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EAST STERLING LOCATIONTwo bedroom home with newer roof, highefficiency furnace and central air. Formaldining room and 2 car garage with carport.ADDITIONAL BEDROOM SPACE POSSIBLE!

#120416

OUR BUY OF THE WEEK

Clean and affordable 2 bedroom, 1 1/2story home is move-in ready. Basement,nice lot with alley access, extra large 1 cargarage. Fun location near Wallingford Park.

Call Chris today or visit the visualtour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

#121956

QUICK POSSESSION3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level in NortheastSterling. Open oak stairway & ceramictile foyer. Main bath with jetted tub.Nice deck off of kitchen, fenced yardand covered patio attached to garage.New roof in 2012.DITION and

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Imagine your family in this 4 bedroomhome in the country. Family room &kitchen all in one. Relaxing sun porch.Plenty of baths. Office & finished base-ment. High on the hill with a great view!


BRICK RANCHSnavely Subdivision is home to thisspacious ranch style home. Main floorfamily room with vaulted wood ceil-ing, wet bar & fireplace. Full base-ment. Tiered deck and pretty lot.

Call Patti today or visit thevisual tour @ www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

You’ll love this conveniently located nearshopping 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home.Decorated with charm! Many updates. Re-laxing screen porch. 2 car garage. Doublelot with privacy fence. A lot for the $$$!


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The exceptional office building features twooffices, a reception area and a spaciousadministrative area. Features include hightraffic location, excellent signage, a phonesystem and ample off street parking. Park-ing lot was recently repaved.

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RURAL LOG PARADISEBeautiful log home with exceptioanl views.Sitting on 5 acres with CRP Income anda 48x54 insulated building, stainless ap-pliances, 3 bedrooms, master suite, largeloft and much more! Call Keith for a

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zoellerag.comTwo bedroom home offering huge livingroom with fireplace and cathedral ceiling,family room, main floor laundry and 1.5baths. QUICK POSSESSION!

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Nearly 6 acres with a creek and abundantwildlife. The owner would sell the woodedacreage and building site separately, ifnecessary. GREAT VIEWS OF THE ROLL-ING COUNTRYSIDE! Call Jerry for all thedetails.

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Spacious living room, formal diningroom, many replacement windows andmain floor laundry. Central air and 2 cargarage. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS!

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RETAIL AND WAREHOUSELocated in a high traffic location in Sterling,this property is loaded with potential. Thefront of the building offers space that canaccommodate offices or retail space whilethe back of the property features a largewarehouse/garage. The warehouse por-tion features an 11’ overhead door. Prop-erty includes the adjacent lot which offersample off street parking.

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BRICK CAPE CODNice 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 story brick homethat is close to schools and is well main-tained. Full basement, large bedroom up-stairs plus two car garage with alley access.

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EASY LIVING RANCH HOMEAffordable living! This home has beenwell-cared for with an updated furnaceand tilt-in windows. Enjoy your gorgeouspatio and hot tub that is surrounded witha fence for privacy. A roomy single car ga-rage and a shed provide extra storage.

Almost new! This move-in ready homecomes complete with two brick woodburning fireplaces, a beautiful oak kitchen,and a newer roof, tilt-in windows, siding,gutters, cement driveway, electrical sys-tem, water softener and filtration system.With all major items replaced, you can re-lax on your deck or patio with a Sunsetterawning!

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Move in ready at a new price! “Clean, welcoming, ready to go”are the best words for this 3 bedroom starter on Elm St. Wellmaintained, it offers newer siding, newpaint and an inviting kitchen. A 13x13 deckis ready for your next cookout and theoversized garage will entice any hobbyist.Just under 1000 sq. ft., it’s a perfect firsthome.

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

Elegant Contemporary Home

JUDY POWELLREALTY

511 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081815-626-7450

Custom design throughout. 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths.2-story ceramic tiled entrance foyer. Large kitchen offersGranite countertops and elite stainless steel appliances.Loft area overlooks the formal living room. Two mastersuites (one on main floor and one on second floor). 2-sidedgas fireplace between formal living room and family room.Full basement. Main floor utility room off the oversized 3.5car finished garage. Large corner lot with multi-level deckand professionally landscaped.

#121788 $319,000

How to rid your home of drafts

Think about what it might be like if you turned up the heat and then opened all of the windows in your home. All of that warm air would rush right out, and you would be left with a cold home and a hefty heating bill.

A home that is full of drafts is inefficient and expensive. And drafty homes are not just a problem when the weather is cold, as air that seeps in when you’re trying to keep the home cool can be an inefficient nuisance as well. Higher energy bills and wasted resources do not have to be tolerated if you simply scour your home for drafts, sealing them to cut energy costs and make the home more comfortable.

Drafts are often small cracks around windows and doors, but there are many other places where drafts can form. Knowing some of the less visible spots where drafts come from may help you to seal out unwanted cold air more effectively.

AtticHomes that feature attics with pull-down stairs tend to be drafty. In such homes, a large hole is cut out of the ceiling so residents can access the attic. So instead of thick insulation, these homes may only have a sheet of plywood blocking your interior space from the outdoors, as many attics are directly vented to the roof. To determine if there is a leak, turn on the attic light, close the attic door, and check to see if you can see the light on from below. If you can, then there is a gap letting both the light and air escape. In addition to using flexible rubber around the opening of the attic to better seal the door when it is closed, you can think about adding a thicker, more insulated door.

Dryer ventsThe standard home laundry dryer vents outdoors via an exhaust duct. This duct is open to the outdoors, and it may be letting cold air into the home. That’s because there is typically a flimsy flapper made of sheet metal on the outside of the vent to help protect against air infiltration. But over time dryer lint can accumulate at the vent opening, causing the metal flapper to stay open when it should close. Homeowners can invest in dryer seals that close the vent when the dryer is not in use. Not only does this prevent cold air from entering the house, but also it keeps out pests, like bugs and rodents.

PipesCheck pipes that exit the home, such as those that feed outdoor water spigots, as such pipes can let cold air back into the house. The same can be said for waste pipes. Also, check to see if pipes that connect to garages, basements and crawl spaces are not insulated. Use sealant around these pipes to block drafts into the home. Foam insulation can be sprayed into small crevices, where it will expand and harden, blocking off air access. These damp, cool spots are also great places for insects to enter the home. Sealing drafts also may prevent bugs from entering the home.

FireplacesAlthough fireplaces often make for decorative and appealing accents to a home, many are not effective sources of ambient heat. They may draw more warm air out of the flue than they bring into the house. When a fireplace is not in use, air can rise out of the chimney and a draft can be felt in the home. Some studies indicate that an open damper on an unused fireplace, even in a well-insulated home, can increase overall heating and cooling energy consumption by 30 percent.

If you simply must have a fireplace, remember to always keep the damper shut when the fireplace is not in use and use a glass cover you can seal tightly to further block the opening to the fireplace from your living space. Fireplace plugs, which can keep out drafts during the season when fireplaces are not in use, may also be a worthwhile investment.

Electrical outletsOutlets and light switches can be significant sources of drafts in a home. Check to see that the switch plates are secure. If drafts still come through, then employ outlet draft blockers to prevent cool air from entering the home and warm air from exiting it.

Homeowners can address drafts in a variety of ways. And doing so can make a home more comfortable and cut energy costs considerably.

Preparing a home for entertaining

Hosting a party at home is a cost-effective way to entertain. But inviting friends over can be a lot of work, as the host and/or hostess is responsible for all aspects of party preparation and cleanup. While party hosts often must wait until the day

of the party to tackle many of their responsibilities, they can get a head start on preparing their homes for their guests.

The clean-upIt may seem counterproductive to clean prior to having everyone over, but it is a necessity if you want to present your home in its best light.

The goal is to give the home the appearance of tidiness. Every surface need not pass the white-glove test, but attention should be paid to any rooms in the house where guests will be spending time. Begin with the rooms that will be occupied the most. Ensure that they are free of clutter. If you do not have time to put every piece of decor back in its rightful place, simply put misplaced things in boxes or baskets and store them out of sight until you can sort accordingly. Quickly vacuum the main entertaining area and wipe down any dusty surfaces.

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In the same vein, make sure the master bedroom is neat. Put on your best comforter and ensure the bed is made. Unless you lock the bedroom door, expect at least one guest to mistakenly wander into the bedroom.

SeatingYou will want to have enough seats for the majority of guests to be comfortable. Expect at least 75 to 80 percent of guests to be seated at any given time while the remaining guests mingle. Your regular furniture may be able to accommodate a number of guests. If not, bring in seating. It could mean

temporarily moving out bulky sofas in lieu of folding chairs.

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Safety and comfortInvestigate your home for any potential safety hazards before inviting guests. Repair any chipped concrete on walkways and ensure that railings are sturdy so no one trips or falls. Make sure that there is adequate indoor and outdoor light if you will be hosting your event in the evening. If you will be inviting a person with mobility issues, make sure that the path between the entryway and the bathroom is free of obstructions.

If you have a pet, keep in mind that some guests may be allergic to pets or uncomfortable around animals. In such instances, it is better to tuck away your pet in a quiet, out-of-the-way room for both the comfort of guests and the safety of the animal.

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Have a few seats available outdoors for smokers or those who want a break from the action.

Preparing a home for party guests takes some patience and elbow grease. But party hosts can get a head start on preparing their home to make the day of the party less hectic.

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JUDY POWELLREALTY

“Your Key for Service”

511 E. 3rd Street,Sterling, IL 61081815-626-7450

Multi level home offers, Kilgour Park,open floor plan with vaulted ceilings,three bedrooms , three baths. Familyroom with sliding door to patio. Sec-ond floor laundry. Master suite withbath plus adjoining spa room withjetted tub and balcony. Maintenancefree exterior and attached garage.

$124,900

1407 E. 4TH STREET, STERLING2 bedroom home was completelyredone,withGranitecountertops,42” solid oak cabinets and muchmore!! Basement can be finished!Hosted by Beth Leonard.

$59,900

OPEN SUNDAY 11-12

Large home with three car garageand alley access. Open staircase andnatural woodwork. New maple kitchenopens to the formal dining with slidingdoor. Newer flooring, new windowsand electric service. Large enclosedfront porch. Full basement. Clean andready to go.

$69,900

$84,900

Ageless Beauty - Brick ranchwith open floor plan. 2 large bed-rooms, 1-1/2 baths. lots of clos-ets and storage. Full deep base-ment. New furnace and attachedheated & insulated garage.

310 W. 15TH STREET, STERLINGGreat family home with 4 bedrooms and2.5 baths with finished basement, stainlessappliances, newer windows, roof and muchmuch more. Hosted by Beth Leonard.

$148,900

If you are looking for a large completely updated, open style ranch home, thisis the one!! This 4 bedroom home has dark bamboo floors, granite, whitewoodwork, finished basement, and huge four season sun room on the back ofthe house. Also, features approximate 5 car garage. Broker owned.

1505 McCue Road, SterlingEdge of Town brick ranch offers 1,400+ sq ft with 3 bedrooms. Finishedbasement with fireplace and additional kitchen. Large kitchen with slidingdoors to the covered patio and oversized shed/workshop.

Convenient Sterlinghomeoffers3bedroomson a corner lot withriver view. Newerflooring, kitchen, bath,water heater, windows,large 2 car heatedgarage and patio.

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$89,900

1403 E.18TH STREET, STERLINGAll remodeled home with open concept,stainless appliances, 3 car garage, woodand tile floors. 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath.Hosted by Beth Leonard.

$114,900

Well kept three bedroomranch with 24x24 garage.New air, furnace, roof, andpatio door in the last 3 years.200 amp service - everythingis electric.

$109,900

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Well maintained brick ranch offers newermechanicals including a whole house gen-erator and updated electric. Open livingspace with a 2-sided gas fireplace. Formaldining plus a large eat-in kitchen with ac-cess to the patio. Finished basement withfamily room and additional bedroom.Fenced backyard and alley access.

$126,500MLS#120694

Brick beauty with over 2,100 sq ft offers formal living room and dining room withhardwood floors. Oak kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances.Main floor master bedroom and 4-season room. Exposed staircase leads to the 2additional bedrooms and full bath. Basement with new 1/2 bath, craft room andstorage rooms. Large corner lot with fenced yard, professionally landscaped, pondand lots of perennials. 2 car garage has floored attic.

$164,900

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Rock Falls family home offersnewer furnace, roof, and waterheater. Hardwood floors, mainfloor laundry, formal dining andenclosed front porch. 1 car ga-rage with alley access.

$43,900

Beautiful classic olderupdated 3 bedroomhome on a corner lot.Hardwood floors, openstaircase, over 2,000sq. ft. of living spaceand garage.

$103,000

Close to Centennial Park, ranch homeoffers a 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths, hard-wood floors and sliding glass doorto the deck. Full basement with 3/4bath. New 100 amp electric. Hard-wood floors throughout. Family room& main floor laundry room 2 sheds.Nicely landscaped lot.

$76,900

Remodeled 2 bedroom. Vinyl sidingand alley access.

$25,900

Move-in ready home with 3 bed-rooms, and 2 full baths with a fencedyard and detached garage. Granitetile counter tops, natural hardwoodfloors and freshly painted.

$73,900

Beautiful 4-5 bedrooms homeon 5 acres. Gorgeous hickoryfloors and cabinets, large openfloor plan, 5+ car garage andmuch more to appreciate.Additional 5 acres availablefor $60,000.

$362,900

5 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTYIncludes truck, garage, warehouse, office. Pole-framewarehouse. Quonset shed. Small house with 2 car de-tached garage. Office area with kitchen and bathrooms.

$375,000

Country Cape Cod on 2.42 Acres.3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths withhardwood floors. Newer kitchenwith oak cabinets and the appliancesstay. Newer roof and replacementwindows. Full basement. Located ona hard road.

$72,900

1 story home with all the extra’s.Beautiful oak kitchen with tons ofcabinets. Main floor laundry or pan-try room. 2-3 bedrooms, hardwoodfloors, finished basement. Adorablefront screened porch. Fenced back-yard and 1 car garage.

$77,900

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303 W. 20th Street, Rock Falls4 bedroom ranch close to schools.All new flooring. Eat-in kitchen withlots of cabinets and gas stove. Utilityroom with washer and dryer staying.Newer siding, roof, windows and slid-ing door. 2 car garage. Enjoy!!!

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Upcycling: Transforming the ‘Old’

into a Better ‘New’

(MS) -- Turn old or discarded furniture, cabinets and doors into fresh new creations through “upcycling” -- high-end “recycling” that reduces trash at landfills by refurbishing or repurposing existing pieces, often enhancing the value. Woodcraft offers the following ideas and products to get you started.

Upcycling Projects

* Family furniture: Save chairs, tables, and other furniture passed down through the generations by doing repairs, if needed, and staining/painting to suit your current decor.

* Other furniture or “yard sale finds”: These also can be stabilized and given a new look through stain/paint or distressing, but some may also lend themselves to transformation for other uses, such as turning a chest of drawers into bookshelves, a chair into a swing, a dresser into a seat, and more.

* Doors and more: Solid wood doors make great tops for tables and kitchen islands, old-fashioned screen doors hung from the ceiling can store pots and pans, and old windows make attractive wall hangings used “as is” or with additions, such as photos.

* Cabinets: Change the look of your kitchen, bathroom or workshop with a new color for your cabinets and new handles and pulls.

Helpful Products

“Woodcraft offers many products -- including professional advice -- that can make upcycling projects easy and successful,” product manager Kent Harpool said. “A few products are listed here, but our retail store owners and salespeople, customer service staff and tech experts are available to help you select from Woodcraft’s extensive line of tools and supplies, as well as understand how to use the products. We know wood and how to work with it, repair it and transform it. Visit a store near you, or give us a call -- let us help you.”

* Repair: Furniture that has been around awhile may need repair. For weak chair joints, drill a hole, inject Briwax ChaiRx, and wait for it to swell the joints for a strong bond. For other repairs, Titebond I, II or III and other glues will work.

* Transition: Changing the use and form of wood pieces will involve varied tasks.

For projects that involve disassembly of furniture or doors, followed by reassembly of some pieces into a new creation, the Kreg Jig(R) K4 Master System offers quick joinery -- strong pocket-hole joints.

Stanley Chair Braces are designed for corner reinforcement on chairs, tables, chests, and more for quick, easy construction and repairs.

* Color: Once you have selected and/or repaired a piece of old furniture or created a new piece from an existing one, determine where your upcycled piece will “live,” which color or colors will look best there, and which type of paint or finish will achieve the desired effect.

Use Restor-A-Finish(R) to “uncover” the original finish on an heirloom or other old piece of furniture. Available in six colors plus neutral, it revives the wood finish’s luster while blending out minor scratches and blemishes.

To change or refurbish the color, the three products listed below are easy to use. In addition, surface prep for furniture and cabinets requires only cleaning and light sanding.

For a beautiful hand rubbed wood finish look, choose General Finishes Gel Stain and Topcoats. Available in 12 shades, including the popular Java, these urethane stains and topcoats are easy to use: simply wipe on with a rag and wipe off the excess. To protect the gel stain, especially for heavy-use surfaces such as tabletops, General Finishes offers three options: Gel Satin Top Coat, PolyAcrylic Top Coat or High Performance Top Coat.

General Finishes Water Based Milk Paints and Glaze Effects offer a wide range of color possibilities. Use one of the 20 premixed acrylic Milk Paint colors, such as Tuscan red, or combine two colors (using a topcoat between applications). To create eye-catching decorative finishes such as distressing, antiquing, marble effects, shabby chic, and more, choose one of the six translucent glaze effects to go with any water-based stain or paint.

Old-Fashioned Milk Paint is a powder made from earth pigments, which is mixed with water to make 20 rich colors that authentically reflect colors found on existing

antique furniture and buildings.

To uncover the original wood surface on furniture, SOY-GelTM Professional Paint Stripper is easy to use, virtually odorless and has no known health hazards.For more information about Woodcraft products, contact the store nearest you, visit www.woodcraft.com or call (800) 535-4482.

Eric BirdManaging Broker

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JohnDorenbosBroker Associate815-718-0956

LaurieSandovalBroker Associate815-499-1587

Jo BrysonBroker Associate

815-946-3999

3 Bedroom on Corner Lot

$89,900

Rock Falls

Take a look at this cute 3 bedroomhome that includes 2 !replaces,master with double closets, full!nished basement with shower, largefamily room & close to school! CallJohn Dorenbos at 815-718-0956 orgo to www.JohnDorenbos.com

$49,900

Sterling

Affordable living in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a 2+car garage with alley access, newer paint & flooring and a fullbasement. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.comfor details.

Budget Friendly Home

$425,000

Morrison

Rare opportunity to buy over 40 acres with great CRP income,plus a 4-5 bedroom home featuring an updated roof, windows,siding, outbuildings and much more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com for more details.

43.67 Acres With Home

$169,900

Morrison

"is updated 4-5 bedroom home with outbuildings on approximately2.5 acres is a great value. O#ering newer roof, windows, paint,$ooring, asphalt drive, 2 updated pole buildings andmuchmore. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com for more details.

A!orable Rural Home

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Exceptional Dixon Ranch

Wonderful opportunity to owna quality home o#ering 3-4bedrooms, !nished basement, newermechanicals, heated attached garageand 2 car detached garage and muchmore.Call Eric at 815-973-6768or goto Birdrealtysells.com for details.$146,900

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BeautifulSpace

$179,900

"is home is a must see! Gorgeous settingwith approximately 3 acres on the outskirtsof town."is 2,600 sq. %. 4-5 bedroom homeo#ers space & quality features. Includes a26x36 metal pole building with fenced area.Main $oor master bedroom & bath, plus 4bedrooms upstairs & master with bath. CallLaurie at 815-499-1587 for details.

Sterling

50 Acres

Approx. 50.47 acres nearAmboy o#ering 38 tillableacres MOL, Green Riverfrontage and woods. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com

Amboy

$375,150

Nice Ranch Duplex

Call today on this nice NE Sterlinglocation duplex. Both units have 2bedrooms and 2 baths. North unit iscurrently rented on yr lease and southunit will be vacant upon closing. CallLaurie @ 815-499-1587 for details!$124,900

Sterling

East Coloma Schools

$124,900

Move in ready. 3 bedroom, 1.75bath home o#ering a !nishedbasement, 2 car garage, fencedyard and much more. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Rock Falls

$74,900

Rock Falls

You will love the kitchen cabinetspace in this 3 bedroom home withremodeled bath & master bed-room. "e basement o#ers extrafamily room space. Call Laurie at815-499-1587.

CharmingFamilyHome

$139,900

"is 3-4 bedroom home o#ers a 1 acrelot, full !nished basement with wetbar, 3/4 bath, and bedroom, newerseptic, updated paint and $ooring, a 2car attached garage and much more.Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

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AffordableAmboyHome

$53,900

3 bedroom, 2 bath home that isVA, FHA, USDA ready. New paintand $ooring in 2013. Vinyl win-dows and siding, oak kitchen andmuch more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.comfor details.

Amboy

Nearly 15 Wooded Acres

$140,000

Amboy

Wooded tract with a cabin justSW of Amboy, o#ering a greathomesite, rolling terrain and lotsof privacy. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com

Value PricedCommercial Building

$69,900

Rock Falls

"e time to act is now on thiscommercial building on Rt. 40 inRock Falls. "is building needswork but has great potentialfor any small business. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Must See, Quality Home

$83,500

"is home has been remodeled ando#ers many quality interior updates,large lot, 2 car garage, deck & pool,and much more. Call Eric 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealtysells.com formore details.

Amboy

15 Acre Estate

$249,900

Morrison

Large home with !nished walk-outbasement, open $oor plan, manyupdates, plus privacy and seclusionon the 15 acre wooded lot. Call Ericat 815-973-6768 or go to Birdrealty-sells.com for details.

$87,900

Sterling

"is 4 bedroom, 1.75 bath home has beencompletely remodeled and is move-inready. Featuring main $oor laundry, largekitchen, large closets, full basement, andmore. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Must See!

$156,900

Sterling

Over 1,500 sq. %. 2 bedrooms, 2 fullbaths, master bedroom with masterbath & walk-in closet. 2 car garage,cement patio, and cement $oor crawlspace. No association fees. Call JohnDorenbos at 815-718-0956 or go towww.JohnDorenbos.com

New Construction AttachedSingle Family For Sale or Rent!

$59,900

Amboy

Price reduced $20,000! Make ano#er on this corner commercialproperty in Amboy. New furnaceand is currently divided into sev-eral o&ces. Also for rent at $500per/month. Call Eric at815-973-6768 for details.

$149,900

Sterling

Great $oor plan, updated kitchenwith granite tile countertops, andlarge master bedroom with masterbath that features a spa worthy soak-ing tub. Walkout lower level fam-ily room to the big back yard. Newer25’x32’ detached 2 car garage PLUSattached 2 car garage. Call Laurie at815-499-1587

4 Car 4 Bedroom 4 U! Carefree Living!

$118,900

Sterling

Move in condition, original owner builtin 2000. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, greatroomwithvaultedceilings.Openkitch-en with breakfast bar. 15x10 sunroom.Association fee is only $130/month.Call John Dorenbos at 815-718-0956or go to www.JohnDorenbos.com

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314-316 Madison, Dixon2 unit duplex, updated

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410 N. Dement Ave, DixonLocation! 5 bedroom, 2 bath, original

woodwork, full finished attic

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121 E. Boyd, DixonRiver view! Two story home, original

woodwork, remodeled kitchen, fireplace

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118 E. McKenney, DixonOne or two family home, move-in

condition! Full basement.

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1505 6th Ave, Sterling4 bedrooms, lots of updates,

double lot, fenced yard, Must See!

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408 S. Congress Ave, Polo2-3 bedroom, manyupdates, back deck

1594 Brooklyn Road, Ashton4 bedroom farmette, almost 2 acres, new

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1128 N. Jefferson, Dixon2 story, hardwood floors, formal dining,

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310 Van Buren, DixonLots of character, hardwood floors,

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1025 11th Avenue, Rock FallsSpacious 4 bedroom, attached garage,

double lot, Fannie Mae Homepath Property

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408 W. Fulton Street, Polo2 story, tons of character, eat-in

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$89,000MLS#121757

602 S. Ottawa Avenue, Dixon1 story, 2 bedroom, large corner lot,

lots of potential!

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209 W. Buffalo Street, Polo2 story home, finished attic, nice sized

lot, 2 car garage

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912 Sinnissippi, Dixon3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage,

priced to sell!

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610 Spruce Street, Dixon4 bedrooms, newer flooring, up-

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910 Hemlock, DixonNice home, loads of storage space, 3

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1610 Mormon Road, Amboy5.25 acres, main floor laundry,

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How to select a customized hardwood floor

in 4 easy steps

(MS) -- No other flooring option delivers the splendour, warmth and value of natural wood. Today there are countless colours available to choose from as well as different species, each with their unique characteristics. No matter the decor style of your home -- modern, contemporary, zen, rustic or urban -- today’s hardwood flooring manufacturers have something for every style and taste.

In fact, one of North America’s leading manufacturers, Mercier Wood Flooring, boasts over 13 wood species and 74 rich colors and one can choose among over 2,000 options of every conceivable description.

“From natural rustic looks to cutting edge contemporary, we can offer so many colors, species, finishes, strip widths, and grades that the possibilities for personalizing your floor are almost endless,” explained Michel Collin, Director of Marketing for Mercier. Here are the four key steps to consider, according to Collin, to create a unique centerpiece hardwood floor that’s custom tailored for any interior space from country home to urban loft.

1. Color schemeAre you looking for something light or dark? Understated or with bold character? Choose the color that best matches your decor from a wide variety of colors available in each species. For uniform hue and a clean look, opt for either “Select & Better” or “Premium” grades. If you enjoy more pronounced color variation and wood with more character, you may prefer “Antique” or “Classic” grades.

2. SpeciesFrom Red Oak, Hard Maple, Yellow Birch, White Ash, White Oak or Brazilian Cherry, each wood species has its own personality and distinct look (grades and width) that comes across in its maturity, hardness, and durability.

3. GlossDepending on the species, you can choose between a matte, semi-gloss and satin finish. A matte, semi-gloss finish tends to project a more formal atmosphere; whereas the natural look of a satin finish will feel more casual and better disguise wear and tear.

4. Widths and texturesWider planks, which are becoming increasingly popular, tend to create a more casual rustic appearance, while narrow planks are more formal. Manufacturers, such as Mercier, are now offering 61/2” and even 71/4” boards in certain species. This is part of the emerging trend of the last few years where consumers are seeking more rustic looks for their hardwood flooring choices. Along with wider boards, another way this is achieved is with the latest use of different textures to give wood either a distressed look of barn wood, prominent knots or the natural lines of boards planed the old fashioned way. More information on the Nature Collection and the latest trends in wood flooring is available at www.mercierwoodflooring.com.

Decor & Decorating: Express Yourself with

Color

(MS) -- Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals -- and into something more powerfully beautiful.

Color is the most important tool in the toolbox, say experts, who often add that one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with color is with paint.

“People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and off-white,” says Genevieve Gorder, a renowned interior designer and color expert for Valspar Paint. “We need to remember that color is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.”

When choosing a paint palette for any room, Gorder notes, there are four key components to ensure powerful effects while keeping a harmonious balance: neutrals, which are the beige or creamiest versions of any color; the grounding shades, like blacks, browns and grays; the highlights, like the bright white on moldings and window trim; and the all-important saturated pops of color which add life to any room.

“You might want your pop of color to be a powerful accent wall,” Gorder continued. “Then, you can complement it with neutral upholstery and grounding accents in the accessories to balance it all.”

For additional guidance, inspiration -- and even liberation -- here are this decorator’s favorite tips.

* If you want to incorporate a trendy color into your home but feel intimidated, start small with paint or decor accents that are inexpensive. This way, you can always change your mind if you fall in love with something new or want to refresh the look of your room.

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Create a Fresh Look for Your Home

(MS) -- Before the holidays bring family celebrations

and visiting friends to your home, give your home a

new look and improve its comfort level. Check out the

suggestions below, make your project list, and then go

to Woodcraft for the tools and accessories to get the job

done.

“Put safety first,” cautions Scott Phillips, host of The

American Woodshop. “Before you begin your first

project, make sure you have eye, ear and breathing

protection available and then follow the manufacturer’s

directions for all the tools and products you use. Have

a first-aid kit and a phone handy, and enlist help for the

heavy-duty work.”

Entrance, Windows & Floors -- Give your entrance

an easy update with a new door or add color and new

hardware to your existing one. Install new windows that

are attractive, reduce heating and cooling costs, and are

easy to maintain. And consider installing a hardwood

floor in at least one of your rooms -- possibly the

entryway and/or the living/family room.

Kitchen & Dining Areas -- Apply stain or color to

your kitchen cabinets and replace hinges and pulls or

knobs to brighten your “home cafe.” If your cabinets

have seen better days, install new ones -- either store-

bought or ones you build. For a wood table and chairs,

consider using a stain or topcoat to enhance the wood’s

appearance or to match the color of your cabinets.

Shelving & Lighting -- Adding shelving anywhere you

have unused space (bedroom/bathroom closets) will

help control clutter and provide display space for your

favorite photos and collectibles in living room, family

room, and kitchen. Enhance cabinets and furniture with

new decorative LED lighting.

Living/Family Room -- Arranging furniture into “areas”

will allow for varied activities simultaneously, such

as conversation and watching events on television or

playing games. Use plants, a bookcase or a divider to

separate areas. Paint walls, hang pictures or stain wood

furniture to add color.

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* Rockwell’s 3RILL 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill

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* The Milescraft Complete Door Mortise Kit makes

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damaging the jamb or door frame.

* Freeman’s 3 in 1 Flooring Nailer is the go-to tool

for installing hardwood flooring. Interchangeable

baseplates allow you to install 1/2” to 3/4” nail-down

flooring.

* General Finishes HP Polyurethane is the preferred

choice for finishing floors. It is quick curing, UV

resistant and urethane tough.

* The Little Hand provides a support, brace or clamp

whenever you need an extra hand. Use it to mount wall

cabinets above a counter or bench. It extends 16.5” to

22.8” and has 6” x 6” universal feet top and bottom for

maximum support of cabinets.

* General Finishes Gel Stain, available in several colors

from prairie wheat to Georgian cherry, combines gel

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used over new wood or existing finishes as a glaze or to

change or update the look of kitchen cabinets.

* The Kreg Jig K4 Master System makes building a

breeze. Using the jig, a saw and a drill, you can quickly

make strong pocket-hole joints for all of your projects.

* General Finishes Milk Paint is popular for furniture

and crafts and comes in a variety of colors, such as

federal blue, buttermilk yellow and sage green.

* The Laurey Windsor line offers attractive knobs and

pulls for cabinets and drawers.

* The Woodpeckers Combo Shelf Pin Template makes

drilling holes for shelf pins easy. It combines both inch

or metric spaced holes and works with self-centering

drill bits, router guide bushings and plain drill bits (with

optional drill guide).

* Hafele’s 12V LED Flexible Strip Light and 12V LED

Puck Down Light Kits include the essentials to light

almost any cabinet or piece of furniture.

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501 N Division, PoloSpacious, updated Victorian

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1908 Paulsen Rd, Dixon5 bedroom 5 bath on 1.61 acres

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203 N. 7th St, Oregon3 bedroom 1 bath home with

partially finished walkoutbasement, Many updates! $94,000


413 Heather Ln, DixonLovely & spacious 3 bedroom,

1 ! bath home with large backyardin great NE neighborhood. $114,500

Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

304 Prospect St, DixonSpacious 3 bedroom split-level,

Fireplace, updated bath,2 car attached garage $124,900Call Matt Hermes: 288-4648

745 Harriet St, DixonCute 2 bedroom starter or retire-

ment with many updates andquiet, private location. $69,000Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

1405 W 1st St, DixonNice investment! 2 story

duplex, 1 bedroom 1 bath eachseparate utilities. $47,500


315 CRAWFORD AVE,DIXON

Stately 4 bedroom 2.5 bathbrick home. Tastefully updated,great location. Move in ready!

$249,000Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

304 N EAST AVE,AMBOY

Great 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch2 car attached garage on a

Large corner lot.$89,500


310 Poplar St, DixonGreat investment! Very nice

triplex in convenient location.2 units currently rented. $94,000


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530W. 10thStreet, Rock Falls, IL61071815-499-0140

Are you looking for a shop tohave your own business? Thiscould be the one. Also includesan adorable 3 bedroom homewith hardwood, new appliances

and basement.$79,900 #121554

Great opportunity to stop renting.

remodeled bath and two bedroomsas well as many updated furnace and

electrical are all here.$34,900 #121467

25385 IndianRidgeRoad, Sterling

attached 2 car garage, patio andlocated among other lovely homes.Visit us on Sunday for a closer look.

$99,900 #121914

Lots of updates including centralair, kitchen, front stoop andfurnace. This 2-3 bedroom has acarport and is located close in.

$42,500 #118376

The brick ranch has a fullbasement, 2-3bedrooms, familykitchen and attached garage.Call for a private showing.

$64,900 #118374

Take a look at this 3 bedroomon a quiet street with fullbasement and attached garage.Gain extra value by doingsome work. Priced well below

assessed value.$59,900 #120029

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ComfortableHome InGreat Condition!Home features 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat-inkitchen, large living room, family room and a fullbasement. A 2 car attached garage, PLUS anothergarage for a shop. Nice backyard with a 30x15pool.All on 2 lots 185.5 x 150. Very clean home!

$92,000 #121590

alley RealtySauk Valley RealtySauk VChris King

Managing Broker

Quiet Country Setting!Nice 3 bedroom ranch on 1.13 acres.Large living room, eat-in kitchen withfull basement, 1.5 baths, 2 car attachedgarage plus 1 detached. Large backyardwith garden area. $123,500 #121690

Move In Condition!Just bring your belongings and move right intothis sweet, clean, 3 bedroom home. Features:Large living room, open eat-in kitchen with

level has a full kitchen, family room, extraroom that could be a bedroom. 2 car garageplus a 1 car garage.

$97,500 #121537

TAMPICO

Priced BelowAssessed ValueThis is a large 4 bedroom home with 2

and a family room. Dining room, eat-in kitchen, lower level bedroom, 2 cargarage, deck, and a fenced backyardfor privacy!

$124,500 #121445

1000 Avenue D, Rock FallsBuilt in 2004. This Brick duplex offers 2a large kitchen with oak cupboards andbasement that has great potential.Adeckand 2 car garage complete the property.

$120,000 #121481

Open HouseSat. 1-2 pm

NEWPRICE! NEWPRICE!

1,560 Sq. Feet Plus Updates!Furnace, central air, roof, windows, all newin 2009, newer carpet, very large kitchen,

baths, basement, nice deck and yard, onecar garage.Aclean piece of property.

$62,500 #121348

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Roomy ranch style home with largebedrooms, main floor laundry and at-tached garage. Has large yard, deckand shed. Needs work. Great price!

#121903

JohnRosengren

[email protected]

This cozy 2 bedroom home has a spa-cious eat-in kitchen, living room anda full bath. It sits on an oversized lotand is a great value.a showing.

#121857#119205

504 W. 21st St., Sterling$239,900 #121974

Hosted by Jim Cesarek

1711 17th Avenue, Sterling$73,900 #121948

Hosted by Dave Twining

502 Elm, Sterling$59,900 #121444

Hosted by Deb Proctor

#121848

First time offered... this 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath ranch-style home is ideally lo-cated on a quiet street. Amenities include a large eat-in kitchen, spacious livingroom with beamed ceilings and a partially finished basement. Also included is anice shed, patio, deck and 2 car garage.

A beautiful 3 bedroom brick home.Lots of natural woodwork & built-ins.Full basement, plenty of storage, spa-cious 2 car attached garage & outdoorshed. An incredible deal...

Set like a jewel! 2 professional landscaped cornerlots with wrap around porch, 3-4 bedrooms, gour-met kitchen, formal living room (hardwood floors) &fireplace. Lower level family room, office, 4th bed-room & bath. Patio complements this home.

#120586

#121946

Beautiful 2 bedroom home with riverfrontage at Rock River Estates. Thehome has a spacious eat-in kitchen& 2 baths. There is a deck, attachedgarage & storage shed. This home isconveniently located between Dixonand Sterling. A truly great deal...

All the work is done! Cozy, one owner, 2 bed-room, single story home in move-in condition.New roof and furnace, refinished hardwoodflooring and new carpet in bedrooms. Interiorand full basement completely repainted. Ga-rage. Absolutely ready to go!

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

#121948

1107 E. 16th St., Sterling$69,900 #121986

Hosted by Jim Cesarek

807 W. 13th St., Sterling$86,500 #121367

Hosted by Bardier Team

1212 Locust St., Sterling$260,000 #120586

Hosted by Louise Gibbons

3 bedroom, finished basement withbedroom & 1/2 bath. Wood floors& more!

www.briancorwell.com

#121689

Large 2 story offers 3 bedrooms/2 baths, 2 1/2 car garage, formal dining,family room & living room. Partially finished basement. Fireplace! Many newerwindows.

www.briancorwell.com

#121990

This 3 bedroom ranch is located on anice double corner lot and is conve-niently located to Sterling’s shoppingarea. It has lovely kitchen cabinetry, asun room and a heated 2 car garage.New shingles installed this year. Theseller is providing a one year HomeWarranty!

#121885

Take a look at this beauty! Located in the heart of town, but very secluded, this 3 bed-room, 1.75 bath home boasts over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. Nice open floor plan andmain floor everything!!! Gas fireplace.

Home warranty included and seller will contribute to buyer’s closingcosts.

#120420

Move-in & enjoy, glassed front porch opento living & dining area. 2 bedrooms, redonebath, new carpet & painting with newermechanicals, roof, plus updated electric.Corner lot - walk to park & river.

#121853

Open floor plan. Living room opens to din-ing area and redone kitchen with hickorycabinets & pantry area. Family room withfireplace. New carpeting, painting through-out. Maintenance free exterior with covereddeck. Detached 2 car garage. Great price.

#120603

This property is ideal for one or morebusinesses and is in a great location.It features two entrances and dividingthe space would be easy. There are twoapartments on the second level. All foran unbelievable price!

Visual Tour @

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has everything youwant. 2,381 sq. ft. of living space with crown mold-ing throughout. Lots of updates, new roof in 2011,newer windows, woodwork & doors. Large heated& insulated 2 car garage and 12x12 storage shed.Inground pool all privacy fenced.

Visual Tour @

#121726

This commercial property on 3.11 acresis located on a high traffic count corner inSterling. Featuring 3 buildings with a totalof over 24,000 sq. ft. Within these build-ings over 21,000 sq. ft. is currently beingleased. This property is priced to sell.

#121988

MissyandJim.com

309-912-2820 309-716-6755

#121367

Well cared for Cape Cod style. Up to 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Kitchen hasnewer oak cabinets & breakfast bar. Den has sliders to back yard. Upper level hasmaster bedroom with 1/2 bath. Basement has 2 bedrooms and a remodeled fullbath. All windows updated. Garage.

See this lovely home at www.BardierTeam.com

Super cash flow and great return oninvestment.

#121464

Easily remodeled to a variety ofuses plus indoor off street parking.

#121969

Combination of Class A & B soilswith a high percentage tillable,Grand Detour Twp., Ogle County.

#121824

www.jimandtim.com

and rent the other.

commercial building.

69 Carriage Hill Dr., Sterling$249,900 #121584Hosted by Ed Cox

JudeePratt

815-440-1317

EdsonCox

815-499-0821

SuziVanOosten

815-440-0689

MelissaEllefsen

309-912-2820

BarbKophamer

815-772-4850

BrianCorwell

815-716-0772

LeeBardier

815-716-3604

JillRamirez

815-716-7379

JerryBartlett

815-535-8427

KeithZoeller

815-622-1598

GaryCorwell

815-298-1357

LouiseGibbons

815-632-8942

JimKing Jr.

309-716-6755

DaveTwining

815-499-6711

DonRosengren

815-625-2241

2 bedrooms & attached 1car garage. No maintenance,move-in ready.

#120908

Beautiful ranch with man cave. Thishouse has it all! 3 bedrooms, totallyre-done. Kitchen, attached 2 car ga-rage & additional 2+ car garage as amagnificent man cave.

#121971

Adorable re-done, 3 bedroom home,30x80 garage, 2.29 acres, bringyour horses - plenty of room.

#121950

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