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Space important for bath tub replacement

By Ed Del Grande HGTVPro.com

Make your space work for your needs

By Kendall Schoemann Longmont Times-Call

We devote a lot of time and hard work into making our houses feel like homes.

We clean, paint, decorate, entertain and live in the homes we have created. With the exception of countless mislabeled cardboard boxes and a parked car, our garages rarely receive any affection.

A garage can be more than a giant closet of miscellaneous items. With a little spruce up, you can better utilize the space and enjoy being in your garage.

Catherine Young, a Boulder County interior designer, admits the difference between her house and garage is frightening.

“You wouldn’t know that our house is professionally decorated by looking at our garage,” she says.

Anything that is deemed unsightly or does not fit in our homes usually winds up in the garage. “A garage is a really hardworking space,” Young says. “We demand a lot from it.”

Identifying your demands for your garage is the first step in its transformation.

Decide if you would like to fit one or two cars, what kinds of things you would like to have easy access to and how much storage you will need.

While using your garage for projects, hobbies or as an office is a unique way to use your garage, completely renovating it as an add-on to the house may not be economical.

David Biek, principal of Arcadia Architecture in Boulder, advises against it. “I would suggest adding on a room before transforming your garage,” he says. “It is usually cheaper.”

Most of the cost in redoing a room is in the fixtures and finishes, while the structure is less than a quarter of construction

costs. “When you exclude a garage from the house, you are depleting its value,” Biek says.

Instead of making over your entire garage, there are smaller things you can do to spend more time in your garage without any permanent foundation changes.

Organize In Colorado, people tend to engage in a myriad of outdoor activities. After storing holiday decorations and other things you won’t need often, select the equipment you would like to have everyday access to.

Cubbies are a good place to store jackets, shoes and bags. Roll out bins are ideal for loose items like sports equipment. And bikes can be hung from the wall or ceiling for extra floor room.

Decorate Color will give your garage the ambience you need to feel at home. Young says she is looking to paint her garage something bright to lighten up the space. “There is nothing wrong with painting and adding a floor treatment to the garage,” she says.

Other wall hangings, like tapestries or posters, are a unique way to personalize your space.

Customize Once your space is organized and decorated, you can decide what you would like to do in your garage. The area required for arts and crafts, hobbies and playing instruments can be achieved in the garage.

Set up a simple work desk and bench with some lighting so scrapbooking, art projects and gift wrapping can be done easily. Add different size bins and containers for supplies and materials so your work space stays tidy and accessible. If you want to play music or watch TV, a couch and rug is all you need to relax in your new space.

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Top to bottom: This garage was made into a workout area, which includes a bench for free weight lifting and a climbing wall. Some homeowners use the garage as a form of storage. This garage is a good representation of organized chaos. If the budget allows for it, achieve a clean, classy look. (Courtesy Catherine Young)

Q: We are in the design stages of a full master-bath remodel and would welcome any new ideas for the tub/shower area. Due to budget limits, we’ll replace our present 5-foot tub with a new standard tub to fill the space.

Whirlpools are tempting, but we’ll stick to our budget. We still would like to add a little something fancy to the tub area if possible. Any thoughts on how we can make affordable extra use of our present tub space? – Tina A: Good planning is the key to a successful remodeling project. Get all your ducks in a row before you pick up a tool. I also admire that you have set a budget and you’ll stick with it no matter how tempting a more expensive add-on sounds.

Two things come to mind right away.

The first feature you’ve probably used in a hotel, and it truly is a quick-and-easy fix that gives you a little more space in your tub. It’s a curved shower rod that provides a generous boost to your shower space. This simple device can add 6 inches of extra space to your tub area. Even if you’re not remodeling your bathroom, this rod can be added easily to your present tub.

Along with the curved shower rod, matching curved-apron bathtubs are now available. This will expand your bathing comfort since it will add 6 inches in width (at the widest point) to the tub itself. The new curved tub edge creates plenty of extra soaking room without increasing its 5-foot footprint. Plus, the extra curve shape can cover up the old tub-edge marks if you’re not replacing the bathroom floor.

This is an affordable extra that’s ideal for remodeling jobs and it coordinates beautifully with the curved shower rod.

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On the Cover Lavender is not only aromatic, but easy to grow and tolerant of weather conditions. (Tribune Media Services)

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Dear Helaine and Joe: I have been told the item pictured on the enclosed photograph is valuable. The wagon has a light, and the United Clock Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., manufactured the piece. Any information would be appreciated. – R.B.

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Think Horizontally Dust mites are nearly everywhere. In fact, the American Lung Association estimates that roughly four out of five homes in the United States have detectable levels of dust mite allergens in at least one bed.

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Dear R.B.: There seems to be a little confusion about the particulars of the United Clock Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y. One source says the founder was Abraham Levy, who remained president of the company until his death in 1961. The firm was reportedly in business at 379 DeKalb Ave. around 1905, but it was not incorporated until 1931.

Another source links this company to the more famous Sessions Clock Co. The covered wagon in today’s question was initially intended to be a television lamp, with the round “VO� advertising sign located where the clock should be. Most television lamps were made from ceramic and designed to provide a low light because it was thought at the time that watching television without ambient light would damage the viewer’s eyes.

These television lamps came in a variety of shapes. This covered-wagon example is rather large for the genre and made from metal and wood, not ceramics.

However, this piece was not designed as a household TV light. Instead, it was modified by removing the clock and adding logos as an advertisement for the Seagram Co. The history of the Seagram Co. is rather long, but today, 32 percent of the company is still owned by the Bronfman family, which fled the pogroms in czarist Russia in 1889 and settled in Canada.

If in perfect condition (with the driver’s hand moving to crack a whip over the horses), its insurance-replacement value rests in the $400 range.

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Start at the Top Ceiling fans, tall mantles and bookshelves, and the tops of door frames tend to fall under the “out of sight, out of mind� motto. These areas often harbor dust, so it’s important to wipe them down regularly to help remove dust buildup. Start at the top and work your way down, collecting all the dust and dirt that falls to the floor while you’re cleaning.

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Tips and secrets for achieving a cleaner, healthier home to live in

When it comes to the routine of cleaning, homeowners tend to be more concerned with stacks of dirty dishes, piles of laundry and dust balls on their carpet, according to a survey commissioned by 3M, maker of Filtrete air cleaning filters. But they often forget about other areas of the home – such as bedding, shower doors and even stuffed animals – that can be breeding grounds for bacteria, mildew, dust mites and foul odors.

Healthy Housekeeper Laura Dellutri offers these tips for cleaning your home from top to bottom and making it healthier in the process.

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Quick tips to save water this summer

By Ed Del Grande HGTVPro.com

The dog days of summer have arrived, and in many communities, water-use restrictions are in full swing.

Remember, everybody suffers when water levels are low. If we all cut down just a little bit with our personal water use, we’ll all have more water for our homes in the long run.

With that in mind, here is my new list of summertime watersaving suggestions.

1. Turn off the water. While brushing your teeth or shaving, please keep the faucet off.

2. Cut one minute off your shower time. Your home can save more than 750 gallons a year by following this simple, water-saving trick.

3. Landscape with native or drought-tolerant plants.

Especially in drier areas, if you use native plants and/or grasses that live naturally in dry climates, you’ll water less.

4. Make sure your dishwasher is fully loaded.

Many of us just run a partly filled dishwasher out of habit.

5. Use the appropriate water level for your laundry. Again, a small thing many of us overlook. Check the laundry load size and set your washing machine to the proper level; you’ll save on water and sewer-use charges.

6. Fix leaky faucets/install water-saving aerators.

Repairing and/or installing new, efficient aerators on faucets can save hundreds of gallons a month.

7. Water your garden in the early morning. Take advantage of the head start created by morning dew. Get up a little earlier to water your garden.

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Five ways to mess up a mortgage refinance

By Holden Lewis bankrate.com

A mortgage-refinance boom is in full swing, as homeowners take advantage of record-low rates by refinancing home loans.

But a home-loan “refi” is more complicated than it was a few years ago. Home values are lower and paperwork requirements are higher.

It’s easy to make mistakes while refinancing a mortgage.

To help you avoid some of the most common errors, here are five things you shouldn’t do when you refi.

Deluding yourself about the value of your home is an excellent way to ruin a refinance. Too many homeowners ignore falling home values in their neighborhood, convincing themselves their houses are worth at least what they paid for them.

In mortgage refinances today, the most common reason for denial is a home appraisal that comes in too low. The lender won’t lend for more than the appraised value.

And a lot of homeowners go into denial about the decreased values of their homes.

“Don’t overestimate what the value of your home is. Don’t kid yourself and think your house is worth $500,000 when it’s really only worth $400,000,” says Dale Robyn Siegel, author of the book “The New Rules for Mortgages” and owner of Circle Mortgage Group in Harrison, N.Y. Homeowners who delay locking a good mortgage rate risk making a refinance uneconomical.

While floating, you take the risk that mortgage rates will go up.

Rates could rise enough so it’s no longer worth the time and expense of refinancing, says Bob Walters, chief economist for Quicken Loans.

Also, rate locks have expiration dates. So, it’s a good idea to build a cushion of a few days in case there’s a delay in the loan closing, says Dan Green, mortgage planner for Waterstone Mortgage in Cincinnati.

If you have a 30-day rate lock, it’s better to set the closing date on the 28th day than the 30th day – just in case there’s a snag that delays the closing by a day or two.

Taking a sledgehammer to the interior of your home before the appraiser arrives is a good way to get turned down for a refinance.

The appraiser delivers an estimate of the home’s value on the day of the inspection. The house will be worth less on that day if the upstairs is in shambles or the bathroom fixtures have been ripped out. That’s the case even if the renovations, when completed, will enhance the home’s value.

“Don’t start a renovation before the appraiser gets there,” Walters says. “You’ll see this sometimes when people are taking cash out and want to do a bunch of stuff. Do not do that, because if you’ve ripped out half the second floor and it’s not in final condition, we can’t close your loan.”

If you plan to renovate, start after closing the refi.

Want to throw your home loan into limbo? “Go on vacation and don’t tell the lender,” Walters says.

Lack of communication will throw a pending mortgage into turmoil. “Remain accessible,” Walters

says. “Don’t disappear. Sometimes people do.”

A lengthy disappearance might have been a nonissue a few years ago, but it’s not a good idea now.

Lenders’ paperwork requirements are more stringent than they were three years ago.

Expect the lender to ask for documents sometime between application and closing. It might be a request for your latest pay stub or an explanation of a big deposit into your checking account.

Stay in contact with the lender and respond sooner rather than later to requests for more documentation.

If you want to do long-term damage to your personal finances, start all over again by refinancing for a full, 30-year term. That way, you spend thousands of dollars on interest that you otherwise could have saved.

“The first question I say is, ‘How long have you had that mortgage?’”

Siegel says. “If they’ve had it for at least four to six years, I say, ‘Look, I know you want to refinance, but at least let’s do a 25-year, so you’re not back at square one.’”

Then, she explains the monthly payment on a 20-year term, because after hearing the details “(they) might want that.”

Reducing the term by five years can yield big savings. On a $200,000 mortgage at 5 percent, you save $35,758 in interest by paying off the loan in 25 years instead of 30.

Pay off that home loan in 20 years instead of 30, and you save $69,733 in interest.

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Lovely Lavender Aromatic plant is sturdy, tolerant and easy to grow

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tata are the species thought to produce the finest quality oil and are most often used in perfumes, a lavender hybrid called Lavandula X intermedia is the type most commonly grown in production due to this plant’s larger size and longer flower stems.

As lavender ages, the stems tend to become woody. In order to keep your plants looking their best, pruning twice per year is recommended. After growth resumes in the spring, the plants will produce flower spikes. Depending on the species and the growing zone, this will be sometime between April and July.

Plants should be judiciously pruned back immediately following flowering and if possible once again in early August. The second pruning encourages multiple stems

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to grow before the onset of winter and prevents the plant from splitting during winter months.

Growing your own lavender is easy, but it isn’t the only way to enjoy the plant’s soothing properties. A guest on my television program, “Cultivating Life,” showed me how easy it is to make skin care products with lavender. Brenda Brock, owner of Farmesthetics, a natural cosmetics company based in Newport, R.I., shared some recipes for soothing body and home products with lavender as their inspiration.

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Add one-eighth teaspoon of vitamin E, 7 drops of lavender essential oil and two drops of peppermint essential oil and mix thoroughly. Pour into container and allow to cool. Continue mixing to aerate and make mixture creamier. To use, massage small amount into hands, nails and cuticles to soften and protect the skin.

To learn more about lavender, and for more tips, recipes and other ideas on what to do with it, tune in to “Cultivating Life” this weekend on WGN America. Sean Conway’s television series, “Cultivating Life,” airs Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on WGN America. His new book, “Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life” (Artisan Books, 2009), describes 125 projects for backyard living. www.cultivatinglife.com.

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The scent of lavender is unmistakable: clean, fresh and soothing. This aromatic member of the mint family gets its distinct aroma from the oil produced by the plant’s leaves and stems. Lavender oil’s restorative powers for skin cells have been known for centuries, so it’s no surprise that it’s commonly found in shampoos, conditioners and skin care products, as well as in perfumes, candles, pillows, pet beds, and carpet and room fresheners. It’s also used in aromatherapy and even to flavor ice cream.

Native to Mediterranean climates, lavender requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive, and given the proper growing conditions can become a large semi-woody shrub. Lavender plants can tolerate belowfreezing temperatures common in many parts of the United States, provided they are planted in soil that drains freely. If your soil has heavy clay content, as in many parts of the Midwest, augment it with sand or limestone pea gravel, and consider mounding beds. Lavender prefers to grow in areas with intermittent rainfall, and too much water or constant high humidity will cause the plants to rot.

There are some 39 known species of lavender, varying in size from small, rangy plants to large semi-woody shrubs. While Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula den-

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Deviled eggs with Marigolds. Top: Stuffed nasturtium. (Courtesy Carol O’Meara)

Different growing conditions effect flavors; be sure you like what you’re harvesting. To avoid bitter meals, taste the flower before spending a lot of time picking them.

Remember, they’re delicate, so wash flowers with a fine spray of water just before using them. Try these: • Daylilies: Packed with vitamin A and C, these flowers also have 3 grams of protein in every bud. Harvest buds when they’re 1.5 to 2 inches long; larger than this and they’re bitter.

• Pansies: Harvest by picking the stem all the way to the plant, keeping the flower intact. Pop petals into ice cube trays, fill with water and freeze for an elegant touch in drinks, or use fresh in salads.

• Roses (Rosa spp.): Pull or snip petals from the bud. The white inner portion of the petal is bitter, so snip it off before using. A rose’s perfume gives a clue to its flavor, and varieties that have a stronger scent generally taste better. Look for those that

smell like food; you’ll find roses can be citrusy to spicy, sweet to mild.

• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Pull the petals from the bud and pinch off the tiny white ends. Lavender can turn bitter when dry; use them fresh for sweetest flavor. Because the taste is bold, a little goes a long way – use petals sparingly.

With many flowers, such as roses, tulips and lavender, only the petals are edible.

Remove the stamens, styles and pistils from inside the flowers, and snip off the outer, green sepals. If the flower is tiny, gently pull the petals from the bud to use.

Others, like runner beans, honeysuckle and pansies may be eaten whole.

Carol O’Meara is a horticulture entomologist with the Colorado State University Extension office at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.

Contact her by calling 303-678-6238 or e-mailing comeara@co.boulder.co.us. For more gardening tips, check out her blog at gardeningafterfive.word press.com.

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The bravest man I know, my father, shudders at the thought of dining at my house during summer. Not because I’m a terrible cook or my food might lead to hospitalization – these risks he faced in World War II and Korea. No, the reason my father fears my table is because the meals I serve blossom with edible flowers.

You might think it’s silly for a person to hesitate over eating a flower; after all, nasturtiums, squash blossoms and chives have been mainstream in culinary creations for years. But if you think these are the limit of floral flair, you’re missing out on a decorative way to spice up your dining.

Delicious, cucumber-like Borage Carol O’Meara Colorado State (Borago officinalis) University Extension popped into salads or dips, sauteed Daylily buds (Hemerocallis fulva), cheerful pansies (Viola x. Wittrockiana) in festive salads or Scarlet Runner Bean blossoms (Phaseolus coccineus) highlighting steamed green beans all have a place on the summertime table.

But finding flowers for cooking may mean growing them yourself. If you do, treat them as you would any vegetable and grow them organically and follow the five rules for eating flowers.

1. Be absolutely positive about identification – not all are edible, and some can be harmful. Know beyond a doubt what you have before eating it.

2. Common names are misleading, so don’t pick a flower based on its moniker.

Sweet peas, for example, are poisonous, while yucca is tasty.

3. Many greenhouses and florists spray plants; these flowers are not suitable for eating. Use only those picked from your garden or from a reputable, food-grade source.

4. Flowers may cause an allergic reaction in some people with asthma or hay fever, or give you a digestive malfunction. Start slowly, and eat only small amounts of them at first.

5. Many chefs garnish with flowers that aren’t edible. Check with the kitchen before eating them.

Flowers degrade faster than herbs, so plan to use them within a few hours. Keep them fresh by storing in the refrigerator.

Pick flowers on cool mornings, choosing those that are just becoming fully open and avoiding those that are wilted or starting to fade. Pinch, don’t pull flowers from the stem.

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Don’t let rainwater go down the drain water from overhead sprinklers to help make sure you’ve watered your garden sufficiently. Checking my rain gauge has become routine after each rain; it’s a helpful tool in managing my garden.

To make your own gauge follow the simple steps listed below. An accurate rain gauge requires a cylindrical “collector” with at least a 3-inch wide opening – cylindrical floral vases work perfectly for this.

For this project, four dowels set into the top end of an upright post hold the collecting jar in place and allow it to be easily removed and emptied. A stainless steel ruler simply glued to the cylinder’s side makes measurements easy to read.

Siting the gauge properly is essential for accuracy. The collection jar must be at least 1 foot off the ground to ensure that no water splashes into the gauge, yet it also must be low enough to minimize the effects of wind on measurements. In addition, it should be set with a level to be perfectly calibrated and located away from structures or trees.

For materials you will need one 4-by-4inch cedar post, 3 feet long; four threeeights-inch hardwood dowels, cut to a length of 9.5 inches; exterior wood glue; a glass jar, 9 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter; a 6-inch stainless steel ruler; 5-minute

By Sean Conway Tribune Media Services

Conservation and recycling are on everyone’s minds these days. Many of us use energy sparingly and sort our household waste in blue bins. But few of us outside the sun-drenched Southwest think about conserving and recycling our most precious resource – water.

One of the best ways to conserve water is to capture rainfall from the roofs of buildings. Large amounts of water can be collected this way. For every 1,000 square feet of roof, 1 inch of rain will yield 600 gallons of water. In more arid areas, this water is stored in underground cisterns. For the savvy homeowner, collecting rainwater for garden use is as simple as connecting a downspout to a rain barrel with a spigot.

Another helpful tool in water conservation is a simple water gauge. Knowing exactly how much rain has fallen in your area can help you decide how much and how often to irrigate your garden or landscape.

Many homes with automatic irrigation systems operate even when adequate rainfall occurs, which ends up wasting large amounts of water.

An easy-to-make rain gauge can help determine when rainfall needs to be supplemented with watering. It can also measure

outdoor epoxy; and steel wool or coarse sandpaper.

Tools for the job include a miter saw with finish blade, a drill with a threeeighths-inch brad point bit, a tape measure, a level and a pencil.

First, cut cedar post to length. Mark positions for dowels by centering jar on the top cut end of the post; place a dowel perpendicularly against edge of jar at a corner of the post end, and trace dowel with pencil. Mark all four dowel locations in this way. These dowels will hold cylinder in place and allow it to be removed for emptying.

Next, using three-eighths-inch brad point bit, drill out holes for all four dowels, each about 2 inches deep and perpendicular to top of post. Clean out sawdust from holes, put in several drops of wood glue, and insert a 9.5-inch length of dowel into each hole. Ensure the dowels are perpendicular before the glue dries.

Thoroughly clean the glass jar. Roughen back surface of stainless steel ruler with steel wool or sandpaper, to increase adhesion of the epoxy. Mix the epoxy following manufacturer’s directions and apply to back side of ruler. Affix ruler to wall of cylinder so that zero point is lined up with bottom of cylinder and ruler runs straight

up side of cylinder, perpendicular to cylinder’s base.

After the glue holding the dowels has dried, select an appropriate site per instructions above, dig a hole, and set the post into ground. After epoxy dries, place jar on top of post between the dowels. Wait for rain.

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Resort Style Simple fixes enhance your backyard motif Article Resource Association

around the world.

Sure you would like to live the fantasy this summer, spending a week lounging at a luxury resort, sipping colorful beverages, sinking into a plush chaise lounge beside a crystal blue pool while a cool breeze wafts through the fronds of a nearby palm. But … there’s this whole thing about the economy.

Even though things are getting better, you may still hesitate to spend your hardearned or hard-saved cash on something as transient as a luxury summer vacation. Instead of splashing money away on travel, why not bring the luxury home by creating a resort-like outdoor environment that will both enhance your enjoyment and improve the value of your house?

Improving your outdoor living space continues to be a good investment. Great outdoor living spaces continue to top the list of most-desired features for both homeowners and potential buyers. And for what you might spend on a luxury vacation, it’s possible to create your own personal oasis of luxury that you can enjoy for the entire summer, rather than just for a week.

Not sure where to begin? You can add home-style versions of the high-priced appointments such as pools and wall murals that you would find in luxury resorts

Water Play A pool is a must-have for a high-end resort. Thanks to kits that include everything from the pool walls and liner to the filter, it’s possible to cheaply install an aboveground pool in your backyard – provided homeowners association rules allow it.

Prices range from a few hundred dollars for basic pools to a few thousand for more upscale versions.

If a pool is out of your budget, or prohibited in your neighborhood, or your yard is too small for it, consider adding a different kind of water feature that takes up less room. Modestly sized fountains, rain chains, even a bird bath, can all deliver a restful mood and the charming sound of flowing water.

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Set the Stage If you don’t already have a deck or patio, adding one is a great investment. You can go over the top – if that’s in your budget – or start with a modest deck that can be expanded later. If you already have a deck, consider upgrading it, along with the regular seasonal maintenance you already do.

You can add designer touches like metal balusters on railings and decorative caps on posts. Accent lighting, built-in seating

and firepits also can enhance a deck’s appeal.

Artful Accents Resort designers recognize the power of a wall mural to transform a space from merely beautiful to exotic. Virtually any smooth outdoor surface can host a wall mural, thanks to easy-to-mount wallpaper murals available from websites such as www.MuralsYourWay.com. Adding a mural to an architectural niche, outdoor wall or even a sliding glass door can create a conversation piece for outdoor gatherings, establish a mood for your outdoor space and convey continuity between outdoor and indoor decor.

Luxury Lounging Outdoor furniture is one area where it

pays to spend a little more to get a durable, well-made set that you love. For maximum luxury, you’ll need more than just a table and four chairs. Consider love seats, lounges and ottomans to impart depth, variety and comfort to your outdoor seating arrangement. If you already have a well-made set that just needs a little sprucing up, invest in quality new cushions. Metal sets can easily be freshened with a coat of spray paint and wooden sets can be refinished or painted to look like new.

Instead of spending money on a luxury vacation, keep the money and the value home this summer. With a few custom design touches you can turn your outdoor living space into your own personal resort.

Incandescent lights are still available, not banned

By Karen Youso Star Tribune

Q: I’m worried about the effect the ban on incandescent lights will have on my life. I’m hard of hearing, and I use a signaling device to let me know when the doorbell sounds, the phone rings or the baby cries. The system is linked to a lamp that flashes – a different pattern for the door, phone or baby – to tell me what is happening. But those systems don’t work with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). When the ban on incandescent lights takes effect, what are the hard of hearing going to do?

A:Contrary to what we’ve been repeatedly told, there is no ban on incandescent light bulbs. And it’s not true that they will disappear and that you won’t be able to buy them.

The 2007 Federal Energy Independence and Security Act, which addresses incandescent lights, simply has standards for making light bulbs more efficient. There’s

also a long list of exceptions: three-way bulbs, 40-watt appliance lights, rough-service light bulbs – 22 in all. One of those bulbs will work with your signaling device.

Critics say the bill effectively bans incandescent lights, because those bulbs can’t meet the new standards. They claim that CFLs do, so that’s what manufacturers will make and consumers will have to buy.

That’s not exactly right, either.

Incandescent bulbs, as they have been made for generations, waste energy. For years, nobody cared. There was plenty of energy and it was cheap. That has changed.

While it’s true that traditional incandescent bulbs won’t meet the standards, it doesn’t mean consumers will be forced to use CFLs. The bill was meant to prod manufacturers to improve their products, and they are. An incandescent light bulb that meets the new standard is on store shelves now.

The bulbs are similar to traditional general-duty 60-watt and 100-watt light bulbs: no curly pig tail, no hazardous mercury.

Like standard incandescent lights, they use a filament inside a familiar-shaped bulb.

Because the light is efficient, a 40-watt bulb can substitute for a 60-watt, a 70-watt for a 100-watt.

These energy-efficient, incandescentlike bulbs use halogen. They perform like a traditional incandescent light, so you’ll likely be able to use them in your signaling device, says Ed Brink of Sonic Alert, a manufacturer of signaling devices for the hard of hearing.

I tried the 70-watt Philips Halogena ($9 for two bulbs) in a table lamp and found it to be similar to the incandescent it replaced. It came on immediately, no warmup, and provided the same amount of light as the 100-watt bulb it replaced. Yet it uses 30 percent less energy, has a longer life and can be dimmed.

More light bulbs meeting the new energy standards are being introduced, including LED models. They cost more than traditional incandescent light bulbs, but they use less energy and last longer.

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Tips for a greener garage Family Features

By Maureen Gilmer You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage?

Garages store more than cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the experts at Black & Decker will help you green your garage.

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Humorist Dave Barry once wrote, “Crabgrass can grow on bowling balls, in airless rooms, and there is no known way to kill it that does not involve nuclear weapons.” No doubt, many new vegetable gardeners are discovering this right now as weeds explode at the peak of summer growth.

My old mentor used to send me out to weed on rainy days “because that’s when the ground is soft and roots come out easiest.” Of course, I wasn’t thrilled about working in the rain, yet these were some of my most productive days on the weedwar front. If it doesn’t rain, water your garden deeply at least 24 hours before weeding day to get the same benefit.

One of the best uses of a spading fork is for weeding. If I’m facing a big patch of grass, particularly tough stuff such as Bermuda, I prefer to loosen the roots physically if I don’t have the opportunity to water beforehand. I force the spading fork into the ground amid the weeds and push down on the handle until the soil surface cracks. Then I move the fork to another spot and do the same over the whole area of grass. When I go back to hand-pull the grasses, their root systems

The weeds sprouting in these rows will be snuffed out with a thick layer of straw mulch.

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Plants such as thistles, if allowed to go to seed, can literally infest an entire farm in just a few seasons. (SHNS/Courtesy Maureen Gilmer)

come out far more cleanly.

I have seen an old Louisiana farmer hoe off a vegetable garden like a surgeon in the blink of an eye. This isn’t just because he knew how to handle the hoe, however.

Sitting on a stump nearby was the flat file used to sharpen the blade of the hoe. Too often, beginners go hacking away with dull hoes, which is, frankly, exhausting. If you file the edge of that hoe blade to razor sharpness, it will cut through the toughest weeds like butter. Hoes dull quickly, though, particularly in rocky soil, so be sure to resharpen often as you speed-hoe your garden clean.

Handpicking weeds can be tough on your fingers. The new nylon gloves dipped in rubber are far tackier than your fingertips. You won’t have to grip the weed so tightly, sparing your strength so you can last longer. These also protect your hands from the spines and sharp hairs that explain why weeds survive as well as they do.

There are other things you can do to stem the tide of invasion. Try not to let weeds flower, for seeds quickly follow. A single weed plant can produce thousands of seeds in a single flowering. All those seeds end up in your garden, just waiting to grow next year. This is why another old mentor would walk quickly through his

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garden, and should a tall milkweed catch his attention, he would simply pause and break off the flower head and shove it in his pocket. A headless weed cannot produce seed, though the plant will have to be removed later on. If you’re in a hurry, as so many of us are these days, keep an eye out for bloomers and behead them as you pass.

All weeds are not the same. Some are rather ordinary, and others are pernicious, which means they defy control no matter what you do. Oxalis, a form of clover, is particularly problematic, as is bindweed, also known as wild morning glory. Both produce extensive, finely branching root systems. If you try to pull them, the roots rarely come out cleanly. Those that remain simply produce new shoots and continue on for the rest of the season.

When not used in conjunction with food crops or where children play, pernicious weeds are best controlled with translocated herbicides such as Roundup.

There are whole books devoted exclusively to weeds and their identification.

Starthistle, nutsedge, kudzu and a host of other bad boys each has its own best method of control. But for those new to the gardening world, there is one single rule to live by: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Go Gas-Free This summer, millions of Americans will be working hard to improve their backyards, but what does that mean for the environment?

According to the EPA, did you know that: • Gas-powered lawn equipment produces as much as one-tenth of the smog-forming pollutants from all mobile sources?

• It is estimated that the few ounces spilled during refueling lawn and garden equipment alone total about 17 million gallons of gasoline, most of which evaporates into the air to contribute to the air pollution problem?

• The average gas mower produces as much air pollution in one year as 43 new cars driving 12,000 miles each?

Make Recycling Easier The garage is the perfect place to set up your own home recycling center. It’s also a high-traffic location, reminding your family to make recycling a habit.

Avoid clutter by investing in stackable recycling bins, and reach out to your local recycling center for sorting requirements and regulations.

Get Energy-Efficient Make sure your garage is well insulated. The Environmental Protection Agency says that sealing and insulating garage walls and ceilings can be a cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and save money on your utility bills.

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Brighten up your bathroom

July 31, 2010

White sinks, tubs and toilets are classic bathroom fixtures. Learn how to pair them with colors that make them look fresh.

& Bath Association.

For a clean but comfortable look, Los Angeles interior designer Nicole Sassaman loves Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage with white bathroom fixtures. “Or try some of the metallic blue paints in the Ralph Lauren line,” she says.

Choosing a darker paint color also gives you an artistic backdrop against which you can install color-

Although there are some absolutely gorgeous boutique lines producing sinks and toilets in rich, deep colors, white is still by far the most popular choice for toilets, tubs and sinks, says Bob Garder, president of the National Kitchen

ful hooks or hang vibrant towels.

Marcia Walter, of the International Association of Color Consultants, says if you will be putting on makeup in the bathroom, colors flattering to your skin tone can be important. “Steer clear of gray and deeper yellow-greens,” she says.

Other deep colors can work well in bathrooms, however, even if your bathroom is tiny, says Cather-

ine Stein, president of The Color Council.

“Don’t try to hide the fact that it’s a small space,” Stein says. “Instead, treat the room like a little jewel box, painting the walls and the ceiling the same color, and make it really special.”

– Courtesy of Susan Kleinman on hgtv.com

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Hover Manor Senior Apartment Residence 1401 Elmhurst Dr. • 303-772-9292

$835$840

$835$840

1

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Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Secure building, quiet neighborhood, meal program, transportation, utilities paid, appliances & cable TV included, 62 yrs & older; vouchers accepted.

Victoria Inn 2400 17th Ave. • 303-772-4667

$715$850

$250

1, 2

1, 1¾

Yes

Yes

Yes

(in each apartment)

A/C, D/W, cable ready, balcony or deck, carport, outdoor pool, close to shopping & bus stop.

Ute Creek Apartments 1100 E 17th Ave. • 303-684-6821

Starting at $799

$125

1, 2

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Full SIze in each apartment

Yes

Move-In Specials, senior and other discounts. Fireplace, pool & spa, 24-hour fitness, garages. Close to shopping.

The Shores 2450 Airport Rd. • 303-774-8000

*$705$1200

$100 $200 $300

1,2,& 3 Studios

1, 2

Yes (Short Term Avail.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gas fireplaces, 24 hr. fitness center, heated pool & hot tub, A/C, business center, gourmet kitchens, detached garages. *On selected apartments.

Cloverbasin Village 630 Peck Dr. • 888-837-4912

$690$1100

$149

3-bdrm. townhomes

2

Yes

Yes

(65 lbs limit)

No

(& rental available)

Elliott Apartments 418 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-6452 Fox Ridge Apartments 3800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 303-774-9944

$580$945

Yes

1, 2, 3

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Pets Neg.

Yes

$789$1239

$200

1, 2, 3

1, 2

(Short Term Avail.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Island kitchens, garden tubs, gas fireplaces, double balconies, two tone paint, gated community. Close to schools & newest community in Longmont.

Utility Room w/ Full size W/D in each condo

W/D provided in ea.

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All utilities & cable paid, sec. bldg., elevator, W/D in every unit, transportation, social events. HUGE amenities package, quiet 55+ community. Call for incentives!

Tanglewood Condominiums Senior Community 100 21st Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-774-0300

$1235$1625

Yes

1,2,3

$1235$1625

1, 2

1, 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Some $50+ mo.

Yes

Convenient location, pet friendly, garages available, 24-hour maintenance In historic Longmont, large trees, quiet neighborhood on-site parking & storage. Close to RTD. Heat included.

Reach over 44,000 readers each week with your ad in the Times-Call Apartment/Condo Directory. Call Lisa or Sue in Classifieds today at 303-776-7440

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To place an ad, call 303-776-7440 or go to www.TimesCall.com/classifieds and place your ad any time of the day or night. Fax: 303-772-8339…email: classifieds@times-call.com Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Commercial/ Duplexes 4060 Houses 4080 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Unfurnished 4030 Industrial 4040 BERTHOUD ● 1203 SPRUCE

Rentals

Apartments/ Furnished 4010

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ 1, 2 & 3 BDRM Apartment Homes The Shores Apartments, Hwy 66 & Airport Rd (303)774-8000 ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ •1 & 2 BDRM ✭ $550-$675 FREE Heat 1060 17th Ave, Habla Espanol 720-327-8918

1 & 2 BDRM Apt Homes Fox Ridge Apts Premier NO lease, dep or credit chk Gated Community. Pets Wkly/mnthly • 303-776-2185 OK! For Info & Specials • ALSO RV SITES AVAIL! Call (303)774-9944

Apartments/ Unfurnished 4030

1 BDRM APT 700 Sq Ft, $635/mo (303)775-0777

● 1 BDRM- remod, N/S ● A/C, lndry, off st pkng ● $625, 303-444-0501 1st FLOOR 2 BDRM APT Quiet area, lndry, nr 23rd & Main. Sorry no pets, $645 Top Realty, (303)931-6423 222 1/3 5th St, Frederick. $525. 1 bdrm, 1 ba, tile flrs, lots of prkg. (720)936-1854

2 BD, 1.5 bath, off st pkng behind, 2137 Dexter, $685 2 BD, 1 bath, carport, 1611 Warren, $695 2 BD, 1 ba, gar, 800SF, 2330 Wedgewd #2D, $650 Alert Realty 303-776-5156

1 BDRM APT´s-

Starting at $525, some with Move-in Specials!

0 App Fee,1 bdrm, quiet, Call PMP, 303-776-RENT 2 BDRM, 1 BA, $700/mo, only $250 deposit. Gas & $545 Heat furn, A/C. No

Wtr paid. 1419 Emery St. Se Habla Espanol. 303-678-6221 1 BDRM, lg, sunny, quiet bldg. $600/mo, heat inc. No 2 Bdrm, 1 ba, large, comp.

120 Pacific Ave Ft Lupton Pets. Don 303-881-1960 remodel-all new, WD, A/C, Lg 2 bdrm, grdn lvl, w/d, patio, N/P/S 2041 Meadow N/P/S util inc. $795 1 BDRM ON Dr. $835 303-443-4308 303-857-8777 COFFMAN $525. On-site laundry, A/C, off-st pkng. N/S. Avail now. (303)651-2881 2 BDRM APT´sSmk/Pets. 303-775-7517

Starting at $550, some with Move-in Specials!

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

2 BDRM- Spacious apt near hospital, avail now.

Patio w/ view, lndry room, No smk/pets. $700 + utils.

Please call (303)589-1235

APARTMENTS • FREE Washer/Dryer e Home!

Welcom & Carport • Wood-burning fireplace • Large balconies/patios • Approved pets accepted • MTM leases available • Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants & RTD • On line leasing available • One bdr, 1 bath starting at $715!

• Two bdr, 2 bath starting at $850!

LE DEAUVILLE APARTMENTS ROOMY & READY

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303-772-4667

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2400 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80503

1 Bd From $575 2 Beds From $610 Great Location Large Units Park Like Setting Ample Parking A/C & Pool

303.772.3737

CLOVERBASIN VILLAGE 1-888-837-4912 630 Peck DriveLongmont West on Nelson/Airport Rd ▼1 Bedroom, 1 Bath AS LOW AS $614 ▼2 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $741 ▼3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Starting @ $815! ▼3 Bedroom Townhouses Starting at $857!

QUAIL VILLAGE 303-485-0065 321 Quail Roadacross from Longmont Rec Center

LARGE Newly Remodeled studio apt with 1st level private entry & Turn-ofthe-Century Victorian charm. Hardwood floors, 10´ ceilings. Non/smoking. $460/month. 303-245-0229

ROOMS & Apartments Weekly/Monthly, from $100/week. Utililties included. (303)931-7108

3 bdrm/2.5 ba.,2 car ,pool, water & sewer paid, W/D hookups, small pet neg., $1,375/month 307-630-5019

Horizon Place

1 Bedroom- $545!

2 Bedroom- $645!

Secure bldg, swimming pool, A/C, on-site laundry.

Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

Garages/Storage Spaces 4070

Houses

4080

● 3 BDRM Townhouse, 1.5 ba, fncd yd, bsmt, NW Lgmt. $900/mo. 720-334-0695

**Income Guidelines May Apply**

EASTGLEN APTS 630 Lashley, Longmont (303)682-2943 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS: SUMMER SAVINGS! Pool, air, laundry ✭Wtr, trash, sewer pd

2 BDRM, 1 ba, W/D, No smk/pets. 225 E 8th Ave. $675/mo + $675/dep.

303-678-8663

• 232 St Clair • 1773 & 1775 Antero • 330 Meeker Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

2 BEDROOM/1 BATH INDOOR GARAGE & Pool and laundry on site.

Commercial Storage Clean end unit. 225 E. 8th. 20x40 or 20x50 start at $325, $675. 970-214-4276, lv msg.

9x29 w/ gar door $200; 10x10 $75; 12x5 $50; 10x5 $40 I-25 & Hwy-66. 970-535- 6074 SMALL 2 bdrm, mobile 2 or 3 bedroom, totally www.Longmont-storage.com refreshed, 2.5 bath, 1 car, home in Erie, W/D, No pets. $585. 735 Kattell #108. N S / N P , $ 9 9 5 / m o n t h 303-746-7048.

(303)980-1204

*LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE*

COMPLETE REMODEL 2 bdrm, AC, on-site lndry rm, No pets. Inc water/ trash/heat! $745/mo 303-588-1551

DUPLEX Lots of space for the $$!

• 1303 4th. Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT

Condos/ DUPLEXES Townhouses 4050 2 & 3 Bedrooms

Loft Studio Apt. appl. & utilities included ● 1249 HUNTER CT $800 mo Beautiful View 2 bdrm/1.75 ba, bi-level, and Great Location 3miles single carport, w/d hkups, E of I-25 off Hwy 119 $700/mo RMG Realty Country Living At It´s Best 303-772-4466 Pets ok 303-833-2016

•2 Bedroom, 2 Bath AS LOW AS $741 •3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Starting at $799!

• Full Size Washer & Dryer Hookups • Close to Bus lines • Pets Welcome

3000 & 1500 SQ FT936 MAIN ST Good visibility 303-885-7617

VALUE PLACE FIRESTONE New Extented Stay Hotel ● $699 * MONTHLY Double Room Special Only 15 Rooms Available ✓ Perfect for visiting friends & family!

GREAT 2 bdrm in Sr bldg 400 Emery St. w/ gas frplc, cov prkg & storage unit $800/mo inc H2O/trash.

Contact A&G Prop Mgmt, (303)419-8552

NIWOT/BOULDER CONDO/HOUSES 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Beauties!

• 7945 N. Foothills Hwy • 3250 O´Neal Circle Call PMP, 303-776-RENT

Duplexes

4060

I-25 & Hwy 119, Longmont exit 240.

303-485-0040

0 App Fee-$100 off 1st 2 mos Lg 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gar, water pd. No dogs. 303-682-2525

*30 day stay required* Bring ad to qualify. *Expires 7/31/2010

2 BDRM, Berthoud. Large liv rm, laundry rm, near school, cov pkng, yd, huge storage. $685. 303-684-6554 1015 3RD ST- BERTHOUD 3 bdrm, 1 car gar, fncd yd. $795/water pd. 720-296-1337

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal and state Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

4 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 story, 2 car gar, new carpet. N/P. No yard work. $1175/mo. RMG Realty, (303)772-4466 ● 1786 LINCOLN- 3-4 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2 car, new carpet, all appl´s on large lot. $1350/mo. Pat (303)589-5752

3 BDRM, 1.75 bath ranch, 2 car, bsmt, patio, quiet.

NS/NP $1250. 303-718-8176 3 bdrm 2-1/2 ba, 2 car gar, Full Finished basement, no pets, $1350/mo+dep. 15th & Harvard, exc schools.

Donna 303-775-2653 or Ray 303-772-0621 3 BDRM, 2 bA, 2 Car, 2010 Spencer. No Pets. $1300. a mo, 1 Yr. lease.

303-775-0108 3 BDRM, 2 BA, W Lngmt, frpl, 2 car, fncd bk yd, deck off master, grt loc/cond/ schools/parks, clean & low maint. $1250/mo w dep.

Pets neg. Call 970-545-0201 3 BDRM, 4 YRS OLD, 3 baths, A/C, frplc, 2 car gar, 1900 Sq Ft, unfinished basement. ✓ $1300. (303)905-6600 3 BDRM FARMHOUSE on 3.5 acres, horses fine, 10 mins from Longmont, near I-25. $1300, avail immed.

303-772-3743 or 303-772-5338 427 Verdant, 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2 car near park/schools NS/NP 1yr lease $1100/mo +dep. Call 303-678-7289 4 BDRM, 3 BA Firestone walk-in closets, office, lv rm, din rm, fam rm, bsmt, frpl, A/C, all appl, fncd yd, 3 car, pets ok, $1995 303-709-0809 or 303-679-1338.

4 Bdrm, 3 BA on 10 ac, 3000 sf, all appl, fp, views, horse nego. $1790 303-678-1991 4 BDRM, 3 ba, porch, gar, 2000 SF, NE Lgmt- great flr plan. $1297. (303)564-1499 4 bdrm, exec home, 3 ba, inc 5 pc master, formal din rm, fam rm, eat-in kitch, office, lndry rm, bsmt, central AC, 3 car gar, back to golf course, lawn maint for 3 mo, $1795 303-567-4797

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Houses

4080 Office Space 4100

$250/MONTH4 or 5 BDRMS, very nice Great parking, quiet. areas. 645 Clarendon & 1624 Sumner $1795 (303)772-0442 Ground level. Four Seasons Realty, (303)875-1345 BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2 car gar, spnklr sys, 500 to 2500 SF, can divide.

A/C, schools, park, fncd yd. On site prkg, Good traffic 1411 Deerfield. $1500/ exposure. 303-523-3369 reduced to $1295 w/refs.

Avl Aug 1. (303)776-7528 OFFICE SPACE For Rent Holistic wellness center.

(720)280-9047 CHARMING! 2 bdrm home in Old Town Erie lg yd & W/D. $900/mo. N/S. Avail PROFESSIONAL Offices N. Longmont. 150 to 825 SF. mid-July. (303)499-0679 Single & 3 office suite.

All ground level, 2 entr, great prkg. 303-956-1141 Charming mountain cabin, 1 bdrm, knotty pine decor, gorgeous fireplace, new appliances, fully furnished & stocked kitchen. $825/ mo. rent includes phone, Direct TV, utility share.

Rustic beautiful Big Elk 1 BDRM $350 inc utils, Meadows is a gated kitchen privileges, community halfway beclose to Main St 303-651-2109 tween Lyons and Estes Park. Includes pool, tennis basketball courts, softball MATURE MALE 40+ field, playground, stocked share home all utils + w/d lakes for fishing (use of $425/mo. (303)833-6808 boat included) access to great hiking in Roosevelt.

Natl. forest. 303-772-6267 Respon, M/F, W. side, large room, great area, eves. golf course, W/D, kit. $400+1/3 utils. 303-775-1144.

Niwot/ Gunbarrel

Real Estate

OPEN HOUSE SAT 12-2 3 BDRM, 1.75 BA, A/C, fncd yd, 2 car gar, new carpet/paint. 2137 Sherri Mar St, 1 yr lse. N/S, small pet poss. $1050/mo.

303-319-5794 or 303-833-4342

Mobile Homes/ Spaces 4090 3 BDRM, 1 BA $650 + $650 dep & utils. Small pets allowed. River Valley Village, 303-772-3240.

Rooms For Rent

6,480 SF, BLI zoned, over half acre lot, ample electrical service.

Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured Homes/Spaces

Owner Finan Avail, $49K • ADULT PARK • No Bank Qual, 3 bd/2 ba.

2 bdrm, carport, cov´d 10901 Autumn St. Firestone patio. $15,900. (303)946-0865 (303)725-8388 / (303)459-2711

Check out the pet columns in classifieds for that special companion you’re looking for.

2000 MODULAR HOME FSBO- cute 3 bdrm/2 ba, 960 sq ft. located on quiet culdesac. Central air/heat, newer stove & fridge.

Washer/dryer. Deck, storage shed. Located in Longview Estates. $35,000 Bonnie 303-774-0606 lv msg.

FINALLY a HOUSING alternative that is truly affordable! Brand new 3 bdrm mfg home w/all applc´s. Own it outright in 8 years w/only $2,000 down & ONLY $725/per month.

Ask about our completely furnished options.

Call (303)772-3240 NOW!

Sell, Advertise, Recruit

Try a color classified picture ad!

Call for details.

303-776-7440

from the large deck of this ranch style home. 3 bdrm, 2 car in culdesac. $195K

$470,000

4130

SEMI-FURN Rooms/Apts Wkly/mnthly from $100/wk Utils/micro/fridge inc (303)931-7108

Retail Space 4135

303-772-2222

Longmont

5090

Heidi & Helena buy houses! $ SAVE YOUR CREDIT $ 303-725-8388 / 303-459-2711

Great Price Reductions 6345 UTE HWY

Terrific ranch home on 3/4 acre. Fabulous views of the Front Range and McCall Lake. A true diamond in the rough with plenty of room to spread out in. $250,000

773 SQ FT- busy shopping center, 1116 Francis St, $825. Alert RE (303)776-5156

102 BOWEN ST.

Huge, oversized lot! Fix it up and build instant sweat equity, perfect for the handyman. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths for just $148,500

Office/Retail Space

5976 SCENIC AVE

Don Rulle, CCIM

Ken Kanemoto

303-772-2222

8008 SUNRISE CR., FREDERICK Gorgeous stucco ranch on 1 acre with West facing, Terrific Mountain Views. Walkout basement, 3 car garage, fresh paint and new carpet. A Must See! $315,000

31-152224

255 WEAVER PARK CLASS “A” second floor office space for lease or sale. Common area, conference room, elevator, mountain views.

1 yr Free Rent!

1470 Sq Ft on First Floor Of beautifully restored bldg in Old Town Longmont Fireplace and Leaded Glass Windows $8.50 sq ft + utilities Possibility of dividing space

Gorgeous 2 story features all the bells and whistles and is Move-In Ready! Fresh paint, new carpet, and basement with some finish. Fabulous master bedroom with 5 pc. bath.

Check this out $264,900.

31-152470

32-152468

MOBILE HOMES ✭ BUYING/SELLING Local park needs used mob homes. We´re buying! Big Sale! Many single & dbl wides. Fin avl, auto approval on owner fin homes.

Bad credit OK! Moves avl.

970-222-1473 ✭ 690-2725 or 690-3283 ✭

Ed & Keith Kanemoto

Office Space 4100

303-772-2222

A picture is worth a thousand words

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SATURDAY 9-5 2702 Pearl Howlett Rd Elegant 3 bd/2 ba Designer Ranch in The Elms at Meadowvale. $369,999.

(303)328-8612. #623963

5090

MTN VIEWS surround this ranch home on large lot w/ walkout fin bsmt. 3 bds, 3 baths & a study w/closet (could be 4th bd). $449K 108 Eagle Canyon Cir, Lyons Jan, ReMax 303-817-9675 31-152467

2 ACRE LOTS WEST OF BERTHOUD. Great Views! $149,900. Fred @ Four Seasons Re, (720)494-2133.

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1995, 14x70, all appl inc, fenced yard, pets ok, shed inc, lots of extras $17,500 303-746-3143

✭Count The Stars✭

ROOMMATE WANTED share 3 bdrm Townhome. $400 + 1/2 util. 303-641-2380.

HOUSE- 3 BDRM, 3 ba, office, loft, family, living, dining rm, frpl, 3 car, backs to park, N/S, $1600/ mo, Dave 303-929-2346

LIQUOR STORE in Mead Small town store for sale.

Call (720)935-9985

5120 Longmont

PRICE REDUCED FREE STANDING BLDG FOR SALE

ROOM FOR RENT $450/month includes utils.

303-548-4332

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7166 Christopher Ct, Niwot Sat & Sun 1-4 • $444,000 Custom 5 BR w/ complete in-law apt. Lisa Anderson, 303-254-5565 KDL Anderson

Businesses Established 5025

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5090 Lots & Tracts 5100 Mobile/ 5130 Mobile/ 5130 Manufactured Manufactured 2 ACRE LOT, Berthoud area, $40K price reduction, Homes/Spaces Homes/Spaces $125,000. Call Steve Conder for details, 303-514-3706.

Roommates Wanted 4120 Lyons

FREDERICK, FIRESTONE & DACONO • 445 6th Call TODAY! PMP, 303-776-RENT

Longmont 5149

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Longmont • John & Taetske Veltien from Paula Radewan, 11743 Center Dr, Longmont, $410,000, home • Leave LLC from Barton J Mari E Anderson LLC, 707 17th Ave, Longmont, $264,800, home • Katja & Dominique Barbier from Evelyn Gerhardt, 4008 Portofino Dr, Longmont, $320,000, home • Jeffery Helsley from Shelly Thompson, 491 Morgan Rd, Longmont, $174,500, home • John Baker from Bank New York Mellon, 1532 Bluefield Ave, Longmont, $265,000, home • Jared & Ann Grenzenbach from Seth Holland, 11748 Ashton Rd, Longmont, $470,000, home • Christine & Elroy Klemesten from Sabrina Smithbenard, 5831 Pelican Shores Dr, Longmont, $215,000, home • Lawson & Melinda Smith from Aurora Loan Services LLC, 2412 Gay St, Longmont, $149,900, home • Carmen & Mark Sample from Christopher Bonde, 620 Kimbark St, Longmont, $150,000, home • James & Erin Keefer from Carole Brown, 127 Anniversary Ln, Longmont, $150,000, home • Thom Piper from Mary Byroads, 2319 Creekside Dr, Longmont, $332,500, home • Yousuf Khan from Capfinancial Properties CV2 LLC, 1508 Stardance Cir, Longmont, $437,000, home • Joseph Hebert from Ellen Champion, 3816 Florentine Cir, Longmont, $265,000, home • Linda McMorris from Theresa Collins, 1237 Fremont Ct, Longmont, $250,000, home • Amy Stefonick from Thomas Connor, 301 Westview Ct, Longmont, $276,000, home • John & Louise Holstrom from Melanie Cook, 573 Rider Ridge Dr, Longmont, $250,000, home • Richard & Heather Lechman from Thomas Danielsen, 8001 Fox Hill Dr, Longmont, $385,000, home • Jeffrey Roach from Lora Elgin, 814 Emery St, Longmont, $318,000, home • Michael Bellmont from Freddie Mac Securities Remic Trust, 738 Tenacity Dr Unit A, Longmont, $248,000, condo • David & Ruth Stemler from Joesph Hebert, 1123 Purdue Dr, Longmont, $378,000, home • Deanna Sample from Jo En-

terprises LP, 2002 Yeager Dr, Longmont, $220,000, home • Cary & Lynn Leech from Stephanie Laurentmichel, 4033 Riley Dr, Longmont, $393,000, home • Angie Hebert from David Orvis, 2104 3rd Ave, Longmont, $205,000, home • Stefan Gaston from Michel Pastouret, 2094 Harvard St, Longmont, $339,900, home • Tracy Alexander from Charles Porter, 2117 Redfield Cir, Longmont, $283,000, home • Brett Sampson from William Rothfeldt, 1209 Milner Ln, Longmont, $175,000, home • Yaoguang Sheng from Weiwei Sun, 1008 Chestnut Dr, Longmont, $285,000, home • Aditya Chaubal from Tiejun Tong, 3409 Larkspur Dr, Longmont, $292,000, home • Krisztina Vanyi from Eileen Walker, 1533 Belmont Dr, Longmont, $180,000, home Berthoud • David Garman from John Ramirez, 654 Munson Ct, Berthoud, $238,000, home • Leeann Prodoccini from Fannie Mae, 830 Douglas Pl, Berthoud, $157,000, home • Mountain In from Home State Bank, 1731 Exeter St, Berthoud, $99,500, home • Mountain In from Home State Bank, 1733 Exeter St, Berthoud, $65,500, home Dacono • Karin Beardsley from Jose Alvarado, 509 Sterling Ln, Dacono, $93,000, home • Charles & Camilla Donnelly from Eugene Dion, 730 Carbondale Dr, Dacono, $220,000, home Erie • Colorado LLC from Fannie Mae, 3211 McClure Dr, Erie, $239,000, home • Nathaniel & Deanna Noertker from Richmond American Homes Colorado, 1362 Graham Cir, Erie, $300,300, home • Daniel Gerner from John Wright, 1457 Lombardi St, Erie, $338,000, home • Janet & James Mitchell from Colo Happy Homes LLC, 2304 Dogwood Dr, Erie, $261,000, home • Brett & Joni Plueger from Fannie Mae, 2519 Lilac Cir, Erie, $345,000, home • John & Karol Powers from Michael Meier, 1704 Parkdale Cir N, Erie, $417,500, home • Scott & Ashley McCool from Eric Niedzielski, 2291 Linden Pl,

Erie, $350,000, home • Gary Luo from Sandra Orourke, 2292 Holly Dr, Erie, $290,000, home • Gary & Linda Campbell from VRC Devl LLC, 3100 Blue Sky Cir Unit 14-305, Erie, $126,900, condo • Tifanne Aschenbrenner from David Bausick, 140 Pierce St, Erie, $195,000, home • Timber & Jessica Toste from Jeremy Randall, 679 Mathews Cir, Erie, $290,000, home • Kimberly Brown from Richmond American Homes Colorado, 1331 Mathews Way, Erie, $365,100, home • Farrah & Jennifer Howard from Richmond American Homes Colorado, 1361 Graham Cir, Erie, $290,000, home • Brian & Chelsea Rosipajla from WI Homes, 2457 Reserve St, Erie, $303,000, home Firestone • Michael & Devota Gardner from Cartus Fin Corp, 5376 Bowersox Pkwy, Firestone, $231,700, home • Ramona Jacobs from Corey Kluthe, 11396 Dover St, Firestone, $240,000, home • Wilma Oase from Brad Koppang, 10300 Farmdale St, Firestone, $232,000, home • Norman & Aimi Alberding from Jacob Martinez, 141 Monmouth Ave, Firestone, $73,000, home • Charles & Mary Staples from Michael Sanders, 9867 Bluegrass St, Firestone, $350,000, home • Mark & Trisha Kraft from Richmond American Homes Colo Inc, 5916 Mt Shadows Blvd, Firestone, $274,400, home Fort Lupton • Daniel Visconti from Stephen Peck, 1008 Lancaster Ave, Fort Lupton, $85,000, home • Kenneth Welke from First Horizon Home Loans, 1741 Oak St, Fort Lupton, $116,000, home • Tory Shaffer from Wells Fargo Bank, 16224 Highway 52, Fort Lupton, $225,000, home Frederick • Joshua Morse from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 7478 Skyline Way, Frederick, $195,000, home • Double LLC from Leander Houtsos, 5853 Teal St, Frederick, $157,000, home • Randy & Virginia Kast from Alr Invest LLC, 9056 Shenandoah Ave, Frederick, $265,000, home • Daniel White from Fannie Mae, 5236 Mt Arapaho Cir, Frederick, $227,000, home

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• Ronald & Melanie Gabel from Melody Homes Inc, 8216 Raspberry Dr, Frederick, $213,200, home • Daniel & Brenda Lybarger from Timothy Paulick, 4847 Kingbird Dr, Frederick, $273,500, home Lyons • Derek Fritz from George Moore, 42 Flint Gulch Dr, Lyons, $245,000, home Foreclosures – Notice of election and demand • Borrower: Britton & Christine Fell, Lender: PHH Mortgage Corporation, Amount: $254,166, Property: 1180 Jefferson Dr, Berthoud, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Sean Garcia & Rebecca Samoff, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $413,112, Property: 5000 Beverly Dr, Berthoud, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: John Hall, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $257,556, Property: 927 Kansas Ave, Berthoud, Filed: 07/21/10 • Borrower: Wilfrido & Maria Garcia, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $150,547, Property: 1760 Clark Dr, Erie, Filed: 07/16/10 • Borrower: Tana Gerstenberger, Lender: PHH Mortgage Corporation, Amount: $180,193, Property: 384 Conrad Dr, Erie, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Delbra Gibbs, Lender: Aurora Loan Services LLC, Amount: $166,661, Property: 2900 Blue Sky Cir 5-201, Erie, Filed: 07/16/10 • Borrower: Ej Holding, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $138,859, Property: 3100 Blue Sky Cir 14-207, Erie, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Neill & Valerie Doertenbach, Lender: GMAC Mortgage LLC, Amount: $182,516, Property: 1616 Della Ct, Erie, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Fayek & Sana Dabit, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $255,839, Property: 2634 Wisteria Dr, Erie, Filed: 07/20/10 • Borrower: Stephen & Joni Miller, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $174,618, Property: 6760 St Vrain Ranch Blvd, Firestone, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Carlos & Maria Ramos, Lender: US Bank National Association, Amount: $147,159, Property: 213 Jackson Ave, Firestone, Filed: 07/16/10 • Borrower: Rene Ferretti &

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Sarah Glenny, Lender: Midfirst Bank, Amount: $308,253, Property: 9981 Bluegrass St, Firestone, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Brent & Jessica Sabec, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $154,562, Property: 6810 Summerset Ave, Firestone, Filed: 07/20/10 • Borrower: Ronald Stevens, Lender: FDIC As Receiver For First Bank, Amount: $162,855, Property: 9832 Highway 52, Fort Lupton, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Jose Cabral, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $119,476, Property: 1795 Mary Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: William Coutermash Ii, Lender: PNC Mortgage A Division Of PNC Bank, Amount: $111,080, Property: 1110 Lancaster Ave, Fort Lupton, Filed: 07/20/10 • Borrower: Henry Von Feldt, Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Amount: $62,781, Property: 247 7th St, Fort Lupton, Filed: 07/21/10 • Borrower: Luis & Heather Estudinan, Lender: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Amount: $161,602, Property: 2124 Spencer St, Longmont, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Francisco Paniagua, Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Amount: $130,476, Property: 1013 9th Ave, Longmont, Filed: 07/16/10 • Borrower: Marilyn Marler, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $62,308, Property: 225 E 8th Ave E1, Longmont, Filed: 07/19/10 • Borrower: Jesus MaciasCastillo, Lender: Citimortgage Inc, Amount: $167,602, Property: 927 Buffalo Ct, Longmont, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Kuo Liu & Chi Ho, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $342,935, Property: 1919 Wasach Dr, Longmont, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Phillip Sutorius, Lender: Chase Home Finance LLC, Amount: $125,712, Property: 1600 Northwestern Rd, Longmont, Filed: 07/15/10 • Borrower: Jose & Crimilda Jimenez, Lender: GMAC Mortgage LLC, Amount: $184,332, Property: 2339 Pratt St, Longmont, Filed: 07/20/10 • Borrower: Sai Varanasi, Lender: The Bank Of New York Mellon, Amount: $223,392, Property: 1613 Geneva Cir, Longmont, Filed: 07/20/10

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