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HYBRID LOG HOME, $459,900.BLC# 21165135,Call Jennifer @ 812-662-4018.3422 sq. ft. Hand-Hewn White Pine withDovetail Corners situated on 10.336 acrepark setting. Multiple rear decks. Full 9’Poured Walk-Out Basement, Three CarFinished Garage w/ Full UnfinishedUpstairs…Custom Elements both Insideand Out! Central to Indianapolis /Louisville / Cincinnati.www.jenniferloudenrealtor.comVirtual Tour:1451wmillstonerd.eproptour.com/

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GREENSBURG, $379,000,BLC# 21180083Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846,Phenomenal custom built-executivesstyle home. Formal dining rm, greatrmw/skylights, built-ins,& gas log fire-place,familyrm w/buiilt-ins & wet bar.Kitchen has Quartz countertops & stain-less steel appl. Master suite has built-ins,dbl vanity, ti led flrs. ImmediatePossession!!

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LAKEFRONT EXECUTIVE HOME, $379,500BLC# 21165821,Call Jennifer @ 812-662-4018.3600 sq. ft. Custom Built Two Story w/2Master suites, 5 total Bedrooms & 4Baths. Brazilian Oak Floors, Custom BirchCabinetry, Quartz Counter tops, MultipleUpgrades. Central toInd ianapo l is /C inc innat i /Lou isv i l l e(Columbus/Greensburg/Batesville)

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GREENSBURG, $359,000,BLC# 21130270Call Sarah Green @ 812-614-0997,Stunning Executive Home. Master suite whis & her baths, Walk-in Closets & jacuzzitub. Dbl sided gas log fireplace in GreatRm. Workshop, plant rm, & storagegarage in basement. New Hardwd flr inGreat Rm, Living Rm & Laundry. NewGranite Countertops in Kitchen & Baths.

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SCIPIO, $279,900, BLC# 21184840Call Jennifer @ 812-662-4018,4796 sq. ft.Stone/Sided Ranch w/ walkout Basement.Over 8 acres in Scipio with 5 beds, 3 baths. hardwood flrs, ceramictile, stone double sided fireplaces. 2 CATC & detached garagew/storage rm plumbed for bath. www.jenniferloudenrealtor.comVirtual Tour - http://5600ncr575.ePropTour.com

GREENSBURG, $259,900 BLC#21209387call Donna Tewmey 812-593-5846 5 bed/3.5bath. Full Finished walk-out basement. just underhalf acre w/pond. Master suite, large bedrooms, Eat-in kitchen w/ hickorycabinets, 20x12 low maintenance deck overlooking pond, Upgraded land-scaping. Tiled flooring in basement. www.donnatewmey.com

GREENSBURG, $249,900, BLC# 21213673Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846, Country living! 4 bed/3 bathw/finished walk-out basement. 4+ car garage w/ 2nd level. Large heatedbreezeway. Entry has oak flring. Dining rm open to kit. w/wood burningfireplace. Master bed w/walk-in. 2nd bath w/lg tiled shower.

GREENSBURG, $229,900, BLC# 21183556Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, Ranch home w/ a walk outbasement!!! Open concept living w/ split floor plan. Mst suite isnice lrge size. Mst bath includes dual sinks & tub/shower combo.Sep laundry rm w/ lots of cabinets. Great storage rm in basementalong w/ full bath.

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GREENSBURG, $199,900, BLC# 21204145Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846, PRICEDTO SELL! This 3 bed/2 bath has lots of upgrades.Lg open concept w/tiled kitchen & breakfast bar, Fireplace in Greatrm/kitchen. Master suite w/walk-in closet & master bath. Lr sunrm leads toInground pool w/gas line ran for heater. Immediate Possession!

GREENSBURG, $189,900, BLC# 21184301,Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846, 4 bed/3ba updated home w/ In-ground pool, fencedyard, & just under a half acre! Large entry,open concept fam rm & din-ing area. Updated kitchen. Seperate laundry rm. Mastersuite w/ walk-incloset & spa tub in master bath. http://www.donnatewmey.com/

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GREENSBURG, $179,900, BLC# 21205922,Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638,Spacious Ranch home in great neighbor-hood. 3 Bedrms/ 2 full bathrms. Great kitchen w/ all appliancesremaining. Lots of cabinets & gorgeous back splash. Hardwood flrsin both guest rms. Lots of closet space.

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GREENSBURG, $149,900, BLC# 21213825,Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638,WOW!Beautiful 3 bed ranch. Tiled flrs inboth the Mst & guest baths. Oversized master suite w/ walkin clos-et.Amazing kitchen w/ gorgeous cabinets.Huge Family rm opens upfrom the kitchen area w/ wood burning stone fireplace.1/2 acre pluslot.

GREENSBRG, $139,900 BLC#21206492Call Christie 812-593-5638. Westridge Subdivision- Located near EVERYTHING and on a great lot. 3bedroom / 3 full bath home with great view of pond, vaulted ceilings in thekitchen and family room. Great size master bedroom, private bath and walk incloset. 2 outside areas to entertain. Deck off family room is year round vinylmaterial. 2 cara attached garage. A must see home with great character.

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GREENSBURG, $135,900, BLC# 21203891,Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846,Move-in ready 4 bed/3 bath. Beautiful hard-wood flooring n Livingrm, Dining rm, & Bedrm. Great kitchenw/pantry & tiled countertop & backsplash. Basement functions asstorage/workshop/gameroom. Insulated & finished 2 car garage.

GREENSBURG 55+ COMMUNITY HOME.$129,900, BLC# 21193471. Call Jennifer @812-662-4018, 1517 sq. ft. Newly painted,Carpets cleaned. Three bedrooms (master suite on main level), newdishwasher and hardly used appliances. Move in ready!Virtual Tour: http://1058crownpointeblvd1.ePropTour.com

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When it’s time to clean, have your trusty green cleaners at the ready —baking soda, vinegar, castile soap — plus another ultra-cheap gem:hydrogen peroxide. You can use it anywhere, and can’t beat the price: A16-oz. bottle only costs a buck.

Here are 10 ways you can use that ubiquitous brown bottle of 3%hydrogen peroxide to your home’s advantage:In your kitchen

1. Clean your cutting board and countertop. Hydrogen peroxide bubblesaway any nasties left after preparing meat or fish for dinner. Add hydrogenperoxide to an opaque spray bottle — exposure to light kills itseffectiveness — and spray on your surfaces. Let everything bubble for afew minutes, then scrub and rinse clean.

2. Wipe out your refrigerator and dishwasher. Because it’s non-toxic,hydrogen peroxide is great for cleaning places that store food and dishes.Just spray the appliance outside and in, let the solution sit for a fewminutes, then wipe clean.

3. Clean your sponges. Soak them for 10 minutes in a 50/50 mixture ofhydrogen peroxide and warm water in a shallow dish. Rinse the spongesthoroughly afterward.

4. Remove baked-on crud from pots and pans. Combine hydrogenperoxide with enough baking soda to make a paste, then rub onto the dirtypan and let it sit for a while. Come back later with a scrubby sponge andsome warm water, and the baked-on stains will lift right off.

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5. Whiten bathtub grout. If excess moisture has left your tub grout dingy,first dry the tub thoroughly, then spray it liberally with hydrogen peroxide.Let it sit — it may bubble slightly — for a little while, then come back and

scrub the grout with an old toothbrush. You may have to repeat theprocess a few times, depending on how much mildew you have, buteventually your grout will be white again.

6. Clean the toilet bowl. Pour half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toiletbowl, let stand for 20 minutes, then scrub clean.

In your laundry room

7. Remove stains from clothing, curtains, and tablecloths. Hydrogenperoxide can be used as a pre-treater for stains — just soak the stain for alittle while in 3% hydrogen peroxide before tossing into the laundry. Youcan also add a cup of peroxide to a regular load of whites to boostbrightness. It’s a green alternative to bleach, and works just as well.

Anywhere in your house

8. Brighten dingy floors. Combine half a cup of hydrogen peroxide with onegallon of hot water, then go to town on your flooring. Because it’s so mild,it’s safe for any floor type, and there’s no need to rinse.

9. Clean kids’ toys and play areas. Hydrogen peroxide is a safe cleaner touse around kids, or anyone with respiratory problems, because it’s not alung irritant. Fill an opaque spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide and spraytoys, toy boxes, doorknobs, and anything else your kids touch on a regularbasis. You could also soak a rag in peroxide to make a wipe.

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10. Help out your plants. To ward off fungus, add a little hydrogen peroxideto your spray bottle the next time you’re spritzing plants. Use this helpfulchart to determine the ratio of hydrogen peroxide to water for your types ofplants.

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GREENSBURG, $99,900, BLC# 21213492Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846, Beautiful 4 bed/1 bath home.Living rm w/fireplace. Elegant dining rm w/ built-in hutch.Appliances remain in large eat-in kitchen. 11x9 landing upstairs w/3 bedrms. Oversized 1 car detached w/new electric overhead door.www.donnatewmey.com

GREENSBURG, $86,900, BLC# 21178974Call Donna Tewmey @ 812-593-5846, This home feels like countryliving!!! Recently updated. 3 bed/1.5 bath home. Lrge backyard.Hardwood flrs in bedrms. Lrge living rm, Large eat-in kitchen w/new flooring. Large storage rm in lower level.http://www.donnatewmey.com/

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GREENSBURG, $64,900, BLC# 21214468Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, Adorable 2 bedrm 1 bathhome. Newer roof & nice size detached garage w/ side servicedoor. GREAT size fenced in backyard. Second bedrm is very spa-cious upstairs. Small enclosed front forch. New 200 amp serviceinstalled.

GREENSBURG, $62,000, BLC# 21197010Call Jennifer @ 812-662-4018. 1535 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms with themaster bedroom on the main floor. Detached garage with plenty ofstorage. http://www.jenniferloudenrealtor.com

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WESTPORT, $135,500 BLC# 21209525Call Jennifer 812-662-4018. 2430 sq ft Brick Ranch w/FULL BASEMENT. 2CATC. Three bedrooms upstairs and4th downstairs however w/ no egress window. familyroom, fireplace, utility/laundry down. Forced Gas/Ceilingcable Heat, Central Air. Appliances, Pool Table, Sofa,Loveseat, various bookshelves stay.Virtual Tour: http://903nstateroad3.eproptour.com/

WESTPORT: 129,900 BLC# 21212406Call Jennifer 812-662-4018. 4032 Sqft, 4 Bedroom/3 BathHome on 1.5 Acres being sold AS-IS. This home has poten-tial but needs your love and repairs. See the Virtual tour formany pictures.Virtual Tour: http://8545s1000.ePropTours.com

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WESTPORT, $34,900 BLC#21210519Call Christie 812-593-5638. Great home for the price. 2Bedroom / 1 Bath home close to the park. Nice sizedetached garage with wonderful fenced in backyard.Newer vinyl siding and some newer windows. Cute frontporch and back deck for entertaining. Nice size eat inkitchen. Gas forced air furnace.

RENTAL: WESTPORT; $850 PER MONTH BLC# 21148116Call Jennifer 812-662-4018, 1072 sq ft Chalet on 5 Acres. FullBath, Loft Bedroom,Appliances, fire pit located in a wooded areaw/ pond off the deck. Private Setting. Application, References,1st/last and security dep required. No Pets No exceptions.http://www.jenniferloudenrealtor.comhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jennifer-Louden-Real-Estate-Broker/218599621503413

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CARTHAGE, $395,000, BLC# 21188104Call Kathy @ 317-727-6184. This sale includes 9 duplex-houses or18 apartments. All have 2 bd. 1 bath w/ private wood decks in back.Each lot is approx. 1/3 acre. Owner has apt. buildings #14 thru 17for sale & 6 thru 10. All are currently occupied.

RUSHVILLE, $249,500, BLC#21108381Call Kathy @ 317-727-6184. Large home w/ privacy & easy accessto town. Home has many amenities w/ 3 fireplaces, a lrge family rm& another lrge great rm. Includes an inground pool w/slide & newvinyl deck. Master has large walk-in closet. Too much to list, it mustbe seen!

RUSHVILLE, $185,000, BLC# 21177404Call Mark @ 765-938-9301. Newly built in 1999. One level w/ unat-tached 3 bay garage w/ 10ft ceilings. One bay is heated. Size ofadditional garage is 1350 sq ft.

RUSHVILLE, $134,900, BLC# 21177728Call Mark @ 765-938-9301. House sits on 1.49 acres w/ lrge lot.Several trees in front of house. Has composite deck in the back.Lrge front porch.

RUSHVILLE, $79,900, BLC# 21178195Call Mark @ 765-938-9301. 3 bedroom/2 bath home w/ basement.Over 2200 sq ft. Vinyl siding. Wood burning stove. Rent out base-ment for additional income.

RUSHVILLE, $77,000, BLC# 21186824Call Kathy @ 317-727-6184. Home has lots of the old charm. It stillhas the beautiful tiger oak woodwork & lots of built in features. Ithas been updated to meet the needs of modern living.

RUSHVILLE, $66,900, BLC# 21184414Call Mark @ 765-938-9301. Nice 1-2 bed-room home, 1 car attached & 1 car unat-tached garage, new carpet, new windows,close to shopping, schools and park. Move-in condition w/ appliances. A must see w/reduced price.

GLENWOOD, $56,000, BLC# 21192841Call Mark @ 765-938-9301, Well maintained3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/ seasonal Floridaroom, 2 car attached garage, updatedkitchen, & new roof.

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RUSHVILLE, $86,500, BLC# 21186502Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, GREAT HOME! Totally remodeled!Great Kitchen w/ appliances, spacious bar area, beautiful Kemper cabi-nets. 2 Full baths w/ Corian counter tops. EXTRA large bedrms upstairsw/ LOTS OF STORAGE! New items include roof, sid-ing,windows,well,septic, heat pump,200 amp,carpet,porch! Updatedplumbing.

VERSAILLES, $89,900, BLC# 21201054Call Sarah Green @ 812-614-0997Much Larger Than It Appears!This Home Features A Large Living Room With Fireplace, KitchenWith Breakfast Bar, Dining Room, Laundry Room With CabinetsAnd Large 2 Car Detached Garage. Hardwood Floors Under CarpetIn Dining Room And Hallway. Great Country Location Close ToTown. Beautiful 1 Acre Lot.

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RUSHVILLE, $15,000, BLC#21201779Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, Freddie Mac home - 15day first option for owner occupied. Room measurementsare approx. Home is being Sold AS-IS.

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ARLINGTON, $12,500, BLC# 21197855Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, 2 story home w/ lots oforginal wood work. Sitting area is also the entry area of home.Laundry room is apart of downstairs bathrm. Home is beingSold AS-IS. Freddie Mac Home.

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ARLINGTON, $75,000,BLC# 21139453,Call Kathy @ 317-727-6184,Large former bank buildingon hwy 52. Well built brickbuilding all on one floor withlots of space.

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Rush County Land for Sale• CARTHAGE, 7583 W 800 N, $165,000, BLC# 21140368, 42.59 Acres

• RUSHVILLE, 0 N Spencer, $119,000, BLC# 21172445, 11.6 Acres

• COMMERCIAL LAND-MILROY, 7972 S State Rd 3, $350,000,BLC# 21175817, 0.92 Acres

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GREENSBURG, $39,900, BLC# 21202385Call Christie Gard @ 812-593-5638, 2bedrm 1 bath home in Greensburg Schoolson 1.5 acres. Beautiful lot w/ many trees.All appliances remain including washer &dryer. Shed at back of property remainsalong w/ small shed & carport.

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GREENSBURG, $89,000, BLC# 21181794Large beautiful wooded lakefront lot on 2 parcels. Great water view. Site is buildable for a new home! Serene and private 1.69acre lot. Large double parcel with some woods, trees, and lakefront. Site is ready for you to build your new home on. Private 30acre stocked lake only 5 miles south of Greensburg.

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Remodeling Magazine's annual survey of cost vsvalue helps homeowners avoid sticker shock when itcomes to making home upgrades. The survey showsthat kitchen remodeling and upgrades remain in thetop ten home improvement projects that add value toa home, are green friendly - and at reasonable costs.

"When youʼre truly remodeling your house to fit yourlifestyle, you do so to increase your quality of life andenjoyment in your home," Butch Sprenger, owner ofDestiny Homes says. "Cost is secondary. If youʼreplanning to live in the same home five years or more,then renovating your kitchen, where families spendconsiderable time, will pay for itself in ease and thepleasure of daily use."

Investors buying homes with plans to renovate themfor the purpose of gaining rental income, orhomeowners who are are embarking on kitchenupgrades to sell a home faster, need a clear cost vsvalue expectation, according to Sprenger. Kitchenrenovations range from minor upgrades to to a fullkitchen home addition, and the Remodeling Cost VsValue Report offers corresponding guidelines.

Costs vary by location: area home values fluctuateand material cost are determined by local suppliers.On the high end, Zillow says a kitchen upgrade in200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet ofcabinetry could offer a 98.2% recoup in cost pervalue. Remodelers Magazine median estimate costsvs value for a Twin Cites area kitchen remodel at$65,500 will have a resale of $41,029 at a ratio of62.6% recoup.

Destiny Homes see the following as some of the topkitchen renovation ideas:

(1) Custom Kitchen Countertops -Upgrading kitchen workspaces by replacing thecountertops to a natural stone like granite or the newtrend of countertops- a quartz composite. A luxurykitchen remodel look can be obtained at a fraction ofthe usual cost if a remnant works. Numerousgreen-friendy countertop materials continue toemerge with both the sustainability and style toappeal to homeowners seeking less maintenance.

(2) Kitchen Accessories - Adding crownmolding to existing cabinets accentuates thearchitectural detailing of a home's style. New cabinetfaces with new knobs, pulls, and cabinet hinges addpersonality. From sleek and modern to classic andornate, kitchen hardware upgrades refresh the entirelook of a kitchen.

(3) An Open Modern Kitchen - Kitchensbenefit from being opened up. Removing anon-weight bearing wall, or enlarging a doorway can

make a kitchenspace seemlarger than itsfloor planp r e v i o u s l ysuggested. If awall seems "inthe way" and isnecessary forthe structuralsoundness ofthe home, apass throughoption mayserve thepurpose ofopening up the kitchen space.

(4) New Kitchen Windows - Baywindows, sky lights and green-friendly Sola tubes area few options for creating a light-filled kitchen.Windows are so important for fresh air to deal withkitchen moisture and odors,and bring daylight tomake cooking preparations easier.

(5) Kitchen Backslash - A kitchen isquickly set apart with personal choices using costumedesigned backsplash tiles for areas around the cookstove or wherever wall surfaces need extra protectionfrom moisture and cooking splatters. Consumers canchoose from glamorous glass, antique mirrors, ormother-of-pearl mosaics. Back-painted, solid glasspanel backsplashes are trendy for the modern kitchenlook.

(6) Kitchen Appliance Upgrades -Updated kitchen appliances improve a kitchen'soverall look while keeping energy bills lower thanbefore. New appliance models are not only smartlooking but if they feature the Energy Star seal,current owners and potential homebuyers know thatappliance exceeds Department of Energy guidelinesfor energy efficiency by at least 10 percent. Accordingto a recent survey by the National Kitchen & BathAssociation, energy-efficient products are among thetop trends in kitchen upgrades that deliver long-termcost vs value to consumers.

(7) Hardwood Floors - Pre-finished andengineered wood flooring are available in morechoices than ever. They provide a kitchen with thelook of real wood, eliminate the sanding dust dilemmaand come with UV-cured aluminum oxide finish forgreener homes. Engineered wood floors arecompatible with under-floor heating systems, a hugefavorite in Minnesota homes and often used in luxuryWayzata home renovations.

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When weather stripping on doors and windows gets worn out, cold aircomes sneaking in. Here’s how to replace weather stripping and stop airleaks.

Weather stripping on windows and doors protects the home from airleaks while increasing comfort and saving energy. But as weatherstripping ages, it loses its effectiveness. Stay ahead of the game bychecking for worn-out weather stripping and replacing it.Identifying worn weather stripping

Weather stripping deteriorates due to age, friction, and exposure to theelements. It also can be damaged by people, pets, and pests. At leastonce each year, inspect your windows and doors to check for air leaksthat indicate your weather stripping isn’t doing its job.Self-adhesive foam tape loses its grip over time, causing it to pull awayfrom the door or window frame — or fall off completely. Foam also canlose its resilience, no longer springing up to fill the gap.Rubber and vinyl weather stripping becomes dry, brittle, and cracked.Over time, it can also lose its shape and effectiveness.Spring-metal V-shaped weather stripping bends out of shape, cracks inspots, and comes loose thanks to missing nails.

How to remove old weather strippingFor peel-and-stick-type weather stripping, simply pull the foam strips offthe door or window by hand. Stripping that is fastened in place with nailsor screws requires a more tedious process of locating and removing allthe fasteners.

Options for new weather strippingThere’s no shortage of weather stripping options at hardware stores andhome improvement centers. As is often the case, the cheaper and easierthe product is to install, the less effective and durable it probably is overtime.

Adhesive-backed foam tape is inexpensive — costing less than a buck afoot — and peel-and-stick types are easy as pie to install. It works bestwhere the bottom of a window sash closes against a sill, or a door closesagainst a doorframe. It’s the compression that produces the seal. Don’texpect this product to survive longer than 3 to 5 years.

V-shaped weather stripping, sometimes called tension-seal weather

stripping, is the best option for the side channels of a double-hungwindow or a tight-fitting door. This product springs open to close gapsand plug leaky windows and doors.

Inexpensive peel-and-stick V-shaped vinyl (as little as $0.50 per foot) iseasy to install but won’t last much longer than foam tape. More expensivecopper or bronze styles cost as much as $2 per foot and must be nailedinto place, but they look better and will last decades.

Tubular rubber or vinyl gaskets prove the most effective for sealing largeand irregular gaps, such as around an old door. These hollow tubes arelarge enough to plug big gaps but soft enough to compress nearly flat.Types that are nailed in place last longer than peel-and-stick varieties.Prices range from less than $1 per foot for peel-and-stick to $1.25 perfoot for nail-in-place.

Prepare the surfaceBefore installing any new weather stripping, start with a smooth, clean,and dry surface. Remove all old adhesive using an adhesive cleaner andperhaps a light sanding. Fill and sand old nail holes. If old screw holescan’t be reused, fill and sand those as well.

Installation tipsSome peel-and-stick types should only be applied when the temps are atleast 50 degrees. Check the product label.Start with one small area to make sure the door or window opens andcloses without difficulty before completing the entire job.Measure twice before cutting to prevent mistakes and waste.Cut rubber and vinyl varieties with shears or a utility knife, and metaltypes with tin snips. Be careful not to bend the thin metal while cutting it.Make sure to face the opening of V-shaped weather stripping out towardthe elements to prevent moisture from getting inside.

Installing weather strippingAdhesive-style weather stripping: Remove the backing and press firmly inplace. Removing the backing as you go helps prevent the sticky part ofthe strip from accidentally adhering to something it shouldn’t.

Nail-in weather stripping: Fasten the strips in place by nailing through thepre-punched holes. For double-hung windows, you’ll need to install thelower half, drop the sash, and then install the upper half.

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