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LINCOLNSHIRE PLACE looshomes.com THE LANCASTER - 2,403 SQ FT 226 LINCOLNSHIRE PL, WALES 4 BEDROOM · 2.5 BATH · .28 ACRE LOT · GAS FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM · 3-CAR GARAGE · FLEX ROOM SIX PANEL SOLID DOORS · SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN · EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-LAYER WALL SYSTEM 10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY · ONE YEAR BUILDER'S WARRANTY · 30-YEAR DRY BASEMENT WARRANTY THE TENNYSON - 1,940 SQ FT 235 LINCOLNSHIRE PL, WALES 3 BEDROOM · 2 BATH · .3 ACRE LOT · FULL WALKOUT BASEMENT · SIX PANEL SOLID DOORS 3-CAR GARAGE · SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN · EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-LAYER WALL SYSTEM 10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY · ONE YEAR BUILDER'S WARRANTY · 30-YEAR DRY BASEMENT WARRANTY THE ASHLAND - 2,192 SQ FT 242 LINCOLNSHIRE PL, WALES 4 BEDROOM · 2.5 BATH · .3 ACRE LOT · WHITE TRIM – SOLID 6- PANEL WHITE DOORS · MAIN FLOOR MASTER QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN AND BATHS · EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-LAYER WALL SYSTEM 10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY · ONE YEAR BUILDER'S WARRANTY · 30-YEAR DRY BASEMENT WARRANTY THE VIENNA -2,111 SQ FT 243 LINCOLNSHIRE PL, WALES 3 BEDROOM · 2 BATH · .28 ACRE LOT · EXPOSED BASEMENT – FULL WALK-OUT · CORNER GAS FIREPLACE SIX PANEL SOLID DOORS · SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN · EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-LAYER WALL SYSTEM 10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY · ONE YEAR BUILDER'S WARRANTY · 30-YEAR DRY BASEMENT WARRANTY TO TOUR THESE OR ANY OF OUR HOMES, CALL MIKE OR STEPHANIE AT 920-699-3787 $ 379,900 $ 384,900 *10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY PROGRAM Contact Loos Homes for program details. ready in March ready in march ready in april ready in May GREAT LOCATION! ADJACENT TO THE GLACIAL DRUMLIN TRAIL KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2.4% REALTOR CO-BROKE WELCOME $ 369,900 $ 379,900 CERTIFIED ENERGY EFFICIENT 242894002 Now accepting contracts LAWN MOWING We deliver small loads of TOP SOIL 1 ⁄2 yards - 3 yards Pruning - Bed Edging - Mulching Spring Cleanups & Aeration Residential / Commercial FULLY INSURED whlandscaping@gmail.com 262-542-6120 SPECIAL Neighbor-to-Neighbor RATES! Call Today! Enjoy Your Summer! 2 4 2 7 3 9 0 0 3 WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS programmable thermostat is Energy Star-qualified. ■ Replace appliances with Energy Star. When purchasing new appliances, make sure they have the Energy Star label, which means greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants are reduced, meet energy effi- ciency requirements and still deliver the features and per- formance consumers demand. ■ Use energy efficient light- ing. Install compact fluores- cent bulbs or LED lighting, which uses at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent lighting. LEDs also produce very little heat and last 35 to 50 times longer than incandescent and about two to five times longer than traditional fluores- cents. No matter what bulb you are using, install dimmer switches for times when full brightness isn't needed. ■ Buy local building materi- als. Cork and bamboo are popu- lar flooring because they are a renewable resource, but con- sumers should look not only at the cost, but the energy con- sumed to move the product from the point of origin to the point of distribution. Use prod- ucts that are sourced locally whenever possible. ■ Consider tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters operate at a high percentage of energy efficiency ranging from 83 to 98 percent, compared to a conventional tank that is 45 to 60 percent efficient. Tankless water heaters heat only when called for; as water runs through the heater, it's warmed instantly by an electric or gas- fired mechanism, compared to conventional models which are constantly keeping water at a certain level, whether or not it is being used. One of the bene- fits of a tankless heater is unlimited hot water, but it needs to be properly sized to meet demand. Proper sizing is best left to the professional who will calculate flow rate, number of shower heads or faucets that may be in use at one time, ground water temperature, and rise and flow rate. ■ Insulate properly. Attic insulation plays an important role in reducing the amount of energy you consume for heat- ing and cooling, and in turn reduces your energy bills. Insu- lation is measured by an R- value — the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capacity of the material. Insu- lation will also help keep the cool air inside during the warm weather. ■ Know your windows effi- ciency. Windows can be green, too, not only by saving on heat- ing and cooling, but also by being made from renewable materials. When looking for replacement windows, look for the National Fenestration Rat- ing Council label, which tests, certifies and labels windows, doors and skylights based on their energy performance rat- ings. The NFRC label can be found on all Energy Star quali- fied window, door and skylight products, but Energy Star bases its qualification only on U-fac- tor and solar heat gain coeffi- cient ratings. ■ Get a home energy per- formance audit. An audit can help assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures you can take to improve efficiency. ■ Milwaukee/NARI, with more than 740 members, has been promoting ethical con- duct, professionalism, and sound business practices in the remodeling industry for more than 50 years. Consumers should have complete peace of mind when selecting a Milwau- kee/NARI contractor for their home improvement project. For more information or to receive a free copy of an annual membership roster listing all members, and Milwaukee/ NARI's Remodeling Guide, call 414-771-4071 or visit the association website at www. milwaukeenari.org. Green Continued from Page 6 Submitted photo A tankless water heater can in some cases double energy efficiency from a convention- al tank.

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