Great Southside location on approx. 1/2 acre lot.

Nice brick & vinyl raised ranch with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Eat-in kitchen.

Living room and family room with stone fireplace. Deck & patio in rear of home. Central air.

Beautiful landscaping. 2 car attached garage. Square footage includes finished lower level.

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As responsible citizens of Earth, we are obligated to nurture and sustain this planet.

With a growing amount of education and technology in Eco-sustainable resources, many countries are leading the way towards a paradigm of green building and construction. In the world of home remodeling and landscaping, there are many things that should be taken into consideration.

There are many green, Eco-friendly materials that replace the need for asbestos and can reduce energy costs annually. The implementation of Eco-construction,  energy efficient solutions and energy reduction solutions has continued to play an important role in the transformation to a healthier and sustainable world.

Asbestos was highly regarded throughout the 20th century as an ideal building and construction material. It’s fire resistant, durable and versatile qualities made it sought out by many industries. Asbestos was used in industrial applications such as insulation, piping, roofing and automobiles.

Many homes, buildings and public facilities may still contain asbestos and other hazardous materials. In many instances, the best action is no action at all. Disturbing asbestos in good condition may cause its fibers to be released into the air. If asbestos removal is recommended by a professional, it must be performed by a licensed abatement contractor who is trained in handling hazardous materials. Upon removal, recycled building materials should be considered as viable replacements for asbestos.

The inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to the development of lung ailments such as peritonial mesothelioma and asbestosis. This form of asbestos lung cancer takes the lives of thousands every year. With a latency period that lasts from 20 to 50 years, it isn’t until the later stages of progression when physicians usually are able to accurately diagnose. This also affects accurate mesothelioma prognosis for patients.

Green Eco-living

Most people are unaware to the fact that Eco-friendly products can cut energy costs by 25 to 35 % per year.  Rather than expensive and Mal-treated wood, interior walls can be made from steel and concrete, avoiding many of the problems associated with asbestos and other insulation methods. Green alternatives to asbestos include the use of cotton fiber, icynene foam and cellulose.

In the United States, the U.S. Green Building Council conducted a study which estimated a new savings of $50-$65 per square foot for positively constructed green buildings. As education and technology of green sustainable practices increase, the numbers will continue to rise.

Living in a world where environmental sustainability is a vital concern to the future of mankind, it is important to take note of the consequences of improper building materials and environmental degradation. These asbestos alternatives allow for a healthy, safe home, free of health damaging materials.

My son just attended the Greenprints conference in Atlanta, Georgia this past week as a freelance writer for Greenbuildingelements.com.  He told me how Energy Efficiency and Green Retrofitting for exisiting properties will dominate the real estate landscape over the next 10 years.

Read more about his report here.

Most homeowners LOVE FIREPLACES and the effects of them in their homes without considering the effects on the heating bills.  Open fires are so beautiful and relaxing but they draw the heat from your home which makes the furnace run longer.   When there is no fire burning you still lose heat from the room air going up the chimney. 

One of the best ways to conserve heat is by installing glass doors that cover the fireplace.  They control the amount of room air that is lost up the chimney and help to keep the heat from the existing fire to be blown out the blowers to heat the room.  It’s best to have a blower with an automatic on/off switch to adjust to the fire.

There are several companies out there with products to help make your fireplace more efficient for heating your home instead of robbing it of the heat that is already there.   You may check out www.batticdoor.com or www.customfirescreen.com  or www.diamond-w.com or www.northlineexpress.com and finally www.stollfireplaceinc.com.  Enjoy the warmth and beauty that comes with a fireplace that works the way it needs to work for today’s demands.

Tuscarawas Home Sales Up

Homes Selling in Tuscarawas County!

I’ve been bad about blogging but I’ve been good at selling homes to happy buyers lately! 

I have sold 6 homes in the past month and look forward to keeping it going. One of the contributing factors to all of this activity is that the prices are so low right now and the interest rates are at all time lows. Then throw in the stimulus package giving first time home buyers $8,000 tax credit and it makes it the perfect time to buy! 

I know this is contrary to all of the negative media – but people are buying houses and taking advantage of the buyers market.  I can set buyers up on auto-prospecting with our mls system and their emails to receive listings in the area, price range, etc. the day they go in the computer and my buyers love it.  If you are even thinking of buying a home this year – jump on the band wagon – ignore the media and enjoy all of the benefits of this BUYER’S MARKET!!!!!!!!

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