Fall HomeIMPROVEMENT

Home winterizing tasks P9

Insulating an older home P12

Ideas for redoing a ceiling P15

Tips for fall lawn care P19

When to DIY or hire a pro P7

Transforming a bathroom P14

Refacing kitchen cabinets P2

Maintenance for the deck P16

Roof replacement projects P5

Liven up the laundry room P4

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One way to spruce up a kitchen is to consider refacing the cabinets. Cabinet doors that are refinished or re-painted,

new cabinet hardware and a new coun-ter top can go a long way to bringing a new look to the kitchen.

FITZENRIDER, INC.

Save up to $1,200from day one. How’sthat for efficient?

RECEIVE UP TO A $1,200 REBATE-plus 6 months same ascash-when you purchase any qualifying Trane XLi system through

May 29, 2008.

Install a new Trane heating and cooling system and you’ll be rewardedyear after year with premium comfort and lower energy bills. Nowyou’ll also be rewarded with up to $1,200 back—significant savings

considering what a great value Trane systems are to begin with.Fitzenrider, Inc. will even give you six months to make a payment,

which means you’ll save even more. If you want to add value to yourhome and everything you do inside of it, it’s the opportune time to buy.Nothing enhances your comfort like a Trane. We think you’ll feel pretty

good about the savings as well.Expect more from your independent Trane dealer.

Your new heating and cooling system will affect your comfort—andenergy bills—for years to come. That’s why Fitzenrider, Inc. is

committed to helping you find the best system for your needs. Weconduct a detailed analysis of your home and ductwork, clearly

explain your options, and provide installation and service, too. Somepeople might say we go the extra mile, but it’s just how we like to do

business. When you expect more you get more. It’s that simple.

Rebate up to a maximum of $1,200 is available on qualifying systems only and may vary depending on model purchased. Available through participating dealers only. Void where prohibited. Finance Charges accrue from the dateof sale unless the Same As Cash plan balance is paid in full prior to the Same As Cash expiration date, in which case they are waived. Regular credit terms apply after the Same As Cash period expires. Annual Percentage Rate17.90%. Minimum Finance Charge: $2.00. (APR and Minimum Finance Charge may be lower in some states.) Terms subject to change without notice. Subject to credit approval. See Account Agreement for complete informationand important disclosures. Other open-end and closed-end credit plans may be available. Ask seller for details. All credit plans subject to normal credit policies. NOTE: Rebate up to $1,200 is dependent upon systems purchase.

Call now for your$1,200 rebate and6 months same as

cash and a freehome comfortconsultation.

Fitzenrider,Inc.

Defiance, Ohio

419-784-0828www.trane.com

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A few simple design plans, such as making an out-standing feature in a master bedroom — like a wall of windows — the focal point of the room will help make a bedroom outstanding.

Your Kitchen & Bath Design Center since 1973!

419-782-7756

If you can imagine it we can make it real!Let our design team help make your dream kitchen a reality.

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t Lazy Susan’s t Tartst Wood Signs t Cedar Pillows & More

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Now is a good time to check out the roof to see if there are any missing shingles or loose gutter pipes before fall and winter storms make their appearance.

FALL SPECIALon

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GOT WOOD?WE HAVE THE FURNACE!

Kohl BrothersSales & Service

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New technology allows woodgrain patterns to be applied to glass and then used in places like bath-rooms, where using wood was not an option before because of the humidity. This makes bathroom cabi-nets, such as the double sink cabinet in this picture, look more like wood furniture.

GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

doesn’t care if you have power, but

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Seigman’s Siding &Window Specialists

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for your home!

Mention this ad and receive 10% off any mid-week,

(Tue–Thurs.) one day rental!

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We have a complete Service Center for repair of power tools, lawn & garden equipment, welders, generators, small engines, etc. Call for full details.

Ask our Friendly Service Staff how you can best winterize your yard!

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Chain Saw Chain Saw

Log Splitters Log Splitters

Leaf Blower Leaf Blower Hedge & Tree Trimmers Hedge & Tree Trimmers

Pressure Pressure Washers Washers Carpet Cleaners Carpet Cleaners

Floor Sanders Floor Sanders

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Our showroom displays full-size maintenance free sunrooms, wood frame enclosures, Eze-Breeze Sliding Panels, retractable awnings, accessible living products, interior &

exterior remodeling products and ideas.

YOU LOVE YOUR SCREEN PORCH

BUT…YOU HATE YOUR SCREEN PORCH

So you have this love hate relationship with your screen porch. You love the outdoor sights, sounds and smells, but you hate the mess. In the spring and summer, your furniture and carpet get wet and dirty. The wind blows the newspaper out of your hands. In the fall and winter its cold out there where you love to be and you have to shovel the snow out and cover the furniture or haul it to the attic. Or you get the plastic and staple gun out and build a temporary barrier. Maybe you have Plexiglas that you put up. Either way, if there is a nice day you’re stuck, because either way you have to wait until spring to take it all down again.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could make better use of that space? It’s a great, relaxing place to hang out, that is as long as the temperature is perfect, the wind isn’t blowing too hard and it’s not raining or snowing.

With the “Eze-Breeze” sliding panels, you can have the best of both worlds. You can continue to love the outdoor feeling that your screen room gives you. But now you control the outdoor elements, they don’t control you.

“Eze-Breeze” sliding panels are custom made to fit the existing openings in your screen porch. They transform your screen porch into a three season room that can be completely closed, opened to give you 75% of your original screen area, or anywhere in between.

All you have to do is call for a free in home estimate or visit our website. We will not take more then 20 minutes of your time. That 20 minutes could be the best investment of time you have spent since you purchased your home.

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775 W. High St., Hicksville, OH 43526

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Ice dams are one of the hazards of winter that a homeowner should prepare for in the fall.

MORRIS

1801 BALTIMORE DEFIANCE, OHCall today for a

FREE estimate

WE SERVICE MOST MAKES OF

• Furnaces • Air conditioning • Heat Pumps • Humidifiers, • Air Cleaners • Air Purifiers,

• Water Heaters, • Hot Water & Steam Boilers,

• All plumbing repairs and installations, • Bath remodels

In rebates and credits.

ASK US HOW YOU CAN RECEIVE UP TO...

Call for more info!$1,850

Ask your Carrier dealer for details about rebates and special financing opportunities. Cool Cash offer valid September 1, 2013 - Novemeber 15, 2013

from participating dealers only.Installations must be completed by November 30, 2013.

Rebate claims must be submitted by December 15, 2013.Rebates paid on qualifying products.

Servicing you for over 57 years!

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419-782-5330 Defiance, OH

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When installing a deck, or refinishing one already in place, decisions must be made on whether to go with a natural finish, add a stain or to paint the wood, if it is a wood deck.

FITZENRIDER CULLIGAN22183 S.R.18,

Defiance, OH 43512419-782-9756

M-F 9-5; Sat. 9-12

www.culligan.com

Owners: Sandi & Trisha Morrismorrisohio1957@yahoo.com

419-438-8186 or 419-438-8185

Unique&

Creative Gifts

for your home

Grand Opening October 4th

701 W. 1st St., Defiance

NEST

OPENINGSEPTEMBER 30th

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Safety is a concern in a bathroom for people of any age. Here the young boy grabs a special towel bar that also provides support as a grab bar.

Thanks for Voting Us #1 in the Region!

• Indoor/Outdoor Color Options

• Several Different Designs & Style

• Choose between UltraWeld, ThermalWeld, ValuSmart

• Indoor/outdoor color options

• Several Different Designs

Polaris Windows & Doors is proud to offer customers products that have earned the government ENERGY STAR label.

YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT STOREWindows • Doors • Siding • Roofing

Decks • Fences • Plumbing • Electrical

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Residential

Commercial

Industrial

419-395-2577

Mother Nature is unpredictable...

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Call Ron & Nancy KruseOffice: 419-592-0396Cell: 419-966-3854

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New windows and bathroom accessories, such as the clawfoot tub pictured here, can add a special charm when remodeling a bathroom.

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Farmer’s Alamanac predicting cold, snowy, winterBuy Early & Save BIG on all

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Fall is the time for cleaning the deck and maybe adding a few items such as a fireplace or a firepit to make it more enjoyable in cool weather.

Call Josh Sines419-769-2290

• Excavating • Sanitary Hook-Up• Drainage • Septic Systems

• Driveways • Stone Hauling• Demolition• Snow Removal

• Field & Tile Drainage• Trucking• Dozer Work

• Catch Basins & Culverts• Fence Row Cleaning

SinesEXCAVATING LLC.

5795 Trinity Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512

Free Estimates

Which Side does Your ROOF

look like?

Call us, we can get you on the

right side!

We can also make your deck, concrete and other surfaces

look NEW again.

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Homeowners should not be afraid to put some bright colors into their homes’ exteriors. But, it is a good idea to pick a

color that complements the home’s sid-ing, roof, window trim and shutters.

matt.hormannhc@gmail.com

WE OFFER FINANCING AND ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

BARTH BUILDERS & SUPPLY, INC.

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To keep your furnace and air conditioner at their most efficient, check air filters in both units. Furnace filters should be replaced once a month during the heating season. Homeowners should make sure the area around the air conditioner is kept free of leaves and other debris.

M.W.CONCRETE

SPECIALIZING IN DECORATIVE CONCRETE DESIGNS

CALL MIKE WOLFRUM AT

419-395-1802FOR MORE DETAILS

29737 Steinmaier Rd. • DEFIANCE

SEPTIC TANK SALES

&SEPTIC TANKS SALES

FALL IS HEREAre you doing your fall cleaning?

DON’T FORGET YOUR SEPTIC!!!

Terry Tressler

Cell: 419-576-0301Shop & Fax

419-782-1256

Doug Tressler

Cell: 419-576-0302

We are here for you!6 DAYS A WEEK

GIVE US A CALLNO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

- Septic Tank Cleaning & Repair- Grease Trap Cleaning

- City Sewer Installation

- Sewer Cleaning- City Water Installation

- Video Camera Inspection- Power Jetting Sewer and Drain Pipe

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Even though the outside chores slow down in the fall, there are still some things that should be done. Leaves should be raked or blown, by a leaf blower, off the lawn, and trees or shrubs that were planted earlier in the year should be watered on a weekly basis until the ground freezes.

BUYER OF STANDING TIMBERSorry - We Cannot Accept Yard Trees

Manufacturers of Hardwood LumberFirewood & Mulch

Wagner Farms& Sawmill L.L.C.

419-653-4126Fax 419-653-4127

Family-Owned In Business for Over 50 Years

MULCHShredded Hardwood Tree Bark

- All natural, $20 per yardColor Enhanced Mulch

Black, Chocolate or Red - $24 per yard

Call Us Today!

Serving the building and remodeling needs of Northwest Ohio for over 25 years

• Free Estimates• Prints and designed plans

• Member of BBB• 5 Star Energy Builder

• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Weisenburger Builders, Inc.

www.midwestcommunity.org

Napoleon Branch1429 N. Scott Street

Napoleon, OH 43545Phone: 419-599-5522

Main Office08770 State Route 66Defiance, OH 43512

Phone: (419) 783-6500

Deerwood Branch1481 Deerwood Drive

Defiance, OH 43512Phone: (419) 782-9856

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IMPROVING VS. MOVING?Midwest Community Can Help!

Jennifer BackhausFinancial Service Representative