2017 Parade of Homes

Parade of Homes 2017 Visit each home for a chance to win a Miele Scout Robot Vacuum (over $500 value)

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Adults: Ad lt $8 • Child Children 3 3-12 12 $4 • Child Children under 3: Free

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2017 Parade of Homes On behalf of the Building Association of South Central Indiana, I am pleased to introduce the lineup for the 2017 Parade of Homes. In partnership with the Herald-Times, this informative guide to the Parade details the builders, subcontractors, suppliers, floor plans, photos and directions for each home in the Parade. The guide is made possible by the generous sponsors and advertisers that help make the annual Parade of Homes a reality for our community.

The Parade of Homes offers an excellent opportunity to view the craftsmanship of our local builders and contractors in person. With the variety of styles, locations, price points and amenities, this year’s Parade of Homes is one of the largest in several years. Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary, urban or rural, you are sure to walk away with ideas for your current or future home.

Parade tickets are available at several convenient locations around town: Curry Auto on the east side, The Vacuum Center on Pete Ellis Drive, The Herald Times on South Walnut, Bailey & Weiler Design/Build next to Upland Brewery at 11th & Rogers, Loren Wood Builders next to Brusters Ice Cream, CarpetsPlus Colortile on Liberty Drive, Bender Lumber in Ellettsville and Gentry Group in Renwick. They can also be purchased at each home during Parade hours.

Touring dates for this year’s Parade are Friday June 23rd from 2-6 pm, Saturday June 24th from 11-5 pm, and Sunday June 25th from 11-5 pm. If you visit every home in the Parade, you can enter to win a Miele Scout Robotic Vacuum and will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Enjoy your experience at the 2017 BASCI Parade of Homes!

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AUTOMATION With a push of a button or voice command from a smartphone, residents can remotely control thermostats, monitor for smoke and fire, check who might be ringing a door bell or lock and unlock doors on demand.

Smart homes powered by new home automation technology are on the rise, with appliances and monitors silently “communicating” with each other over the connected “Internet of Things” (IoT). With a push of a button or voice command from a smartphone, residents can remotely control thermostats, monitor for smoke and fire, check who might be ringing a door bell or lock and unlock doors on demand. The list of possibilities grows daily.

The bottom line? Home automation helps you take total control of

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your residence. Correctly installed and programmed, your home automation system can perform many tasks and alert you to possible issues before they start. Many security and home automation systems, such as the Honeywell Lyric system with a Total Connect app, can make your life simpler and safer through easy-to-use technology.

Intuitive and Intelligent Almost overnight the IoT phenomenon has produced a dizzying new array of home services and devices. For

example, through geofencing technology (which uses GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual geographic boundary), many home automation systems can automatically perform many important but often mundane tasks. Today you can program a home automation system to detect when you are approaching or leaving your home. The system will then automatically turn lights on or off and either appropriately lock or unlock designated doors.

Taking time to properly program your home automation system can provide you with new-found convenience and peace of mind over many months. It’s easy to do.

Smart Scenes Many home automation systems offer specific responses to pre-determined situations. If a lifeor property-threatening situation like when smoke or rising water is detected, your home automation can have pre-set responses.

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to specific situations and initiate actions like: Through advanced home automation systems, a variety of situations can be programmed in advance. Going on vacation? Not a problem – set your home automation system for a higher level of security that includes turning lights off and on to suggest that someone is at home. Program a video doorbell so that you can still see and respond to anyone knocking on your front door through your smartphone, even though you may be thousands of miles away.

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BAD CREDIT SCORE Even with a bad credit score, many Americans can still reap the benefits of owning a home.

Most lenders won’t consider granting home loans to Americans with low credit scores. But if you feel your number doesn’t reflect your current financial situation, there are a few options available to you that can make homeownership a reality.

Increase your down payment If you have the resources, increasing your down payment can make you a more attractive candidate to creditors. After all, the more of your own cash you put towards the property, the less risk there is for the lender.

Pay a higher interest rate Those with credit scores as low as 660 may still qualify for home loans through conventional lenders. The caveat?

Higher interest rates. However, if your credit score is even lower, one possibility that may still allow you to achieve your goals is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan.

Again, interest rates are high and there are additional fees involved, but it may be worth it if it puts your dream home within reach.

Use a co-signer Though it may put undue stress on your personal relationships, getting a friend or family member to co-sign your loan can make you a more attractive candidate to

lenders. The best bet is to speak to local lenders about the particulars of your situation in order to determine if this is a possibility.

Get a private mortgage Big financial institutions are usually the first to come to mind when applying for a mortgage, but there are other options. A private mortgage can come from anyone who has the financial capacity to advance you the needed funds. Friends, family members and private investors are all potential lenders. There are drawbacks to this type of agreement, however, so make sure you walk in with eyes wide open.

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If you’ve outgrown your condo, it’s time to think about putting it on the market. But selling a condo is a bit different than selling a house. For one thing, condos tend to sell faster, which may require you to move on short notice if a good offer comes in. Employ these four strategies to make sure things roll along smoothly.

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A competitive price

You need to understand the market to know what price range is reasonable for your unit. Look at listings to determine asking prices for nearby condos similar to your own, and price yours in the same ballpark. You can go slightly lower to bolster interest from buyers.

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Condo living is largely about the lifestyle, which is convenient and hassle-free in comparison to owning a house.

Your current building undoubtedly has its own unique features to emphasize. These may include a gym, a swimming pool, a garage, a great view or a unique location. Also underline benefits provided by the neighborhood itself, such as proximity to shopping or public transportation.

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Store, donate and throw out as much as possible to increase visual space. Halve what’s in your closets to make them appear bigger. Keep surfaces clear and clutter-free, and pack away all personal mementos like photographs and knick­knacks. Clean everything from top to bottom and fix or replace anything that’s damaged. Costly renovations, however, should be avoided unless recommended by a real estate professional.

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To crack a tough market, you can offer incentives like covering closing costs or paying condo fees in advance for a set time frame. Doing so can enhance the appeal of your particular unit and (hopefully!) spark an outpouring of offers.

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A recent Nielsen study showed across the connected home landscape, the most used technologies included wireless home security (57% of users), with one of the primary benefits being the ability to access and control the home via a single device, method, or app. http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2017/ connecting-and-protecting-the-big-investment-how-consumers-use-technology.html Eclipsed only by the desire for home automation (58%), the report demonstrates that the connected home clearly represents the future.

Even non-users of connected home technology desire wireless home security, with 71% of non-users interested in home security as a future purchase.

Safe and Secure The primary reasons for taking a look at buying a home security system include: • Overall piece of mind (64%) • Concern for possessions (54%) • Safety concerns in the neighborhood (42%) • Safety concerns for children (44%) • Safety concerns for pets (39%) Whether it’s people, possessions, or pets, wireless home security protection allows residents to live secure and minimize anxiety, even deterring crimes before they happen through signage and the increased level of difficulty to break into a home with notice.

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that can address the critical functionality required for a security system, such as Honeywell’s award-winning Lyric controller. These types of controllers serve as the comprehensive nerve center for a variety of home automation and security solutions.

Their advanced technology can detect an intruder’s movements, discern breaking glass, and communicate directly with an UL-approved central station. It even detects and differentiates animals weighing up to 70 lbs., allowing your pets to move freely around your home without accidentally triggering off a false alarm.

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two-way wireless technology, Lyric offers whole house protection and uses 128 bit AES encryption to add another layer of protection against hackers and cyber-attacks. Whatever system you select, insist on cyber-safety.

As more of our homes and the appliances and devices within are wirelessly connected, it is important to address multiple access points. The Honeywell Lyric system from Smithville Security includes:

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Smash and Grab protection Built-in snapshot camera Voice control ability 24 hour battery backup Monthly testing for increased reliability Professional installation

Remarkable Access In the same Nielsen study*, 49% of users said that they wanted to control their home automation and security

systems through a single device, service or app. An example is the comprehensive linking of all security devices using the Honeywell Total Connect app.

Apps like Total Connect allows you to control your security system and home automation devices from your phone (even using verbal commands).

Through Total Connect-type apps, you can control: • Door locks • Window and door sensors • Motion detectors • Video cameras Also, if your smoke alarm is set off, a series of activities can be programmed to launch, including notifying the fire department, turning on lights, unlocking doors, and shutting off the thermostat.

For more information about security systems and their benefits, contact Smithville Security at 800-742-4084.

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Home Address: 7103 W Walker Ln., Elletteville, IN 47429 Subdivision Name: Pinewoods # Bedrooms: 4 # Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq Footage Main Floor: 1546 Sq Footage Second Floor: 909 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A Authentichomes.com Features: • Township of Bean Blossom • Located on a 3.17 wooded estate lot • Spacious 730sqft two car garage • Open floor plan • Central Vac system hookup ready • Master bedroom and bathroom located on the main floor.

• Spa like master bath with sizeable tiled walkin shower • Master suite with large walkin closet • Gameroom area • Gas burning fire place • Foam insulated • Laundry facility on main Directions: and second floor.

• W State Rd 46, Ellettsville, IN 47429 • Granit counter tops • Right onto N Matthews Dr • Main level hardwood floor • Left onto N Mt Tabor Rd • Stainless steel appliances • Left onto W Walker Ln • Extended kitchen pantry • Destination is on the left 7103 W Walker Ln

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Home Address: 943 Nicholas Ln, Ellettsville, IN 47429 Subdivision Name: Overbrook Estates # Bedrooms: 4 # Bathrooms: 3.5 Sq Footage Main Floor: 2216 Sq Footage Second Floor: 434 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A

Features: Custom home, designed by the current owner, is situated in the quiet Ellettsville neighborhood of Overbrook Estates. This eclectic/modern farmhouse has an open floor plan with a two-story foyer and vaulted kitchen/dining/family/sitting room making it feel spacious and great for entertaining. There are two bedrooms and the master suite on the main floor, with a bedroom and bonus room upstairs. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a six-burner fire engine red Italian gas range, 60” refrigerator/freezer and a 10’ long island with seating for five. The beautiful Haas/Wellborn cabinets provide ample storage and are topped with Milky Way suede finish granite and Dolce Vita quartzite countertops. This look continues into the wine/coffee bar that boasts a wine cooler, cast-iron farm sink and bridge faucet. Shiplap abounds throughout the 1st floor from the foyer to the fireplace and the custom master bedroom headboard. Joanna Gaines herself would be impressed with the creative use of shiplap in this home. The spa-like master bathroom pampers you with a freestanding tub and Queen Beige marble floors leading into the custom tiled shower. The powder room is one-of-a-kind with a floating vanity, mitered edge Cambria quartz countertop and uniquely tiled wall. The majority of the main floor is finished with wide plank lime-washed white oak floors or designer inspired ceramic tile floors. In keeping with the modern farmhouse look, the exterior of the home is white with painted brick, board and batten siding, cedar accents, black window frames and black metal awnings. This home is certainly not one to be missed!

Directions: Take State Road 46 west to N Union Valley Road (just past CVS). Turn north on Union Valley and travel 1.5 miles. Turn left on W McNeely St and travel .6 miles. Turn left on Abigail Ln (entrance to Overbrook Estates) and travel .2 miles. Turn right onto Nicholas Lane and the destination will be on your right.

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Home Address: 5004 Bud Thompson Way, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 Subdivision Name: Hidden Forest IV # Bedrooms: 4 # Bathrooms: 2 Sq Footage Main Floor: 2155 Sq Footage Second Floor: NA Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A keystoneconstructionco.com Home Features: Just completed and available for sale. $289,900. This single story, modern farmhouse inspired home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Hidden Forest IV. The open concept living is highlighted by the vaulted ceilings and hardwood flooring in the Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room and Entry. The flexible layout provides three bedrooms and another oversized 13’6” x 18’ bedroom, accessed via a custom reclaimed barn wood door, which could be used as a separate family room, playroom, den or home office. Located in the living room is a wood burning fireplace with a reclaimed barn wood beam mantle. The kitchen features quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. The generous 14’ x 16’ master bedroom features a trey ceiling, barn door into the master bath and a walk-in closet. The master bath has tile flooring, freestanding soaking tub, custom tile shower, separate water closet, make-up vanity and solid surface counter tops. The laundry room is very functional with a boot bench, drop zone, coat closet and laundry sink.

The over 23’ wide two car garage offers plenty of room with additional storage opportunity above the garage. The quality of construction, layout and upscale finishes make this home special. We would love to give you a personal tour!

Directions: From the intersection of State Road 46 and Union Valley Road (near McDonald’s)-Head south onto Outback Road. Turn Right onto DeAnn Drive. Take the first right, onto Michael Lane. Take first right onto Bud Thompson Way. Home is at end of cul-de-sac on right.

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Loren Wood Builders

Home Address: 912 S Madison St, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: N/A # Bedrooms: 3 # Bathrooms: 2 Sq Footage Main Floor: 1218 Sq Footage Second Floor: N/A Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A http://lorenwoodbuilders.com/

Features: Our latest spec home project is located in the historic, McDoel Gardens neighborhood, just off of S Rogers St. This project began with a thorough demolition, right down to the bare studs of the house.

We updated the layout and revitalized the home, while keeping with the design details of the era in which the home was built.

Directions: Heading South on Walnut from 3rd Street, veer right (east) on Dodds and then left (south) on Madison. The home is the 4th one down on your right. Park on the street or in the alley.

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Home Address: 2518 E Covenanter Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: NA # Bedrooms: 4 # Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq Footage Main Floor: 1660 Sq Footage Second Floor: 792 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A Authentichomes.com Features: Located in the township of Perry Within walking distances of the College Mall • 0.32 corner lot • Tri level home • Open floor plan Hardwood flooring, beautiful granite countertops, stainless steel appliances master bedroom that features 2 closets and a private bath. The lower level features 1 bedroom, a half bath,laundry room and a family room with a wood burning fireplace. Outfitted with central vac system. Rogers/Binford, Jackson Creek and BHS Directions: • Highway 46 to S College Mall Rd • Right onto E Covenanter Dr • Destination is on the Left • 2518 E Covenanter Dr

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Gentry Estates Construction Company, Inc.

Home Address: 1602 S Renwick Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: Gentry Crest @ Renwick # Bedrooms: 3 # Bathrooms: 3 Sq Footage Main Floor: 1975 Sq Footage Second Floor: 580 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A www.gentry-realestate.com

Features: Gentry Crest single family new construction! Gracious alley load ranch with a bonus room and an additional 1 car garage bay detached. Three bedrooms, 3 full baths plus den/study and bonus room. Awesome new single family home with all the energy efficient features throughout. This home features tremendous luxury throughout from the Cambria quartz counters to the state of the art sound system! Hardwood throughout the living spaces as well as tile in the baths and laundry! Make sure to see the spa-like master bath as well!!

Directions: Just south of College Mall off of Moores Pike inRenwick. Turn into Renwick from the round about then take the first right into Gentry Crest.

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Home Address: 2101 S. High St. Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: N/A # Bedrooms: 5 # Bathrooms: 6 Sq Footage Main Floor: 3983 Sq Footage Second Floor: 1407 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A www.Bailey-Weiler.com Home Features: Open floor plan w/ 10-foot ceilings Contemporary styling Modern entertaining kitchen w/ large pantry 2 bedrooms on main level All bedrooms have bath access Hidden door in Study connecting to Master Suite Custom Master Closet w/ washer/dryer Built-in bunk beds & Jack-and-Jill kid’s bath 3 car garage w/ electric car charger Close to town w/ private back yard Outdoor kitchenette, fireplace & TV Pool and bocce court 2016 American Society of Interior Designers Design Excellence award Directions: 3/10th mile north of Childs Elementary School on High Street.

5/10th mile south of intersection of Hillside Drive/Moores Pike & High Street.

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Loren Wood Builders

Home Address: 4535 E 3rd St, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: N/A # Bedrooms: 1 # Bathrooms: 1 Sq Footage Main Floor: 250 Sq Footage Second Floor: N/A Footage Basement Finished: NA Unfinished: N/A http://lorenwoodbuilders.com/ Features: Loren Wood Builders has been inspired by the tiny home movement that has been sweeping the nation.

We pulled together our crew, subs, and suppliers to create a tiny space that reflects the quality, functionality, highdesign, and fastidious attention to detail that is present in all of our projects. LWB team members Dan Crites, Rick McCanse, and Bob Stright took the lead on design, along with cabinet design by Kirby Melick (Kirby Furniture) and steel elements by Josh Smith (Clutch Fabrication). Every detail – from the rugged exterior to the exposed interior plumbing – is designed for both form and function.

Directions: The Tiny House will be open to tour at the Loren Wood Builders main office, located at 4535 E 3rd St, right next to Bruster’s Ice Cream. We are easy to find, just head East on IN St Rd 46, past the College Mall, and the office will be on your left at the 46/446 junction.

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Home Address: 4635 E Falls Creek, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: Cedar Springs # Bedrooms: 4 # Bathrooms: 3 Sq Footage Main Floor: 2398 Sq Footage Second Floor: 586 Footage Basement Finished: N/A Unfinished: N/A www.gentry-realestate.com

Features: Our Most Popular Plan offers a spacious and open living space with vaulted ceilings, a split floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a screened porch, a den and a brick & limestone exterior.

In addition to that, this home has a bonus room and full bath on the second floor! This home could actually have 5 bedrooms, if desired. Other features include a large master suite with a custom tile shower, Cambria quartz kitchen counter tops, solid surface counters in the baths, skylights, hardwood and tile floors, spacious laundry/mudroom and a gas fireplace! Don’t forget about Gentry’s energy efficiency!

Directions: From East 3rd Street, travel East towards Nashville.

Turn South onto State Road 446. Take 1st left onto Falls Creek.

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Loren Wood Builders

Home Address: 4855 S Nature Way, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: N/A # Bedrooms: 3 # Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq Footage Main Floor: 2160 Sq Footage Second Floor: N/A Footage Basement Finished: 1520 Unfinished: N/A http://lorenwoodbuilders.com/ Features: The functional layout of this home features a greatroom over a walkout basement and guest suites below. The master wing is separated from the main structure by an enclosed walkway that ensures privacy and a place of retreat from the main wing of the home. Outdoor spaces abound, with a back patio, a screen porch off the kitchen and a private courtyard off of the master wing, which includes an outdoor shower and hot tub. Some of the standout design features include: -Raw steel paneling on the fireplace and the floating element over the kitchen island -Corten panels on garage doors, privacy fencing and siding panels -Glass enclosed wine cellar -Recessed/hidden television in stairway wall -Cumaru decking and pathways.

Directions: Heading East on Moore’s Pike, make a right onto IN 446 S for about 6 miles. Make a left onto E Rush Ridge Rd. (This road will become E Rush Ridge Fork, but make a left to remain on E Rush Ridge Rd.) Then take your first left onto S Nature Way and this house is neatly nestled in at the end of the street, just past E Molly Ct.

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Home Address: 4874 S Nature Way, Bloomington, IN 47401 Subdivision Name: N/A # Bedrooms: 5 # Bathrooms: 4 Sq Footage Main Floor: 4000 Sq Footage Second Floor: 2000 Footage Basement Finished: 1000 Unfinished: N/A http://lorenwoodbuilders.com/ Features: This home, situated at the end of a winding drive down by lake Monroe, represents some of our best efforts in custom home building. From the interior woodworking to the exterior hardscaping, every element of this home is highly specific to these homeowners’ needs and goals.

While the features are too numerous to list completely, a few we would like to highlight include: • • • • • •

Radiant floor heat on all 3 floors and garage Geothermal systems that provide all heating and cooling, including the floor heat, as well as domestic hot water Structural insulated panels for all of the roof structures Robust spray-foam package, as well as a continuous layer of foam around the outside of the stud framing to create a continuous thermal break A large grid-tied solar array that occupies the upper roof plane and the garage roof Energy recovery ventilators for all floors to ensure the highest standard of air quality

Directions: Heading East on Moore’s Pike, make a right onto IN 446 S for about 6 miles. Make a left onto E Rush Ridge Rd. (This road will become E Rush Ridge Fork, but make a left to remain on E Rush Ridge Rd.) Then take your first left onto S Nature Way and this house will be on your left, just past E Molly Ct.

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June 23–25 Fri. 2pm-6pm • Sat. 11am-5pm • Sun. 11am-5pm Authentic Homes 7103 W. Walker 2. Blue Line Building & Design 943 Nicholas Ln 3. Keystone Construction 5004 Bud Thompson Way 4. Loren Wood Builders 912 S. Madison St. 1.

5. Authentic Homes 2518 E. Covenanter Dr. 6. Gentry Estates Construction Company, Inc. 1602 S. Renwick Blvd.

7. Bailey & Weiler Design/Build 2101 S. High St. 8. Loren Wood Builders 4535 E. 3rd St.

9. Gentry Estates Construction Company, Inc. 4635 E. Falls Creek 10. Loren Wood Builders 4855 S. Nature Way 11. Loren Wood Builders 4874 S. Nature Way

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Just moved in?

Time to explore!

While touring your new neighborhood, make sure to locate businesses that provide essential goods and services, like medical clinics, pharmacies and gas stations.

Finally starting to settle into your new home? Now that the headache of hauling boxes back and forth is over and done with, it’s time to explore your new surroundings.

First stop: the house next door!

Make a good first impression by introducing yourself to your new neighbors.

Take the opportunity to ask them where to find the tastiest takeout or who the best hairdresser in town is.

They’ll appreciate the initiative and gladly offer insider advice.

Next, set off on a voyage of discov-

ery! Tour the neighborhood’ to better acquaint yourself with your new environment. Keep an eye out for nearby parks, supermarkets and convenience stores, noting street names and other reference points along the way. Furthermore, locate buildings that pertain to your interests: a karate school, library, café or shopping center, for instance. Spending a day playing tourist is the best way to immerse yourself in your new community and discover its hidden gems. If you’re interested in uncovering the town’s history, many

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municipalities offer guided or selfguided heritage tours. Visit the local information center to find out more!

Finally, head online. The city’s official website provides valuable information about things like waste collection schedules and overnight parking rules in addition to a schedule of community events for your leisure. Blogs and forums are also great sources of information, especially when it comes to well-kept secrets only known to locals, like hidden bars and delicious food at crazy-low prices!

Eco-friendly

advice for moving day There are plenty of ways you can reduce your ecological footprint when relocating from one home to the next.

If you’re keen on protecting the environment, be sure to follow these five eco-friendly moving tips.

1. Recycle whenever possible. You’ve sorted through your belongings and are now faced with a mountain of junk (tattered clothes, broken appliances, forgotten toys, etc.). Before feeding the trash can, find out which items are recyclable. For example, you can drop off broken electronics at a nearby depository. For safety reasons, never dispose of solvents, oils, leftover paint or other hazardous materials

by throwing them in the trash or pouring them down the drain.

2. Give your goods a second chance. If many of the items you no longer want are still in decent condition, organize a garage sale and place a classified ad in your local newspaper. Better yet, donate them to a local charity.

3. Don’t buy boxes. Instead of buying boxes that you’ll end up throwing away, ask local business owners if you can take some empty boxes off their hands. You can also rent plastic bins to help transport your belongings from point A to point B. Use bed sheets, towels or old newspapers instead of bubble wrap to

Many companies offer eco-friendly products and services to safeguard the environment during moving season. Contact your local movers to find out more!

protect your fragile items from damage.

4. Rent a moving truck.

Think of all the gas and time you’ll waste driving back and forth in your small car on moving day! Renting a truck is a cost-effective alternative that respects the environment.

5. Choose green products.

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If you’re planning on selling your home, it’s wise to consider making a few strategic upgrades. A fresh coat of paint is a great place to start, but if you have the budget, certain renovations can raise the value of your property and accelerate its sale. Wondering which projects to tackle? Consider the following.

Top three ways to INCREASE the RESALE VALUE of your home AN EXTRA BATHROOM

Putting in an extra bathroom isn’t cheap, but you’ll make a profit in the long run.

You don’t want to eat up too much usable space, but if you have a rarely used closet or perhaps a room under the stairs, then go ahead and put in that call to your contractor. Existing bathrooms can also be updated for a decent return on investment.

THE KITCHEN

If you can only update one room in your house, make it the kitchen. Modern cabinetry, granite countertops, recessed cabinet lighting and new appliances will add real value to your home — as much as seven per cent, in fact.

AN INCOME SUITE

Nothing entices buyers quite like the possibility of offsetting mortgage costs with rental income. Whether it’s in your basement or another part of your home, an income suite is guaranteed to increase the value of your property.

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3 common decorating mistakes to avoid A home decorator can be a valuable asset when it comes to decorating your home.

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❑ THE BIG PICTURE Choosing the right backsplash for your kit­chen or ceramic flooring for your bathroom can be difficult. The motif you’ve selected looks good on its own, but not so much once it’s laid next to hundreds of identical tiles. A good way around this is to print several larger images of the design you’ve chosen from the manufacturer’s website. Lay these copies down directly on your floor to get a better idea of how the overall finished product will look. Don’t forget to choose your tiles according to their intended use; porcelain is more durable than ceramic, and therefore better suited for high traffic areas.

❑ IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY Price shouldn’t be the only determining factor when it comes to decorating your home. Equipping your bathroom with an inexpensive faucet is a good way to save money. However, brass faucets — while more expensive — will last a lot longer, regardless of the quality of your water. Similarly, big sales and low prices are enticing when buying furniture for your home. But making purchases without measuring first will cause you headaches down the road.

❑ LESS IS MORE When it comes to decorating your home, keeping it simple is the way to go. An overabundance of small elements can leave a room feeling tacky and cluttered. Instead, have one focal point to draw the eye’s attention, and then complement it with a few light touches scattered throughout the room to add style and depth.

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2017 PARADE OF HOMES VENDORS LIST Authentic Homes ABC Anderson Excavation Anderson Plumbing Bender Lumber Carpets Plus Colortile Lowe’s The Vacuum Center

RK Koontz Excavating Sherrill’s Drywall Smith Brehob & Associates Southern Construction Company Southside Rental Stewart Electric Supply Stolls Woodworking Superior Insulation Tommy D’s Windows, Doors & More Vectren Energy Delivery

Bailey & Weiler Design/Build

Blue Line Build & Design

A&E Reproductions A+ Performance Trucking & Conveying AquaPro Pool & Spa Bailey & Weiler Design/Build craftsmen Barry Company Bender Lumber Black Lumber Company Bloomington Closets Bloomington Hardware Bluestone Tree C&H Lawn & Landscaping CarpetsPlus Colortile City Glass Cook Painting Duke Energy Experience Technology Exterior Finishes Ferguson Fireplace Center Fowler Tree Services Gutter Pro Home Exterior Specialists Hoosier Window Technologies Indiana Hardwood Mills J&D Wagler Construction J&S Locksmith K&S Rolloff Keller Heating & Air Conditioning Kenny Weddle Drywall Kevin B. Potter Civil Engineering Kirby’s Termite & Pest Control Kleindorfers Hardware Lowes Marcella Wagler Master Rental Center Matt Haywood Masonry McComb Window & Door Menards Midwest Electric Monroe Tuff-Jon P&B Construction Plumb Boss Poynter Sheet Metal Pro Finish Concrete PROS Source Rake Cabinet & Surface Solutions RC Painting RCV Roofing

Anderson Plumbing Arnold excavating Artisian Masonry Bender Lumber Emerald Grading and Seeding Ferguson Final Touch Exteriors Gale Insulation Gutter Pro JTP Painting JVS Construction Keller Heating and Air Koontz Construction Lee Supply Mike Underwood Flooring Premier Interiors Price Electric Räke Cabinet and Surface Solutions Richcraft Wood Products Taylor Concrete The Tile Shop Tommy Ds

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Gentry

1602 Renwick Blvd Bloomington, IN 47401 84 Lumber A&A Painting ABC Supply Abel Nursery Bays & Sons Black Lumber Blackwell Limestone Bloomington Supply Carpets Plus Color Tile Closets Too Economy Fireplace Experience Technology Home Exterior Specialists Hoosier Drywall Hoosier Winn Supply imi Concrete iShine Cleaning K&K Keystone Construction Kirby Risk Kirby’s Pest Control

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Koontz Construction Laminated Tops Lee Supply Mann Plumbing Price Electric Pro-Finish Concrete Richardson Guttering Simanton Mechanical The Vacuum Center Yards Unltd Young Trucking

Gentry

4635 Falls Creek Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401 84 Lumber A&A Painting ABC Supply Abel Nursery Bays & Sons Black Lumber Blackwell Limestone Bloomington Supply Carpets Plus Color Tile Closets Too Economy Fireplace Experience Technology Home Exterior Specialists Hoosier Drywall Hoosier Winn Supply imi Concrete iShine Cleaning K&K Keystone Construction Kirby Risk Kirby’s Pest Control Koontz Construction Laminated Tops Lee Supply Mann Plumbing Price Electric Pro-Finish Concrete Richardson Guttering Simanton Mechanical The Vacuum Center Yards Unlimited Young Trucking

Keystone Contruction Company, LLC

5004 Bud Thompson Way Bloomington, IN 47404 84 Lumber A & A Painting ABC Supply Bay & Sons Masonry Bender Lumber Bloomington Concrete Pumping Brandon Fox Carpets Plus ColorTile Closets, Too! Complete Masonry Supplies

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David Tucker Elite Masonry Experience Technology First Insurance Group German American Greg Cochran Greg Robertson Home Exterior Specialist Hoosier Drywall Specialist Hoosier Reclaimed Timber Hoosier WinnSupply Co Inc, IShine Cleaning IMI Jane Daniels Jeff Golden Jeremy C. Alexander JR Richardson & Sons Inc, Price Electric Pro-Finish Concrete RWM Incorporated Simanton Mechanical Contractors SUM Weatherization Tommy D’s Yards Unlimited

Loren Wood

912 S. MADISON St Bloomington, IN 47401 ABC Supply Advantage Painting Associates Four Services, LLC Bender Lumber Black Lumber Bruce Johnson Hardwood Floors Commercial Service Complete Masonry Supplies Ernesto Castaneda Ferguson Enterprises Home Exterior Specialists Howard’s Home Improvement Inc Izzy’s Rentals James Oliver Jeff Welch K & S Roll Off Service Overhead Door Company Pella Windows RCV Construction, LLC Riverway Plumbing Robert Gilliland Excavating Southside Rental Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. Stoll’s Woodworking Will Hill Custom Carpentry

Loren Wood

4855 S. Nature Way Bloomington, IN 47401 A+ Performance Trucking ABC Supply Advantage Painting

Advantage Trim & Lumber Affordable Termite and Pest Control Associates Four Services, LLC Bloomington Hardware Bender Lumber Bell Roofing Black Lumber Bloomington Paint and Wallpaper Carpets Plus Color Tile Closets, Too!, Inc. Clutch Fabrication and Design LLC Commercial Service Complete Masonry Supplies Dealers Wholesale Deckard Land Surveying Esther Miller Experience Technology Gardner Concrete Great Lakes Superior Walls Home Exterior Specialists Indiana Hardwood Mills Izzy’s Rentals Jack Todd Paving James Oliver JLS Geothermal, Inc. John Naylor Trucking, LLC Johnny’s Signs Inc. K & S Roll Off Service Kirby Furniture Overhead Door Company Pella Windows Riverway Plumbing Robert Gilliland Excavating Shelby County Co-op Southside Rental Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. Stoll’s Woodworking Western States Decking

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4874 S. Nature Way Bloomington, IN 47401 A+ Performance Trucking ABC Supply Advantage Painting Affordable Termite and Pest Control Associates Four Services, LLC Bloomington Hardware Bender Lumber Bell Roofing Black Lumber Bloomington Concrete Pumping Bloomington Seal Coating & Paving Bruce Johnson Hardwood Floors Carpets Plus Color Tile Closets, Too!, Inc. Clutch Fabrication and Design LLC Commercial Service Complete Masonry Supplies DME Access Experience Technology Fastenal Fischer SIPS Foundation Building Materials Gardner Concrete

Heritage Roofing, LLC Home Exterior Specialists IMI IN Complete Masonry Indiana Geothermal Indiana Hardwood Specialists, Inc. Industrial Products Jack Todd Paving JB Masonry LLC Jeff Welch John Mobley Waterproofing Johnny’s Signs Inc. K & S Roll Off Service Kirby Furniture Laminated Tops Light-Crete Products & Services, Inc. Lighting Solutions.

MacAllister Rental, LLC MPI Solar Mark Cramer Master Rental Olde Towne Chimney & Fireplace P & B Construction Prairie Material Pro Finish Concrete Quick Pump Rake Cabinet & Surface Solutions Riverway Plumbing Rob Shetterley Robert Gilliland Excavating Shelby County Co-op Smith Brehob & Associates, Inc Spray Foam Insulators Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. STK Power Solutions Taylor’s Quality Cleaning and Restoration TexaCon Cut Stone LLC Tommy D’s Windows Vacuum Center Wasco Products Winslow Hardware

Loren Wood Builders Tiny House Project

Advantage Trim & Lumber Bloomington Hardware Bender Lumber Black Lumber Clutch Fabrication and Design LLC Ferguson Enterprises Graber Millwork Indiana Hardwood Mills Kirby Furniture Kleindorfer’s Pella Windows Riverway Plumbing Sherwin WIlliams Spray Foam Insulators Stansifer Radio Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. Will Hill Custom Carpentry

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Renovation New Construction Commercial Loren Wood Builders is a family-owned company that values our clients, our employees, and our community. Come explore the quality, functionality, highdesign, and fastidious attention to detail that is present in all of our projects by visiting four of our homes featured in this year’s Parade. Explore more at:

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