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MLS #11298417 – Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past - 513 South Main Street, Princeton- $725,000 FEATURED PROPERTY
Located in historic Princeton, Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past is a one-of-a-kind retail establishment – perfect for the creative entrepreneur interested in the dynamic of a local, national and international operation; one of the largest and most distinctive gift stores in North-Central Illinois; but that is only one part of this business, Hoffman’s has an extensive collection of new china patterns; this collection is housed in the lower level of the retail store as well in a warehouse with close to $2M worth of additional inventory; this new store stock of china draws people from all over the world looking to replace pieces or add pieces to their collection; this is a rare opportunity to operate a thriving on-line business in tandem with a prestigious brick & mortar business; make your business dreams come true! Call Landmark Realty today to see this amazing property and business!
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1010 Innsbruck Lane PRINCETON $155,000 Townhouse; 3 BDRMS; 2½ baths #11310740
246 4L Hideaway Drive PRINCETON $195,000 2 BDRMS; 2 bath Condo #11311311
405 Depot St. WALNUT $108,000 3 BDRMS; 2 baths #11311368
507 S. Ninth St. PRINCETON $160,000 2 BDRMS; 2 baths #11312778
816 South Main PRINCETON $125,000 4 BDRMS; 2 baths #11312992
500 Brewster St. TISKILWA $75,000 4 BDRMS; 1 bath #11205176
320 W. Hudson St. PRINCETON $224,900 3 BDRMS; 2 baths #11310518
20371 2460 North Ave. KASBEER $60,000 2 BDRMS; 1 bath #11313113
206 North State St. ANNAWAN $219,900 4 BDRMS: 2 baths #11245851
200 South Maple St. WYANET $124,500 3 BDRMS; 2 baths #11202876
115 North Galena TISKILWA $25,000 Commercial Building #11231963
14306 910 North Ave. TISKILWA $129,500 3 BDRMS; 1 bath #11205680
304 E. Oak St. MANLIUS $69,000 3 BDRMS; 2 baths #11263511
772 West Backbone Road PRINCETON $159,900 Commercial Building #11234190
213 North First PRINCETON $89,900 3 BDRMS; 1 bath #11297467
922 South Euclid PRINCETON $175,000 4 BDRMS; 1½ baths #11259188
312 North Mason SHEFFIELD $87,500 2 BDRMS; 2 baths #11304549
506 South Street HENRY $29,900 2 BDRMS; 1 bath #11303823
203 S. Main St. SHEFFIELD $55,000 3 BDRMS; 1 bath #11300291
432 South Main PRINCETON $625,000 Commercial Property #11196636
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Utica-Country living 5 bedroom, 3 bath Spring Valley-Home features 2 bedroom, Spring Valley-Two homes in one, 2 bedroom, Utica-Quality throughout this well maintained family home, in-law suite above garage. 1 bath with welcoming foyer, 2 car garage. 1 bath, garage & 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, 2 car garage. #11282267 $104,950 #11276484 $129,900 #11275898 $94,500 #11273887 $325,000
Ottawa-Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, LaSalle-Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 Mendota-Lovely 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath LaSalle-Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1 bath home, heated & insulated garage. bath home, large 2 car garage. ranch home on 2.14 acres, plus 2 buildings. home, full basement, garage, patio. #11270516 $115,000 #11266734 $69,500 #11261864 $380,000 #11255256 $139,900
LaSalle-Home of your dreams, 5 bedroom, Spring Valley-Affordable 3 bedroom, 1 Mendota-Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 LaSalle-New construction 3 bedroom, 2 3.5 bath home on 3+ acre estate. bath home, sunny deck, partially fenced lot. bath home, original natural woodwork. bath home, 2 car garage, energy efficient. #11252522 $499,900 #11251123 $55,900 #11250234 $159,900 #11244174 $280,000 A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Homes | February/March 2022 3
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LaSalle-Traditional 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with pocket doors. #11225522 $79,000
Peru-Spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home and commercial building. #11218142 $160,000
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Peru-Affordable 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath ranch home with 2 car garage. #11059006 $92,000
LOT LISTINGS Granville-Great building lot located in quiet subdivision, no building time requirement........... #11274091....... $32,500 Putnam–Lake lot on finger of Lake Thunderbird, lake access & amenities. ........................... #11133366....... $55,000 Princeton-Nice building lot just north of Princeton, located on asphalt road. ......................... #11032382........$17,500 Utica-Affordable single-family lot with city sewer & water, restrictive covenants. .................#10775030....... $23,000 Putnam–Lake view residential lot, close to clubhouse & boat launch....................................#10105633....... $6,000 Utica–Residential building lot, city sewer & water, restrictive covenants. ............................. #08977584....... $25,000 Utica–Single family lot in established development with city water & sewer. ........................ #08762325....... $14,500
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Magnolia-Unlimited possibilities await, beautiful 2 story brick building with character. #11275146 $28,000
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Mastering the dishwasher: Tips to best utilize your appliance (BPT) - Have you ever found yourself rearranging the dishwasher after a family member, roommate or partner loads the dishes? One of the great household debates is how to properly load the dishwasher, and how to use your appliance to properly clean your dishes. To rinse or not to rinse? Bowls on top or bottom? Should pots, pans and plastic go in the dishwasher at all?
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From better drying results, to finally settling the debate of how to properly load your dirty dishes, Bosch home appliances, a leader in high-quality appliances, shares their tips and tricks to best use and care for the dishwasher.
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■ Make sure your plasticware is dishwasher safe, and that you’ve followed your dishwasher’s manual and instructions for plastics (Pro tip: With Bosch dishwashers, you can place plastics anywhere, even on the bottom rack, for safe drying.). ■ Ensure tall items, such as large plates or pots, are not blocking the movement of the spray arms. ■ Avoid stacking silverware and put knives sharp end down for safety. ■ If you own a Bosch dishwasher, your unit may have some of the following features that make loading easier: ■ A third rack adds versatility and offers more loading capacity compared to those with two racks. ■ The RackMatic feature adjusts the flexible middle rack to make room for large items on the middle and bottom rack. 3) Maximize drying: There’s
nothing more frustrating than unloading your dishes from the dishwasher with your plasticware still dripping wet. A few simple switches in your cleaning routine can dry your dishes more easily and make cleanup a breeze. First, look for a unit with CrystalDry technology. This feature in select Bosch dishwashers delivers thorough, reliable drying results as opposed to units without. Next, be sure to use Rinse Aid to help dishes dry faster, especially on plastics. Finally, for enhanced drying utilize special drying options such as “Sanitize” or “Extra Dry”; Sanitize operates at a higher temperature to help eliminate bacteria and enhance drying Starting with the exterior, results, while Extra Dry deliv- wipe down door seals with ers enhanced drying results. a damp, soft cloth. To clean stainless steel, wash with 4) Keep your dishwasher warm, soapy water and a soft spotless, inside and out: Just be- cloth. Always wipe in the dicause your dishwasher cleans rection of the steel’s grain, your dishes doesn’t mean it and never use abrasive cleanremains clean itself. To keep ers, chlorine-based cleaners or your appliance clean and abrasive sponges. operating efficiently, follow For the interior, use dishthese tips for a proper clean. washer cleaner to remove
grease, starch and protein residues. To remove hard water deposits and limescale, use a dishwasher descaler. Additionally, clean your filter every few months to remove food debris that may hinder your dishwasher’s performance. It’s located at the bottom of your dishwasher and can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a scrub brush.
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TEAM NOBLE LANDMARK REALTY OF IL, L L C 1221 North Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 5 NORTH PINE ST. PRINCETON
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Green and healthy floor refinishing: 5 tips from the pros (BPT) - As many homeowners prioritize natural beauty and ease of maintenance in their living spaces, hardwood floors have become a popular flooring option. And for many consumers, that means refinishing existing wood floors that need a little help to regain their original luster. If you’re considering sprucing up your floors, you may want to pay close attention to the environmental impact of your plans. It’s important to factor in the processes and products that will optimize your family’s health and wellness instead of exposing them to potentially harmful chemicals. Happily, today’s new hardwood floor refinishing systems and products offer better options for a safe and effi-
cient process. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your floor project ends with a gloriously lustrous, durable, beautiful floor that won’t adversely affect the inhabitants of your home.
your contractor, work with him or her to create a refinishing plan that specifies how, when and where the work will take place and what kinds of products will be used. One way to make that easier is by using Bona’s Floor Visualizer, a new online tool that can help CHOOSE A CREDIBLE you visualize how different CONTRACTOR. Shop around for a profes- flooring choices will look in sional who understands how various rooms of your home. to work with the specific floors you’ve installed without introGO DUSTLESS. ducing toxicity into your home Insist that your contracenvironment. The best alterna- tor use a certified dust containtive may be a Bona Certified ment system that will eliminate Craftsman¬Æ who’s been virtually all floating dust partrained on how to revive, re- ticles from the floor sanding coat and refinish wood floors process. OSHA advises that of all kinds without using po- airborne wood dust is carcinotentially harmful chemicals. genic, which can lead to respiratory issues or even cancer. MAKE A JOINT PLAN. Instead of simply handOPT FOR A WATERBORNE ing the entire project over to FINISH.
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While some contractors offer less expensive options such as acid-cured varnishes, conversion varnishes or “Swedish” finishes, those varieties contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can adversely affect your home’s air quality. The formaldehyde in acid-cured finishes can agitate respiratory illnesses and/or cause nausea, dizziness, headaches and irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. Another problem? Those harsh finishes can keep emitting problematic chemicals for up to 90 days as it cures. In comparison, water-based finishes are lower in VOCs, emit minimal odor, dry much quicker and are overall safer and more convenient for people, pets and plants. Further,
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Young designers discuss up-and-coming design inspirations
(BPT) - Americans spent more time at home in 2020 than any other year, inspiring people to take on new interests like baking, crafting or interior design. While some things went oh so right, like a gorgeous new kitchen, some may have fallen a little flat literally when your sourdough starter never “started.” Maris Park and Malyka Abramson, industrial designers from Delta Faucet Company, were both recently recognized in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s Thirty Under 30 Program, which celebrates emerging talent in the kitchen and bath industry. Here are Park and Abramson’s tips of what to explore, what to avoid and where to find your own inspiration:
TRENDING IN 2021 AND BEYOND While the world works to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, its effects on design are here to stay. Americans are using their homes in a completely new way, and their expectations of the home are shifting to meet those new realities.
ogy to not only make their On the other hand, the moody lives easier, but to give them hues of a Matte Black finish greater control of their homes. give a contemporary look.
Seek out designs that enhance your experience with the product or space or simply make your day better. The integrated pull-down spray wand of the Kayra Pull-Down “We expect more of our Bath Faucet keeps bathroom homes than ever before,” said sinks beautiful and hardworkPark. “People are transform- ing with a quick rinse. ing their homes for their speAmericans are seeking to cific needs.” escape the pandemic in their Expect more multi-use homes, finding inspiration in spaces to use for cooking, vir- either the past or the future. tual learning, home workouts Many are going all-in on vinand more. Indulgent spaces tage looks, such as gold or porinvite a retreat and recharge celain fixtures, while others from an always-on lifestyle. are pushed to the other end of Easy-to-clean products that the spectrum, looking to futurpromote health and wellness istic shapes and finishes. Delta are surging in demand. Amer- Faucet’s Champagne Bronze icans are investing in technol- finish harkens a vintage feel.
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While there are plenty of trends to explore, there really are no rules to design this year. The rise of social media and free design tools have given you permission to mix trends, styles and decades into a space that is uniquely you and works for the way you use your home. “To define your style in one trend is impossible right now,” said Park. “Instead, feel empowered to be daring with color, material and styling. Revolving this changing personality around a grounded piece, like a classic faucet silhouette, will allow for versatility for years to come.”
THE LASTING POWER OF TRENDS Park and Abramson caution there’s a difference between trends and fads. “Consumers want to be current without chasing fleeting fads,” said Abramson. “They can protect themselves from fads by going after large-scale trends. It’s a fine line.” How can you spot the difference? Trends can go on for years or even decades, and go down as classics. While they might not be in vogue forever, they’re never out of place. But fads aren’t totally banned. Park suggests experi-
That’s the lasting power of menting with fads in your styl- children grow up with. It’s this ing that can be switched out emotion that gives a piece its change. and fine-tuned over the years. staying power. “Styling is everything right now, it’s how you add a personal touch and make meaningful connections,” she said. “It’s also how you get re-inspired and continue to fall in love with a space.”
You have a beautiful home
When you find designs that resonate with you and better your home, you make emotional connections with a piece. You build memories with it. Maybe it’s giving your baby their first bath. Or it’s choosing a finish that reminds you of your grandparents’ home. It’s the memories your
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