Washington County Weekend Post

July 03, 2015

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Tour of Homes 45 th Annual July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm July 11, 12, 15, 18 & 19 • Saturdays & Sundays 1pm - 5pm • Wednesday 6pm - 8pm www.wcba-wi.org FREE ADMISSION Complete the 2015 Tour of Homes bingo card and you could win a cash prize! Easy ways to beautify and protect your home's exterior (BPT) - When consider- ing home improvements, people often picture cost- ly, time-intensive endeav- ors. But enhancing and protecting your home this season can be enjoy- able - and deliver plenty of bang for your buck. One of the fastest, easi- est ways to dramatize your home's exterior is to install vibrantly col- ored window headers and matching shutters. In fact, shutters decorate the sides and back of the Since its inception, the principle of the game of baseball has remained virtually unchanged. At Auto-Owners Insurance, we're about tradition too. Since our beginning in 1916, we've stood behind our commitment to provide industry-leading service through the best independent insurance agents in the industry. For all of your life, home, car and business insurance needs, contact one of these fine independent insurance agents representing Auto-Owners. 1 0 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 7 - 5 - 1 5 home exterior too, not just curbside. With the emergence of outdoor living and gather- ing in yards, elegant window decor creates a warm, welcom- ing atmosphere. Popular craftsman-style Flat Panel and geometric-style Classic Dentil headers are both available from Mid- America Siding Components from The Tapco Group. For functional, professionally installed shutters, select a design from Wood-Composite Premium Atlantic Architectural, Classic, ProSeries, and Storm-Rated Collections. For purely decora- tive, ultra-low-maintenance, choose Mid-America Exterior Vinyl Shutters, which never fade or crack. These shutters offer endless, enduring possi- bilities, including custom Board-N-Batten and Panel- Louver combinations to shut- ters for double-wide, arched and long narrow windows. Trend-wise, board-and-batten shutters are on the move, while raised-panel shutters are the most sought-after. Black is ever-popular for shutters and headers, and neutral colors are holding their own. But the trend toward richer tones is growing. Lush forest greens, autumn reds and deep blues are gracing more homes, creat- ing attention-grabbing con- trasts between shutters and siding. For the main entryway, understated white or cream door surrounds complement richly-toned shutters. "Shutters and matching win- dow headers are the easiest way to upgrade your home if you don't want a massive undertaking and want the biggest impact for your invest- Exterior continued on page 11

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