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Winter is synonymous with many things, but few people would rank home fires atop their list of things that remind them of winter.

However, according to the United States Fire Administration, more than $2 billion in property loss occurs in winter home fires each year, and more than 900 people per year lose their lives to winter home fires. Perhaps the most troubling thing about those statistics is that winter home fires are entirely preventable. By taking certain precautions, men, women and children can greatly reduce the risk of home fires.

HAVE THE FURNACE INSPECTED: Ideally, furnaces should be inspected and any problems addressed before the arrival of winter. But many homeowners forget this routine maintenance until that first cold day when it’s time to turn the heat back on. If you have not yet had your furnace inspected, schedule an inspection with a local HVAC professional, who can make sure all controls and emergency shutoffs are fully functioning. If you discover an issue during a self- inspection, call a professional to make the repairs. Unless you have experience in HVAC repair, it’s best to let the pros handle any repairs because the stakes are so high. Home fires often result from faulty equipment, so only trained professionals should be inspecting and repairing your home furnace.

Prevent Fires at home this winter

BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL WHEN USING PORTABLE HEATERS: Portable heaters can warm up those areas of the house that always seem to be too cold in winter, and such devices also provide a backup plan in case of a broken heating system. When using portable heating equipment, such as space heaters, radiators and portable fireplaces, do not place such devices anywhere close to items that can burn. Upholstered furniture, bedding, mattresses and clothing can ignite in seconds, so keep portable heating devices away from such items. And always turn portable heating devices off when leaving the room where they are in operation.

ADDRESS FROZEN PIPES CORRECTLY. Water pipes in a home can freeze depending on how cold the home gets. It might be tempting to thaw such pipes with an open flame, but such an approach is highly dangerous, as the pipe may begin to conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the space. When addressing pipes you suspect are frozen, thaw them with hot water or even a laboratory-tested handheld dryer rather than an open flame.

TREAT YOUR FIREPLACE WITH KID GLOVES: Fireplaces make great gathering spots for families in the winter, but only when they are operated safely. Have the fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned to reduce the risk of fire. Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate the fire and make sure you have installed a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out of the fire and possibly igniting any nearby items or materials.

INSPECT SMOKE ALARMS: Properly functioning smoke alarms can save both your home and your life. When functioning properly, smoke alarms can alert you to a fire early on, giving you time to extinguish a small fire before it spreads or to escape a larger fire before it threatens your life. Inspect your smoke alarms periodically regardless of the season and make sure you have at least one functioning alarm on each level of your home.

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Buy First vsSell First5 Tips

You own your home, but plan to buy another. Should you sell your ex-isting home fi rst before signing a purchase con-tract on another home, or vice versa?

There are many solutions to this question and the proper answer depends on your own particular circumstances. In this article I will give you several scenarios to help guide you to the right solution for you.

Option #1: Many owners feel they should locate their next home first. If you sell your existing home, you might not have a home to move into. Purchasing your new home first is the best case scenario and probably the least stressful if you are able to own two homes at once; ie: carry two mortgages for a few months

while your existing home is selling. If your new purchase will be financed, your

first step should be to visit your lending institu-tion to make sure you will be approved for your new purchase while still owning your present home. Once that property is sold, most finan-cial institutions will allow you to make a prin-cipal payment with the equity you derive from your sale, and re-amortize your new purchase at no cost, to bring monthly payments down.

Option #2: If you determine that carry-ing two mortgages at once is not feasible for you, renting or leasing your existing home for a while until you get settled into your new purchase is worth exploring. If your financial institution tells you that you will not qualify for a new purchase while you still own your current home, ask them to explore this approach. If you show a written lease that will at least par-tially offset your mortgage and the expenses of carrying the existing property, your lender may be able to qualify you.

Option #3: Selling your current home first, and moving into a rental, or a relative’s proper-ty until you find your new home is another ap-proach worth considering. But finding a decent rental, especially if you own pets, is easier said than done in Fairbanks’ tight rental market. If you take this course of action, be prepared to be patient while waiting for the right property to come along.

Option #4: Another solution is to locate and purchase the new home contingent to the sale of your existing home. This means that if the existing home does not sell, you would not be obligated to complete the new purchase. That may sound like a good solution – until you turn the situation around. If you were the seller of that home, would you want to obligate yourself to a buyer who cannot complete the purchase without selling their existing home? In today’s Fairbanks’ real estate market, making an offer

to purchase a home with the contingency of selling your existing home is usually viewed less favorably by Sellers.

Option #5: Offer your property for sale and

have the buyer under firm contract to complete

the purchase. Once you have that buyer under

contract, you can begin to locate your next home,

and at that point you will know how much mon-

ey you will receive and when. There is still some

risk to you here, since a sale is never a “done

deal” until the day it records. Making the offer

for your new purchase with a contingency of the

sale of your existing home closing and recording

by a certain date gives you a margin of safety,

and if you can produce proof that you have a

solid contract in place for your existing home,

sellers are bound to take your offer more seri-

ously, and will often accept a contingency under

these circumstances. But, realize that if you are

purchasing a “hot” property and competing with

other buyers, you will be at a big disadvantage if

there are any contingencies whatsoever in your

offer.

When you go to see your financial institution to get pre-approved for your new purchase, ask the loan officer to give you a letter of under-writer preapproval. The only conditions the loan officer should put in the letter are the ap-praisal for the new purchase, and clear title.

The financial institution will want a com-pleted loan application, your last two or three years income taxes, your last paystub, your certificate of eligibility if you are a Veteran, and a copy of your bank statements. They will also do a credit check.

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Gene DuVal is owner of Gene Duval Real Estate Inc. and Associate Broker with RE/MAX Associ-ates of Fairbanks. He has lived in Alaska since 1970. He represents both buyers and sellers with residential, commercial and land real estate trans-actions. He can be reached at 452-4363 or visit geneduval.com

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The holiday season is rife with tradition, from Christmas trees to lighting displays to visitis with Santa Claus at the local mall. Families reunite come the holiday season to exhange gifts, enjoy meals togehter and do a little catching up along the way.

But the holiday season also is syn-onymous with parties. Whether it’s to enjoy an office holiday party, a gathering with family and friends or a more intimate gathering at home, such celebrations are a big part of the holiday season and a main reason why this is such a festive and beloved time of year.

As this is a season of celebrat-ing, it’s good to remember that no holiday party is truly complete until eggnog has been served.

Enjoyed almost exclusively dur-ing the holiday season, eggnog is as much a staple of holiday celebrations as stockings, hung by the chimney with care. This year, impress your holiday guests with the following receipe for “Excellent Eggnog” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Good Spirits” (Har-vard Common Press).

Excellent Eggnog

Serves 8

8 large eggs, preferably organic2 1/4 cups superfine sugar8 ounces brandy8 ounces rum4 ounces bourbon1 quart milk Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, setting the whites aside for a moment. 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the yolks with a hand mixer until com-pletely combined. Add the sugar and beat until it reaches a creamy consis-tency.3. Add the brandy, rum and bour-bon, and then the milk, beating well.4. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (be sure before beating the whites that you have cleaned and thoroughly dried the beaters).

5. Fold the egg whites into the yolk-sugar-alcohol mixture. Refrigerate the mix until well chilled (at least 3 hours)6. Stir to recombine as needed. Serve the eggnog in mugs, topping each serving with some nutmeg.

HOMEStyle CookingThe holiday season is rife with tradition. Families have their own unique traditions, whether it’s gathering at Grandma’s to enjoy a holidy meal or singing carols around the neighborhood with friends who live nearby. One tradition that seems to have made it into many families’ holi-day celebrations is induolging in delicious baked goods. Desserts are a big part of the holiday sea-son, when many people relax restrictions on their diets to enjoy some of their favorite cookies and

Give the gift of indulgence this holidy season

Whether a friend or family mem-ber is a fully devoted foodie or simply a person who loves a deca-dent dessert, giving homecooked baked goods is a great way to show your loved ones just how much you appreciate them.

Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread

Makes an 8-inch cake

2 1⁄3 cups dark molasses6 ounces dark chocolate(60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), grated1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose fl our2 teaspoons ground ginger5 ounces whole pieces preserved stem ginger, drained and roughly chopped1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter,softened1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, sifted (to remove lumps)2 medium eggs, beaten1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons milk, warmed

A pinch of saltExtra-large crystallized ginger pieces, to scatter (optional)A deep 8-inch square cake pan or 8 x 6 x 3-inch oval cake pan

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Grease and line the base and sides of the cake pan with nonstick parchment paper.

Put the molasses in a pan and heat gently un-til hot, but do not allow it to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted.

Sift the fl our, ground ginger and salt together in a bowl. Add the stem ginger and toss it around in the fl our until every piece is coated.

Using an electric mixer, cream the but-ter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses and chocolate mixture and fi nally the fl our mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and gradually beat this into the batter.

Pour into the prepared cake pan, scat-ter with the crystallized ginger, if using, and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake for another 30 minutes. (If using the oval pan, cook for about 45 minutes at the

higher temperature, then about 1 hour at the lower temperature, as it will be deeper.) A metal skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely. When cold, store in an airtight container for at least a couple of days to mature and become sticky. Don’t worry if it sinks a bit in the middle — this is normal.

No Holiday Celebration Is Complete Until Eggnog Has Been Served


December 24th is National Eggnog DayOver 13,000 people like Eggnong on Face-book. Eggnog is called rompope in Mexico

Gingerbread has been around for a long time, but the recipes used to make it have changed considerably over the year. Initially gingerbread was made from breadcrumbs, ginger, and a sweetener, like honey. People discovered that ginger has preservative properties and used it accordingly.


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Decorating with vintage pieces can add an eclectic fl air that sets your home apart from others.

Instead of the cookie-cutter designs mass-produced for home centers and department stores, antique decor can be interesting, eye-catching and, depending on where you shop, more affordable.

One growing trend in decorating with antiques is the use of vintage signs as artwork or even to serve as cabinet doors or headboards. Vintage signs lend well to kitchens and bathrooms but can be used throughout a home as well. Few things can compare to the drama, color and unique typography provided by antique signs. And they can be used with cot-tage decor or even in more contemporary homes.

Those shopping for vintage signs may have noticed that the increase in demand for such signage has led to an increase in price. However, there are still bargains to be had with regard to vintage signs.

Shop smart for vintage decor

Savvy shoppers often begin their quests for vintage signs at estate and garage sales. Many times people stash away old belong-ings in attics and basements, unaware that vintage items are highly valuable to others. Shoppers can find great deals on vintage signs at estate and garage sales. Bargains also can be found at store clos-ings and liquidations. You may even be able to purchase the actual sign from the shuttered store.

Online auctions are another place to search for vintage signs. Buyers can bid on signs offered at auction and have many options to choose from. Keep in mind that you may pay more for the conve-nience of online auctions, and other shop-pers can quickly drive up auction prices.

Antique shops are another venue for antique signs and coordinating pieces. Some sellers specialize in vintage signage. Antique stores are popular in many tour-ist towns and major cities, where more artistic neighborhoods tend to include one or more antique shops. If a particular antique store does not have what you are looking for, they may be able to secure certain pieces you desire from other ven-dors.

Shoppers looking for antique signs also can purchase reproductions. There are many retailers that produce very good likenesses that may be considerably more affordable than the originals. You also can commission an artist to reproduce signage that fits with your design plans. Some re-search online or a query of artists in your community may yield prospects who can produce the sign you covet.

Decorating with vintage signs and other artwork becomes much easier when you know where to start your search for ma-terials. Scouring sales, antique stores and even online auctions can generally produce a bevy of options.


Alaska Antiquing.

Interior Alaska has a number of locally owned and operated antique and resale shops.

Winter may put a damper on garage sale opportunities, but check local papers for community fundraising rummage sales.


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