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6701 kingswood Court Sioux City, IA

$444,000 Explore this magnificent property with miles of views. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this Cape Cod is filled with old world charm and modern updates. Set atop Whispering Creek Golf Course, on nearly one acre of land, the property features amazing views & fantastic landscaping. You’ll love relaxing in the three season room that overlooks the yard, the open concept dining and living space that is perfect for entertaining, and an amazing bonus room above the oversized 3 car garage. The bonus room has reclaimed hardwood from the Sioux City Auditorium! It is a great space for watching the big game. There are lots of great extras in this home. This property is a must see!

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Design should be perfect for you

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s a designer, I am often asked whether I like the interiors of the latest restaurant or the lobby of a hyped hotel.

And when I am asked, I’m always cautious to answer. Not because I’m afraid to offend anyone, but rather JOSEPH because as a designer, my PUBILLONES “likes” will possibly be different. Since the 3rd Century BC in Greece, the expression “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” has existed...and for a good reason. Good taste throughout time has also been referred to as “the ability to select the right item for the right location at the right time.”

This is generally true when it comes to fashion, art, architecture, manners of expression and art. All this means is that “beauty” and “good taste” are versatile, and what may be appealing to one person may be horrible to the next.

In design — and interior design more specifically — these concepts of “beauty” and “good taste” are subject to what we are accustomed to expect visually. What surrounds us — i.e. what we’ve seen in person and what is fed to us through shelter magazines and televised home improvement shows — determine some of the factors that can affect our own opinions. From these different sources, we draw visual cues as to what we think is correct, acceptable and tasteful.

Clients often ask their designers to come up with the very best design.

Throughout the design process, they ask whether this or that is the very best design out there. The truth is that for every design, there are hundreds of different designs that can be just as successful. I endorse another notion of “good taste,” which is the application of the principles of design to solve whatever design problem may arise, where not only is the appearance successful, but that the function is agreeable and comfortable to the user. I genuinely believe that comfort is the ultimate luxury. If a design is not comfortable, no matter how aesthetically pleasing it may be, the user will not appreciate the benefit of the beauty or the good taste.

Interior design is an art form to some, but in reality it is much more. Designers

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are continuous students of how things work, how products are used, what is luxurious or not, what colors are pleasing and the study of how these things impact human behavior. In essence, great interior designers are master observers of life and all surroundings. While it can be said that good taste is a trait that some may have naturally, it can also be something that some can acquire and develop. To gain insight, I suggest constant travel and exposure to as many different experiences and environments as possible. Traveling is my best source of inspiration, and something that I advocate to all. Looking at things from a different environment changes one’s perspective.

As an interior designer, I always seek to make each project representative of clients’ personalities, their likes and their particular needs. Each trip I take and every experience I have ultimately helps me to resolve these eternal questions: “Is it beautiful?” and “Is it in good taste?” The answer is: “It is perfect for you!”

Joseph Pubillones is the owner of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm based in Palm Beach, Florida. His website is www.josephpubillones.com.

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Almost a “1” owner, this delightful home is immaculate! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, most of the lower level is finished. New kitchen & bath, NEW FURNACE & CA – Feb 2016! Vinyl windows & siding, lawn sprinkling system, well landscaped lawn & large patio. Check the list of extras! $159,950.

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How to create a flexible guest room

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here are many ways to create a flexible guest room. You can often grab inspiration from hotel rooms because they operate from the perspective of providing not only the obviously required bed but also a working desk, comfy seating and a TV. CHRISTINE Maybe some of the surBRUN faces are too harsh for home use, but you can adapt the basic ideas easily and turn them into the exact level of comfort you desire in your house.

In hotels you will find headboards attached to walls. Not only is this a space-saving concept but it can also be very economical. Know that you can contact a local upholstery shop and commission an upholstered headboard that can be attached either to the metal bed frame or the wall for stability. Pay attention to the type of fabric because the oils from hair will ruin many textiles. Look for textured-vinyl or woven-leather wallcoverings that can be cleaned. Choose a textured fabric made from a blend of fibers that will tolerate being cleaned occasionally. The headboard can also be made of wood.

If you have no room for the 3 to 4 inches of depth that a headboard occupies, consider peel-off decorative decals. Companies such as RoomMates Decor and Wall Pops are easy to access, or check on the ever-popular Overstock website for a wide range of affordable peel-and-stick decorative designs. You

might select one for under $45 that says, “What we love most about our home is who we share it with...,” or a full colored tree made of flowers that are 22 inches by 30 inches for just under $70.

This platform bed offers a sleek arrangement with under-the-mattress storage drawers, a useful desk and overhead storage. The secret to this layout is an extremely comfortable mattress. Any time you use a platform-style bed you risk the possibility of a sleeping surface that is far too firm. Seek out a memory-foam single mattress, and investigate one of the following companies: Amerisleep, Loom & Leaf, Layla Mattress, Bear Mattress or Zinus.

Another way to create a day-to-day shared space with the occasionally used guest room is to purchase a trundle bed.

You can create a king-size bed for guests by using a pop-up-style mattress that only occupies the footprint of a twinsize bed. Do not expect that the twin will be particularly comfortable as a sofa, but it can be used for napping. The main advantage of using some edition of a trundle is that you can save floor space and use the room for a wider variety of purposes, from home office to hobby room.

Consider maximizing the storage capacity of a guest closet when you wish to use your guest room for other purposes.

I worked with a woman who made exquisite custom note cards and shared the guest room with her hobby. She carefully created dozens of tiny storage drawers

for her embellishments, stationary and card stock. It was all done in white, and although there were many cupboards, drawers and bins, it was attractive and clean-looking. You could do the same if your hobby were tying fishing flies or quilting or stamp collecting! The secret is hiding or concealing the storage.

Finally, remember to include an art piece that is transformational. It should

be neither too feminine nor too masculine. You will want something that stirs imagination; travel themes, animals and images of nature are always a safe bet.

Christine Brun, ASID, is a San Diego based interior designer and author of “Small Space Living.” Send questions and comments to her by email at christinebrun@sbcglobal.net.

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popcorn ceiling, otherwise known as an acoustic ceiling, is a ceiling that’s been sprayed with a textured coating.

A popular design element between the 1950s and the MEGAN ALDERTON 1980s, the texture is useful for hiding imperfections but is now considered outdated.

WHY REMOVE A POPCORN TEXTURE? Popcorn ceilings are not only behind the times, but they’re also difficult to repair and clean. What’s more, they may deter potential buyers if and when the time comes to sell your home. There’s also a chance that your popcorn ceiling may contain asbestos. Asbestos was used in popcorn ceiling treatments until the Clean Air Act banned its use in 1978. It’s most commonly found in the ceilings of homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. If inhaled, asbestos can cause serious respiratory health issues.

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A popular design element between the 1950s and the 1980s, popcorn ceiling texture is useful for hiding imperfections but is now considered outdated.

$1.50 to $3 per square foot to scrape, skim and retexture a popcorn ceiling, depending on the texture you choose and the height of your ceilings. A mottled texture known as a “knockdown” finish will typically be the least expensive option because it doesn’t require the drywall professional to smooth every imperfection. A smooth ceiling finish will be the WHAT’S INVOLVED? If your home was built before 1980, you most expensive, as a flawless surface is the most difficult and time-consuming to should start with an asbestos test (you achieve. Post-project painting will add to can get one for around $75 to $100). If the overall cost. asbestos is present, you’ll want to hire a qualified asbestos mitigation service to remove it. This will cost about $3 to $10 SHOULD YOU HIRE per square foot, and it will involve sealing A PRO OR DIY? the affected area and removing the hazardous materials and particles. If asbesYou’d expect updating your popcorn tos is not found to be present, or if your ceiling to be a relatively simple DIY home was built after 1980, you can either project. But it can be a messy and comtackle your popcorn ceiling yourself or plicated process. And the debris and pohire a professional to do it for you. A dry- tential hazards involved make it one you wall professional will typically be able to might not want to mess with. If there’s offer the best results in this area. a chance that you may encounter asbesTo start, the popcorn texture must be tos—or if you lack the time and experiscraped off the ceiling. This is a tedious ence it will take to successfully complete and messy process, and it will probably this project—it’s probably well worth the uncover stains and other previously hid- cost to hire an appropriately licensed, den flaws. To address these issues, the insured and bonded professional. You can ceiling will typically need to be covered always save a little money by painting the with multiple coats of drywall mud and finished new ceiling yourself. retextured or sanded to a flat finish. Finally, paint and primer should be applied Megan Alderton is a reporter for Angie’s List, to complete the ceiling update. a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com.

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Kids room transformation: Ellie’s room ‌I

t’s amazing how quickly kids grow.

I’m gaining a new appreciation for this as my grandbaby Maeve seems to change before my eyes, leaving her toddlerhood behind and becoming an MARY indomitable little girl CAROL with the world by the GARRITY tail.

As a lover of interior design, it’s particularly fun for me to watch as children mature and discover their own design tastes. Over the nearly three decades I’ve had the pleasure to own Nell Hill’s, I’ve helped new mommas design their baby’s nurseries. Then, in the blink of an eye, we’re redoing the room for their elementary students, then tweens, then teens.

The Cook family is one that I’ve loved to watch grow. When we first featured Lisa, Jon and their three adorable daughters in my book “Feather Your Nest” 11 years ago, the girls were itty-bitty.

Now, the Cook girls are beautiful young women, pursuing their own dreams and passions. Lisa, their amazingly talented art director mom, has worked with each one of them as they’ve grown to transform their bedrooms into spaces that reflect each girl’s unique spark. In the next three weeks, we’ll peek in on each of the girls’ rooms to see what’s new.

We’re starting with 18-year-old Ellie, who is now a freshman in college, majoring in communications.

Ellie loves to decorate. When she and Lisa come into the store, we have a blast. So she worked hand in hand with Lisa on reimagining her room.

The duo knew they wanted to keep a few of the key pieces they loved, but give the space an entirely new look.

Lisa is the queen of remaking furnishings, so she was up for the challenge of updating existing pieces and adding just enough new finds to make the room look brand-new. One trick Lisa used was pushing Ellie’s little girl twin beds together so they functioned like a king. They picked out a mix of cheery fabrics to splash over the bed and a vibrant black and white rug to camouflage the carpet.

A sunny corner of the room is home to this plucky dressmaker’s

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Above: One trick Lisa used was pushing Ellie’s little girl twin beds together so they functioned like a king. Right: A sunny corner of the room is home to this plucky dressmaker’s form, which sports a tutu from Ellie’s younger years and the tassels from her high school graduation. form, which sports a tutu from Ellie’s younger years and the tassels from her high school graduation.

One of the new pieces in Ellie’s room renno was this campaign desk, a perfect spot to do homework and gaze out over the garden, dreaming of the future. The accents they chose for her desktop give you a lot of insight into this powerful young woman’s personality. An old fashioned desk nameplate says: “I’M NOT BOSSY. I am the boss.”

Lisa loves antiques. But her girls do not. So they came up with a compromise when redecorating the rooms, so everyone was happy: When possible, all antiques would get a modern facelift. Lisa updated this antique bamboo sofa by spray painting it black

and upholstering the cushions in a vibrant magenta fabric trimmed in orange. “When you put a fun fabric on it, it makes it acceptable to the girls,” Lisa laughed.

Another way Lisa and Ellie breathed new life into the room was to swap out the old lamps with new. Simply by updating lamps, you take a room from dated to fresh in a snap. The pair of stylized foo dog-inspired lamps stand watch on either side of Ellie’s desk.

This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity’s blog at www.nellhills. com. She can be reached at marycarol@ nellhills.com. ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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5 fan palm behavior problems ‌T

he first Spanish explorers never saw our native California palms, but desert tribes knew them well.

These huge fat-trunk, slow-growing natives are survivors of much earlier forests that died out eons ago due to climate change. All that MAUREEN remain are isolated groves GILMER at desert springs where there is still enough water to maintain the survivors. From these isolated stands come our entire fan palm population.

Here in Palm Springs, Calif., Washingtonia robusta became vital to the survival of Native Americans due to limited desert resources. They harvested the fruits and fronds and wood of the trees for food and building materials. The palms were as essential to desert people as buffalo were to plains tribes.

Despite our affinity for these great natives and their skinny brothers the very tall Mexican fan palm, there are important caveats. As the trees grow older, their unexpected behaviors should be known to everyone who owns or wants to own one.

1. Palm reproduction makes litter.

Every year, a mature palm produces with long sprays of thousands of tiny white flowers that explode out of the foliage head. Once pollinated, petals are blown away in a snowstorm that litters the ground and the pool. The fruit is borne on long stems maturing into pea-sized black seed that rains down all around the tree.

Seeds on paving are a hazard to foot traffic like ball bearings. Where they fall on soil, they germinate into a lawn of thin green blades. It’s a maintenance nightmare to pull them all out of flower beds. Where it’s a problem, flower stalks are trimmed back early to avoid the reproductive process altogether.

2. Palms are dangerous in high winds. Palms retain their dead fronds, the “skirt,” which accumulates beneath the green living head of the palm. The native California palms hold their fronds indefinitely, well illustrated by those in the wild. However, occasionally they have been known to drop a full skirt in extreme wind events. Even a single wick-

The wild palms in habitat are easily accessed in the Indian Canyons of south Palm Springs. edly-thorned stem can damage people, buildings, cars and landscaping, causing significant liability.

3. Palm skirts are alive with pests.

In the wild, native palm skirts contain a whole ecosystem for wildlife, particularly rodents and birds. Over time, the skirt can become so large that whole colonies of animals reside there together. This isn’t a problem away from homes, but in town, skirts will make neighbors very unhappy.

Pigeons love to nest there, splattering the trunk and ground with white excrement.

Rats nesting in the skirts are safe from coyotes. If the palm is close to the house, rats use it to access your roof and eventually get inside. Snakes even climb the palms to feed on baby birds and rats. Moreover, bats, potential carriers of rabies, roost in skirts, littering the ground with potentially toxic feces. After recent wildfires, palm skirts proved an important fuel for fast moving flames in urban areas.

4. Palms need access for trimmers.

We love to plant around palm trees, but space should be reserved for tree trimmers and their ladders. When they cut fronds, they fall freely, crushing the plants around the trunk. Then the folks who pick up the fronds and carry them to the trucks stomp everything else. And if the palm is along your property line, all of the above can be-

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High above the tiny palm flowers are pollinated, then disintegrate into your pool or water garden. come your neighbor’s problem, too.

5. Palms damage hardscape. A small fan palm today is a monster tomorrow because Washingtonias grow so fast. Damage to masonry is not so much the roots, but the rapid growth and expanding diameter. They are usually volunteers from seeds that fall into slots against wall foundations. These create so much pressure the wall may be cracked or pushed over.

There is nothing more elegant than a well lighted California fan palm specimen in the night garden. Growing them

in small spaces, however, is a big responsibility. More than one gardener has quit and neighbors have become sworn enemies when big palms put people, their homes and cars in peril.

Maureen Gilmer is an author, horticulturist and landscape designer. Learn more at www.

MoPlants.com. Contact her at mogilmer@ yahoo.com or P.O. Box 891, Morongo Valley, CA 92256. ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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uestion: Dear Ed, we’re looking into bath tubs for our new bathroom plans and came across the term “combination bath.” Can you please explain the term and give us some features ED DEL of combination bathtubs?

GRANDE - Phil, Nebraska Answer: Part of the confusion about combination baths or combo baths is they can be a few different types of bathtubs.

From my experience, I consider a combo tub to be a bathtub that has at least two flagship features built into one single bathtub. For instance, a whirlpool tub offers hydro-massage therapy and uses a pump to provide a powerful massage, while a bubble massage tub uses an air blower with tiny holes in the tub base and gently lets the bubbles rise around you for an easy massage.

They are two completely different bathing experiences, but both are very enjoyable.

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220 N. Union St, Ponca $100,000 719415

2351 220th St, Bronson $110,000 718937

405 Brandon St, Kingsley $112,000 719138

1024 S. Glass St. $115,000 719438

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702 Elm St, Laurel $119,000 719693

1302-04 Jones St. $120,000 720100

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2519 S. Newton St. $177,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576 Townhouse

1801 S. St. Aubin St. 2209 S. Royce St. $189,950 $104,500 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Greg Gregerson 712-253-2792 Mick Morgan 712-389-4861 Condominium

1235 31st St, Walthill $160,000 719832

217 Paxton St. $139,500 714851

3616 Court St. $169,500 718655

2011 Cavalier Way $140,000 720088

3516 Pierce St. $169,950 720035

3526 Virginia St. $145,000 720043

124 Pioneer Valley Dr, Sgt. Bluff $149,000 719815

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302 Jones St. Unit 412 $179,950 720066

1703 S. St. Aubin St. $184,500 716907

Townhouse

1117 12th St, Onawa $225,000 720036

404 Prairie Ave, Ponca $335,000 718014

514 Broadmoor St. $229,950 719712

847 Brookside Dr, Jefferson $345,000 719838

4263 Fieldcrest St. $234,500 800006

907 Wynstone Dr, Jefferson $369,900 718938

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102 Brookline Trl, Dak. Dunes $240,000 719066

627 Fawn Hollow, Dak. Dunes $387,500 720112

3509 14th St. $149,950 718966

1612 30th St. $199,000 719102

17 Union Ct, N. Sioux City $150,000 719738

3232 Jackson St. $199,950 719396

Condominium

717 Coffie Farm Rd, Sgt. Bluff $269,000 719703

4524 Grayhawk Ridge Dr. $449,950 718821

302 Jones St. Unit 507 $269,950 720077

106 Grandy Dr. $549,000 717660

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4617 Perry Way 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 story on cul-de-sac; large family room, formal dining room & walk-in closets.

800073 $249,000

522 W. 4th st, Ponca 3 BR, 1 BA, Move-in ready 1½ story on .25 acre; new furnace, water heater & newer windows.

800096 $78,000

2518 s. Cecelia st.

3 BR, 2 BA, Raised ranch in great location; bonus loft area, new flooring & fresh paint.

800070 $119,500

804 Cottonwood trl, sgt. Bluff 4 BR, 3 BA, Multi-level w/ large living areas, stainless appliances & bonus kitchenette.

800095 $325,000

4809 oxford dr.

3 BR, 3 BA, Custom built ranch w/ open floor plan, master suite & 3 stall heated garage.

800082 $329,900

1821 Willow st, dakota City 3 BR, 2 BA, Split level on corner lot; huge storage & laundry room; AHS Home Warranty.

800094 $155,000

2725 s. royce st.

5 BR, 3 BA, New ranch w/ 10 year tax abatement; quality construction & high end features.

800086 $285,000

10 24th st.

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 story w/ hardwood floors, built-ins, den, fireplace, workshop & new furnace.

800106 $165,000

1507 240th St, Salix $299,995 719452

933 Spyglass Cir, Dak. Dunes $3,900,000 714199

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2525 S. Lakeport St. #1 $145,000 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Gayle Miille 712-251-6178

6713 Timberline Cir. $249,950 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Barb Kimmel 712-251-4053

2515 S. Newton St. $199,950 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576

5430 Lorraine Ave. $259,950 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Paula Brown 712-223-1016

6701 Kingswood Ct. $444,000 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 Eric Hoak 712-251-4886

6701 Kingswood Ct. $444,000 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Kathy Kelly 712-898-7011

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5305 Correctionville Rd. 942 Wynstone Dr, Jefferson 437 E. 30th St, S. Sioux City 804 Cottonwood Trl, Sgt. Bluff $134,750 $429,999 $130,000 $325,000 Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Donna Gates 712-490-6094 Mick Morgan 712-389-4861 Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798 Mick Morgan 712-389-4861

3507 14th St. 302 Jones St. Unit 506 $149,950 $205,000 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Paula Brown 712-223-1016 Hank Baker 712-490-6621

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H12 | Saturday, February 3, 2018 3304 Pawnee Place 3 bed, 2 bath Northisde home on cul-de-sac!

Price Reduced! $167,500 2820 Mulberry

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Install mirrors on closet doors ‌D

ear James: The dressing area in my master bedroom is not as bright as I would like. I thought about hanging a mirror somewhere, perhaps on the closet door. Will this really help my problem much? — JAMES DULLEY Mary T Dear Mary: Using mirrors is an excellent and effective method to brighten up any room.

An added benefit is your room will also look much larger than it actually is. This can be a real plus in a relatively small and dark dressing area.

The actual amount of increased brightness will depend on both where the existing source of light is located and the wall covering. If you are lucky and the light source is located properly, it may reflect off the mirror exactly to the spot where you need it. If your dressing room has dark patterned wallpaper, which now absorbs light, the improvement will be even greater.

Just a note about locating the mirror.

Many people think that since a mirror reflects light, it will also reflect heat. Since

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you may often be just partially dressed and perhaps chilly in a dressing room, you may think about hanging the mirror directly across where you stand to reflect your body heat. Glass mirrors don’t reflect heat, so it will not help this.

Using the closet door for the mirrored surface is an excellent idea. The outside of a closet door is generally not used for anything else, so you will not be losing any usable wall space. Closet doors are often located in the center of a dressing room wall, so the mirror will provide more even light distribution.

You have two options for hanging a mirror on the closet door: adding a mirror or installing a mirror door kit.

Long mirrors can be purchased at home center stores or can be custom-made.

Hanging a standard mirror can have that “add-on” appearance. Custom-made ones with fancy beveled edges and professionally installed look great, but they are expensive.

A better option is switching out the old door for a mirrored door kit. These are often available as sliding doors where each side bypasses the other or hinged bi-fold doors. The hinged bi-fold ones are particularly functional because you can partially open a door. This changes the angle of the mirror so the light can be directed to exactly where you need it at that time.

Depending on the decor of your bedroom, you can choose among several general designs of mirrored door kits.

Some of the most attractive ones have real wood edge moldings or solid hardwood surrounds in cherry and oak. More contemporary ones are frameless with the mirror covering the entire door.

The less expensive ones have a thin metal frame around the mirror. Prices

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range from about $75 to more than $500 for a large, wood-trimmed door. If you need a custom-size door, the additional cost is about $75.

It is not difficult to install a mirror door kit yourself, but it can be heavy, so you may need a helper. If you are not a handy do-it-yourselfer, the bypass sliding doors are easier to install. You just have to installing the upper track to the top of closet opening and the lower track on the floor. It operates very similar to a sliding shower door. Installing the hinged bifold doors requires a little more careful alignment.

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Moving doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Tips for a stress-free (as possible) move M

oving is typically one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But it doesn’t have to be. From choosing the right mover to DIY tips, here are some do’s and don’ts to help ensure your next move runs as smoothly as possible.

CATHY HOBBS

DON’T:

1. Go with the lowest quote. Get at least three quotes and evaluate quality of service with price.

2. Think bigger is always better. A smaller company may provide a higher level of customer service.

3. Forget to check to see if there have been any complaints against your mover. The Better Business Bureau DO: 1. Check references. Quality movers will is a good place to begin.

4. Sign a contract without understanding the pricing. not have issues.

5. Move at the beginning or the end of the month if 2. Ask for proof of insurance. In the case of condominium buildings especially, a mover will not be able to possible. These are peak periods for movers and may enter a building without proof of the proper insurance. make it more difficult for you to secure the mover of your choice.

3. Ask for a firm and binding quote.

4. Be honest. Nearly all movers base their quotes on labor and materials. It is in your best interest for a DIY MOVING ADVICE mover to have an accurate picture of the scope of work Looking for tips to do your own move? Aspects relatinvolved in your move. ing to a residential move such as packing your own art5. Request your more fragile items are wrapped in a work may be a task you decide to do on your own. Here careful manner. are some tips to keep in mind.

High-end artwork may need to be first covered with a specialty paper to prevent fading.

For less fragile art pieces, cardboard mirror cartons can be used.

Paper pads can be used to further protect artwork during transport.

Building a custom crate can be ideal for higher-end pieces.

Bubble wrap is key, especially when it comes to protecting the corners of artwork.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@ cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at www.cathyhobbs. com ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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newly listed directory Saturday, Feb. 3 & Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 ADDRESS

BR’s BA’s

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

LISTER

REALTOR

PHONE

4343 Old Lakeport Rd

5

4

All brick ranch on .98 acre lot with county taxes and great views. Very open floor plan with woodburning FP in Great Room.

$360,000

Barb Maxon

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-253-3647

311 Hickory St S, Smithland

4

2

Property details and photos can be found at c21prolink.com

$159,900

Aaron Bircher

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-212-7553

317 W Creek Drive, Lawton

3

2

Ranch home - new construction, 10 minutes to the mall! Main floor laundry and many other amenities for easy, comfortable living.

$245,000

Doug & Shirley Patrick

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-490-2371

319 W Creek Drive, Lawton

3

2

New construction ranch home - welcoming open concept floor plan. Unfinished basement doubles your living space - daylight windows. Super house for a Super Bowl party!

$240,000

Doug & Shirley Patrick

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-490-2371

1123 Mariner Dr, Hinton

3

2.5

Property details and photos can be found at c21prolink.com

$193,000

Kyle Kovarna

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-251-1722

804 Glenwood Ct, Sgt Bluff

5

3

Custom ranch home w finished basement. Granite and alderwood kitchen. Quiet setting on cul-de-sac.

$324,950

Christine Stultz

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-898-8230

865 6th St SE, Le Mars

3

3

Move-in ready ranch. Open concept, master suite, main floor laundry, full finished basement. Easily could be 4 BR.

$245,000

Marceta Claypool

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-541-5118

2615 Castles Gate Dr

3

3

Immaculate condo in Whispering Creek.

$274,000

Marceta Claypool

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-541-5118

522 Barnard, Sloan

3

1

Property details and photos can be found at c21prolink.com

$94,900

Aaron Bircher

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-212-7553

201 E Sawgrass, Dak. Dunes

5

3

Custom built ranch, golf lot, covered deck.

$385,000

Barb Maxon

CENTURY 21 ProLink

712-253-3647

4617 Perry Way

3

3.5

Two story on cul-de-sac; large family room, formal dining room & walk-in closets. Search MLS #800073 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$249,000

Barb Kimmel

United Real Estate Solutions

712-251-4053

2518 S Cecelia St

3

2

Raised ranch in great location; bonus loft area, new flooring & fresh paint. Search MLS #800070 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$119,500

Jeff Nelson

United Real Estate Solutions

712-490-4130

4809 Oxford Dr

3

3

Custom built ranch w/ open floor plan, master suite & 3 stall heated garage. Search MLS #800082 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$329,900

Kuen Yeh

United Real Estate Solutions

712-301-5280

2725 S Royce St

5

3

New ranch w/ 10 year tax abatement; quality construction & high end features. Search MLS #800086 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$285,000

Cyndi Unger

United Real Estate Solutions

712-251-4562

522 W 4th St, Ponca

3

1

Move-in ready 1½ story on .25 acre; new furnace, water heater & newer windows. Search MLS #800096 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$78,000

Nick Tramp

United Real Estate Solutions

402-660-4686

804 Cottonwood Trl, Sgt. Bluff

4

3

Multi-level home w/ large living areas, stainless appliances & bonus kitchenette. Search MLS #800095 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$325,000

Chuck Burnett

United Real Estate Solutions

712-251-0829

1821 Willow St, Dakota City

3

2

Split level home on corner lot; huge storage & laundry room; AHS Home Warranty. Search MLS #800094 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$155,000

Joe Krage

United Real Estate Solutions

712-251-4030

10 24th St

3

2

Two story w/ hardwood floors, built-ins, den, fireplace, workshop & new furnace. Search MLS #800106 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com

$165,000

Dave Pepin

United Real Estate Solutions

712-635-5945

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AAS Flower Award winners announced ‌W

hen you are looking at garden catalogs and plants in the garden center, it is sometimes difficult to know how well a plant is going to do in your garden. All-America Selections is an independent nonprofit testing JEFF RUGG organization that tests new plants.

It has more than 60 test gardens, from Alaska and Canada, to California and Florida. It also has more than 175 display gardens all across the continent that are used not for judging but for showing gardeners how well the plants grow locally.

The judges evaluate the plants all season long, not just at the end of season harvest. Only the entries with the highest nationwide average score are considered to be worthy of a national AAS award.

Some plants will do better in a hot, dry climate or a cool, humid region and therefore wouldn’t win a national award, so the country is divided into six regions and a plant might win one or more regional awards.

The flowering plants are evaluated for

desirable qualities such as novel flower forms, flower colors, flowers held above the leaves, fragrance, length of flowering season, and disease or pest tolerance or resistance.

When you see the red, white and blue logo of AAS on seed packets and bedding plant tags or in catalogs, you can expect the plant to do well in your garden. Even AAS winners from several years ago are more

likely to prove successful than non-winners. This week we discuss the flowers, and next week the vegetables.

I like canna plants, and the 2013 AAS winner South Pacific Scarlet has a new addition to the family. South Pacific Orange is unusual not only for its flower color but also for being grown from seeds, not Please see WINNERS, Page H18

A NEW LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY!

2374 252nd St, Hornick, IA

This amazing property is offered as the home and 30 acres, the home and 280 acres, or 250 wooded recreation acres. This is a chance of a lifetime to own your own nature retreat! Words cannot describe the breathtaking views, the custom home, or the peaceful setting of this estate. Features are too numerous to mention, but include a 36 x 80 outbuilding with new horse stalls, corral and pasture; nearly 4200 sq ft of contemporary architecture; passive solar design with 25 ft tall glass wall overlooking scenic views all around. Brand new standing seam steel roof, quartz counter tops and many recent upgrades! Enjoy as a quiet retreat or as a nearly untouched private hunting preserve!

Words cannot describe this amazing property. Only 20 minutes from Sioux City! Seller requests only qualified buyers. $599,950 - house and 29 acres • $1,399,950 - house and 280 acres

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6540 Palm Valley, Sioux City

TAX ABATEMENT! Check out this gorgeous New Construction ranch home is Whispering Creek! This home features many custom upgrades and design cues that are evident from the striking curb appeal and continue thru every inch of the home! $469,800

Federally Insured by the NCUA

3309 Lancelot Lane, Sioux City

Rare, close-in acreage! Must see 4-5 bedroom, 3 bath ranch on 1.76 acres adjacent to Whispering Creek. Great floor plan. Large kitchen, fully finished basement. $299,950

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4842 Meadow Lark Lane, Sioux City

Hard to find 3-4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch in Hurry! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch with many Morningside! Needs cosmetic updates but all the updates! Solid surface counters, new paint big stuff is done! $189,950 throughout, new roof & gutters to be installed.

Screen porch, great backyard! $214,950

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6807 Coyote Run

Like New! 5 bedroom, 3 bath walk out ranch in Whispering Creek. Open concept, quartz and granite, large master suite, awesome view!

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3404 Virginia St

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560 Bluestem Trail

Tons of potential in this 3 bedroom, In-ground POOL! Like new 3 bed, 2 bath ranch 2 bath bungalow with a finished dormer & in the Meadows! Gorgeous Alder cabinets, granite basement! $105,000 countertops, new carpet, hardwood floors, formal

dining. Hurry!

Build Here!

$409,950

Kevin Archer, Broker TBD, Christy Road, Sioux City An absolutely gorgeous building site with large, well-established pond! This 17 acre building site is a must see! With a location near Lakeport Commons, this property is the best of both worlds!

$365,000

103 Virginia, Ste 100, Sioux City, IA 51101 712-226-1900 (C): 712-259-6237 KevinArcher@KW.com Licensed in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska. Each office independently owned and operated. www.kwsiouxland.com

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Closet space can be used as office or bedroom ‌D ear Edith: I’m enclosing two pictures. The first photo is the closet in our entryway. The second photo shows how the back of the closet is a wall shared with a 12-by-15EDITH LANK foot room that we use as a home office.

We’re thinking about putting a door on the backside of the closet so it could be accessed from the office. We’re thinking that this little project would make our home marketable as a four-bedroom instead of a three-bedroom. There are not a lot of four- bedroom homes in our town.

We would be curious to know your opinion. — J. and A. Answer: I don’t see anything wrong with your project. You might even partition the closet so part would still do for visitor’s coats while the rest could hold private bedroom stuff or, for now, office supplies.

Some buyers, of course, would still prefer the arrangement you have now. More and more people are using home offices these days. But once you have that closet, you could advertise that your home

has “three bedrooms plus office, den or fourth bedroom.”

A land contract (also known as a contract for deed) is a type of layaway installment plan for buying real estate. Typically, it is used by a buyer who does not Land Contract have enough money for a down payment Dear Edith: I’m writing about a sitto qualify for a bank loan. The buyer takes uation that involves a land contract. (I possession and treats the place as his imagine you are already saying, “Oh, own, making monthly payments to the no!”) seller and, usually, taking care of taxes, Fiends of mine bought a building on a insurance and repairs. Ownership does land contract and are making monthly not transfer until a specified time. That payments. They did not have a lawyer’s could be when the buyer is finally qualihelp — just family advice. fied for a mortgage loan. Sometimes it is Things went along pretty well for a while. Then the mortgage on the building not until the final payment is made.

In some situations the arrangement is was foreclosed. They didn’t even know useful. But a land contract requires exthere was a mortgage. Then it got worse: tra-careful consultation with an attorney The seller had filed for bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy court considered the land before anything is signed. A lawyer would contract an asset and ordered my friends have known about that mortgage and adto continue making those payments. It’s a vised wording in the contract to protect the money your friends have already inreal mess. vested in the building.

So I am writing to encourage you to advise your many readers to never, never, ever get into a land contract as a buyer. — Property Taxes R. S. Dear Ms. Lank: My husband says Answer: I’m not saying, “Oh, no!” when we buy a house, the property taxes I’m saying, “Never enter into a land will stay the same. I believe they will contract without consulting a lawyer.” change to be based on what we paid for

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the house. Which is right? — B. L., askedith.com Answer: It depends. In some areas, property taxes remain the same when ownership of a house is transferred, so you can be sure the tax bill the seller received this year is the same as the one you’ll receive next year, except for any community-wide increases. Elsewhere, the assessment (valuation of the property for tax purposes) automatically changes to reflect your purchase price. The next bill would be based on that figure.

If you’ve started house hunting, find out which applies in that area. And for each house you look at, be sure you’re informed of the true tax figure before you sign an offer to buy. Depending on the area, the sellers might have a tax abatement for senior citizens, those with low income, veterans or religious organizations. On the other hand, some localities add on to property taxes items like sidewalk snowplowing, unpaid water bills.

Eventually, you’ll settle up with the seller of your house and reimburse the seller for property taxes already paid for the coming months.

Paula BrOWn

A Realtor with United Real Estate Solutions.

Where are you from?

Born in Akron, IA and raised in Sioux City.

Why did you choose to be a Realtor?

I enjoy meeting new people. I love helping people find their dream homes, I love the flexibility that my job offers and I enjoy being independent.

What is your favorite house style/ feature?

PAUlA BRoWn (712) 223-1016

I like a touch of modern but I absolutely love the feel of an Arts & Crafts homes. Original hardwood floors, glass door knobs and oak trim throughout has a soft spot in my heart.

I grew up in an Arts & Crafts home and my mom still lives there today. Every time I walk into this style of home reminds me of my childhood.

What is your hidden talent?

I’m a Rock Star Karaoke performer… or at least I pretend to be.

What is your favorite music genre?

I’m an ‘80s girl through and through. Every song on my playlist is from the ‘80s… with a splash of country here and there.

If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?

My grandma and both of my husband’s parents who have all passed away. I would love to be able to have my husband and I sitting together for a meal and conversation one more time.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

To be able to read people’s minds. My kids probably wouldn’t like that though.

If you could take any 3 items with you to a desert island, what would they be?

1) My phone, of course 2) Sunglasses 3) Sunscreen

Android or iPhone?

Android

What’s your favorite meal?

I’m a seafood lover. Shrimp and crab legs are my favorite.

When you’re not at the office, where can people find you?

At home…. with my family. I’m kind of a home body.

What was your first car?

A yellow Chevette. I loved that car!

What was the best concert/show/ entertainment you’ve ever been to?

I saw Prince in Omaha. I went with my sister and a friend. I’m a huge Prince fan!

What was your best job?

Real estate, of course. I haven’t had too many career changes in my lifetime. I worked in the dental field for 21 years before getting into Real Estate.

What is your favorite holiday, and why?

Definitely Christmas…I’m very traditional. I love decorating the house and tree. I wouldn’t win the Griswold award, but I do like sparkly lights. My sister and I go Black Friday shopping every year and I really enjoy spending time with family and friends.

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They tell you how well a certain window will regulate the flow of heat, light and air entering and escaping your home.

To understand window performance, you should be looking for two important labels: the ENERGY STAR label and the NFRC certification label. The ENERGY STAR label proves that a window has been independently certified and verified to perform at levels that meet or exceed energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, which ranges from 0 to 1, measures how well a window can resist unwanted solar heat gain (i.e., heat generated from sunlight coming into the window). The lower the number, the less you’ll spend on cooling in warmer temperatures. A window with an SHGC of 0.35, for example, will allow more heat to pass through the window than a product with an SHGC of 0.27.

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Transmittance, which ranges from 0 to 1, measures how well a window will light your home with daylight. The higher the number, the more light is transmitted. So, a window with VT rating of 0.50 will allow less light into your home than a window with a VT rating of 0.75.

Air Leakage: The Air Leakage rating, which ranges from 0.1 to 0.3, indicates how much air may be allowed through cracks in the window assembly. The lower the Air Leakage rating, the less air will pass through the cracks.

Condensation: You may also see a condensation rating on the NFRC label.

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