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Tips for creating a multipurpose three-season room B-10 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The Press-Dispatch door-outdoor transitional ar- ea in a home can be a valu- able living space. Screened-in porches are often attractive to buyers, but are typically not as popular as a room that can be used once the warm weather has passed. Certain features of a home A space that serves as an in- its value. A bright, well-lit room helps can increase a home's resale value. According to BankRate. com, a light, airy and spacious feel is one characteristic that prospective buyers find very attractive. Richard Gaylord, a member of the executive committee for the National Association of Realtors, says, "I haven't sold many homes that aren't bright and airy." Even the popular home im- provement television network HGTV touts brightening up a home as a way to increase people feel more cheerful and relaxed. To easily achieve more light and space, consider the addition of a three-season- room. When paired with ener- gy-efficient new windows, this space can make a welcome ad- dition to just about any home. A three-season room is of- ten called a sunroom or ex- tended season room. It is not to be mistaken for a four-sea- son-room, which is fully insu- lated and generally has heat- ing and air conditioning just like the rest of the house. A three-season room does not have these amenities, but it may be used year-round with the help of a portable heater. There are many advantages to three-season rooms. • A room with regular windows can make the space more comfortable. This allows for the use of screens in warm- er months—letting in air and sounds of nature. When the temperature drops, the win- dows can be closed to help in- sulate against the cold. • Three-season rooms can add much-needed extra floor space to the home. • These rooms can also serve as a transition between the house and the yard, which is a good way to reduce track- ing dirt and debris. • They reduce the discom- fort of sitting outdoors among pesky insects. • A three-season room lets in more sunlight through win- dows or skylights, possibly reducing home energy costs as a result. • The three-season room SPECIAL PURCHASE Cedar Firm $ $ Twin 399 Full $ $ 499 $ Twin Set $ Full Set $ King Set $ 299 349 599 $ $ Twin 699 Full $ 899 Queen Set 449 King $ 699 Ultimate Resort Foam Queen Set 799 King $ Twin 999 Full $ 1399 Equalizer Latex Queen Set 1299 King $ 1799 1199 The Petersburg Women of the Moose and Moose Lodge would like to give a that made generous donations to make our community Easter Egg Hunt a success. special thanks businesses and individualsl to the following FREE Delivery & Set-Up • Removal of Old Bedding HOURS: MON. 8 AM-5:30 PM TUES. 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While screened-in porches may be adequate with a cer- tain level of foundation and structure, rooms that will be using glass panels or standard windows may need some mod- ifications to make them safe. Apply for the necessary per- mits and have the work in- spected to be sure it is legal. Where you locate your sun- you are converting a porch to a sunroom. Be sure to use ma- terials that will accommodate the addition of heavier, thick- er glass or windows. Many homeowners find best to contact the local build- ing and permits office to de- room may depend on the di- rection of the sun or the space you have on the property. Con- sider your landscape and prop- erty lines before doing any building. You may have to reframe certain parts of the room if weatherproofing the room is a good idea. Use construc- tion-grade materials you can commonly find at home im- provement centers. Wrap- ping the room in a material that guards against heat, hu- midity and moisture will en- sure a more comfortable en- vironment once construction is complete. Building a three-season room can add substantial val- ue to your home and create an- other family-friendly space. Voter Guide for Primary Election: Note: This Information is Not Meant as an Endorsement of either Candidate but merely to let you know how Candidates stand on the abortion issue, the choice is up to you. The Primary Election is Tuesday May 8, These are two important races and it is important that you know how the Candidates Stand on the Abortion Issue. H H U.S. SENATE FROM INDIANA H H Richard Mourdock Richard Lugar (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (R) H H U.S. CONGRESS 8TH DISTRICT H H Larry Bucshon (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. Kristi Risk (R) Supports Pro-Life Position Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. 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