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977 Walnut bottom rd, Carlisle

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46 Wilson St, Carlisle $239,900

302 Sandbank Rd, Mount Holly Springs $209,900

502 Forge Rd. Boiling Springs $279,000

6145 Galleon Dr. Mechanicsburg $250,000

METICULOUSLY KEPT 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME! • 1-car garage and off street parking. • Updated kitchen and bathroom. Directions: South on Rt. 11, right on Wilson before Massey’s, house on right.

S. MIDDLETON RANCHER WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE! • 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1st floor laundry and attached 2-car garage. • Finished basement with lots of storage • Home opens up to a back deck and a generous fenced-in yard. Directions: Carlisle Rt 34S, right on W Pine, left on Sandbank.

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STUNNING 1923 BRICK 2-STORY FULL OF UPDATES & CHARM! • Exceptional 1st floor master suite. • 1.75 acre lot in South Middleton School District. Directions: Square in Carlisle, East on High St, right on York Rd, right on Westminster, left on Forge Rd to property on right.

IMMACULATE TOWNHOUSE WITH WOODS BEHIND YOU! • Granite in the kitchen, great room with a vaulted ceiling, 2 1/2 baths and 3 bedrooms. 2 car garage. Economical gas heat. • Finished lower level to be turned into your own play space. And, it’s exposed to the woods behind you. Directions: Carlisle, North on Rt. 11, left on Lamb’s Gap Rd, 2nd right on Mercury, 3rd left becomes Galleon.

NEW LISTING!

Boiling Springs $299,000

OPEN AND AIRY 2-STORY TRADITIONAL IN DESIRED MISTY MEADOWS! • This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house has a 2-car garage on a nice lot with a private backyard. • Kitchen opens to large family room with gas fireplace and hardwoods throughout most of 1st floor.

NEW LISTING!

Mechanicsburg $193,500

ENJOY LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING IN THIS “JUST LIKE NEW” 3-STORY LOCATED CONVENIENTLY IN A QUIET COMMUNITY IN HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP! • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2190 square feet • 2-car garage, lower level with finished area & patio access, spacious living room with lots of light, eat –in kitchen with island breakfast bar! • Must see inside to appreciate

NEW LISTING!

Carlisle $359,900

CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 2.28 ACRES IN THE BOROUGH! • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in 2300 square feet • Large kitchen with cherry cabinets, formal dining and living rooms, and a 2-car garage

Mechanicsburg $569,900

WELL MAINTAINED AND THOROUGHLY UPDATED! • 5 Bedrooms, 3½ Baths, 3783 sq. ft. • Over 13 Acres, complete w/ 8-stall horse barn + additional barn. • Spacious kitchen w/center island & maple cabinets, CV schools.

Mechanicsburg $82,900

LOW MAINTENANCE CONDO! • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 924 sq.ft. • Mechanicsburg Schools. • Lots of updates!

Carlisle $375,000

STUNNING CAPE COD WITH GREAT LOCATION IN ANNENDALE! • Minutes from shopping, hospital & highway; this home features 3 BDRM, 3 BATHS, and over 3000 Sq/Ft • Outside enjoy fantastic curb appeal with mature landscaping, patio with awning and large backyard.

Newville $725,900

REMODELED 1800’S FARM HOUSE ON 10 ACRES, A GEM! • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 4898 sq.ft. • Awesome kitchen with soap stone tops and traditional fireplace. • HUGE first floor master suite with sitting area and full bath.

Gardners $84,900

SECLUDED BRICK RANCHER ON WOODED LOT! • 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath home with detached 1 car garage/workshop • Easy access to Mount Holly, Carlisle, Boiling Springs, and Gettysburg • South Middleton Schools

Carlisle $375,000

STUNNING AND HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND STYLE BOW HOUSE! • True to the Bow House style, property features 12” hand cut pine floors, period light and door fixtures, 2 Rumford fireplaces and a 2012 Cedar shingle roof • Geothermal heating and rear brick patio overlooking a deep usable lot.

Carlisle $54,900

NICE AND CLEAN ROW HOME IN THE BOROUGH! • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1140 sq. ft. • Fresh paint inside and out, new carpet throughout and recently remodeled bathroom. • Most of the windows have been replaced with vinyl. Private, fenced-in backyard with deck!

Carlisle $94,900

CHARMING 3-BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME IN THE CARLISLE BOROUGH! • Complete with off-street parking, updated kitchen, and updated upstairs bath. • Backyard features a large level lot with storage she, fenced yard, and shaded patio that is great for entertaining!

Carlisle $424,900

PRIVATE LIMESTONE CAPE COD! • 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths on 20 acres of land • Outside workshop and wood floors throughout • Large dining room, patio and stone fireplace

Carlisle $59,900

WELL PRICED ONE BEDROOM CONDO! • 1 Bedroom, 1 Baths, 788 sq.ft. • Well maintained. • Large living space with balcony.

Carlisle $95,000

ADORABLE SEMI-DETACHED HOME JUST BLOCKS FROM CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL AND DICKINSON! • Features 3 bedrooms, one updated full bath, with fresh paint and updates throughout • Finished 3rd level with possibility of a 4th bedroom

Carlisle $439,900

4500+ SQUARE FOOT FRENCH COLONIAL IN FOREST PARK! • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; with first floor master bedroom. • Family room with wood stove, exercise room with hot tub.

Carlisle $59,900

LOW MAINTENANCE CONDO LIVING IN PHEASANT RUN! • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 944 sq.ft. • Neutral tones. Balcony. • Opportunity for rental property or owner-occupant.

Carlisle $99,000

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED DUPLEX IN CARLISLE BOROUGH! • Features 3 bedrooms • Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors.

Carlisle $499,900

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME OFFERING 1 LEVEL LIVING ON A 1+ ACRES PARCEL! • Enjoy a grand entry with tile floors, a well-appointed great room with gas fireplace and custom cabinets, and an expansive kitchen area complete with quartz countertops. • 2010 heated saline pool! Priced to sell!

Shippensburg $69,900

COMPLETELY REHABBED TOWNHOME IN SHIPPENSBURG! • Closing cost assistance and forgivable loan to those who qualify. • 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome.

Carlisle $99,900

GREAT HOME IN THE BOROUGH! • Wood flooring • Spacious 1st floor

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The Sentinel • D3

Help-U-Sell Detwiler Realty 655 Forge Road • Carlisle, PA 17015

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SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP

74 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg

• 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath • Eat-in kitchen • Hardwood floors • Fresh paint • Mud room/laundry • 2-Car detached garage • 1-Yr. warranty with reasonable offer

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP

2400 Aspen Way, Harrisburg

• Priced to sell • Pristine custom home • Bright, open floor plan • 2 Master suites (1st or 2nd Flr) • New 30-Yr roof, heat pump and CA unit • Fabulous views

SWATARA TOWNSHIP

3749 Vista Terrace Harrisburg

• 2,120 Sq/Ft Brick Cape Cod • 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths • Hardwood floors • Oil Heat with central air • 1-Car garage • Nice level lot with large deck

CARLISLE

32 West Willow St.

• 1,540 Sq/Ft • 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath • Hardwood floors • Gas heat • Off street parking

EAST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP

777 S. Humer St., Enola

• 0.28 Acres • 1,904 SQ/FT • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Lower Level with separate living quarters • Nice level lot with large storage shed

CARLISLE

448 N. College St.

• 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath • Formal dining and living rooms • Wood floors, gas fireplace • Updated eat-in kitchen with center island • Walk-up attic and a large basement • Large detached 24x40 garage

$165,000

$249,900

$174,900

$139,900

$189,900

$221,900

WEST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP

NEWVILLE

S. MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP

HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP

SHIPPENSBURG

MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP

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28 Fickes Rd., Newville

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full baths • Full unfinished basement • 1-Car attached garage • 2-Car detached garage with 2nd floor • Shed

637 N. Middle Rd.

• 3 Bedroom, 1 bath Ranch • 0.46 Acre lot • Central air • Full basement with exterior access • Country setting

602 Sand Bank Rd., Mt. Holly Springs

• 0.98 Acres • 1,680 sq/ft • 5 Bedroom/2.5 Baths • Lower level rec room • Lot with mature trees • South Middleton Schools

815 Tamar Road, Mechanicsburg

• Spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home • 1st floor in-law suite • Finished basement with 5 rooms • 3 car garage • Over 4,500 SF finished • CV Schools

1-3

533 Springfield Rd.

• 2,208 sq/ft on 1.28 acres • 4 Bedroom, 3 bath A-frame • Zoned Agricultural (pending approval) • Detach 3-car garage with 2nd floor workshop • Nice backyard and mature trees • Big Spring School District

455 Hollowbrook Dr., Carlisle

• 3 Bedroom, 2 bath Ranch • 1.23 Acres with mountain view • Detached 2-car plus 1 car integral garage • Fenced backyard with storage shed • New flooring, sunroom, deck, stamped concrete sidewalks • CV Schools

$209,900

$124,900

$156,900

$529,900

$268,900

MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP

S. MIDDLETON TWP

LOWER PAXTON TWP

CARLISLE

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP

MECHANICSBURG

1210 Redwood Hills Cir., Carlisle

62 S. Pin Oak Dr., Boiling Springs The Oaks

121 S. Lockwillow Ave., Harrisburg

1202 White Birch Ln. Walnut Court

313 Equus Dr., Camp Hill Green Lane Manor

82 Linda Drive, Lot 20 Hodges Mobile Home Park

• Nice level 1.19 acre lot • 3,598 Sq. ft. • 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath + Bonus Room (660 SF) • Kitchen: Oak cabinetry, island, desk, SS appliances • Finished basement: family room, kitchen, full bath • Oversized 3-car garage, porch, deck, patio

$419,900

CARLISLE BOROUGH

315 E. Louther St., Carlisle

• 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • New paint • Gas heat • Private rear yard • Off street parking

$89,900

• 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 2,396 Square feet • Covered rear deck • Walk-up attic above garage • Newer mechanicals and roof

$292,900

SWATARA TWP

216 Swatara Cir. Jonestown

• Sprawling layout – Lots of efficiently used space • 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath • Vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace • Updated kitchen • Finished walkout basement • Heated 4-season room • Private fenced backyard

$212,000

• 3 Bedroom raised ranch • 2 Full baths • Lower level ready to finish • New flooring and paint • 8 Years new • 1-Car garage, deck, back yard

• 2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 2-Car oversized detached garage • Family room with gas fireplace • $60 per month association fee

$187,900

$204,900

MONROE TOWNSHIP

120 S. Ridge Rd., Boiling Springs

1187 Greenfield Dr., Mechanicsburg

• 3,235 Square feet • 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths • 10 Acres • First floor bedroom • Oversized 2-car garage • 780 sq/ft Detached garage/workshop • Cumberland Valley Schools • Beside Appalachian Trail

$424,000

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths • Cul-de-sac location • Full bath on 1st floor • 2-Car garage • 1.94 Acres • Cumberland Valley Schools

$265,000

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• 4-5 Bedrooms • 3 Full and 2 half baths • First floor master suite • Great room with gas fireplace • Formal dining room • 3-Car attached side-entry garage

$464,900

S. MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP

4 Tunbridge Ln., Carlisle

• Greenfield • 2 Bedroom • 2.5 Bath • 1-Car garage • First floor laundry • Living room with vaulted ceiling

$172,900

$241,700

• 2 Bedroom mobile home • 1 Bath with laundry • Covered patio • 2-car insulated garage • Updated eat-in kitchen • Newer replacement windows

$22,500

CARLISLE BOROUGH

53 E. North St.

• 3 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • 1-Car detached garage • All brick • Gorgeous woodwork • Shows beautifully

$139,900

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Crown Imperial can add majesty to a garden By Lee Reich Associated Press Crown imperial is exiting the garden after another fabulous spring show. The orange blossoms are fading, wilting and will soon drop. Then the rest of the plant will begin to dissolve back into the ground. As befits nobility, crown imperial comes and goes as it pleases, often in a fickle or unpredictable manner. Mine was planted over 20 years ago, and for its first halfdozen years refused to show more than just leaves. The flowers were worth the wait. Eventually, a leafy stalk emerged from the center of the ground-level whorl of leaves, the stalk capped with a crown: a tuft of leaves, below which hung a ring of nodding, orange blossoms. A

teardrop of nectar poised at another large offset in place. I also, then, must have made the end of each petal. some mistake in planting the His majesty moves offset, even though I tried to After a couple years of en- cater to His Highness’ needs joying the flowers, I decided with well-drained soil, rich that the site was not befitting in humus, and a topping of this royal plant. So I dug the mulch. Some gardeners sugbulb out from the back corner gest planting the bulb on its of my vegetable garden and side so that water does not moved it to a more prominent collect on top of the bulb, rotting it.) place beneath a cherry tree. His Majesty evidently was displeased with the move, for Multiplying the bulb he never emerged at his new Crown imperial has nalocation. I don’t know if he ked scales, like lilies, which scooted underground the 30 similarly are susceptible to feet back to the original site damage and drying out. The or what, but he has faithfully scales went into a plastic bag kept up his royal appearances along with plenty of moist there ever since. peat and perlite, and then sat (Crown imperial is a bulb in a warm room for a month that makes offsets. My or two while bulblets formed plant’s odd behavior could be at the base of each scale. Afexplained by my having dug ter that, I moved the bags to up a large offset and inadver- the refrigerator for anothtently left the mother bulb or er two months, where they

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would get the cool conditions needed before growth could begin. Once they were out of the refrigerator, I potted up the bulblets and waited for spring. Then out they went into the garden. You might think a lot of coddling was required to bring up this royal family. Given the price of crown imperial bulbs — over $10 each! — nurseries evidently do consider this to be royal treatment. But mostly what I supplied was patience, which has now rewarded me with a regal line of crown imperials in a bed above a rock wall, and another one sharing a bed with redcurrant bushes. The plants generally need a year Associated Press of growth in the ground after planting before they’ve built This photo shows a crown imperial, a majestic spring up sufficient energy reserves bulb that deserves to be more widely known and to flower. grown.

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The Sentinel • D5

IT’S AN OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA! STEP INTO THESE HOMES SUNDAY, MAY 18 froM 1-3pM

142 Lehman Drive carliSle

445 Creek Road carliSle

330 C Street carliSle

Here is an opportunity to enjoy easy one level, maintenance free living at its finest! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for immediate occupancy.

This expansive 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home features a finished walkout lower level and a patio overlooking the inground pool & Conodoguinet Creek.

Conveniently located to Dickinson College, this freshly painted and newly listed 3 bedroom home features a formal dining room.

Host: Angel Turner 250-4191 Dir.: Rt. 34 North, L/ Longs Gap Rd., L/ Lehman Drive

Host: Janice Kimball 802-1554 Dir.: Rt. 34 North, L/ Longs Gap Rd., R/ Creek Road

Parkview Drive carliSle

245 Arch Street carliSle

648 Yorkshire Drive carliSle

You may qualify for over $38,000 in grant money towards the purchase of one of these brand new homes but you need to act fast because there are only 4 left to chose from!

The possible owner financing makes it easy to own one of these brand new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath homes that are located within walking distance to all that downtown has to offer!

Come see what true pride & love of a one owner family home looks like! This spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is set on a lovely corner lot with mature trees & landscaping.

Host: Walter “Biff” Bond 385-2173 Dir.: E North St., L/ Garrison

Host: Nancy Bresnan 254-3927 Dir.: S Hanover St., R/ Walnut, R/ Arch Street

Host: Les Welsh 448-3617 Dir.: W High St., L/ Belvedere, R/ Stratford to corner of Yorkshire & Stratford

630 Devonshire Drive carliSle

341 Garland Drive carliSle

881 Alexander Spring Road carliSle

This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is set in a long established neighborhood that allows easy access to major highways, shopping and other amenities.

This lovely 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home sits on a nearly one acre wooded lot in the Carlisle Borough and offers an attached 2 car garage, patio & mature landscaping.

Step into this amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home and fall in love, from the gorgeous updated kitchen to the sunroom with hot tub, this place is sure to please!

Host: Kim Curry 385-8588 Dir.: W High St., L/ Belvedere, L/ Noble, R/ Devonshire Drive

Host: John Nayduch 385-0666 Dir.: Rt. 34 South, R/ Garland Drive

Host: Vince Mellott 385-4039 Dir.: Rt. 11 South, L/ Burnt House Rd., L/ Alexander Spring Road

209 Third Street BoilinG SPrinGS This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers beautiful wood floor, a 2 car garage and a great new price! Host: Molly Garman 991-5040 Dir.: Forge Rd. to stop sign in Boiling Springs, R/ Rt. 174, R/ Third Street

Host: Ivy Vresk 386-2933 Dir.: From the square in Carlisle, W High St., R/ College St., L/ C Street

A LOOK AHEAD TO OUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES!

SATURDAY, MAY 24 • 1-3 28 Seiders Road new BloomField

Stop by on your way to Little Buffalo State Park and tour this 2 bedroom mobile home that is set on its own 1.9 acre lot, which means no lot rent/park approval required! Host: Jeffrey Helt 422-4703 Dir.: Rt. 34 North, approx. 19 miles to L/ Seiders Road

MEMORIAL DAY • 1-3 1080 Pine Grove Road Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Spend the summers relaxing at your own seasonal cabin near Fuller Lake! This rustic log cabin features indoor plumbing, mountain stone fireplace & propane heating system. Host: Jeffrey Helt 422-4703 Dir.: I-81, Exit 37, Rt. 233 South, 8 miles to Ranger Station, L/ to cabin on right

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Ceiling fans offer energy efficiency, decor and function Brandpoint

Savvy interior designers know that items that are both fashionable and functional are in high demand. One of the best examples of a stylish, hardworking home fixture is also one of the most overlooked: the ceiling fan. In 2014, more homeowners are realizing the potential this classic technology has not only on their comfort levels, but also on their interior’s design aesthetic. It’s no surprise that approximately 82 percent of American single-family homes have at least one ceiling fan to help keep cool in the summer. Invented by the Memphis-based Hunter Fan Company in 1886, ceiling fans are a multi-functional and aesthetically appealing addition to any space. But many homeowners are unaware of how installing a ceiling fan can save money while improving comfort and home design. In addition to customizable fea-

tures and finishes available on ceiling fans today, homeowners who install ceiling fans enjoy: • 45 percent energy savings. An average home uses some form of cooling system heavily for about 125 days out of the year. At eight hours a day for 125 days, central air in these homes costs roughly $207 a year. Using a ceiling fan under the same cooling conditions costs only $111. And, on average, you’ll feel eight degrees cooler using a ceiling fan instead of just AC alone. Many fans now come with LED light kit options as well. To get a better idea of what your energy savings could be, visit www. hunterfan.com/energysavings. • Variety of designs. With a little research, it’s possible to find a design suited for every room and decor, from traditional to industrial to modern. There are companies that offer custom design options, and companies like Casablanca provide the consumer with more than 8 million unique combinations so

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Decorative outdoor fans can add coolness and flair to your patios. they can perfectly match their fan to their interior design style. • Easy install. Most fans are easy to install with a few quick steps or can be installed by an electrician. Some fans even install in as little as

five minutes. • Scalable systems. Fan size matters; the wrong size can have an impact on both your comfort and cooling efficiency. Fans are measured by their diameter, with the

most common size sold being 52 inches. In a small room, a 36-inch fan may be fine, but bedrooms and living rooms sometimes need 54inch or larger models. Got a long room? You may need more than one fan to keep air flowing. • Simple maintenance. With dust-resistant technology, maintaining the performance of ceiling fans has never been easier. Use a soft cloth or brush to clean the blades and motor housing, and remember to remove the light globe to clean by hand. Finally, use a vacuum to remove dust from the vent to keep it running at its best. Innovations like Hunter’s Dust Armor repels the microscopic water droplets that dust particles stick to, reducing dust build up by as much as 58 percent. A lot has changed over the ceiling fan’s 128-year history. To see just how versatile today’s ceiling fans are, visit your local home center, specialty lighting store or www.hunterfan.com.

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Located in desirable Forgedale Crossings this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers easy access to I-81, post office, schools and the beautiful Boilings Springs Lake and pool. Perfect for downsizing or 1st time home buyers.

Nice all brick 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the Carlisle Borough. Walking distance to Hamilton Elementary School and the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

Relax this summer in your new inground pool! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial has a recently updated kitchen with Corian countertops and recessed lighting. New roof in 2013 and a lower level family room with exercise and play room.

Distinguished 2-story in Indian Hills close to South Middleton Schools. Don’t miss the two story foyer and Great room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Spacious bedrooms with walk in closets.

Three bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse in Dickinson Township sitting on a 2.2 acre lot. New metal roof in 2011. Private sewer and water.

Two unit duplex in the borough with 4 off street parking spaces. Lots of space in both units. Live in one unit and rent the other floor.

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Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 1.4 acres. Fenced in backyard, large family room, oversized 2 car garage with loft.

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This photo provided by Best Bath Systems shows a Great Grabz Heritage multistone brown counter with grab bar in a bathroom.

Bathroom grab bars get stylish By Karen Schwartz Associated Press The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile accents. Neither of us wanted to make it look institutional with a grab bar. We needn’t have worried. Many of today’s grab bars are cleverly disguised, looking instead like sleek soap dishes, functional shampoo trays, trendy towel racks and even toilet paper holders. Take for instance the corner shelf from American Standard’s Invisia line. It looks like nothing more than a solid white tray set inside a tubular frame. But that tube, available in brushed stainless or chrome, functions as a grab bar and can support up to 500 pounds. Want fun and funky? Best Bath Systems has a series of acrylic towel bars with hidden mounts that come in more than two dozen colors, some opaque, some translucent, some with embedded stones and some that even glow in the dark. Or for a spa feel, they make a teak grab bar that comes in six different lengths, from 10 inches to 42 inches. Mounting hardware is

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available in a choice of five finishes. “We realized there were a lot of people who wanted an attractive option for safety, and who didn’t want to be reminded of their inabilities first thing in the morning and last thing at night,” said Abbie Sladick, 53, of Naples, Florida, a certified contractor and remodeler who created the GreatGrabz line. It was purchased by Best Bath Systems last year for an undisclosed amount. Still, I wondered what having a grab bar in the bathroom might do to the eventual resale value of the house. Turns out, it might just help it. A 2012 survey found that about half of those ages 55 to 64 thought that bathroom aids, such as grab bars and shower seating, were “essential” or “desirable.” That rose to nearly two-thirds among those age 65 and older. Even in the younger age groups, about a third of those surveyed agreed. The National Association of Home Builders’ online survey of more than 3,860 respondents included only those who had purchased a house in the past three years or were planning on doing so in the next three years. In other words, people who were “really thinking” about what they wanted in a

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Baths Continued from D7 home, said Stephen Melman, NAHB’s director of economic services. Statistics show that while people 85 and older are the most likely to slip and fall, no age group is immune. Nearly 22 million people over the age of 15 went to the hospital because of a bathroom injury in 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls accounted for more than 80 percent of the injuries. Although 85 percent of those taken to a hospital were treated and released, the injuries still resulted in approximately $67.3 billion in lifetime medical costs, the CDC said. Some things to think about when choosing a grab bar:

— Consider the weight of the people who will be using it. Some bars are rated to support up to 250 pounds, the amount required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Others support up to 500 pounds. — Compare prices and quality. The Invisia sham-

poo shelf retails for about $285 online, depending on the finish, while one made by Moen is available at Home Depot for about $40. — Be aware of how it will be mounted. If you haven’t reinforced the back of your shower or tub with plywood, you’ll likely need a bar with 16-inch offsets, or multiples thereof, to secure it properly. —Many people think of grab bars for the shower and bathtub, but consider putting one near the toilet, too. The 10-inch bars from Best Bath Systems can be mounted to hold a roll of toilet paper. Invisia, meanwhile, makes a more substantial, 13-inch-high arched toilet paper holder. With so many choices, it was easy to find attracPhotos by Associated Press tive options for my father’s bathroom. And the best part This photo provided by Best Bath Systems shows the Horizon and Wave is, no one knows it. Signature Series grab bars in satin nickel. Left: An Invisia corner shelf.

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The Sentinel • D9

GAUGHEN WITH THE WIND! Open House Event! May 17th-18th

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Tips for high yields in a small or thirsty garden By Jennifer Forker Associated Press How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is too? Plant smart, and pay attention to the soil. “Your garden is only as good as your soil,” says David Salman, chief horticulturist at High Country Gardens, a Santa Fe, N.M., catalog that specializes in native and low-water plants. Find out what nutrients your soil has — and what it’s missing — with a soil test, available through local cooperative extension offices at a nominal fee (home soiltest kits are less reliable, according to the Colorado State University Extension). Photo courtesy of Martha Steward Living Encourage plant health Herbs that grow best in a small or water-wise garden by fertilizing with natural, include basil, oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary. organic fertilizers, which

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Brandpoint Whether you’re personalizing a new home or revitalizing an old room, the start of spring is when newly imagined spaces become do-it-yourself realities. Here are four easy and affordable DIY tips to bring 2014’s trends into your home.

Don’t just spring clean ... spring create Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean getting rid of everything in the garage. Familiar pieces showcased in a special way can be a conversation starter. Love cycling, but have an old bicycle that you don’t ride anymore? Consider using its components to construct a unique piece of furniture to showcase your passion for the sport. Peter Debelak, co-owner of Soulcraft Woodshop and Gallery, a membershipbased community woodworking workshop in Cleveland, Ohio, did just that. He used Elmer’s ProBond Advanced, a construction adhesive designed specifically for bonding porous to non-porous mixed materials, such as metal to wood or ceramic to drywall, to create a rotating wine rack made out of a bicycle wheel, as well as a shelf and coat rack

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Create a bookshelf from wood and bonding glue. constructed from a repurposed bicycle crank-set and handlebars. “More and more we’re seeing people personalize their home decor by transforming fascinating objects they love into home accessories and furnishings,” says Debelak.

Go ahead, mix materials Vintage and contemporary design elements come together to create rustic contemporary looks. Metal, wood, glass, ceramic - all of these key materials play essential roles in making your home the center of attention. Mixing two, or even all, of these together will give you an edge in creating a unique space. Consider gluing pieces of

metal and wood together to construct an industrialstyle coffee table. Able to work on almost any substrate, ProBond Advanced’s “opposites attract” formula delivers a heavy-duty bond between porous and nonporous surfaces. The glue doesn’t leave a foam residue once it dries, so creating a masterpiece is as easy as glue, clamp and relax.

Give piece(s) a chance Recycled wooden pallets and cable spools are trending now on Pinterest in 2014, as DIYers turn them into coffee tables, desks and wall art. “Homeowners are finding ways to bring an element of surprise to staple pieces.

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Carlisle Schls 2 BR, 1 Bath. RET10252700 $108,000. Call Nancy Altmeyer, 245-0225.

S Middleton Schls 2 BR, 1.5 Baths. RET10249630 $114,000. Call Nancy Altmeyer, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 3 BR, 1.5 Baths. RET10249604 $114,900. Call Ben Espenshade, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 3 BR, 2 Baths. RET10249599 $124,900. Call Bill Shearer, 245-0225.

Newport Schls 3 BR, 1 Bath. RET10246962 $134,500. Call Dan McNaughton, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 3 BR, 1.5 Baths. RET10250747 $134,900. Call Tricia Negley, 245-0225.

Small mountain stream runs thru lot. Clean & Green Tax Benefit! RET10223960 $139,000. Call Heather Neidlinger, 2450225.

Carlisle Schls 2 BR, 1 Bath. RET10249442 $139,900. Call Heather Neidlinger, 245-0225.

Total Turnkey Restaurant! Estab daily local patrons + 2-3 BR apt. RET10246888 $140,000. Call Christine Ferringer, 2450225.

Carlisle Schls 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. RET10252585 $124,900. Call Heather Neidlinger, 245-0225.

Shippensburg Schls 2 BR, 1.5 Baths. RET10250597 $147,900. Call Nicole Seifert Snyder, 245-0225.

S Middleton Schls 2 BR, 1 Bath. RET10249772 $149,900. Call Bill Shearer, 245-0225.

2 BR Ranch at base of mountains in Newville on 1.67 level acres. RET10250343 $163,900. Call Sean Kieff, 245-0225.

Newport Schls 3 BR, 1 Bath. RET10250645 $164,900. Call Christine Ferringer, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 3 BR, 2 Baths. RET10252610 $169,000. Call Nancy Altmeyer, 245-0225.

Beautifully maintained 2400 sf Cape w/4BR, 2 BA, FP, lg sunken LR, gar. RET10250578 $210,000. Call Heather Neidlinger, 245-0225.

Better than Home Improvement shows! Most materials & supplies incl.. RET10234441 $215,000. Call Christine Ferringer, 245-0225.

Check out this 4BR lovely brick Traditionalstyle home w/FP. RET10247668 $219,900. Call Bill Shearer, 245-0225.

Spacious Split level on over an acre lot offers quiet country living. RET10249928 $222,900. Call Heather Neidlinger, 2450225.

Big Spring Schls 3 BR, 2 Baths. RET10246005 $223,900. Call Bill Shearer, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 4 BR, 3 Baths. RET10250631 $239,900. Call Linda Shover, 245-0225.

Carlisle Schls 5 BR, 3.5 Baths. RET10250624 $249,000. Call Tricia Negley, 245-0225.

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Enjoy this 4BR 2+ Bath upscale Carlisle Schls 4 BR, 2.5 Baths. Big Spring Schls 4 BR, 3.5 Baths. Susquenita Schls 4 BR, 3 Baths. Chambersburg Schls 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. 14,000+ sf bldg with Dollar General, H&R Traditional-style w/FP & 2-car garage. RET10252627 $339,900. Call Nancy RET10252959 $379,900. Call Nicole RET10250798 $380,000. Call Christine RET10252940 $549,900. Call Nicole Block on long-term leases. RET10246407 Ferringer, 245-0225. RET10249940 $254,900. Call Ben Altmeyer, 245-0225. Seifert Snyder, 245-0225. $1,500,000. Call Bill Shearer, 245-0225. Seifert Snyder, 245-0225. Espenshade, 245-0225. © 2014 An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates LLC. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are registered service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation of Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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