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Nestled in gated-community Creekside West Subdivision, this single-owner home is a sight to see! The home is equipped with custom cabinets with underneath lighting, granite countertops, and hard wood floors in the common areas. The home is a split-floor plan which features tall ceilings and immaculate crown molding and finishes throughout the home. The home also features an office room that can also be used for multi-purposes. The master bathroom contains a garden tub, a double vanity, and a tiled shower which includes double shower-heads! Finishing touches on this home contain a spacious closed-in and tiled, screened in back porch. The subdivision also has a park and a pool for it’s residents! This property is eligible for 100% USDA financing to eligible buyers. MLS#133394 $424,900

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MLS#133364. $289,999

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Located in Valdosta City Limits! 1/2 Acre lot. Paved road frontage. MLS#132857. $30,000 Stephen Sandbach 229-333-4522

SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES THIS WINTER

Before the temperatures outside dip below freezing, it’s important to understand how to prevent frozen pipes and take the necessary steps to winterize your home. Read on to learn a few simple tricks to protect your pipes from freezing and keep the water running in cold weather. We’ll also walk you through what to do if you think your pipes might be frozen and how to thaw them to ward off a bigger home disaster.

Disconnect garden hoses. After you finish tending to your garden for the season, disconnect, drain and store your hoses. Close any shut-off valves that supply outdoor hose bibs and open the faucet outside to drain the line. Keep it open throughout the winter to allow space for any water that remains in the pipe to expand. Consider using faucet covers throughout the colder months for extra protection against frozen pipes. Additionally, drain water from any sprinkler supply lines following the manufacturer’s directions.

Insulate your pipes. Pipe insulation is fairly inexpensive and widely available at home improvement stores. Consider insulating any pipes located in unheated areas, such as in the attic, basement, crawl spaces or garage. In extreme cold, pipes underneath kitchen and bathroom sinks are also vulnerable to freezing. Apply

foam insulation liberally to provide a buffer against frigid temperatures. Wrapping your pipes in heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables can also keep them warm enough to prevent freezing.

Seal any air leaks. Inspect your home for any cracks or openings that could let in cold air. Seal any holes around the piping in interior or exterior walls and the sill plates, where your home rests on its foundation. Additionally, since leaving your garage open is like creating a giant air leak, always keep the door closed unless you’re going in or out.

Open doors and cabinets. Ensure warm air can circulate evenly throughout your home during cold snaps. Leave interior doors ajar and open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to distribute heat consistently around rooms. Remove any household chemicals or potentially harmful cleaners from open cabinets if you have small children or pets at home.

5. Let faucets drip. Even a small trickle of water can prevent ice from forming inside your pipes. When it’s bitter cold outside, start a drip of water from all faucets served by exposed pipes. Leaving a few faucets running slightly will also relieve pressure inside the pipes and help prevent a rupture in the event that the water inside freezes.

Keep a consistent temperature. Set your thermostat to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the day and night. In normal weather, bumping down your thermostat at night or when you’re not at home can help save on heating costs, but in extreme cold, maintaining a steady temperature is key to keeping your pipes free of ice. And if you’ll be away from home during cold weather, ensure your thermostat is set to at least 55 F. The few extra dollars you’ll spend on your utility bill will be well worth the thousands you’ll save by avoiding a burst pipe.

What to do if your pipes freeze. If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, start by turning on the faucet. If only a drip or trickle of water flows out, you likely have an ice blockage. Next, carefully inspect the exposed pipe for any cracks or breaks. If any pipes have burst, turn off the main water supply for the house and immediately call a plumber for assistance.

If the pipe is still intact, turn on the faucet to allow water to flow through as the ice melts. Gently apply heat to the frozen section of pipe, using a heating pad, hairdryer, space heater or warm, damp towels. If you are unable to access or safely thaw the frozen pipe, call a licensed plumber right away.

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath located in the desirable Nelson Hill community. This 2 owner home has been well maintained. You will love dark stained floors as you walk into the foyer. Kitchen offers island with extra seating, all appliances remain and lots of natural light . Nice open concept into the great room with trey ceiling and neutral paint colors. Master bedroom is large with nice walk in closet, soaking tub/shower and duel sinks ! I love that every closet is a spacious walk in! Enjoy the private fenced in back yard with the blooming Crepe Myrtle trees . This neighborhood offers a quite setting with park area, just minutes from N Valdosta, shopping and SGMC. MAFB is less than a 15 min drive! Call today for your showing! MLS#130187. $219,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Great opportunity to own a local “ Turn Key business“! This locksmith shop has been serving the community for 40 years and the owners are ready to retire. Profitable business, name, land, ALL equipment , inventory and 2 vans included in the sale. The 2 vans are in great condition and set up for mobile key service. Building offers 1596 sq ft of office space and a adjoining office building with an additional 1547 sq ft. Almost 221 ft. of road frontage on Ashley St with approximately 15, 000 traffic count. The customer base is well diversified, with clients comprised of retail/consumer, contractors, industrial and government agencies. Fantastic earning opportunity with lots of growth potential. Listing agent is related to seller. MLS#129781. $975,000

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Ready! Split floor plan w/4BR, 2BA in golf cart community. Custom cabinets w/ granite counters throughout. Double vanities in master bath with closets on each side of the tub and a large separate shower. This is an open floor plan with an Island in the kitchen separating the living area from the kitchen. Kitchen has a separate pantry which allows for more cabinet space. Living room and Master bedroom have a trey ceiling. MLS#133186. $269,900

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Master bath has double vanity and a large walk in closet. Access to Lake Alapaha for great fishing and recreation. MLS#132854 $289,900

VALDOSTA. Why rent when you can own a brand new construction home completed March 2023 at a very affordable price! This 4 bedroom open/split floor plan will feature custom cabinets throughout with trey ceilings in the living area and trey ceiling in the master bedrooms. The master suite will come with large walk-in closet, double vanities, large walk-in shower. This beautiful kitchen comes with plenty of custom cabinets, all kitchen appliances. Open floor plan will be great for entertaining!

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VALDOSTA. Why lease when you can have your own brand new construction home at a very affordable price! This open/ split floor plan will feature custom built cabinets throughout with vaulted ceilings in the living room. The master suite has a separate tub & shower with a large walk-in closet. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space with beautiful counters & appliances. Kitchen opens up to living room creating a great atmosphere for entertaining. Call to pick out your colors! MLS#133413 $214,900

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VALDOSTA. Beautiful lot in the country on almost 1 acre of land to build your dream home. This property has community water but will need a septic tank. This zoning does allow for a doublewide mobile home. Want to be away from the crowded subdivision and out in the country, then this is the place to be. Not too far from Lake Park which has everything you need! Grocery store, Pharmacy, fast food, golf and shopping. Convenient to I-75 as well. No HOA out here. MLS#133088. $29,900

RAY CITY. New construction just 5 mins from MAFB to be completed end of Jan 2023! If you are tired of the busyness of the city & small Lots, then this is your place! Each lot is at least a half acre or more. You'll enjoy the quietness or nature. This beautiful home will feature spacious living area w/vaulted ceiling, new LVP flooring, fabulous kitchen w/granite counters, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove, micro, pantry, island bar & plenty of custom cabinets! MLS#133162 $289,900

RAY CITY - 23.33 Acres of woodlands, several possible building sites. Great area for hunting, lots of wildlife. Call Bart or Graham. Can combine w/adjoining Garner Rd Tract, Both tracts for $120,000. MLS#126753 $80,000

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LAKE PARK - 6 Acre Tract with High Visibility just west of I-75. Large billboard pays $1000 per year. High Traffic Count On I-75 Southbound Lanes. Seller willing to sell separate as two-3 acre lots. MLS#128025 $44,900

As lifestyles shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes had to adapt to new activities and routines. Dining rooms and closets became home offices, kids’ bedrooms served as home-school spaces, and guest rooms were outfitted with workout equipment.

Flex spaces are intended to help your home better accommodate your day-to-day life. Guest bedrooms, for example, can often be reimagined for more frequent and flexible use. “People are realizing that an entire room in their home dedicated to an occasional houseguest may not be the best use of space – a commodity that has become decidedly more precious over the past year,” says Los Angeles designer Stefani Stein. To maximize function within your home’s existing floor plan, follow these tips for creating a flex space that works with your lifestyle.

Think outside a room’s assigned function.

Consider your home’s least-used spaces, such as a formal dining room, breakfast nook, sitting room or extra closet, and how they could be put to better use. Your home’s builder might have intended the room for a specific purpose, but feel free to readjust if that doesn’t align with your everyday priorities. “Nothing is off-limits for reimagining how a space can be used,” says interior designer Shaolin Low of the Honolulu-based Studio Shaolin.

A flex space should be designed around the activities that will take place there, such as working, exercising, doing homework and more. “People are surprised by how cohesive they can make a space if they start from ‘What should the space facilitate?’ versus ‘What is supposed to be in this room?’” Johnson says.

Consider your long-term needs.

As you configure your flex space, consider how your needs might change as time goes on, and plan for flexibility, Low suggests. “If you have young children at home, think about how it will be utilized as they grow up. If you will host a lot of family or guests in the future, think about how you’ll accommodate,” she says. Opt for lightweight, easy-tomove furniture to help ensure your setup can be rearranged as needed.

“When it comes to exercise, consider alternatives to large and bulky equipment, such as tension bands,” says Tiffany Piotrowski of Tiffany Leigh Design. “These can be kept in a decorative bin or basket and still provide a full-body workout.”

Plan for storage.

Incorporate plenty of storage into your flex room to manage clutter and maximize space. “Add storage that can be closed off–cabinets with doors to hide messes and contain all the items necessary for whatever activities will be taking place in the room,” says Austin-based interior designer Killy Scheer. Choose furniture or containers that can stylishly and efficiently accommodate your storage needs, whether that’s for workout gear, office supplies, toys or other items.

Compartmentalize the flex space.

If your flex space will serve multiple functions, section off areas of the room for each need, suggests Pramiti Bhargava of BlueGrape, a San Diego staging company. For example, designate one corner for a home office and use the other side of the room as a workout space. Room dividers or shelving units can serve as physical barriers that separate the space and offer added privacy. For a visual cue, lay down rugs or paint an accent wall to specify different sections.

Use flexible furniture.

“If you want to have a multipurpose space, you need to have multipurpose furniture,” Low says. Outfit your room with pieces that can transform to suit different needs or activities. Look for nesting furniture that can be stacked or separated, tables with extendable leaves or fold-down mechanisms, and armoires that can open up to reveal a workspace, suggests Scheer. Just be sure to measure the room carefully before purchasing furniture.

Reflect your personality.

Customize your flex space to suit your style. Use it as an opportunity to go bold with a dramatic paint color or patterned wallpaper. Or tailor it to a certain hobby or interest. “There are so many creative ways to utilize extra space, so take it as an opportunity to showcase your personality and passions,” Bhargava says.

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Clean 3 bdrm 2 bath with open plan. Large b'fast area with plenty of room for dining table. Back yard with open patio and big oak trees. Convenient to MAFB, Publix, Wal-Mart, on north side of Valdosta. New roof in Feb of 2018. MLS# 130225. $170,000. Call Jeff 229-560-0474

VALDOSTA

Great location in North Valdosta, between Only Options and The Salty Snapper. Commercial development opportunity. Infrastructure in place and plans for a 3 building complex or develop as you wish. Huge price reduction. MLS#129152. $385,000 Call Jeff 229-560-0474

VALDOSTA

Totally updated interior. Fresh paint, new flooring throughout, new kitchen counters, & new light fixtures. 2 new tiled showers. Lrg master with tiled shower & soaking tub. Full bedroom/bonus room with full bath upstairs. MLS#129612. $229,900. Call Jeff 229-560-0474

VALDOSTA

Great location, quiet neighborhood on the North side of town. Spacious home with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, living room, dining room and large open kitchen. Well maintained house ready for your personal touches. MLS#130619. $219,900 Call Jeff 229-560-0474

VALDOSTA

Located in a Rural Southeast Lowndes County on 1 Acre. Enjoy being on your 1 Acre lot that includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house (Not a Mobile Home) with a large oak tree to shade the screened front porch. MLS#133215. $149,900 Call Joy 229-740-1568

VALDOSTA

Duplex For Sale! Each side has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom. Rent is $595.00 per side. Both sides are currently in a lease Nov and Feb. MLS#129744. $199,900 Call Joy 229-740-1568

NAYLOR

Lake Alapaha Subdivision with LAKE ACCESS! Live where you play! HOA is $200 per year. Perfect front porch to enjoy your morning coffee and welcome you home. Located on a 0.60 Acre corner lot MLS#129921 $247,900 Call Joy 229-740-1568

VALDOSTA

Northlake Subdivision..... located in a Cul-de-sac is your Home Sweet Home!!. Pride in ownership shows inside and out. Enjoy the recently installed SOLAR PANELS (40K Value with 10.23 KW (DC) or 7.6 W (AC) for lower power bills. MLS#130675. $239,900 Call Joy 229-740-1568

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There are several home existing home warranties. have purchased (or received) and most of the companies

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Some readers felt we never fully answered the question sitting. Ask for “comps,” which are recent sales of homes that the agents think are comparable to yours and take a deep dive when looking at the listing descriptions. (Due to some recent changes in how websites list properties that have recently sold, you may not be able to see photos of homes that have already closed. You should spend more time chatting with the agents about these homes, so you have an understanding of what condition they were in when they were for sale.)

4. How does your home compare to those that are selling? It doesn’t matter what the identical home would sell for in a different neighborhood, because you can’t move your house. So if, like our correspondent, you find your home is located in a declining neighborhood, you’re less likely to get more for the property whether you’re selling in “as is” or topnotch condition. If homes that are renovated or are at least updated are selling and homes in “as is” condition are sitting, you may have your answer – particularly if you

Home warranties are replacement of a home's The basic plan typically plumbing and heating and with many appliances. All items from the list of things sure that you buy the right However, most home warranty add coverage for additional

Some warranties will of a specific period of days, and you pay for a service days later, you won't have same problem.

But if you live in a gentrifying neighborhood, where property prices are rising, developers might be looking for homes to renovate and flip for a quick profit. In that case, you could probably get a better multiple for doing a moderate upgrade yourself (provided you have the cash) but could still sell quickly in “as is” condition. Now,

5. How much fixing up will you Ask the agent if your home would sell for more if fixed up and what the agent thinks you should do to improve both the home sale timeline and ultimate net price you receive. Do you need to do a major or minor remodel of the kitchen and bathrooms, or can you get away with spending a few thousand bucks to repaint, replace a few light fixtures, regrout bathroom tiles, and clean the carpet and floors? The agents you interview should be able to give

For example, if you pick may include additional freezers, pools and spas, appliances and home systems. specific costs for each additional plan. You may also encounter platinum, gold or silver) Be sure to read the fine specifically under each Keep in mind that home year and you'll pay around plan. But the home warranty working order on the date agreed to). They won't broken) at closing. So, if machine is on its very last buy a home warranty plan machine the week after

Interestingly, for those plans now cover the cost locks. With this rekey benefit home will have new keys warranty from day one.

Before you whip out reviews about these companies, them online, check out long they have been in that do business in your minimum, their registrations should be current. When pay close attention to negative a pattern indicating potential

If you're looking for your favorite internet search warranty companies." You'll comparisons of various

6. How much profit can you If it turns out that your neighborhood is improving and all sorts of renovated and unrenovated homes are in demand, then it’s about the price differential: How much more money you could sell your home for if you renovate, and will the net profit you earn on those renovations be worth the time, trouble and risk that things might not turn out as planned? While these are tough questions to answer, you’re better off facing them now, before you start writing checks.

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VALDOSTA

Great 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the heart of Valdosta on .58 acres. Vaulted ceiling & wood floors in Great Room. Dining Room has wood floors & trey ceiling. Master suite has trey ceiling, custom cabinetry in closet, jacuzzi & walk-in tiled shower. 3rd Bedroom has private bath. All kitchen appliances stay. Privacy fenced backyard with 40 x 10 open patio & additional open stone patios. Screened back porch. 10 x 10 storage bldg. Termite bonded. MLS#133007. $295,000

VALDOSTA - Great 4 bedroom/2 bath home with 1/2 acre lot in N. Lowndes County. Spacious 25 x 15.5 screened back porch to enjoy cook-outs, gatherings and late summer & fall evenings. Open split plan. Wood flooring in large foyer & Dining Room. Freshly painted interior. New carpet. Kitchen has new granite countertops with eat-in bar centrally located between dining room & great room. Utility storage room off back porch. New A/C condenser August 2022. 17 x 17.4 Great Room has vaulted ceiling & glass doors opening to screened porch. MLS# 130487. $259,900

HAHIRA - An absolutely well maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath home w/

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WHICH ROOF IS BEST IN LIFE?

the home three years before, and Dr. Larsen and his wife trusted me. Little did they know, I had no clue how to build the three simple walls needed for the small new bathroom.

By Tim Carter

y guess is you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the roof over your head. You simply want it to be free of leaks, and if it can look good at the same time, that’s a big plus.

DMo you want to build a new wall inside your home? Perhaps you're trying to create a new small space for a home office or hobby room, or maybe you have a bigger appetite and are transforming a dank basement into a finished living space. But you have no idea where to start. I've been there. I've experienced your anxiety.

Have you ever wondered why asphalt shingles have been the go-to product for most houses in the United States? If you travel internationally, you might have noticed other countries don’t have the love affair with asphalt as we do. Why do you think that is?

I survived with the help of a few phone calls to my boss. It was a humbling experience as I discovered you don't know what

You can't always do this in an existing home, especially if the ceilings in the room are finished with drywall or plaster. As you tilt the wall up, it binds against the ceiling. If you're challenged by a finished ceiling, you'll most likely have to install your top and bottom plates, making sure the plates are

It's vital spaced so your center of a minimize the of drywall off so you can Sixteen inches standard for Don't fret opening for you just need My recommendation your new pre-hung it at your rough opening measurements

Every now and then it's interesting to go back in time. I clearly remember having to build my first partition wall inside a house. I was a soaking wet-behind-theears carpenter working for a small remodeling company. One of my college professors, Dr. Larsen, had asked me to install a half bathroom in his home. I had no idea what to do, so I told him that my boss could do the job.

I have quite a few subscribers to my free weekly newsletter who live in Europe. They have told me on numerous occasions that asphalt shingles are considered cheap and frowned upon. The ingrained mentality for many Europeans is that roofing materials must be extremely durable. They are expected to last for many decades.

roof could last for hundreds of years, as aluminum is very resistant to corrosion in central New Hampshire. If you’re attracted to aluminum roofing and live near the ocean or a sea, you better make sure it has a special coating to prevent corrosion.

you don't know. Keep in mind this was decades before the Internet and YouTube. You have no idea what an advantage you now have when you have to educate yourself about how to repair and build things around your home. Count your blessings!

No matter what roofing material you choose to use, I beg you to invest the time to read the installation instructions of the product before you talk to roofing contractors.

increase the odds of your No. 1 goal of having a leak-proof roof.

plumb in the same plane. You'll then cut each wall stud to fit snugly between the plates and toenail them in place. Drill angled pilot holes in the ends of the wall studs for the nails. Use no less than 3-inch-long 16d sinker nails to connect the wall studs to the plates.

The issue for just about everyone is money. While you may really want a stunning slate roof that may last 200 years, you can’t afford one. This is why traditional asphalt shingle manufacturers have cornered the roofing market. Asphalt is affordable and can be installed quickly keeping labor costs to a minimum.

Once the simple plans were drawn and the contract signed, I was sent to my professor's house to start the job. I had painted the outside of

Building a new interior wall in an existing house can be much different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build it flat on the floor. Once all the studs are nailed to the bottom and top plates, we tilt the wall up and secure it so it doesn't fall over.

Now, about that discovery I alluded to earlier: It could collectively save homeowners like you hundreds of millions of dollars over time. Based upon exhaustive research of scientific journals, I felt that I was the first person in the world to uncover the fact that copper atoms bond to asphalt molecules and prevent crosslinking.

But what if you don’t want asphalt shingles? What are your options? I kicked them to the curb when my 30-year-warranty asphalt shingles started to fail after nine years. I was so angry this happened to me that I decided to investigate. I did a national survey getting feedback from readers of my syndicated column. I quickly discovered the failure I was seeing in asphalt shingles was widespread.

I’m seeing significant growth in the metal roofing category. A neighbor of mine just installed a new metal roof that looks very nice. Each shingle is made from painted aluminum. This

No matter what roofing material you choose to use, I beg you to invest the time to read the installation instructions of the product before you talk to roofing contractors. These instructions are not hard to understand. Many manufacturers have good how-to-install videos you can watch.

I’m not asking you to do this thinking you’ll be installing the roofing. I’m suggesting this because you need to understand how to make sure your new roof doesn’t leak. Based on my 40-plus years of installing roofs and doing autopsies over the phone with homeowners like you, I’d say that 95% of all roof leaks happen at or near roof flashings. A flashing is a transitional roofing material that connects a roof to something that’s not a roof.

Once you understand how roof flashing should be installed, you

When too many asphalt molecules crosslink – oxygen from the air encourages this – the asphalt becomes stiff and brittle. This is why asphalt shingles curl and why they lose their ability to hold onto the ceramic granules that cover shingles.

If there is no ceiling, you can tilt the wall up so long as you orient the wall in the same direction as the floor joists above. You simply make sure the top of the wall rises up in between two parallel floor joists. Once the wall is vertical, you can then slide it into position under

Active photons in the sun’s ultraviolet rays blast copper atoms from solid copper. These copper ions wash down the roof, bonding with the asphalt and preventing the crosslinking. For that reason, it’s best to put about 9 or 12 inches of exposed copper up on top of each side of your roof.

Each time it rains, the copper atoms broken off by the photons wash down onto the asphalt allowing them to link to the asphalt. If your asphalt shingles are in very good condition, you can add the copper and get the same benefit.

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Building a new interior wall in an existing house can be much different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build it flat on the floor.

GIVE YOUR MUDROOM A WINTER MAKEOVER

It’s one of the hardest-working rooms in the house. The mudroom gets a lot of traffic but not a lot of respect. Why not give this workhorse space some TLC this winter and see how much more useful it becomes?

ADD STORAGE

Creating storage off the floor is a key way to keep the mudroom from becoming awash in shoes and boots. Since you need seating anyway, look for a bench with drawers or a cabinet on bun feet. Add a chaise chair cushion for comfort.

If you have small children, don’t overlook their height. Place hooks for coats and backpacks at their height and they’ll be more inclined to use them. Plus, you’ll get double the storage for coats, scarves and purses.

For even more storage, create a simple bench out of a flat piece of lumber and leave space underneath for shoes. Add a small piece of molding across the front at the

bottom to frame it out and keep shoes corralled neatly so they don’t spill out into the room.

BIN THERE, DONE THAT

Small items tossed willy-nilly can quickly clutter up a mudroom. Add a bin where you can toss magazines and letters when you come in the door. Mount a second bin on the wall to hold caps, earmuffs, gloves and mittens.

Another option is to install some shelving above coat hooks, then add bins atop the shelves. Still another choice is to add bins on the vertical. A stacking row of shelves can easily hold baskets or bins so you can get grab scarves, gloves and hats quickly and keep the items you use most often within easy reach.

MAKE IT PRETTY

Just because it’s strictly utilitarian doesn’t mean your mudroom has to be ugly. Add some bead board wainscoting to the walls,

an attractive pendant light and a colorful rug to catch dirt and slush before it gets tracked into the house. A big bold poster can liven up the space, and make sure there’s plenty of lighting so you can find what you need easily.

Despite your best efforts, if the mud room remains chaotic and unsightly, consider adding a sliding door on the outside of the wall to hide the mess.

MAKE IT USEFUL

A mudroom with a place for everything and everything in its place will help keep the whole family more organized. That’s why it’s important to think about the little things that will make your mud room really work. Make sure that in addition to places for coats and scarves, you also include spots to stash keys, sunglasses, umbrellas, baseball caps and other small gear. These simple touches can mean the difference between getting out the door fast and facing the day unprepared.