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When colder weather arrives, many people stay indoors and fight the harsh weather with hot chocolate and heating systems. It’s no surprise, then, that most homes accumulate quite the amount of clutter over the course of a typical winter. The more time we spend indoors, the more junk we seem to amass. Clutter can contribute to the sense of cabin fever many people begin to feel as winter trudges forward. But a few homeorganization tips can help make all those extra hours spent indoors during the winter months a little less claustrophobic. • Buy a coat rack. Just about everyone bundles up in a warm coat once the temperatures dip. But once you get home and the warm air inside welcomes you, the first instinct is to take the coat off and lay it down on the first chair you see. Instead of tossing all those coats on an armchair or a bench in the kitchen, buy a coat rack and place it just inside the main entrance. This way you will always know where your coat is, and the house won’t look so messy with coats strewn about in a variety of places. • Have a tray set aside for keys. As clutter accumulates throughout the winter, the chances your keys will go missing increase. Save yourself the frantic search for keys in the morning by setting a tray aside for keys or just hanging a hook on the wall where everyone places their keys. • Partition desk drawers. It’s easy to fill a desk drawer. It’s much harder to remember a drawer’s contents. Save yourself the stress of rooting through desk drawers by installing partitions so everything is not just lumped in together. This will make things easier to find and will likely prevent you from just adding random items to desk drawers. • Bundle all those cords. Nowadays, the average television has roughly one dozen cords attached to it. HDMI cables, video game consoles, DVD players, home theater
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systems, and, of course, the television cord itself are among the many cords that can make a mess near your television. Bundle these cords with a cord organizer to make wires and plugs much more manageable. • Toss the junk mail. Thanks to paperless bank statements and online billing, many people no longer receive important documents through the mail. Instead, mailboxes are filled with junk mail such as advertisements or menus from local restaurants. Rather than placing junk mail on the kitchen counter or storing it in the desk drawer, throw it out as you receive it and you will no doubt notice considerably less clutter almost instantly. • Stop losing things to the couch. Few things are as frustrating as a missing remote control. Too often remotes get lost in a sea of throw pillows that, while decorative, serve little purpose. Don’t overdo it with throw pillows and designate an area for all those remote controls. • Clean out the refrigerator. Another culprit when it comes to clutter is the family refrigerator. Half-eaten meals or expired items can be found in almost every refrigerator on the planet. If you’re putting leftovers in the fridge after every meal, then chances are you have lots of leftovers that have passed their prime. Have a potluck night where you eat all of the leftovers. Clean out the refrigerator once a week to ensure that it only contains fresh foods, beverages and additional items. • Add storage space. Using drawers and only drawers for storage is a great way to become disorganized. If you have any bare walls, particularly in the kitchen, use them to hang shelves you can use for storage. If the walls are full or not sturdy enough to hang a storage shelf, install an extra shelf or two in the pantry.
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NESTLED IN THE FOOTHILLS WOODED LOT ON MILL CREEK RD .56 Acres of Forest 35 Scenic Acres Surrounding FR Zoning, Beautiful Site 4BD 2508 sq ft Home, 5 min from M-F $16,000 JLS# 23615 $265,000 JLS# 68605
HIGHWAY 11 FRONTAGE Nearly 1 Acre of Land, Zoned C-2 Ideal High-Traffic Location $145,000 JLS# 19761
DELUXE DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP 3BD/2BA Manuf Home Immaculate House Interior $147,747 JLS# 59368
HOME W/ CHERRY ORCHARD 4BD/2BA, 2205 SqFt House Lg Garage/Shop, 7 Acres to Roam $269,000 JLS# 18974
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WRAPAROUND BALCONY Custom Design 4BD/3BA Panoramic Mountain Views $295,000 JLS# 97722
ENJOY THIS QUIET STREET 3BD/2BA with Nice Yard Large Lot w/ Extra Parking $159,000 JLS# 90204
FEEL LIKE BUILDING SOMETHING? .26 Acre Lot in Town Drive by and See $40,000 JLS# 36240
Country Villa on 2.71 Acres 3480 sq ft Home! Setup For Horses, Pond $279,000 JLS# 50579
DETACHED OFFICE SPACE 4BD/1.5BA Craftsman Home Easy Access Main St Location $159,700 JLS# 26710
CUSTOMIZE THE FINISHES 3BD/2BA in Stonewood Estates High End Look, Affordable Price $185,928 JLS# 40409
EMPTY LOT ON MAIN ST .21 Acre Lot in High Traffic Area Perfect Business Location $62,000 JLS# 57577
EMPTY CORNER LOT Near schools & Golf Course Zoned R-2, Ready to Build $32,000 JLS# 76187
5.35 ACRES FOR YOUR VISION Site of Historic Umapine School Endless Possibilities Here $459,900 JLS# 68667
FOUR BEDROOMS Quiet Neighborhood Garage, Yard & Trees $119,000 JLS# 18057
RURAL GEM ON 1.41 ACRES 2BD/2BA, Fireplace, 2044 SqFt Multiple Shops & Garages $245,000 JLS#30997
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Stop Slips, Trips in the Home With a Focus on Safety
If you’ve slipped in the shower, stumbled on the stairs or taken a tumble on the terrace, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 5.1 million people report accidents and, tragically, nearly 6,000 die every year from accidental falls in the home. Stairways, slick surfaces and uneven footing can create unexpected, but easily prevented, danger zones. With some simple safety precautions, you can help avoid slips and falls and keep your family safe. Clear the stairs. Whether your home has interior, exterior or basement stairs, it’s important to make them as safe as possible. The Home Safety Council shares these tips for stair safety. • Check to make sure railings and banisters are secure. Wood glue like EcoGlue Premium Wood can secure loose balusters or handrails. • Add lighting at each end of the staircase and keep clutter off the steps. • Use safety gates at the top and bottom if there are small children in the house. • Paint the bottom stair of basement steps white so it’s easier to see. Create safe surfaces. Some surfaces are more prone to be slippery, especially when wet. Tile in the bathroom, wood on the deck and cement around a pool can be hazardous. “The wooden stairs up to my hot tub often get dangerously slippery,” explains Leslie Habetler, Eugene, Ore. “I applied clear Amazing GOOP Anti-Skid to each step. The finish has just enough grit to keep my family from slipping as they get in or out.” Be tacky. Loose mats, small rugs, loose tiles or cement can all create unexpected perils. In the bathroom, make sure all bath mats have nonskid backing. Small rugs around the house should also be tacked down with tape -- or not used at all, especially around stairs. Finally, don’t forget your home’s exterior. Walkways with loose or broken tiles, bricks or stones can create problems. Sometimes just pounding the loose stone back into place works great if the base is on dirt. You can use a level to ensure each piece is even. It doesn’t take much time, effort or even money to make your home safe for your family. Common sense and simple precautions will keep you on your feet and free from slips, trips and tumbles.
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956 Brickner • $224,200 5bd/4+ba, 2900sf • MLS109176
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PURCHASE INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN 2012. All remodeled inside & outside for good income. $245,000. 610 Robbins. Rmls#11093639/ Ezmls#R50692SC
MAKE ADAMS, OREGON your new community in 2012 when you purchase this triple-wide manufactured home for $179,900. Open kitchen with plenty of storage. Over 2000 sq.ft. of living space. AHS Home Warranty. Rmls#. Ezmls#R51525. Call Valerie at 541-566-2121 or 541-969-9964.
PRICELESS PACKAGE on 5 acres up Walla Walla River. A 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home you must see to appreciate. Pristine landscaping, beautiful views, and privacy within minutes of Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Rmls#11047422. Ezmls#R50725SC. Call Paul at 541-938-3331 or 509-520-3331 Call Paul at 541-938-3331 or 509-520-3331
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