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Heat your home affordably this winterClimate control accounts for

almost half the energy use in atypical U.S. home and is also thelargest energy expense for mostpeople -- but it doesn’t have tobe. With a few simple solutions,you can be friendlier towardyour wallet and the environ-ment this winter.

Weather-Proof YourHome

Cracks, gaps and joints cancause drafts that will undermineyour heating efforts and sendyour utility bill through the roof.Caulking, insulating and wea-therstripping can help curtailthe waste so you can enjoy awarmer, more comfortable win-ter. Older homes may lack suffi-cient insulation. Based on whereyou live and how you currentlyheat your home, a contractorcan help you determine whetheryour attic, floors and walls needmore insulation.

Investigate Heating Al-ternatives

More than one million U.S.homes are currently heated with

pellets, and it’s no wonder why --pellet stoves eliminate 75 per-cent of the carbon emissions as-sociated with fossil fuel heating.That’s roughly three times theimpact of driving a hybrid carand saves consumers $400 to$1,500 or more each year, ac-cording to the Hearth, Patio &Barbecue Association. Plus,some state and local municipal-ities even offer a tax credit forheating all or part of a homewith biomass fuels.

Additionally, because pelletsare made from renewable re-sources like residual forest wasteand agricultural byproducts,they absorb nearly as much car-bon growing as they give offwhen burned, making them car-bon neutral, according to thePellet Fuels Institute.

To maximize cost savings,look for a high efficiency, free-standing pellet stove, like theXXV from Harman Stoves. Thisstylish pellet stove delivers con-trolled heat thanks to its distinctcast iron details and advanced

room-sensing technology, whichautomatically adjusts heat out-put to maintain a consistentroom temperature.

You can also cut costs by re-placing a drafty, masonry-builtfireplace with an insert, like theHarman Accentra 52i which of-fers powerful and consistentheat with low maintenance andfuel-saving technology.

To learn more about energyefficient, cost-saving alternativesfor home heating, visitwww.HarmanStoves.com.

Dress for the WeatherYour extremities are where

heat is lost from your body.While wearing gloves indoors isimpractical, you should definite-ly cover up your feet. Invest in agood pair of slippers and somewarm socks to keep your feetand the rest of you warm. Bydressing warmer indoors, youwill be able to keep the overallcentral heat temperature down,resulting in real cost-savings.

New WindowsHeat loss through windows

can account for a whopping 10 to25 percent of your heating bill,according to the Department ofEnergy.

If you have older, single panewindows, it may be time for anupgrade.

Look for double-pane win-dows that are ENERGY STAR

qualified. It’s a one-time expensewith a true return on invest-ment.

You don’t need to feel chillyor uncomfortable in order tolower your energy bills. Takesteps to improve your home’s en-ergy efficiency.

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Update your property’s technologyWhen thinking about home

updates, our attention so oftenturns to a fresh coat of paint ornew décor, but some of the mostpractical, meaningful changesyou can make to your home willtruly modernize the way youlive.

Here are a few key tech up-dates to fully bring your homeinto the 21st century.

Modernize Your Land-line

As our mobile phones’ func-tionality expands with each gen-eration, don’t leave your homephone in the dark ages. You cannow link your mobile phonecalls to your home phone. Forexample, with a PanasonicLink2Cell handset, you can linkup to two smartphones to makeand receive calls, as well as re-ceive talking ID alerts so younever miss a text.

You don’t even need a sepa-rate landline to use these fea-tures.

Other technology highlightsinclude Enhanced Noise Reduc-

tion that allows you to suppressbackground noise around cal-lers while simultaneously en-hancing their voices, and a pow-erful battery back-up systemthat keeps you connected whenthe power goes out. More infor-mation can be found at www.Pa-nasonic.com.

Home TheaterBring the theater experience

home by giving your living roomor den a tech makeover. A smarthome theater system will syncwith your devices so you can en-joy music wirelessly or access anexternal or network drive formedia content. Don’t forget thesurround sound, as well as alighting scheme that optimizesyour audiovisual experience.

Programmable Thermo-stat

Going green and being com-fortable can now go hand inhand. Improve your home’s en-ergy efficiency and well-being atthe same time by investing in aprogrammable thermostat.Look for a user-friendly, intu-

itive thermostat that automati-cally turns itself down when youare not home and that can alsobe programmed remotely from

a laptop, tablet or smartphone.Even if you have all the latest

mobile gadgets, there’s no guar-antee your home life matches

your techy on-the-go lifestyle.Take steps to bring your homeup to speed.

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Creative ideas for holiday party themes, decorThe look of your holiday par-

ty can be just as important as itsother elements. So go above andbeyond a plain table setting. Setthe mood for your party andprovide a striking visual to ac-company the feast by creating athematic holiday “tablescape.”

The experts at Bed Bath &Beyond are offering three ideasfor elevating your entertainingdécor:

Rustic LivingA warm, woodsy vibe invites

lingering conversation. Skip thetablecloth and add a burlap run-ner and rattan placemats in richneutral hues to create a founda-tion of textures. Bring in somewarmth using soft green mosscenterpieces and the sleek glitterof champagne flutes.

Mix shapes to give the table acasual, welcoming feel. For ex-ample, for a rectangular table,use round placemats withsquare plates. Likewise, use cen-terpieces of varied heights, suchas glass candle holders of differ-ent sizes accented with rope andfilled with moss. Add tallbranches to the moss for a dra-matic touch.

Consider Lenox Park Cityflatware and china. The porce-lain plates are decorated withdelicate bare branches and theflatware’s design mimics treebark.

Remember, little details go along way. Add sprigs of rose-mary to Champagne for an ever-green feel and flavor.

Glamorous GoldTo create an opulent look,

think rich colors, vivid patternsand one of the hottest tabletoptrends this season—gold.

When opting for a formal set-ting, avoid mixing shapes andlimit your color palette. Fromplacemats to china, repeat softcurves for an overall unified ef-fect.

Use a show-stopping placesetting that creates richness andvisual depth, such as Wedg-wood’s Renaissance Gold, whichpairs gold with cobalt blue. Mir-ror these colors with your othertable accessories.

Use soft touches to keep thelook from feeling cold, such aslush roses in full bloom or fernsspray painted gold for a prettyfinishing touch.

A Modern ClassicFrom retro-sweetness to

sleek modernity, get the best ofboth festive worlds in one beau-tiful setting.

For a dark wood table, skiptablecloth and placements andinstead use clear chargers withgold beaded rims under theplace settings.

Tall white taper candles, setin white porcelain candlehold-ers, are a timeless touch that cast

a warm glow for a welcomingambiance. For the centerpiece,use a crystal bowl and crystalvases, filled with a bubbly mix ofred ornaments. Swap a tradi-tional runner for artfully strewnribbons to add funky personal-ity.

Use white cotton napkinstopped with elegant gold-edgedflatware and gold-rimmed

drinking glasses for a look withenduring appeal. While gold ison-trend, such ornate accentshave an undeniably traditionalfeel.

Top each place setting with acolorful ornament. A trick?Leave room in the bowl center-pieces so guests can drop in thebulbs from their place settingswhen dinner is served.

More ideas, decorating tips,recipes, printable décor, gift ide-as, playlists and holiday inspira-tion can be found at the “Above& Beyond” blog at Blog.bed-bathandbeyond.com.

This holiday, wow yourguests and set the mood for yourfeast with tablescapes thatplease the eye.

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HolidThe holiday season is a great

time to shower the gardeners inyour life with the tools they needto grow beautiful and deliciousthings.

Whether your recipient al-ready has a green thumb or isjust thinking about starting anew hobby, there are some greatgift ideas out there for every levelof gardening interest and skill.

Herb and VegetableCookbook

Everyone gets stumped fromtime-to-time when planningmeals or figuring out how best toincorporate a fresh harvest intotonight’s dinner.

Consider gifting a little inspi-ration. Any vegetable gardenerwill appreciate a great cookbookthat focuses on cooking withfresh herbs and vegetables.

There are many options --from cookbooks that focus onvegetable side dishes to vegetari-an ones where veggie main dish-es take center stage.

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Merry Christmas to our loyal customers and friends

from all of usat Reunion Title!

Adams, Bennett & Duncan PC3300 Sundown BlvdDenton, TX 76210

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Watch Us As We Grow!

Holiday gift ideas for gardeners of all levelsThe holiday season is a great

time to shower the gardeners inyour life with the tools they needto grow beautiful and deliciousthings.

Whether your recipient al-ready has a green thumb or isjust thinking about starting anew hobby, there are some greatgift ideas out there for every levelof gardening interest and skill.

Herb and VegetableCookbook

Everyone gets stumped fromtime-to-time when planningmeals or figuring out how best toincorporate a fresh harvest intotonight’s dinner.

Consider gifting a little inspi-ration. Any vegetable gardenerwill appreciate a great cookbookthat focuses on cooking withfresh herbs and vegetables.

There are many options --from cookbooks that focus onvegetable side dishes to vegetari-an ones where veggie main dish-es take center stage.

Indoor GardeningWhy only grow tasty vegeta-

bles and beautiful flowers part of

the year? For the year-round en-thusiast, consider an indoor gar-den. For example, The Miracle-Gro AeroGarden is a soil-freegarden that grows herbs, vegeta-bles, salad greens and flowersfive times faster than plantsgrown in soil. Because it uses ad-vanced hydroponics to create anideal environment for healthygrowth, your gift recipient won’tneed expertise for a successfulgarden to thrive.

Plants grown in an Aerogar-den receive an ideal balance ofwater, air and liquid nutrientspacked with calcium, iron, mag-nesium and other key minerals.It also features a control panel totell you when to add water, elim-inating some of the trickierguesswork.

Foodies and health enthusi-asts will also be pleased to knowthat many of the seeds providedare heirloom varieties, and thecompany sources organic seedswhen possible. More informa-tion about indoor soil-free vege-table and flower gardening canbe found at www.AeroGarden-

.com.Bird FeederHelp your favorite gardener

attract pollinators and add atouch of beauty to the gardenwith a unique bird feeder. Thebirds attracted by the feeder willdo more than bring beauty to therecipient’s garden – they can

help cross pollinate plants andflowers, as well.

If you’re crafty, considermaking it yourself, or use an on-line marketplace to find aunique, hand-crafted or vintagetreasure. And if your recipient iscrafty, consider giving him or hera do-it-yourself feeder or bird-

house kit.This holiday season, skip the

generic presents and be a bitmore thoughtful. For friendsand family, there are plenty ofways you can support a new orlifelong, year-round gardeninghabit.

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Protect your home, wallet from weather eventsWhether you like to hiber-

nate all winter or you enjoy hit-ting the slopes, don’t forget to beprepared for power outages, es-pecially this year, as the “OldFarmer’s Almanac,” known foraccurately forecasting weathersince 1792, is calling for the“worst winter in years.”

Last winter, hundreds ofthousands of homeownerslearned the hard way about theimportance of having immedi-ate back-up power. And, as morepeople work from home, poweroutages become more than aninconvenience, but an economicimpediment as well.

In addition to weather relat-ed outages, the electrical gridhas been plagued by more andworse blackouts in recent years,due to aging wires, pole trans-formers and other lagging infra-structure. In fact, non-disaster-related outages affected at least50,000 consumers last year.This, coupled with increasinglyvolatile weather patterns and anincreasing reliance on technolo-gy, create a perfect storm for out-ages.

To mitigate the inconve-nience, cost and danger of inevi-table power outages, it’s becom-ing increasingly important thatevery homeowner consider abackup generator. Don’t be in-timidated by the prospect ofpurchasing and using one. Witha bit of understanding and re-search, you can find an easy-to-operate unit that is right for youhome. Here are some things toconsider when seeking out agenerator:

• Know your needs. Whatdevices you will need to power inthe event of an outage? List run-

ning watts and starting watts foreach device, and add them to-gether to determine your total

wattage requirements. Addi-tionally, determine which type offuel you prefer and what your

primary use will be. For example, generators are

not just handy for home emer-

gencies; they can also be usefulon camping trips, for tailgatingbefore the game or for the jobsite.

If you plan to use your gener-ator on trips, ease of portabilityand flexibility is important.

• Quality. Above all, a gener-ator should offer durability, reli-ability, performance and securi-ty. For example, the FirmanPlatinum Series Generatorspowered by Kohler engines areknown for these qualities andare offered at various pricepoints.

Their wheel barrow designprovides ease of mobility, andthe simple-to-operate controlpanel comes with outlet coversto protect against the elements.Additionally, they are designedfor quieter operation, makingthem ideal for use at home.These generators are sold atHome Depot and on Amazon.

• Ease of operation. Fea-tures such as a pull cord, electricand/or remote start, and dura-ble tires for portability can makeusing a generator easy for any-body.

• Don’t wait. You neverknow when you might need agenerator. And an emergencysituation is not the right time todo your research and find one.For online resources, generatorselection and a wattage calcula-tor, visit www.FirmanGenera-tors.com.

Protecting your home, familyand home business from poweroutages is crucial. Consider out-fitting your home with a backupgenerator to stay comfortable,safe and connected no matterwhat.

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5403 Rock Hill ~ AubreyFOR SALE OR LEASE. 2-story colonial style house on over 9 acres in Aubrey.Over 5,000 sq ft, hardwood floors, new carpet, spiral staircase, and lots ofwindows overlooking the gorgeous wooded view. Kitchen has a charmingbrick fireplace, granite counter, lots of cabinet space, and a smooth cooktopon the island. Study and 3 living areas with fireplaces. Charming balcony anda spacious deck for enjoying the outdoors. 3-car garage. $750,000

531 Bryn Ct. ~ LantanaBeautiful 4 bedroom home with a pool, hot tub, covered patio, andmany custom finishes located in Lantana. This home also has agame room with a wet bar, and a great media room. It is convenient-ly located to all the great shopping in Highland Village. You walkinto this warm inviting home and all you can do is love it! $399,000

1421 N. Elm Street, Suite 105 • Denton, TX940-387-6800 • www.marlacarrico.com

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3702 Desert Willow ~ Denton5 bedroom home in Pecan Creek that backs up to a greenbelt area.Gorgeous living area with hardwood floors, tall ceilings, lots of naturallight, and stone fireplace. Open staircase with iron balusters and charming archways. Open kitchen with granite counters, custom cabi-nets, island, gas stove, a huge pantry, plus a butler’s pantry. $299,500

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Delight the five senses this holiday seasonTo create a memorable holi-

day experience this year, turnyour gifts, celebrations andhome décor into a festive feastfor the five senses.

Beautiful SightsOne sure sign that the holi-

day season has arrived at yourhome is when all the festivelights, décor and colors are ondisplay. Trim your tree with DIYornaments for a personal touchand add a wreath to your home’sentryway, so that visitors imme-diately feel welcomed beforethey even step inside.

Using scented candles in avariety of styles and sizes, youcan create an intriguing and cre-ative tablescape or mantlescape.Simply swap out smaller acces-sories to make the decorationslast throughout the winter sea-son. One easy option is to try anelectric wax melt warmer, whichcan be used with a variety of dif-ferent fragrances and warmerstyles and has no wick or flame.

Seasonal SoundsFill your home with joyful

holiday sounds. Luckily thereare a variety of genres within theholiday music category. Wheth-er you and your guests prefercontemporary pop, jazzy classicsor choral hymns, there is some-thing to please listeners of everysensibility.

Wonderful AromasThe scents of the season

should evoke the feeling andspirit of the holiday from sweetand spicy notes to a cool brush offrosted fir. You can accomplishthis with holiday cooking andbaking as well as with scentedcandles.

For example, the Pure Radi-ance line from Yankee Candleoffers special holiday scents suchas Christmas Candy, Winter,Cinnamon, Holly and Ice Crys-tal. The fragrances and sleek de-sign offer style and ambiance, aswell as a smooth crackling flamefor a welcoming, peaceful atmo-sphere.

You can also set the holidaymood traditionally with theirnew Festive Fragrances line. The

tumbler jar design comes in avariety of sizes to suit any homedecor.

To add to the warmth of theseason, incorporate scented can-dles throughout your home andconsider gifting them to friendsand family to spread the cheer.More ideas for celebrating theseason with scent can be foundat www.YankeeCandle.com.

Festive FlavorsCertain flavors are so closely

associated with the season that itwouldn’t be the same withoutthem. Cinnamon, mint, nutmegand ginger can be used to flavordrinks and desserts. From egg-nog to peppermint tea to ginger-bread cookies and houses, don’tforget to give your taste buds atreat and spice it up!

Feel the WarmthStay warm this holiday sea-

son. Cozy up with thick rugs,warm blankets, pillows andthrows. A soft pair of slippers is awinter must have, and make agreat holiday gift.

From tablescapes to thewarmth of holiday aromas, it’seasy to delight all of the five sens-

es this holiday season.-StatePoint


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Call 940.484.7200 or visit www.CBNorthTexas.comColdwell Banker Real Estate SolutionsWishes You a Very Merry Christmas!

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Factors that impact a home’s value

It may seem like the size ofyour home is the be-all and end-all of your home’s value. Butthere are many other factors thatcome into play when determin-ing the listing price of a partic-ular home.

A new report offers some in-sights. The Coldwell BankerHome Listing Report, the mostextensive home price compari-son tool currently available inthe country, ranks the averagelisting price of four-bedroom,two-bathroom homes in nearly2,000 markets across the coun-try.

Analyzing more than 51,000similar-sized listings, it address-es how much a home in onemarket would cost if the same

home were located somewhereelse in the United States.

For example, the report re-veals that for the price of theaverage home in Los Altos, Cali-fornia, you could purchase 30similar-sized homes in Cleve-land, Ohio, nine homes in Char-lotte, North Carolina, eighthomes in Chicago, Illinois, fivehomes in Miami, Florida or twohomes in Seattle, Washington.

But why are there such dis-crepancies?

“It’s amazing how much loca-tion impacts a home’s value,”says Coldwell Banker Real Es-tate consumer specialist JessicaEdwards. “Typically, urban mar-kets are more expensive, whilesuburban and rural areas tend to

be more affordable. However,many factors contribute to theaverage price of a home, such ascommute time or proximity tothe waterfront.”

“ The Home Listing Report isa helpful reference, so you cangauge how your area comparesto other parts of the country,” sheadds.

Local industry plays a role aswell. In the case of Los Altos,which is ranked as the most ex-pensive market in America, thecontinued success of many techcompanies contributes to theboom.

This information can be use-ful, whether you’re planning toput your property on the marketor you’re looking to relocate. For

example, if you are scoping out aneighborhood where home pric-es are on the verge of increasing,area features to look out for in-clude cultural institutions --such as art galleries and perfor-mance spaces -- as well as suchfactors as unique architectureand proximity to mass transitand other trendy areas.

Edwards also recommendsdoing some quantitative re-search, including talking to yourlocal Realtor about how fastproperties are selling in your ar-ea and whether business ownersare investing in the neighbor-hood.

“Buying or selling a home is ahuge emotional and financialdecision,” says Edwards. “By do-

ing your homework beforehand,you will be able to take some ofthe uncertainty out of the pro-cess.”

Remember, while this infor-mation is very useful for home-owners and prospective homebuyers, it’s by no means a re-placement for a professional realestate agent who understandslocal conditions.

For more details about thereport, or to see how your areastacks up, visit hlr.coldwellban-ker.com.

For many people, a home istheir biggest investment andlargest asset. Be savvy and stayinformed about the ins and outsof its value.

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Saturday, December 6, 2014 10am - 4pmPictures with Santa, giNs for the children & refreshments!

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