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House and Home Where you live and how you maintain the place you call home are some of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Do South® is here to help! We’ve partnered with local experts who have both the professionalism and experience needed to help with everything from finding, financing and insuring your home, designing your interiors, and even finding the right people to call for services such as utilities, lawncare, plumbing, heating and air, and roofing.
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When you utilize these local businesses, you give back to our community, making it an even better and stronger place to call home!
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115 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas aogc.com 479.784.2000
Chaffee Crossing Branch 9433 Harmony Ridge Road Fort Smith, Arkansas chuckfawcettrealty.com 479.651.2092
Go green with paperless billing! As an AOG customer, you can enjoy the convenience of paperless billing while making
Chuck Fawcett Realty, Inc. is the trusted name in home,
a positive impact on the environment. With paperless billing,
commercial, and land real estate in Fort Smith. Where you
there are no statements to misplace and less clutter in your
live has such a huge influence on your happiness. Searching
mailbox. And you can pay your bill online in a matter of
for your next home can seem like wandering through a
minutes. But there's more. Paperless billing also benefits the
maze. We will be happy to guide you through the process.
environment by reducing paper consumption and cutting
Let us show you the brand-new Lakeside Crossing at
down on waste. By eliminating your paper bills, you can
Chaffee Crossing where you can spend time enjoying the
save tons of paper and preserve hundreds of trees. For more
outdoors by taking advantage of all that Chaffee has to
information, visit aogc.com.
offer. High efficiency, beautiful homes sitting next to Wells Lake and ready for you to enjoy! Call for more information.
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If you live in Van Buren, Alma, Mountainburg, or Cedarville
Elite Roofing is locally-owned-and-operated. We were here
and are ready to own your own home, get that awesome
when the last storm hit, we will be here when the next one
cabin, or buy that piece of land, then look no further.
does, and we will be here every day in between. We do
Citizens Bank & Trust Company has been serving Crawford
residential and commercial roofing and are here to serve you
County and only Crawford County for over one hundred
with the best quality possible. We work with all insurance
twenty-five years and nobody knows this area better than
companies and are licensed and insured in both Arkansas and
we do. We have the products and services to help you get
Oklahoma. At Elite Roofing we understand that your home
that dream home. Stop by any location today and see how
will probably be the largest investment you will ever make.
we can serve you, as you get closer to your goals.
We take pride in knowing that when it comes to your roofing
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3110 Alma Highway, Van Buren, Arkansas cbankandtrust.com 479.474.1201
3407 Industrial Park Road, #B Van Buren, Arkansas eliteroofingllc@aol.com 479.478.8668
needs we have you covered!
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Your Time to Sparkle:
Fall Cleaning Checklist
Transition into fall by giving your home a proper cleaning! Use our handy checklist to have your home organized and spotless in just one week. Find our general interior, exterior and lawn & garden checklist at DoSouthMagazine.com!
Supplies • Bucket • Step ladder • Broom • Vacuum • Mop • Paper towels • Dust pan • Plastic bags • Cleaning rags • Household cleaners • Rubber gloves • Tequila (just kidding…kind of)
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Laundry Room ☐ Wipe down washer and dryer exterior. ☐ Vacuum dryer lint trap and under washer and dryer. ☐ Clean inside the washing machine and sink.
Bathrooms ☐ Remove counter items and clean countertops. ☐ Wash shower curtains and liners. ☐ Clean showerheads, removing to clean any sediment. ☐ Check tile, grout, and caulk, replacing if necessary to eliminate water damage. ☐ Clean and organize all cabinets and drawers. ☐ Discard expired medications, replace and restock for fall/winter illnesses.
Kitchen ☐ Clean and organize pantry, freezer and refrigerator, discarding expired items. ☐ Clean microwave inside and out. ☐ Clean oven. ☐ Dust tops of cabinets and refrigerator. ☐ Pull refrigerator away from wall, vacuum coils and clean-up dirt, dust and debris. ☐ Check and replace water filters (if necessary) in refrigerator. ☐ Remove all counter items and clean countertops. ☐ Disinfect disposal and clean sinks. ☐ Clean food trap in dishwasher. ☐ Sweep and mop under appliances.
Bedrooms ☐ Swap out wardrobe, from summer to fall. ☐ Wash bed skirt, covers and pads. ☐ Swap summer bedding for winter bedding. ☐ Rotate/flip mattresses. ☐ Vacuum under beds, and closet floors.
Home Office ☐ Shred unnecessary paperwork. ☐ Clean and dust computers. ☐ Update computer software and virus protection. ☐ Change important passwords. ☐ Begin to organize tax documents. ☐ Review and update insurance policies. DOSOUTHMAGAZINE.COM
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Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
4504 Industrial Park Road Van Buren, Arkansas froudlawn@gmail.com 479.431.7727 For a tip-top, beautiful lawn you need to be vigilant about fertilizing, controlling weeds, and aerating. You don’t have to take on that task yourself! Froud Lawn and Landscape gives you back valuable time and removes yard stress from your life. A beautiful lawn is our specialty and we’re just a phone call away! Give us a call today for a free estimate.
4915 South Zero, Fort Smith, Arkansas greathousefixtures.com 479.649.4902 At GreatHouse Fixtures, you will discover the inspiration and products needed to make your new construction or remodel a success. With today’s latest trends in the plumbing and lighting industry, GreatHouse Fixtures also offers a range of complimentary services to make your project easier such as private personal appointments and premium delivery services accompanied by dedicated and trained staff. Since 1968, our showroom has offered traditional to transitional products in major brands at every price point. Pass the big box store and online purchasing and visit our 9,000 sq. ft. showroom with personal customer service and unique products to make your home great with GreatHouse Fixtures or visit us online to
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create your wish list today!
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3407 Industrial Park Road Van Buren, Arkansas lumberone.org 479.474.4444 Lumber One is the area’s only locally-owned-and-operated lumber yard since opening in May, 2002. Lumber One is full-service, here to provide a level of service that sets us apart as the best in the marketplace against our competition. We can supply you with the materials to tackle your projects whether you’re a professional home builder, commercial contractor or do-it-yourselfer. Lumber One is part of the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders. Let our experts give you the assistance you need and the materials to get the job done right!
Find them on Facebook 479.431.7719 Lyons Plumbing and Custom Designs is your one call for all things home! Specializing in bathroom remodeling, we have dominated the local market with our knowledge of custom home design. Owner Joe Lyons is a Master Plumber/Plumbing Contractor in both AR and OK and has served the River Valley for more than fourteen years. Co-Owner Lyndsee Littleton-Lyons is a local REALTOR and designer who can help your vision come to life. In addition to remodeling and custom floor installation, we also offer full-service plumbing, including new home construction, gas repair/installation, and plumbing services calls. To get the job done right the first time, look no further than
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Lyons Plumbing and Custom Designs!
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3011 Stateline Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas majesticmarble.net 479.783.0060
416 N. 10th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas martinshvac.com 479.785.4444 Martin’s Heating & Air is a family-owned business established by Buford and Kim Martin in 2005. We offer high-quality heating, cooling, and indoor air quality
and installing the finest stone. We purchase our stone from
products with an “Out of this World” level of customer
a variety of importers for an outstanding selection of style,
service at the best value for your money. Our mission is
color & quality. We offer granite, marble, quartz, travertine,
to provide a comfortable, safe, and healthy environment
quartzite, and onyx. We know you have options when
for our customers. We give back with our “Love is in the
shopping for natural stone, and we thank you for making
Air” and “Feel the Love” campaigns, scholarships to high
your home Majestic for more than fifteen years. Call us for
school seniors, and donations to local charities. In 2019,
your next project!
we were voted Times Record’s Best of the Best Heating & Air Service Company and hope to win it again in 2020. Thank you, River Valley!
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Family owned and operated, we pride ourselves on fabricating
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Find them on Facebook 479.739.1716
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1414 Fayetteville Road Van Buren, Arkansas Find them on Facebook 479.474.4505
Progressive Plumbing, Inc. has been locally-owned-andoperated for twenty-eight years here in the River Valley. Some of your favorite places in town we were a part of
Looking for the perfect color and the perfect paint?
creating. New homes, remodels and new construction
You’ll find it at The Paint Store in Van Buren – we’re
work is not where we stop, we strive to give back to
here to help! Hands down, the most popular colors
the community and also love to help others who are
can be found here – on large, real sheetrock and wood
in need. Charity homes, donations, military work and
samples! Details count when it comes to paint, so we ask
sponsorships are a part of our core mission. Our owner/
a lot of questions to enable us to share the best tips and
operator Benjamin James is always looking for new
techniques. For thirty-two years we've kept records of
exciting projects and loyal partnerships to be a part of.
the paint you use – you can depend on consistency with
Call today to discuss how we can work together!
us. Higher quality, better service, excellent knowledge – The Paint Store in Van Buren.
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Shelter Insurance, Brent Lovell 3444 Old Greenwood Road Fort Smith, Arkansas shelterinsurance.com 479.646.1700 I have served local Shelter Insurance customers for many years and helped generations of families get the right coverage at the right price. My commitment to helping our customers does not stop when they sign their policies – they know they can contact me at any time. If you have an insurance question or are interested in learning more about Shelter, feel free to contact my office. Proudly serving Fort Smith, Arkansas and surrounding areas. States licensed: Arkansas and Oklahoma.
6123 US-271, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.3949 tglascodesigns.com Designers have taken on new challenges since the pandemic. Clients are rethinking how they use their spaces and whether their homes can accommodate the changes they are forced to make. Whether your home becomes a classroom or your new office, it is important to create an environment that can have multiple uses. There is also a need for reassurance and security. In the next few months, we may see colors change toward more natural tones as consumers look for a sense of tranquility. As we find ourselves confined for long stretches of time, it is important that our environment not only support productivity, but also feel relaxing and safe. Call today for your consultation.
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3117 Waco Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas westarkplumbing.com 479.646.5151
Fort Smith, Greenwood, Van Buren, Arkansas yeagershardware.com
Why choose Westark Plumbing and Expert Drain Services?
For over sixty years, Yeager Ace Hardware has been your
We’ve been serving our community through our service
go-to store in the River Valley. We have remained open
and volunteerism since 1993. We stand behind our work
as an essential business, and you can now shop online at
and our local vendors support us with their products. We
acehardware.com and either pick up in person or have
stand out from the competition through our organization
your order delivered. You can also text our main phone
& productivity, honesty, availability, and excellent work
number to have questions answered or have your order
ethic combined with the licensing and the right equipment
gathered up, then call us when you are here for us to bring
to get the job done. While our service technicians are out
to you curbside. We are all about keeping you safe! New
in the field, our office staff are working hard to ensure
to Yeager’s, we now have Ben by Benjamin Moore paint at
you get the service you deserve. Trust is our main asset!
all locations. We also have masks, household cleaners, and
Please call on us for all of your water, sewer, gas and
hand sanitizers. We price match, guaranteed!
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grease concerns.