SVM-SS1-11-07-2013

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110 E. Lynn Blvd.,Sterling, IL 61081

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www.SaukValleyRealEstate.comOutstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

John RosengrenBroker/Owner815-631-8550

Tim McCaslinManaging Broker

815-716-7653

Jim CesarekBroker/Owner815-716-0976

Don Rosengren815-625-2241

Patti Sword Chris King815-590-0130 815-499-8279www.FatherDaughtersTeam.com

BEAUTIFUL RANCHON THE RIVER!

Two bedroom home featuring 100 ft. ofriver frontage and many updates. Familyroom, spacious three season porch andextra one car garage. ENJOY THE SCE-NIC VIEWS!

#121244

MOTIVATED SELLER!This 2 bedroom home is as cute as canbe! New carpet in living room & bed-rooms. Kitchen has ceramic and diningroom has laminate flooring. Family roomand laundry in basement. Large cornerlot near Nim’s park and walking canal.

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

#121936

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!Situated on .84 acre at the edge of RockFalls. Main house has beautiful wood-work, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Secondhouse has 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. The3rd is a playhouse or potting shed! 2 cargarage. If this property fits your needs,give us a call today! Price Reduced!

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

FABULOUS RANCH!Three bedrooms on the main and fourth be-ing finished in lower level. Nice open layout,new hickory kitchen with stainless steel ap-pliances, oak woodwork, new siding & largecedar deck. Huge heated 4+ car garage. It’sall professionally done and ready for you!


MONTMORENCYSCHOOL DISTRICT

This 1,520 sq. ft. ranch with finishedbasement was built in 2000. It has it all!3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main floor laun-dry, heated pool, hot tub and party deck!3 car garage and 12x20storage shed.

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

Convenient to Rock Falls Schools. Nicehardwood floors and great open layout.2 bedrooms on main & 2 bedrooms up.Finished basement with fireplace and3/4 bath. New roof in 2011. Close toschool & shopping. Give me a call today.


#120454

#120297#121753#120299

FOUR BEDROOMSThis Northland Hills listing is loaded withfeatures. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, openfloor plan, formal dining room, formal livingroom, main floor family room off the largekitchen and a four season porch. All thison a beautifully landscaped lot. Recent up-dates include a new water softener, newfurnace and newer roof. Stop by and take alook for yourself!

#121584

BRING THE FAMILY!Large 4 bedroom home in excellent condi-tion. Includes a master suite, extra roomsdownstairs, inground pool, many updates,large yard and great location. Ready for anew family. Call Keith for a showing!

#119920

FARMETTE NEAR POLOLarge 2 story farm house with 4 ormore bedrooms and lots of space.Includes 4.85 acres of land, 3 out-buildings, apple orchard and more.Call Keith for a showing!

#114730

Keith Zoeller815-622-1598

zoellerag.comELEGANT BRICK RANCH!Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Newroof, spacious master bedroom with hottub and marble fireplace in the living room.Large kitchen, main floor laundry andmore! ONE OF A KIND!

THIS RANCH HASA LOT TO OFFER!

Immaculate 3-4 bedroom home with 1.75baths, two family rooms, den, and wood-burning fireplace. Steel siding, new laminatefloors and garage. MOVE-IN CONDITION!

#121846

#121303

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

#121673

WOODLAND SHORESThis home features absolute move-in condi-tion and a park like setting. Raised ranch isfreshly decorated throughout and offers fourbedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, a completely newkitchen, family room with a fireplace. Lotsof updates including new siding & windows,newer water softener, central air and muchmore. All located on a manicured 1 plus acrelot with an abundance of mature trees.

#121836

RURAL STERLING RANCHVery nice 4 bedroom ranch style home withmany updates. Rural setting, fenced yardand 40x40 heated shop. Stainless appli-ances, main floor laundry and lots of newfeatures. Call Keith for a showing!

#121915

Edson Cox815-499-0821

[email protected]

See My Visual ToursOnline!

NOT JUST A DRIVE BY!Nice 3 bedroom ranch. Full finishedbasement, 2 car garage. Call Gary

www.garycorwell.com

#122062

TAKE A LOOKCute 2 bedroom home with newer roofand full basement. Call Gary for moredetails www.garycorwell.com

#122033

QUALITY RANCH HOME!Don’t miss this well-constructed ranch home ona quiet corner lot. Sunny floor plan, eat-in kitchenand potential for an additional bedroom on lowerlevel, which already has 2 family rooms and 3/4bath. An extra single garage measuring 11’6x24’.Updates include Trane HVAC, stove, dishwasherand hot water heater.

CONDO LIVING!Updated condo with ‘08 roof and newgarage door! Flexible floor plan allowsfor 2nd bedroom to serve as a living areaif desired. Enjoy the cul-de-sac locationand nice-sized private back patio.

#122070 #122069

JudeePratt

[email protected]

Buying?Visit www.judeepratt.com

Selling?

This four bedroom home features a stone exterior and a tile roof. Completely new kitchen, formal dining room, large living roomwith a fireplace and a sunroom. Newer boiler and lots of updates. The kitchen features a granite breakfast bar, custom cabinets,stainless steel appliances and wood floors. Full basement has a workshop and pantry. Two car attached garage.

#120981

NOT ENOUGH ROOMFOR YOUR TEAM TO HUDDLE?

NOT ENOUGH ROOM NOT ENOUGH ROOM NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR TEAM TO HUDDLE? FOR YOUR TEAM TO HUDDLE?

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Sterling Schools

Beautiful serene setting in woodedsubdivision between Morrison and Sterling.3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room. Twocar garage with room for the RV or boat!Across from Forest Inn.#120640 PRICE REDUCEDTO $145,300

Louise Clark

815-499-0542www.LouiseClark.net

$145,300

R E A L T Y

815-380-25001201 1st Avenue, Rock Fallswww.MyXtremeRealty.com

Green ways to remove snow

Several inches of snow piled up outdoors may seem like paradise to children eager for a day off from school and a chance to spend all day outside building a snowman. But adults typically have different views on snow that have more to do with shoveling than sledding.

Though nothing can make removing snow fun for many homeowners, those with their minds on the environment might be glad to learn there are some eco-conscious ways to remove all of that white stuff.

While it might not be g l a m o r o u s , h u m a n -powered snow removal remains the best method of removing snow safely with the least impact to the environment. Ashovel and broom may not be the fastest ways to clear driveways and walkways, but they have little impact on the environment. Shoveling produces no toxic side effects that can damage plants, animals and even young children. In addition, shoveling snow is an ideal winter exercise, working most areas of the body while providing a cardiovascular workout.

There are several different snow shovels on the market. Ergonomically designed shovels will help reduce injury to the back and shoulders and could make each pass through the snow more efficient. Another option is snow-plow style aluminum shovels that enable shovelers to plow the snow toward the lawn, saving them the effort of lifting and tossing snow.

S t a n d a r d s h o v e l i n g may be easier than us ing a mechanical blower, especially when the snowfall was not significant. However, snow blowers may be more effective after a particularly heavy or thick snow. Electric

snow blowers are better environmentally than gas-powered blowers. If you have solar panels, then no additional energy is needed to fuel the electric blower. However, electric blowers are not as powerful as those powered by gas. If you must purchase a gas blower, opt for one that runs on diesel fuel. This way you can use a more eco-friendly alternative bio-diesel, such as discarded cooking oil, to fuel the snow blower.

When snowfall is not significant, you may not need to shovel at all. Abrasive materials like wood ash and sand can make walkways less slick. Furthermore, dark ash will absorb the sun’s rays and help to melt the snow faster. Use sand sparingly because it can clog storm drains and add to excess silt in streams and rivers. Other products can be used for traction, including a product called EcoTraction(R) which uses hydrothermal volcanic mineral to provide traction.

If you are like the many who rely on a salt product to de-ice, choose a less harmful alternative. Salt runoff can damage plants and irritate pet paws, so choose a calcium magnesium acetate de-icer instead. Though a calcium magnesium acetate de-icer is not necessarily ideal for the environment, such products are more eco-friendly than salt-based products.

Homeowners who live in areas that get heavy snowfall may want to hire a snow removal company. One truck plowing a neighborhood is better for the environment than severa l homeowners firing up individual snow blowers. Otherwise, think about investing in a radiant heating system that can be built into driveways. The warm driveway will melt away ice and snow. This relies on electricity, which is not as harmful to the environment if that electricity comes by way of solar power.

Snow removal is a chore few look forward to. But eco-conscious homeowner s shou ld know that there are environmentally friendly ways to remove snow.

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Eric BirdManaging Broker

815-973-6768

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

$99,900

Polo

Bring the family to this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home and enjoy thelarge kitchen, separate dining room, 1st "oor laundry, open stairway, 1car heated garage and much more. Call Jo for details. 815-946-3999.

AWhole Lotta House

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

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

$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

$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

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

3-4BedroomHome

$89,900

Great NE Dixon location,3-4 bedrooms, 2 car heatedgarage and much more. CallEric 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Dixon

$99,900

Sterling

Very clean and quiet 3 bedroomranch featuring windows 2013,fresh paint and flooring, 1.75baths, main floor laundry, fencedyard, and much more. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Exceptionally CleanRanchMotivatedSellers!

$79,900

Rock Falls

Quality home in Rock Falls o%eringa bath on both levels, large fencedyard, newer paint and "ooring andmuch more. Great neighborhoodclose to everything Rock Falls has too%er. Call Eric@815-973-6768 or goto Birdrealtysells.com for deatils.

3 Bedroom 2 Bath

$9,750 per/acre

Approximately 33 acres m/o/l,A, B soils, all tillable, open for2014, located in Scott Twp. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

OgleCounty FarmlandOgle Co.

14AcresWithWaterFeatures

$139,900

Great building site with a largepond, Green River frontage,approximately 3.5 acres of timberand located adjacent to the city ofAmboy. Call Eric 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com

Amboy

East Coloma Schools

$119,900

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

WonderfulRanchHome

$165,900

Sterling

#is large home o%ers 3-4 bed-rooms, 2.75 baths, inground pool,large fenced yard, full !nished base-ment, large sunroom, 2 car attached& 2 car detached garage and muchmore. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

NEWPRICE!

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

$156,900

Move right in & enjoy the newkitchen, windows, 3 1/2 car garage,separate familyroom&diningroom.1st "oor laundry. Master bath withwalk-in closet. Full size windows inbasement. All this on two parcels.Call Jo to view 815-946-3999.

!isHomeHas It All!Sterling

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PRICE!

Great Sterling Location

$69,900

#is home o%ers a unique opportu-nity to purchase in a great locationfor an a%orable price. #is homefeatures 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths,large living room and much more.Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for more details.

SterlingNEWPRICE!

New Kitchen!

$119,900

Dixon

Something for everyone. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached ga-rage, large partially fenced yard,replacement windows & new patiowith privacy fence. Call Jo to view815-946-3999.

Endless Possibilities

$49,900

#is block building o%ers 3overhead doors, concrete "oors,large lot, and much more. CallEric at 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for details.

Dixon

Budget Friendly Home

$49,900

Affordable living in this 2 bed-room, 1 bath home featuring a 2+car garage with alley access, newerpaint & flooring and a full base-ment. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com for details.

Sterling

$109,900

Dixon

#is large 3 bedroom, 2 full bathhome o%ers an eat-in kitchen, hard-wood "oors, full basement, 2.5 cargarage, corner lot and much more.Call Eric @ 815-973-6768 or go toBirdrealtysells.com for more details.

307W.GrahamSt., Dixon

UpdatedDixonCondo

$136,000

Nicely updated condo offering 3bedrooms, 2 baths, finished lowerlevel, updated kitchen, woodedviews, attached garage and muchmore. Call Eric 815-973-6768 orgo to Birdrealtysells.com

Dixon

1721 North Street, Sterling

$66,900

Sterling

3 bedrooms, great location.#is homehasbeen renovated in 2013 and o%ers newpaint, "ooring, bathroom, most drywall,furnace, plumbing, main "oor laundry,and much more, 2 car garage and a greatlocation. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or goto Birdrealtysells.com for details.

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www.CrawfordRealtyOnline.com815-285-3444, 124 E. Boyd Street, Dixon

LLC

$52,400MLS#121452

702 S. 4TH ST, OREGON3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large deck, fenced yard,

Fannie Mae Homepath Property

$30,700MLS#122048

204 N. SEMINARY, MT. MORRIS3-4 bedroom, fenced yard, attached garage,

Fannie Mae Homepath Property

$119,000MLS#122055

819 E. MCKENNEY3 bedroom, large fenced yard, screen porch,

hardwood floors, family room

$129,900MLS#122059

701 E. GRAHAM STREET, DIXON2 bedroom brick, nice sized lot, large living

room, lower level family room

$89,900MLS#122075

1416 S. GALENA AVENUE, DIXON2 bedroom, close to shopping, hardwood floors,

enclosed porch.

1594 BROOKLYN ROAD, ASHTON4 bedroom farmette, almost 2 acres, new

windows, Call Today!

$110,000MLS#121889

1128 N. JEFFERSON, DIXON2 story, hardwood floors, formal dining, family

room, MUST SEE!

$134,900MLS#121580

310 VAN BUREN, DIXONLots of character, hardwood floors, sunroom,

front porch

$55,000MLS#121614

1025 11TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLSSpacious 4 bedroom, attached garage, double

lot, Fannie Mae Homepath Property

MLS#121736 $66,000

408 W. FULTON STREET, POLO2 story, tons of character, eat-in kitchen, wrap-

around porch, large 2 car garage

$89,000MLS#121757

602 S. OTTAWA AVENUE, DIXON1 story, 2 bedroom, large corner lot,

lots of potential!

$42,000MLS#121751

209 W. BUFFALO STREET, POLO2 story home, finished attic, nice sized lot, 2

car garage

$69,900MLS#121783 $99,900MLS#115580

314-316 MADISON, DIXON2 unit duplex, updated

$112,000MLS#121225

410 N. DEMENT AVE, DIXONLocation! 5 bedroom, 2 bath, original woodwork,

full finished attic

$99,900MLS#118254

121 E. BOYD, DIXONRiver view! Two story home, original woodwork,

remodeled kitchen, fireplace

$110,000MLS#120458

118 E. MCKENNEY, DIXONOne or two family home, move-in condition!

Full basement.

$54,900MLS#121224

610 SPRUCE STREET, DIXON4 bedrooms, newer flooring, updated

bathroom, call today!

213 E. 6TH STREET, DIXONCompletely remodeled Victorian home, 2.5 car

garage, hardwood floors, lots of updates

$136,000MLS#121803 $120,000MLS#121578

910 HEMLOCK, DIXONNice home, loads of storage space, 3

bedrooms, hardwood floors

511 N. OTTAWA AVE, DIXONUnique home, built-in features, storage galore,

new exterior, Call today!

MLS#121615 $119,000

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1610 MORMON ROAD, AMBOY5.25 acres, main floor laundry,

beautiful views!

MLS#119597 $169,900

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Storing your rain

barrel for the winter

Rain barrels are popular

methods of gathering rain

water, which can then

be used in various ways.

Rain barrels are typically

attached to a home’s gutters

and downspouts to collect

water as it flows off of the

roof. The collected water

can be used for gardening,

washing cars and watering

the lawn. Some water

collection systems can be

used for drinking water,

but such products require

special ized fi l t rat ion

and sanitizing systems.

While rain barrels can

be effective in various

climates, to prevent

damage, water barrels

may need to be stored in

regions where freezing

temperatures are common

in the wintertime. When

storing your rain barrel for

the winter, consider the

following tips.

* It is best to disconnect

the downspout from the

rain barrel and reattach the

gutter extension to funnel

water away from the

foundation of the house.

* Make sure the rain barrel

is empty. Frozen water

expands as it forms into

ice, and it can crack the

rain barrel.

* Flip the rain barrel over

so that it will not collect

any rain or snow and

store it in an out-of-the-

way area outside. If you

have enough room, you

may want to store the

barrel indoors in a garage,

basement or storage shed.

* Take in any hoses so they

do not freeze and crack

from the cold weather.

How to rake leaves

more efficiently

Raking leaves is a fact of

life for many homeowners.

Cool autumn weather and

less sunlight are signals

to certain trees that it is

time to shed their leaves.

A leafless tree is more

capable of conserving

energy and riding out

the winter successfully.

Trees also shed their

leaves during periods of

drought or if they have

produced too many leaves

in the summer and need to

conserve water.

For homeowners, fallen

leaves can be an unsightly

nuisance that can stain

concrete and smother

lawns, especially when

fallen leaves are not

promptly removed. Raking

is a timely task many

homeowners dread. But it

is possible to cut down on

the time it takes to clear a

yard of all those unsightly

leaves.

* Wait for the majority

of leaves to drop before

beginning your work. If

you start too early in the

season, you may end up

raking multiple times and

that is not time-efficient.

* Use the technology at

your disposal. If the grass

is still growing, you can

use a mulching mower to

take care of some of the

leaves. The mower will

shred the leaves and create

nutrients for the soil and

the lawn. However, once

the lawn stops growing

you do not want to cut it

too short. This is when it

is time to take out the rake.

A composting vacuum

and leaf blower are other

ways to make quick work

of cleaning up leaves.

Although these devices

may not be as eco-

friendly as a rake, they can

significantly reduce the

time it takes to clear a yard

of fallen leaves.

* Remember to rake

downwind. It is a good

idea to save raking for

a day when it is not too

breezy; otherwise, you

may end up raking the

same spots over and over.

Handle small spots at one

time and rake the leaves

into small piles. Then

you can easily transfer

the leaves to a tarp or bag

and set aside for disposal

or deposit them into your

compost heap.

* Invest in a lightweight

leaf rake and a good

pair of gloves. Being

comfortable while doing

the work will make it

go more smoothly and

quickly, and a lightweight

rake won’t be too taxing,

while gloves will prevent

the formation of blisters.

In addition, take breaks to

rest and recharge.

* Move your feet as you

rake so your arms and

back are not doing all of

the work. Think of it as

dragging the leaves more

so than just shuffling them

around. The more leaves

you can gather in one

pass of the rake, the more

quickly the job will go.

* Spread the work around.

Sharing the task with others

certainly cuts down on the

time it takes to clear the

yard. Have a leaf-raking

party in which members of

the household each pitch

in before everyone enjoys

a well-deserved backyard

barbecue.

Although raking leaves

may not be the average

homeowner ’s favorite

activity, it is a healthy

one. Various muscles are

worked when raking,

which also is a good form

of cardiovascular exercise.

In fact, a person who

weighs 180 pounds can

expect to burn more than

350 calories raking leaves

for an hour.

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When families gather for the holidays, many people often find themselves playing host to distant relatives. Accepting such hosting duties is an act that comes with many responsibilities, including readying the home for overnight guests. The following are a few ways hosts can prepare their homes for holiday guests.

* Take inventory of linens. Overnight guests mean you will need extra bed linens, blankets and pillows. Take inventory of your linen closet now, and inspect each set of sheets to make sure they are still usable. If sheets are ragged or the blankets have thinned, purchase new linens so your guests feel as if they’re at home and don’t get cold overnight. If your linen closet is fully stocked with quality linens, clean them in the days leading up to your guests’ arrival.

* Buy some night lights. You might be familiar enough with your home’s layout in the dark, but your guests likely won’t have that same sense of familiarity. Purchase a few night lights for the hallways and restrooms so guests can easily get around should they need to get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom.

* Childproof your home if necessary. Kids can be curious, so holiday hosts without children of their own should childproof their homes before any guests arrive with kids in tow. Move hazardous materials to high shelves that kids can’t reach, and make sure any prescription medications are also out of reach of youngsters. If your home has any steep staircases, consider purchasing some child gates or asking your guests to bring their own gates to reduce the risk of young kids falling down your stairs.

* Stock up on toiletries and other essentials. Replenish your supply of toiletries before guests arrive. Stock up on toilet paper, tissues, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in the days leading up to the holidays. In addition, consider buying kitchen items like paper towels, napkins, plastic cutlery, and paper plates. Paper plates may come in especially handy, saving you the trouble of having to load up the dishwasher after meals in which paper plates and plastic cutlery would have sufficed.

* Give your common areas a thorough cleaning. Any common areas of the home, including the foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and restrooms, should be given a thorough cleaning prior to your guests’ arrival. Clean any bedrooms where guests will be staying as well. You don’t need to devote as much time to cleaning your own bedroom or home office, but make sure these rooms are presentable as well.

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A snow-covered landscape can be a picturesque sight. However, a roof covered in snow is something no homeowner can afford to marvel at. That’s because accumulating snow and ice very well could push a roof to its breaking point, even if the roof was sound before the winter arrived.

According to The University of Arkansas division of Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service, the water content of snow can range from 3 percent for very dry snow to 33 percent for wet, heavy snow. A roof may only be able to support 12 inches of wet, heavy snow before it is pushed to its breaking point. Snow can be quite heavy, weighing around 60 pounds per cubic foot. When heavy snow arrives, homeowners should do their best to safely clear their roofs of snow.

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Steep-pitched roofs tend to be the easiest to deal with snow and ice problems because a snow rake is usually effective. A snow rake is just what it sounds like. It is a metal device on a telescoping pole that can be extended to drag the snow off of the roof.

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In addition to removing the snow from the roof, here are some winter weather home care tips.

* Clean the gutters to remove any debris so that gutters will not become blocked and form ice dams on the roof. In addition, keep gutters and drains free of ice and snow.

* Add insulation to attic floors to prevent heat from the home escaping to the roof and causing ice dams that freeze when snow melts. In addition, make sure the attic is well ventilated so that the temperature inside will remain consistent with outdoors, further preventing snow melt.

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Edge of town ranch offers5 bedrooms and 2 baths.Brand new roof andnewer furnace. Garageis insulated and heatedwith workbenches. Familyroom has WB fireplace andsliding door to the deck,gazebo and private yardwith creek bordering. Oneowner home!!!

$134,900

RIVER- RIVER!!! 1 1/2 story home with breathtaking views. 3bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors and natural woodwork. Mainfloor family room overlooking the Rock River. Basement and 2 carattached garage.

$225,000

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SmallTownLiving -AND...A 4 bedroom home in GREAT condition! PLUSanother garage for a shop! Home features a largeliving room, large eat-in kitchen, family room, anda full basement. A 2 car attached garage, 30x15pool, and all on 2 lots.

$92,000 #121590

alley RealtySauk Valley RealtySauk VChris King

Managing Broker

Like Country? Few Neighbors?Here is a nice 3 bedroom ranch for you on 1.13acres. Eat-in kitchen with oak cupboards, large

1.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, plus 1 detachedgarage. Large backyard with garden area.

$123,500 #121690

The Ultimate FoolerLarger than it appears. Features a large livingroom, 3 good size bedrooms, open eat-inktichen with oak cupboards and pantry. 1

basement with a full kitchen, family room,plus more. There is a 2 car garage, plus a 1 cargarage. Very clean home!

$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

Good ValueCute 3 bedroom home with hardwoodbedrooms and hall. 1 bath, central air,full basement with potential, and a 1car garage.

$64,900 #122004

Nice Brick DuplexOffers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-inkitchen with oak cupboards and adjoin-ing living room. A full basement withgreat potential. A deck and a large 2 cargarage complete the property.

$120,000 #121481

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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

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#119133

502 S. Division, Polo$104,500 #122060

Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

801 2nd Ave., Sterling$89,900 #120912

Hosted by Tim McCaslin

1107 2nd Ave., Sterling$95,000 #121402

Hosted by Louise Gibbons

Beautiful river views in this wonderful 2bedroom, ranch home. Oversized lot,spacious garage, many options withthis property. It is conveniently locatedbetween Dixon & Sterling. Seller says,“MAKE ME AN OFFER.”

2 bedroom charmer, great location, all thework is done. Enclosed front porch, largeliving room & dining area. Galley kitchen,full basement, lots of new throughout withimmediate possession.

#120420

#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...

Huge 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story homeon a corner lot. Has newer vinyl windows,front deck, kitchen cabinets and boiler. Al-ley access, fenced yard and 2 car garage.Lots for the money!

Visual tour @ www.davetwining.com

#121125

412 W. 9th St., Sterling$129,900 #120981Hosted by Ed Cox

25480 Front St., Sterling$172,900 #121458

Hosted by Tim McCaslin

Large 4 bedroom offers lots of natural woodwork & floors. Singlecar garage with office space, oversized 2 car garage with officespace. See it now!

www.briancorwell.com

#122067

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#121402

Great home for an active family! Plenty of room and storage. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths,main floor laundry, fenced yard with 2 car garage, alley access & great location.

#120829

The location of this building would begreat for any business to take advan-tage of. The property is well maintainedand features 6,750 sq. ft. of opportunity.It is separated into a showroom and of-fices, shop area and storage.

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Church, Home and 2 vacant lots for sale. The 3level Church includes a large chapel and officeson the main floor, upper level offices and meetingroom. Kitchen with classrooms in the basement.Next door is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with alarge kitchen, dining and living room. Also includ-ed are two vacant lots.or go to

#121727

For sale or rent. A total of 43,208 sq. ft.for all three buildings. Property may be di-vided and price will be negotiated. Manyuses including light manufacturing. Maybe rented for $2.00 per sq. ft.

#119715

MissyandJim.com

309-912-2820 309-716-6755

www.3245MineralSpringsRoad.com

#120815

www.105MartinRd.com

#122008

1500 sq. ft. church building withpews and baptistry plus a full base-ment. Only $55,000!

#121548

www.jimandtim.com

JudeePratt

815-440-1317

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

DonRosengren

815-625-2241

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 4+ car heat-ed garage & back yard pond.Newer windows, partially newroof. All you’ll ever need!

#122060

Beautiful 3 bedroom - totallyre-done. One bedroom down, 2up, beautiful kitchen, dining andlarge living room. Newly sided.

#121805

Well maintained, large screened inporch & beautiful yard. 2 car garage.Owner is motivated!

#121917

The BARDIER TEAM wish all VETERANS a Happy Veterans’ Day.Vets call LEE, Retired United States Air Force MSgt to find out howyou can buy your new home using VA Benefits.

DebProctor

815-213-0164

ChrisKing

815-499-8279

PattiSword

815-590-0130

EdsonCox

815-499-0821

JimKing Jr.

309-716-6755

LindaSanders

815-499-9461

DaveTwining

815-499-6711

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Larger 4 bedroom 1 1/2 baths withwoodwork, pocket doors & lots ofcharm.

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#121539

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