiful Park quiet lakes, you will be happily surprised at the Place! This 3 bed, privacy and amazing views. This home features 2.5 bath attached the following: 3 beds, 2 baths, granite counters, home has great heated kitchen floors, beautiful master suite and backyard views of bath, huge vaulted ceilings, new front porch, lots Rotary Park and of storage, pellet stove, monitor, large lot, side gets a lot of sunshine! Large garage, living room, deck and more. MLS #12397 Asking $439,900 family room, bedrooms upstairs, backyard patio Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! and more! Asking price: $275,000

4850 Tamarack Trails A1

Tamarack Trails condo, conveniently located with 2bedroom and 2baths. Comes with a nice kitchen, fireplace, and receives lots of natural light. Owner has their own parking space in garage with a private storage room. Call Marty McKeown today for a showing. MLS# 11471. Asking Price $208,000

2717 John Street

New interior paint and upgraded flooring! Beautiful views of Gastineau Channel and Mount Roberts from the deck of this 3 bed, 1.5 bath condo in West Juneau! Features include: updated kitchen, woodstove, all appliances, window treatments, newer heating system, deck, carport, storage and more! MLS#11640 $164,400 Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

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VIEW VIEW VIEW! Make building your Dream Home on this 1.23 Acre View Lot in Lena Heights a reality this Summer! Incredible Views of Lynn Canal and the Fairweather Range. Driveway is in and ready to build. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today!

MLS# 11627. $249,900

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Build your downtown Dream Home! Beautiful view lot on Starr Hill at the end of 4th St. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS# 11557. $69,900

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Rare Find! 6 acres D-18 Multi-family Lot on North Douglas Highway! This large lot located just passed the bridge on the uphill side of N. Douglas Highway. Great opportunity to build duplex, tri-plex, four-plex and more!

18 units per acre, call CBJ to explore all the possibilities! MLS 12301 Asking price is $540,000. Call Marty McKeown for more information.

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Fantastic Douglas Building Lot on 5th St. Water views possible on this relatively flat 5000 sqr f lot.

Call Marty McKeown for more details today! MLS# 12110. Asking price: $79,900

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4256 Brothers Ave

to Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction Inc. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2027 sqr ft, Huge 674 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS#12169 $399,900

4250 Brothers Ave

to Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1 bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath main home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2682 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS#12171 Asking Price $469,900

LATE APRIL COMPLETION

8126 Easy St

to Be BUilt: Single Family Home with Apt (1bed/1bath) near the Glacier! This beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction. Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2044 sqr ft, 480 sqr ft garage, Open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room, and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. MLS# 12173 Asking Price $414,900

8130 Easy Street

8197 Keegan Ave

to Be BUilt: Single Family Home near the Glacier! This is a beautiful 4bed, 2 1/2 bath home to be built by Lowpete Construction.

Features are as follows: Hardi Plank type siding, 50 year roof, 5 star rated, 2388 sq ft, 424 sq ft garage, open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, laundry area, den, family room, living room and more! Price includes builder financing. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. $414,900

MID JUNE COMPLETION

8155 Easy Street

Under ConstrUCtion: Living is Easy on Easy St! This Ranch Styled home “To be Built” by Lowpete Construction has a great floor plan with 3 bed, 2 baths, 1628 sqr ft living space, open kitchen and living room, 420 sqr ft 2 car garage, covered porch, 5 Star Energy Rated, 50 year roof and more! MLS# 10070. Asking price: $369,900

Under ConstrUCtion: Brand New Single Family w/Apartment. There is still time to pick the colors with this beautiful “To Be Built” home. The main house features: 3 bed, 2.5 bath, living room, v aulted family room, large deck, laundry area, 2079 sqr ft, large 2 car garage. Apartment is 582 sqr ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, separate entrance, porch etc. All Lowpete Construction Homes are 5 Star Energy rated and have 50 year roofs. MLS #11944.

Asking price: $484,900

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BEFORE & AFTER Sometimes a project requires the entire removal of the old to realize the vision of the new, and sometimes it doesn’t. In this particular home, we found the latter to be true, as it was built very well and already had a great layout. It really just needed to be polished off and the boundaries pushed a bit further in a few areas. After analyzing the space and meeting with the clients to discuss their wishes and needs, we designed a plan that addressed several areas throughout and would take this home to the next level.

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We first addressed the kitchen and the elements that were lacking. Tile countertops, no matter what the material they are made of, are difficult to work on and maintain.

Packed with our clients’ color preferences, we set out to select a granite countertop and ceramic tile backsplash that complemented the maple cabinetry and hardwood flooring. The coloring of this new granite incorporates colors ranging from bright white to rich dark browns

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and the new backsplash acts as an extension of the beautiful, custom millwork found throughout this home.

While replacing the countertops, we also upgraded the appliances to professional grade.

The new Leibherr 36” stainless steel refrigerator is one of the most energy efficient and “green” refrigerators on the market and is counter depth too! The original four burner cooktop was upgraded to a six

burner gas cooktop by BlueStar. From its maximum burner output of 22,000 BTU’s, to its simmer burner that will NOT even burn chocolate, this cooktop lives up to its name! The dishwasher was replaced with an

ultra-quiet Bosch model and the new GE Profile double ovens incorporate a convection oven on the bottom and a microwave/ oven on top!

One of the biggest areas of change within this kitchen was the transformation of the original desk area into a state-ofthe-art beverage center that now incorporates a Liebherr beverage cooler, a built-in coffee maker, and a second sink that even has a hot water faucet for that perfect cup of tea, anytime. Glass display cabinetry, maple crown molding, crystal pendants, and oil rubbed bronze hardware pull the rest of this kitchen together.

The fireplace area was the next to be addressed on the list. The addition of an upper mantle helps reinforce the verticality of the 12’ ceilings found throughout the home and breaks up the horizontal line of the surrounding built-in cabinetry that is now capped with same granite countertops. This new section of the fireplace now incorporates sconces and a built-in beveled mirror that reflects the serene forest view. The same ornate style was referenced when selecting the oversized scrolled legs for the breakfast counter.

These new architectural elements incorporate the same details found on all of the light fixtures, door knobs, and furnishings throughout this home.

The powder and laundry rooms were both finished in a different color story. It is here where we switched from the warmer cream & brown tones found throughout the main spaces and moved into white, blues, and grays. The powder room received new white fixtures and all the hardware was

chosen in a polished nickel finish and a crystal light fixture the pedestal sink. This small room needed more visual space and less storage so we took out the vanity which opened up the space dramatically. Carrara marble was used on the floor in the same pattern as we used in the front entryway. The soft blue tones paired with the white millwork and fixtures complement the marble floor to create a rich, opulent space.

dryer too!

We chose to maintain the white cabinetry in the laundry room and accented them with a Carrara marble countertop and tile backsplash.

This honed marble was also used to construct a custom laundry sink as well.

New under cabinet lighting now illuminates the folding counter perfectly and makes working in the space a real joy. The room was then completed with brushed nickel hardware, lighting, and a new washer &

This project was completed with a new paint job and custom wood doors throughout all rooms; blending the old with the new. As you flow from room to room, these types of finishing touches can be appreciated by all and enhance this beautiful custom home.

Samples of all materials used on our past projects can be seen at the Bauer/Clifton Interiors studio located at 119A 2nd Street.

To see updates of our current projects, please “like” our Facebook page under Bauer Clifton Interiors or visit our website at www. bauerclifton.com.

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Spectacular Views and Quality Living in this 3700 sq. ft. Executive home. Custom woodwork, huge kitchen, grand fireplace, and separate living areas make this the perfect home for entertaining.

Spectacular 1,176 sq. ft. garage and 6 acres of land make this a one of a kind property. Call for your private showing today! Asking $729,000

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Icy Straits Lumber opens new Show Room in Juneau siding, mouldings, posts and beam, log cabin, and specialty products.

Icy Straits Lumber is excited to introduce their new showroom featuring their Alaska Legacy Wood Products.

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cy Straits Lumber is based and locally milled in Hoonah, Alaska, which is about 40 miles from Juneau. Their products are produced from Alaska Hemlock, Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, and a limited amount of Red Alder. Wood products include a variety of wood paneling,

Working with many local home owners, architects, engineers and builders, ISL has had the privilege to provide wood products for homes (new and remodeling), remote recreational cabins, fishing lodges, docks, trails, ferry terminals, motels, outdoor kitchen and gazebo’s, parks, schools, libraries, churches, museums, restaurants, transit centers, recreation areas, and the list goes on.

“While many have made a trip to Hoonah before having us undertake their special project, we finally made the big step to make our products more easily accessible and start a new ‘Show Room’ in Juneau”

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Creating specialty items has always been an inspiration, so in addition to their locally produced building products, they will be creating specialty furniture pieces.

A few pieces will be displayed in their new Juneau Showroom, while taking orders for that special piece of custom solid wood furniture designed just for you!

The store located at 5381 Commercial Boulevard will display many types of wood products and samples to help customers envision the look they want to bring to their home or office. “As you enter the store, the smell of fresh cedar assails your senses, bringing the outdoor and feel of nature inside” says Tyler. “Our vision is to help you create that homey, comfortable, Alaskan atmosphere.” It’s amazing how the natural beauty and warmth of wood can transform your special gathering place for friends and family.

Icy Straits Lumber would like to thank everyone that has used their products;

“the employees of ISL want to say thank you from the depths of our hearts! It’s been a struggle to operate in a remote community due to transportation, fuel increases, and a number of setbacks, but it’s because of you that we have been able to keep on keeping on, and open the doors to our new Juneau Show Room!”

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• 1 red onion, roughly chopped • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup cilantro, including stalks, washed and roughly chopped • 1 cup Italian parsley, including stalks, washed and roughly chopped • 1 heaped teaspoon sea salt • 1 tablespoon cumin • 1 tablespoon coriander • 1½ tablespoons ground chili powder • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika • 1½ teaspoon ras el hanout (you can find this Moroccan spice on Amazon if not a mix of cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg will work, but the real deal is amazing and an aphrodisiac so you better order some for Springtime) • ¾ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil • juice of 1 lemon • (you can also add capers or anchovies if you like to experiment, this sauce is what you make it and can last in the fridge for a week or two for later use) • 3 lbs. halibut fillets or other white flaky fish. I like my halibut in fillets no thicker than ¾ of an inch.. If you have larger pieces you can make them a nice even thickness since halibut tends to overcook easily.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Combine all sauce ingredients in blender, food processor or mortar and pestal (my preferred method) until well blended, I usually start with the dry spices, in whole form until I get a nice spice blend and add to the blender with leaf ’s and liquids. Pour over the fish, saving a little for garnishing the plates and bake for no longer than 17 minutes… take out of oven and rest for five minutes and test to see if the fish flakes.

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Kimbee Anderson Offered by Kimbee Anderson - This 3bd/2ba Sales Associate Office Manager

(907) 789-3888 (907) 723-7399 kimbee@gci.net

centrally located valley home boasts a large open floor plan making it great for entertaining! Large bedrooms, walk-in closets, separate laundry room and tons of storage make it exceptional. Updated features include landscaping, fire pit, bamboo floors, new tile, and large garden area. Exterior newly stained in 2012, large fenced yard w/the addition of new shed for additional storage. This is the home that will meet all your needs. Home was originally built to 5 star energy rating. MLS#12216 Price Reduced: $419,900

Angie Nolan

Sales Associate (907) 321-9162 nolanak@gci.net

Tongass Income

Offered by Angie Nolan - This is a beautiful home located in the heart of the valley. The family room, master bedroom and master bathroom were added on in 2011. The main home consists of the family room, living room, magazine worthy kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, and a den. The area over the garage has a kitchen, living room, super large bedroom, large walk in closet, and a big bathroom.

MLS#12282 $415,000

Darlene Donohue

Yakutat Income

Offered by Darlene Donohue - Beautiful 3 building property with (907) 518-4391 plenty of potential. First is the darlenedonohue@aol.com triplex with 3 one bed one bath furnished units with separate electric but shared heat and a large double 2 car garage. The mobile home used as a shop but could become a 3 bedroom home .The simple cedar cabin 12x 24 is used and rented as an Art Studio. Home is on a pond located in the center of town with easy access to the stores, post office and plenty of out door activities. Great place to live with a variety of income potential MLS 12094 $275,000

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Available Lots:

Janie Bee Powell

Ruth Blackwell

Helen Troutt

(907) 789-3888 janiebee@gci.net

(907) 321-0615 ruth@aukelake.com

(907) 723-5228 helentroutt@jtroutt.com

Corry Isabell

Rick Haida

Cheryl Holloway

(907) 209-1235 corryisabell@hotmail.com

(907) 789-4205 realtorrick@gci.net

(907) 209-6602 cheryljh@gci.net

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Trevor Roehl

Associate Broker Property Manager

• Angoon Lot MLS#11823 $32,500 • Water view Lot and close to town. MLS #10163 $78,000 • 2 – Acres on Thane Road MLS#10816 $85,000 • Beautiful North Douglas Lot MLS#11632 $89,000

(907) 789-3888 trevorroehl@gci.net

Sales Associate

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