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Thursday, May 18-May 24, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 23 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limita- tions or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, fam- ily status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 13 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertis- ing for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 ROSS WINDOWS THE BEST FOR LESS! CALL TODAY 828-437-4848 FOR ESTIMATE ASK ABOUT FREE LOW-E-GLASS AND ARGON GAS • ANY SIZE • WHITE • DOUBLE HUNG • DOUBLE PANE • FULLY WELDED LIFETIME WARRANTY ©Community First Media Community First Media "up to 101 u.i." *Additional Charges May Apply New Year Special $ 179. 00 Installed ©Community First Media Community First Media 173 Nebraska St., Spindale REDUCED... $89,500 #43736 First Realty, Inc. 828-286-2121 212 Forest Street Forest City $49,500 #43711 346 Bridges Dr., Forest City $120,000 #44487 Reduced to $112,000 Conveniently located across the front lawn from the Neal Senior Center, Shelby, NC Turn right off of Hwy 18 North at the Crystal Springs sign onto TR Harris Dr. Offi ce Address: 100 TR Harris Dr., Shelby, NC Gregdon Investments, LLC - Developer Don L. Peeler, Managing Partner/Broker Owners and staff reserve the right to make changes in design, size, dimensions, fi nancing and price without notice. NEW TOWNHOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION • Wide Driveways & Walks • Custom Design Kitchens • Convenient Laundry Rooms • Comfortable Bedrooms with • Walk in Closets • Easy lite Gas Fireplace Natural Gas is Available to All New Homes in Crystal Springs Estates! Veterans Welcome! 100% Financing Available to VETERANS! If you are the spouse of a Veteran who is deceased you may qualify for a V.A. Home Loan using the benefi ts le by your spouse. We're Growing! At Crystal Springs we strive to build homes for "Enhanced Independent Living for 55 and up Adults". Best of All ... No Yard Work ... in Crystal Springs. Contact Charles Tarlton Senior Real Estate Specialist Sales & Marketing: tcmcharlotte@live.com 100 T.R. Harris Drive • Shelby, NC 28150 Offi ce Email: crystalsprings1@hotmail.com Offi ce 704-481-7396 Cell 704-349-0461 ONLY 17 LOTS REMAINING... Choose Yours NOW! Contact: Don L. Peeler, GRI "Friendly, Professional Service" 704-913-1033 direct/mobile/text donpeelernc@aol.com / www.DonPeeler.RemaxAgent.com p SELECT OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON May 20 May 20 th th • 2:00-6:00 pm • 2:00-6:00 pm ADDRESS: 1318 Fletcher Rd., between Shelby and Polkville, NC Directions: Travel Hwy. 226 NORTH, Turn Right at "Skate n' Games" Skating Rink, go 3/4 Mile on Left. 500 W. Warren St. Shelby, NC * LISTED AT $229,000 for home with * LISTED AT $229,000 for home with 7.33 Acres, OR $196,000 for home with 2 7.33 Acres, OR $196,000 for home with 2 Acres... BUYER'S CHOICE! Acres... BUYER'S CHOICE! 1816 Sq. Ft. Custom Built Home with 7.33 Acres Pasture Land, OR, Home with 2 Acres, Buyer's CHOICE! Brick home w/UPGRADES Galore "IN THE COUNTRY", but close to Shelby, Polkville, Lawndale! Solid Surface counter tops, Tiled Walk-In Shower, Vaulted Ceiling in custom built 14 x 22 Sunroom Heated and Cooled! Newer Hi-Eff. HVAC in 2016, Newer Windows, Flooring, Paint, Gas Fireplace, Appliances, Gutter Guard, TWO Wired Outbuildings! * Drilled Well PLUS County water, $INCOME producing w/3 MH Lots if wanted! OVER 900 Ft. Road frontage! Ways to use less energy The temperature is rising, and that can be a good thing for those people who love long days of outdoor recreational activities. Sometimes, though, there can be too much of a good thing, and consistently hot temperatures may become uncomfortable and even dangerous. Finding ways to keep cool without spending a fortune or using a lot of energy is challenging but possible. 1. Find your comfort zone: De- termine an indoor temperature that works best for the household. Keep the thermostat set as high as possible to maintain that com- fort level. If you will be out most of the day, set the programmable thermostat at a higher tempera- ture, and then lower the tempera- ture about an hour before you plan to return home. This reduces the number of hours the air con- ditioner is running. 2. Keep curtains closed: Draw the blinds and close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the hottest times of the day. This prevents the interior of the home from heating up. 3. Maintain air circulation: In- vest in ceiling fans, which can move air through the home. This will help prevent pockets of hot air in certain spaces. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, even in homes with air condition- ing, ceiling fans enable home- owners to raise the thermostats on their AC units by about 4 F with no reduction in comfort. Attic fans can draw heat out of a home through vents, also helping to reduce indoor air temperatures. These devices can reduce reli- ance on air conditioners, espe- cially on moderate days or cool nights. 4. Cook outdoors: Put that backyard grill to good use. Plan meals around outdoor cook- ing so the ambient heat will stay outside and you will not have to turn on the oven or the stovetop. Include side dishes, such as sal- ads, fresh vegetables and fruits or gazpacho, that can be served cold. If you must heat something indoors, try doing so in the micro- wave. 5. Run appliances at night: Wait until the washing machine or the dishwasher is full before turn- ing on the cycle. Temperatures are cooler at night, and you may not notice the extra heat in the home generated by such appli- ances. Consult your energy bill as well. Sometimes energy rates are lower in the evening than during the peak hours of the day. 6. Line dry clothes: Maximize that fresh air and warm sun by hanging freshly washed clothes to dry outdoors. This also works for quickly drying swimsuits and towels used at the pool or the beach. 7. Rely on natural light: In the summertime, the sun stays out longer, so you'll be less reliant on electric energy to keep things il- luminated. Spend more time out- doors so you can read, play or chat in the sunlight while keeping indoor lights off. 8. Determine pool fi lter effi - ciency: Experiment with reducing the amount of water fi ltration time until you come up with an amount of time that still maintains water sanitation. If you think your fi lter and pump are no longer work- ing effi ciently, consult with a pool supply retailer. When the heat is on, learn strategies to keep homes cool and use less energy in the pro- cess. Article Provided By: Metro Editorial

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