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$179,900

This ranch offers 3 bedrooms on one level ~ 2 fireplaces ~ a large 2 car garage with one oversized door ~ attached breezeway ~ new countertop in 2018 ~ kitchen has a beverage cooler ~ remodeled 1\2 bath in 2020 ~ updated main bath in 2020 ~ has has thrasher basement system with sump pump ~ hardwood floors throughout main floor and have been refinished ~ new stainless steal appliances in 2018 ~ new a\c system in 2018 ~newgarage door and opener in 2019 ~ 12 ~18 inches of extra blown insulation ~ new 10x18 green treated decked in 2021 ~ green treated wood fence new in 2019 ~ appliances, washer and dryer, tv above fireplace all stay ~ located on a quiet street with pride of ownership allaround.. For more information about the Home of the Week, contact: Bircher and Associates | Re/Max Prime | 712-746-0849 Licensed in IA, NE &SD AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL | 712-293-4300 | www.siouxlandhomesmag.com 2 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES How the ‘Laundry Evangelist’ turned his cleaning obsession into a profession CONNIE NELSON Q. How did the book come Tribune News Service about? MINNEAPOLIS – When most A. It was one of those things people have an unusual obses- that was floating out there. But sion, they try to deny it or, at then [local writer and editor] the very least, hide it. Not Patric Karen Miller came to one of my Richardson. The 48-year-old St. Laundry Camps and we just hit Paulite hasn’t just embraced his it off. obsession, he’s turned it into a Q. Americans seem to love profession. convenience and hate chores. Richardson is into clothes. You’re trying to elevate wash- Specifically, dirty clothes. And ing clothes. Isn’t that an uphill how to clean them. Known lo- battle? cally as the Laundry Evangelist, A. When I was a kid, all the he sells specialized laundry sitcoms, all the magazines, all products (some of which bear the movies made it seem like his moniker) and holds intensive cooking dinner was this huge Laundry Camps at Mona Wil- chore. It was seen as drudgery. liams, his Mall of America store, Well, now there are dozens of TV which he hopes to resume after shows and channels, books and the pandemic. magazines devoted to cooking. Now the Kentucky native (who We have celebrities who are fa- got a toy washing machine when mous because of cooking. he was 3), is going national. He’s And cooking hasn’t changed. written a book, “Laundry Love,” We still put a chicken in the oven and has landed a Discovery + like we did in the ‘70s. What’s TV series, “The Laundry Guy,” changed is our attitude. We starting March 31. His surpris- decided that cooking was some- ingly captivating book is part LEILA NAVIDI, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE/TNS thing fun to do, a hobby. autobiography (complete with a Patric Richardson, known as the Laundry Evangelist, posed for a portrait in the laundry room of his home in St. Q. And you want to do the cast of larger-than-life charac- Paul, Minnesota on Friday, January 15, 2021. same with laundry? ters), part how-to. It’s a must- A. Look, there are lots of read for anyone who’s up for a for her and I came to associate Wednesday, I had to wash it my- Q. Was it then that you got people who are out of the closet good story — and wants to get that love with doing laundry. self. When I got to high school, noticed by a certain newspaper? about their love of laundry. that mustard stain out of their I loved washing machines. My I got really concerned about A. Aimee Blanchette [now There just needs to be someone favorite shirt. Uncle Quinn used to hold me how things were ironed. My Aimee Jordan, a former features who says it’s OK to like doing We talked to Richardson about up so I could look down into the mom said if I wanted my clothes writer for the Star Tribune] laundry, sort of a Julia Child of washing wool suits, why he hates washing machine while it was ironed just so, I would be the one wrote about me and her article laundry. detergent pods and why laundry running. My Uncle Kit’s first doing it. just blew up. We couldn’t keep I’m not comparing myself to really is about love. wife took me to the laundromat Q. You studied fashion mer- the [laundry] products in stock Julia Child. She’s an icon. But Q. How did you get fixated on where they had front loaders. chandising and worked in ap- and the phone was ringing off she was one of the first to tell laundry? When I was 3 years old Santa parel in Neiman Marcus and the hook with people asking people it was OK to like to cook. A. My Granny Dude [his nick- brought me a [toy] washing ma- Nordstrom. When did laundry laundry questions. Q. During the pandemic, name for his grandmother]. She chine. reappear in your career? Q. How did you end up hold- most of us haven’t gotten out was incredibly well-dressed Q. Was it just laundry you A. I opened Mona Williams in ing Laundry Camp? of sweatpants. Do you think and stylish and surprisingly loved? northeast Minneapolis, selling A. Originally, it was called we can care about how we look modern. She would travel to the A. I loved clothes, too. Oh, vintage and high-end designer Clean Clothes and Dirty Marti- again? nearest big town to shop. At the my goodness! I was voted best clothes. I knew some of the vin- nis because I thought I needed A. As soon as we come out of time, our town didn’t have a dry dressed — in grade school and tage pieces wouldn’t hold up to booze to attract people. When the pandemic, there’s going to cleaner, so she figured out how high school. dry cleaning, so I started to carry my store moved to the Mall of be a huge resurgence in dressing to wash all the fine clothes she Q. So when did you start actu- a line of laundry products. America, I couldn’t serve al- — or we’re going to stick with owned. ally doing laundry? I loved telling people how to cohol. But people didn’t really sweatpants. But if we do, we’ll Q. And you were her helper? A. My mom did the laundry care for their clothes. That was care. They wanted to know about buy really nice sweatpants and A. One of my earliest memo- once a week. If I wanted to wear the best part. I would tell people, sorting, cleaning, drying, iron- take good care of them. ries is of handing her clothes- something for a game on Friday “Yes, you absolutely can wash ing and, my fave, dealing with pins. I had this incredible love night that I’d worn to school on that wool Chanel suit.” stains. 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East of Midwest Equipment. • 22.27 acres 1/2 mile east of Charles north side of road. • 29.04 acres 1/4-1/2 mile, east of Midwest Equipment N’side of road. GC zoning.• 34.5 acres 901 WILLOW Property surrounds Hobart sales. S’side of Hwy 20.GC land • approx. 70 acres 1255 HIAWATHA TRAIL 909 PACQUETTE 1700 HWY 20, LAWTON: 43.25 acres Currently cash rent, approved for commercial sites. 1800 HWY 20, LAWTON: Approx. 86 acres, most tillable except windbreak 4 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES THE REAL ESTATE EXPERT The buyer’s wish list now and then imes have really changed, teacups and porcelain? Remem- and gray in the ‘90s to white, less desirable than before. Peo- two-story home, it is most de- T and trends have changed to ber the tapestries, the rugs, the white, white today. Wow. What’s ple are more eager for a play area sired to have four bedrooms up- meet today’s demograph- embroidered pillows? Back in coming next? off an open kitchen and family stairs. Jack and Jill bedrooms are ics and age groups. I have sold the day, people would use those The “smart” home is in. Tech- room. The yard needs to be easy more a thing of the ‘80s and ‘90s homes for over 30 years. Never items for home entertaining and nology is everywhere. Wireless to access and on the same level but are usually not objected to. A before have I represented so to show their status, and would is here to stay. Remember the as the kitchen and family room. downstairs guest bedroom and RON many buyers un- commonly store it in the formal 200-pound, theater-size TV It is also very desirable to have a an office are much-needed. The WYNN der age 35, some dining room. whose guts were behind the covered area for eating and bar- office does not need to look like of whom were Today, most people use their screen and that took three peo- bequing that can accommodate a library, but it does need to have only several years formal dining room for major ple to move? Take a look at what up to a dozen or more people. a rich and elegant look. Walls are out of college and earning over holidays at best, leaving it sit- people are using today. The master suite has become usually white, with color accents $200,000. That said, many buy- ting empty for the rest of the The no-clutter and minimal- a retreat and is expected to have appearing instead in tasteful art, ers are in their late 50s and even year. Today, it’s about a simple, istic look is very sought after in huge walk-in closets that are fabrics and accent pillows. their late 60s. More often, these uncluttered lifestyle for most kitchens. Everything is recessed, fully organized. Although gor- Pools are great but not for ev- clients are trading down after people. Living rooms are rarely hidden and concealed from the geous, free-standing bathtubs eryone. Spas and Jacuzzis are of- having become empty nesters; used at all, and when they are, counter. Kitchens are either white are cool, they are rarely used for ten the better choice, especially others might be trading up as it’s more as a waiting area, not a or black. Cabinetry is either more than photographs. Over- when a large pool would eat up a their children enter their teens. formal entertaining area. painted white or stained dark. sized, beautifully appointed stall much-needed safe, grassy play Let’s take a look at what’s As for color trends, I’ve seen Backyard preferences have showers with steam and elegant area. hot and what’s not. Remember colors change from dark brown changed as well. A 1/2-acre yard hardware are totally in, as are Grandma’s silver collection and and avocado green in the ‘50s may be a beautiful sight, but sitting/lounging areas. For more information, please call beautiful tea service cart, her and ‘60s to gray and pink in the the cost of maintenance and the The location of the bedrooms Ron Wynn at 310-963-9944, or elegant china cabinet ﬁlled with ‘70s to peach in the ‘80s to blue water restrictions make the yard is very important. In a larger email him at [email protected].

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ear Ed: I want to include bowl design. This really helps D a farm-style sink in my when washing or ﬁlling larger new kitchen plans mainly pots and pans. Next, the exposed because of how pretty they are. apron front can actually work But I feel guilty spending extra like a drip edge to help divert money on cosmetics. Do farmer spills away from the cabinets sinks offer any real working ad- below. Finally, since a farmhouse vantages along with beauty? kitchen sink is usually installed — Cindy, Michigan a little more forward than a Answer: Farmhouse or standard drop-in sink, it can be ED DEL apron-front easier to reach into the sink. GRANDE kitchen sinks, can So, no need to feel guilty about be as strong and this plumbing pleasure, a farmer hard-working as sink can help you with kitchen they are delicate looking and chores till the cows come home! dazzling. It’s also a versatile sink with a lot of installation options, Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del material choices, and features. Grande is known internationally With all this, I can also tell you as the author of the book “Ed Del from my experience that farm- Grande’s House Call,” the host of house sinks do offer working ad- TV and Internet shows, and a LEED vantages that can help out with green associate. Visit eddelgrande. your kitchen tasks. com or write [email protected]. Al- First, they are usually deeper ways consult local contractors and KOHLER/TNS sinks with an over-sized single codes. Farmhouse or apron-front kitchen sinks are strong and hard-working. SIOUXLAND HOMES SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 | 5 PLUMBER 795 crookeD tree lane,DakotaDuneS • $1,200,000 NEW LISTING!! Stunning is an Understatement when describing this almost 5000 sq ft Custom Built Ranch! This Frank Lloyd Wright designed home located on #10Green,featuredinSiouxlandMagazinewilltake your Breath away! The living room is open both to the kitchen area with oversized island and custom cabinetry, a large eat~in area with gorgeous views and sliders to a large living space that opens to a 429sq.ft.coveredconcretepatiowithgasfireplace for your families outdoor enjoyment. Additionally the main floor oversized laundry with loads of storage Amy Kakacek cabinetry! 712-333-1111 Licensed in IA, NE, SD 620 Buckwalter Dr., Sioux city • $334,500

YourownPrivateOasis,aBeautifullyMaintainedHometoRelaxinattheendoftheday!This ACCEPTED OFFER 4bedroom,3bathhomesitson1.61acrelot,onahardsurfaceroad.Thisfamilyhascreated KOHLER/TNS suchabeautifulplacetocallHOME,youwon’twanttoleave!Uponenteringthefoyer,youwill Universal Design for bathrooms asks that noticethefirstoftwosetsoftastefullycreatedliveedgewalnutstairsthataddsomuchstyle the room be accessible to all, taking age and to this home, replicating it’s woodsy surroundings - accented by all the windows and incoming ability into consideration. light,makethissuchahappyhome!Upthewalnutstairsspecificallydesignedforthisareaof the home to the formal living room complete with vaulted ceiling and neutral colors! Off the livingroom,you’llenjoytheopenkitchen,withstainlesssteelappliances,built-indeskareaand great counter space for baking,orentertainingfamilyandfriends!Thekitchenwithhardwood Include timeless floors as well as the open eat-in kitchen/dining area - again with so much daylight, sliders leading to the deck - a great area overlooking the in-ground pool and private backyard! Down thesecondsetofwalnutstairsyou’llentertaininthefamilyroomwithwoodburningfireplace, touches in ONLY newflooringandanotherslidingdoortothepatio! bathroom design 4 LEFT! 3600 VIRGINIA STREET, SIOUX CITY $187,900 ear Ed: As a senior citizen, I ask Dcan you please speak to homeown- 4 bedroom, 2 bath with ers, tradesmen and designers about ways to include accessible designs to ev- attached 2 stall garage, ery new bathroom? Too many homes we visit seem uncomfortable for us. 2 bedrooms on the main — Sandy, Virginia Answer: This is a hot topic, since floor. Plus 2 additional ED DEL sooner or later we all face GRANDE bathroom challenges. I can suggest a great bath- Subdivision bedrooms up with built-ins room design concept I heard about years ago. It’s often called universal Beautiful Northside and great closet space! design, or UD for short. The basic message lots close to shopping, is to design a bathroom accessible to all, banking, schools, & All appliances included, taking age and ability into consideration. Many UD bathrooms can include low- Outer Drive/Hwy-75. washer/dryer as well threshold walk-in showers with digital Choose your builder & shower controls and zones, decorative your home plan. Or we grab bars, seating areas, taller toilets, and 302 JONES STREET #401 700 4TH ST. #504 higher and lower side-by-side sinks. can help you ﬁnd one! $147,000 $159,900 Remember to follow local codes, and consider white or off-white ﬁxtures to stay ACCEPTED OFFER! ACCEPTED OFFER! in style for many years. Avoid trendy colors, Call/text Amy for covenants! because who wants to use a bathroom for the future if it looks like a blast from the past?

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green 701PierceSt,Ste100,SiouxCity,IA. associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write 2bedroom,1bath,fullyappliancekitchen. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath loft on 4th Street! Stunning Skyline views! [email protected]. Always consult local contrac- Open Urbany concept, a home you won’t want to miss! tors and codes. 6 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES TREASURES Tintype photograph is a desirable artifact ear Helaine and Joe: I have a tin- in Iowa and had 19 children. He lived to be thick copper plates. His process was an- type photograph of Hiason Milton 89. Is there any value to this item? nounced to the world from Paris on Jan. D — J. S., Bethlehem, Pa. Finch with a notation on the back 7, 1839, and just 17 days later, Englishman – Hiason Milton Finch Pope Creek, Ohio, Dear J. S.: There are all kinds of William Henry Fox Talbot announced his Oct. 29, 1863 – plus a lock of hair tied with “value” – there is monetary value, sen- invention of photo salt prints on paper. a string. Finch was my grandfather. After timental value, historical value just to It was something of a battle between serving in the Civil War (captured and name three. And of the three mentioned photographs on paper and photographs imprisoned at Harper’s Ferry) he married above, this photograph has two of the on metal or glass. The “ambrotype,” three, and to a lesser extent, the third. which is a positive image developed on We are not going to go into a long his- glass, came along in the 1850s. There is 2019 PRESIDENTIAL tory of photography start- some thought that the name “ambro- AWARD HELAINE WINNER FENDELMAN ing with Albertus Magnus type” was taken from the Greek for “im- AND JOE in the 13th century and mortal impression.” Barb Kimmel ROSSON fumbling our way through The “tintype” or “melainotype” as it was the various uses of light- first called was first described by French- sensitive substances such man Adolphe-Alexandre Martin in 1853. as silver nitrate to capture images inside The process was the same as that used on SOLD SOLD a camera. But we will mention that it the ambrotype, but on a thick iron sheet was Nicephore Niepce who managed to (thus its other name “ferrotype”) that had develop photographic images on paper in been coated with a dark lacquer that can the early 1830s. sometimes peel with age and destroy the The Niepce process required long ex- monetary value of the photograph. posure times, but Louis Daguerre man- Tintypes came in a wide variety of sizes aged to shorten these times and produced and quality. Most tintypes are rather small, HANDOUT/TNS 3123 Pierce St 4021 Normandy St one-of-a-kind photographs on relatively and while many were taken in a professional $185,000 $279,000 The size and history of this photo, and nice- photographic studio, large numbers were looking people, are a plus for this tintype. taken in booths at county fairs, at other large public gatherings or by itinerant photogra- tintype values are rather low for run-of- SOLD SOLD phers who worked on the sidewalk. the-mill examples, but this piece is desir- If the tintype in today’s question is as able, and this priceless heirloom should large as the photograph sent by J.S., it is be insured in the $150 to $200 range. essentially a “half plate” size, which is NEW LISTING generally 4 ½ by 5 inches. This one would Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson have appear to be 4 by 6 inches, which is large written a number of books on antiques. Do 498 Bison Trail 435 E Pinehurst for a tintype and a seldom found size. The you have an item you’d like to know more $274,461.50 $340,000 photograph was professionally done, and about? Contact them at Joe Rosson, 2504 the subjects are nice-looking people. Seymour Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917, or email 202 Main newcastle • $67,500 The image appears to be in good condi- them at [email protected]. If you’d like Very nice 2 bedroom home in Newcastle, nicely updated home that shows pride of ownership. All appliances included and is ready to tion, and this coupled with the size, the your question to be considered for their col- OFFER PENDING OFFER PENDING move into. Be a homeowner instead of paying rent. Easy to show the sale is contingent to finding suitable housing. PENDING historic information, the lock of hair, and umn, please include a high-resolution photo the nice-looking people make this a much of the subject, which must be in focus, with above average tintype. Unfortunately, your inquiry.

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loset...the word has many from where to mix and serve C connotations and mean- cocktails, and if fitted with glass ings, but generally it refers shelves, a great place to show off to a small room or enclosed area crystal glasses and stemware. adjacent to a larger inhabit- For wine collectors, installing able space. Enclosure is a key climate controls to a closet can component of a closet so that it provide the best conditions to may conceal what is inside. So, store cases of fine wines. Trans- JOSEPH this is why when forming a closet into a wine cellar PUBILLONES we hear chat- can be as easy as installing acces- ter at a cocktail sible shelves for cases to built-in party that such cases and elaborate metal bottle and such a politician is in the holders, special lighting and se- closet it refers to someone trying curity systems. Obviously this to conceal something personal alternative can be costly due to hidden from public knowledge the specific requirements of wine or view...but I regress from that preservation. sidebar. Hardly anyone I know com- Office and Workspace plains about having too much A 3-foot by 3-foot closet can storage or closet space. Usually easily function as a small desk it is the opposite, especially in office. Adding a tabletop, a small older homes with comments filing container, some shelves, such as “the bedrooms were the and overhead and task lighting size of closets” or “you can only can create just enough space for fit two shirts in the closets.” In a home office. If you are lucky, newer homes, architects and your chair can tuck in so this builders have taken notice and space is sight unseen when the designed much larger closets. door is closed. From realtors to homeowners, A foldable and hinged tabletop everyone is now familiar with can transform your closet as a the terms wall-to-wall closet, gift-wrapping or mail packing walk-in closets, his and her area. Attaching a hinged ironing closet, or in larger homes, the board to a closet can become a dressing room closet. permanent ironing station for In the rare case that someone the whole family. has an unused hall or bedroom closet, there are many ways to Library and Media Center outfit a closet to make it a valu- Maybe you’ve always wanted able amenity to your home. Here a library but just had no idea are some ideas to make the most where to create one. Install- of your coming out of the closet: ing shelves in your closet can give you the library you always Bar/Liquor Closet/ thought about. This helps keeps Wine Cellar the books organized and dust- free, if behind doors. A keyed Liquor closet is a great A small rolling cart with wire way to make use of an unused shelves is the perfect place for closet. It can be a safe place to audio-visual equipment. Add a store expensive bottles of liquor TV on the wall, and you can make and alcoholic beverages to pre- your entertainment center virtu- vent breakage or keep away from ally disappear, when not in use. minors. For those who entertain fre- Joseph Pubillones is the owner quently, a bar could be outfitted of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, an inside an empty closet. A bar award-winning interior design firm cabinet can be an asset as a place based in Palm Beach, Fla. 8 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES

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Kevin McManamy, president of United Real Estate Solutions, Inc., PRESIDENT’S AWARD announced production awards for the company’s top producers during an online quarterly awards event. Thirty people received honors for the 1st quarter of 2021. Earning the real estate in- dustry’s highest production honors, the Presi- Arnold Kimmel Krage Nelson Pepin Yeh Braunger Connelly Hoekstra Madsen dent’s Award, were Rick Arnold, Barb Kimmel, Joe DIAMOND AWARD PLATINUM AWARD Krage, Jeff Nelson, Dave Pepin and Kuen Yeh, as well McManamy as Beau Braunger, Nathan Connelly and Erin Hoeks- tra of NAI United and Nic Madsen of NAI United Management. Claiming the Diamond Award were the Burnett Team, Sheryl Ford Hoak Ford and Eric Hoak. The Plati- Burnett Team Tramp num Award was presented to Nick Tramp. Receiving the Gold Award were GOLD AWARD SILVER AWARD Hank Baker, Bob Patton, Lee Quade and Patti Robinson. Silver Award winners were Tom Marx, Adam Stokes, Mike Wojcik and Claudia Zapata. Those earning Bronze Awards were Paula Brown, Judy Clayton, Dixie Gors, Greg Gregerson, Marcus Langseth, Syd- ney McManamy, Nickie Quinn and Colonel Krage of NAI United. Baker Patton Quade Robinson Marx Stokes Wojcik Zapata Individual company awards were also presented to the overall Top Producer in several catego- BRONZE AWARD ries. Dave Pepin earned the Top Residential Producer Award and the Top Lister Award went to Joe Krage for the quarter. Nic Madsen was the Top Commercial Producer for the ﬁ rst three months of the year. United Real Estate Solutions has been the Sioux City area’s real Quinn estate market leader since 2001 Brown Clayton Gors Gregerson Langseth McManamy Krage with professional sales associates licensed in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. 10 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES SIOUXLAND HOMES SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 | 11 FEATURED HOMES OPEN HOUSES – MAY 9TH, 2021 MULTI-UNIT CONDOMINIUM Did you know that you can test drive a career in real estate?

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Looking for rentals? Contact Nic Madsen NAI United Management 712-226-6033 Considering a real estate career? Contact Kristie VerMulm 712-226-6071 or go to UnitedSimulator.com 12 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES HERE’S HOW GREENER VIEW Add a walk-in closet to Use Kokedama moss balls to plant small plants

oke” is Japanese for do not have permission. You your master bedroom “K “moss.” And “dama” can buy sheet moss at https:// is possibly the trans- mossacres.com/ or http:// lation for “ball,” or it could be mossmaninc.com/. It might be ear James: We created a “tama” and maybe mean “mar- called sheet moss, feather moss D master bedroom from two ble.” Even though there may be or shag moss. You can also use smaller bedrooms. Now something lost in translation, long-strand sphagnum moss, we want to build a walk-in closet “kokedama” is now considered which takes a little more time to into a corner. How big should one to mean “moss ball.” In Japan, wrap around the ball due to the be, and how should we build it? it has been a popular gardening many smaller pieces. — Aaron M. style, similar to bonsai, and it is If you are using a mud ball, Dear Aaron: A walk-in closet becoming more popular in the the first step is to get the soil is found in almost every master rest of the world. wet enough that it will hold bedroom these days. This is a The original style of Japanese together and shape it into a ball pretty simple do- moss ball uses about the size of a baseball. JAMES it-yourself project JEFF heavy clay soil Second, make a hole in the DULLEY RUGG because you just that will retain ball, and insert the plant roots. have to build a its ball shape on Reshape the soil to hold the framed shell, cover its own. Moss is plant in place. Since potting soil it with drywall and hang a deco- then wrapped around the mud and orchid mix soil don’t hold rative pre-hung interior door. ball, where it grows naturally. It their shape well, you can use Because it is such a popu- does not need to be tied to hold cheesecloth or loose, porous lar feature, some builders and it together. Small, slow-growing fabric to hold the soil while you remodelers try to fit a walk-in plants such as ferns can be added wrap it in moss. closet into a bedroom or house to make the moss ball a flower pot. Third, wrap the ball in moss, that is too small for it. This not It is a very simple planting and use string or fish line to only looks odd but also is not method for small plants. You hold it in place. very functional. By taking space are simply replacing the stan- Fourth, if the ball is going to be away from the rest of a small dard plastic or clay pot with a hung, you can stick a wire through bedroom, the functionality of wrapping of moss. If the plant the ball and bend a hook in it to the entire bedroom can be com- would be grown in a loose pot- hold it. If you are using string, promised. ting soil, you make a ball out of tie the string to the string wrap- After combining two bed- the soil and wrap it in moss, but ping the ball, and adjust them rooms, you should have plenty it will probably need to be tied until the plant hangs upright. Tie of room for a decent-sized to retain the round shape. If the the hanger strings high on the walk-in closet. It should have a plant would be planted into an ball, not in the middle, so the ball minimum depth of 4 feet from orchid mix, such as the kind doesn’t tip over. Although, you the door. It should be the full used for Phalaenopsis orchids can hang the plant so the plant height of the bedroom to provide or other epiphytes, you will hangs to the side or straight down, room for shelves. The minimum need to tie it in place. and the ball doesn’t have to be width depends on the type of The moss ball pot can be ad- perfectly round. storage (shelves, cabinets, built- mired in a tray or hung. Many If you are using live moss and in drawers, etc.) you choose. It plants that would grow in you want to keep it alive, you should provide enough space hanging baskets can be planted will need to plant a shade-loving to turn around once you are in in kokedama. Epiphytic plants, plant, since the moss will need there. including many orchids, til- to remain in the shade. If you Before proceeding on your landsias, bromeliads and vines, are using a dead moss or sphag- walk-in closet design, do some You should not put the walk- outward into the room so it does grow well in hanging kokedama. num moss, you can grow a sun- preliminary planning for the in closet door across from the not block access to items in the The moss used as the pot can loving plant. You will need to be master bedroom layout. Plan to bedroom entrance door if they closet. Keep this in mind when be alive or dead. Moss comes more careful with the water, as have the bedroom, closet and cannot be on the same wall. you decide which way you want in many forms, but the type the kokedama ball will dry out bathroom doors open up in an Walk-in closets tend to get a bit the closet door to swing. If it is known as sheet moss is what is quickly in the sun and wind. area along a wall or in a corner. messy at times, and it is best not near the room entrance or the used. There are many species of You can tell when the koke- This creates a traffic zone that to have a mess on the floor of the bathroom door and swings the moss that grow in sheets. If you dama needs watering, as it will be somewhat separate from closet be the first thing someone wrong way, it can be in the way have some in your landscape, will become very light when it the rest of the bedroom, where sees when they enter the bed- and become an annoyance. you can dig them up, but do is dry. The live moss will lose the furniture and bed are lo- room. not dig up moss in any forest cated. The closet door should open Please see DULLEY, Page 13 preserve or location that you Please see RUGG, Page 13 SIOUXLAND HOMES SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 | 13

Q. Let’s get down and at the ingredients. It’s just Q. Well, can you share Laundry dirty. Where do you stand like your food. You look three do’s and don’ts with From Page 2 on detergent pods? at the ingredient list. If us? A. There’s waaaay too there’s a long list of words A. Sure. I’ll start with Q. You say that learning much detergent in them. you can’t pronounce, you the don’ts. Don’t ever to take care of clothes is That detergent stays in don’t buy it. use dryer sheets. Ever. freeing. How so? your clothes. Q. You are big on sorting Don’t be afraid to wear A. If you know how to Q. So are you an advo- laundry. But does anyone anything you own. Don’t take care of your clothes, cate of a second rinse? sort anymore? worry about the [laundry] nothing is off the table. A. No, I’m an advocate A. Even people who say process. Just do it. You’ll You can buy whatever of using the right amount they don’t sort really do. learn. Do get a disco ball you want because you can of soap to wash your They separate out towels for your laundry room. Do make it last. clothes. or sheets. I just recom- assemble a kit for all your The whole point of be- Q. I notice you said mend that people sort dif- laundry supplies so you ing able to care for our soap, not detergent. ferently: whites; blacks; have all your tools with clothes is to wear what What’s the difference? blue, green and purple; you. Do use laundry prod- you love. It’s a freedom A. Soap has to be rela- red, orange and yellow; ucts that you want to put from rules. I don’t have tively pure to saponify [or and athleisure, which is on your body. to change into my play solidify]. Detergent you mostly a kind of polyester. Q. How does laundry clothes. All of my clothes can put anything in it you Q. Polyester doesn’t seem equate to love? are play clothes because want. Still, it leaves a resi- like your kind of fabric. A. I iron [partner] Ross I know how to keep them due and it doesn’t get the A. Polyester is one of the [Raihala’s] shirts because I looking good. stains out. greatest inventions of all want him to look good and Q. How do you typically Q. You sell the Laun- time. It’s like chicken. It feel good. I want him to be dress? dress products at your can be made into anything happy. You do these things A. I like to look good, store. Are there other — ballgowns and tires. You because you care. One of but I like to be comfort- laundry soaps you recom- just have to take care of it the languages of love is an able. I love beautiful tex- mend? correctly, which is some- act of service. Laundry is tiles and I love cardigan A. There are lots of good thing you can learn in my an act of service. You do sweaters. You may see me soaps out there. I recom- book. Hey, I can’t give all laundry for the people you in a cardigan, but it’ll be mend that you take a look my secrets away. love. cashmere. Q. Describe your laun- completely exposed to the dry room. SOLD Rugg air. The balls can be misted A. It’s my version of a Experienced Agents Serving You From Page 12 daily, but even then, they man cave. It’s combined Throughout All of Siouxland. may need to be dipped in with our master bath. And 712-259-4074 its bright green color, water for a few minutes I’ve been known to put and the sphagnum moss each week. in a load of laundry and Licensed in IA, NE, SD will turn a much lighter I have posted a video on soak in the tub. It’s not a 3508 IDLEWOOD STREET I have buyers brown than a wet sphag- how to make kokedama large room, maybe 8-by- Spacious, well cared for & updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split LISTINGS in various price num moss. You can use balls on the video page of 8. It has heated floors. It’s foyer located on a low traffic street in handy location to schools & points for South peat moss and sphagnum http://greenerview.com, steamy and warm. It’s like shopping. With spring rightaround the corner you’ll enjoy entertaining on the multi-level sundeck withhot tub and privacy fenced backyard. NEEDED! Dakota & Iowa moss or water-retaining with bonus informa- being in a spa. Interior offers lots of new paint, flooring, and an updated master bath crystals in the soil to help tion on making your own The most important with tile shower. This home will not disappoint! retain moisture, since the kokedama ball. thing my laundry room has $225,000 Happy Mother’s Day! moss ball planter will dry is a disco ball. You have to SOLD out faster than a plant in Email questions to Jeff Rugg have a disco ball in your McCook Lake a pot due to the soil being at [email protected]. laundry room! 515 Lakeshore NEW PRICE • $375,000 Go Jump In The Lake!!! Here’s 2325 INDIAN HILLS DRIVE your chance, waterfront, 70 inches from the floor and automatically when the improved shoreline, walk~out, Dulley 12 inches from the closet door is closed and cannot If you are looking for low maintenance living look no further. build ready lot on McCook This brick condo offers 2 spacious bedrooms with good size From Page 12 Lake. Yes, this lot is waterfront and on the lake. Gorgeous sunsets wall. There should be about accidentally be left on. Also closets, 1.5 baths, finished basement, and lots of updates 5 inches clearance above the install override switches on thru-out! Exterior features newer windows, privacy fenced patio facing the west and just in time to start building this Spring!! Sits Once you have the loca- rod to a shelf to make it easy the outside and inside of the and a 1 car garage. Close to schools, bus line, shopping & more. near public access and has amazing views of McCook Lake’s tion and size of the walk-in to hang clothes. 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A built-in How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., 712-251-4562 [email protected] Closet rods for hanging switch in the door jamb is Cincinnati, OH 45244, or visit long dresses should be about best so the light goes out www.dulley.com. 302 Jones Street, Suite 100, Sioux City IA 51101 www.dunesrealtysiouxland.com 14 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES HowASK ANGI should I open my pool for the summer?

othing says summer fun N like taking the cover off the pool and taking a cool dip. But before you start splashing around, you need to make sure your pool is safe, correctly pre- pared and ready to go. A pool professional can make your pool summer-ready. It’s a good idea to hire a PAUL F.P. POGUE pro, because pool & LISA chemistry is a GAUTHIER complex task you definitely don’t want to get wrong. For the best results throughout the season, hire a pool pro to check things out weekly or bi- weekly. You’ll pay about $150 for a one-time pool opening visit, or around $100 per visit for recur- ring service. If you do decide to go it alone, here are a few steps to follow. First, remove water and debris from the pool cover. Use a pump or siphon to get rid of water, and a leaf rake or vacuum to remove DREAMSTIME/TNS leaves and large debris. Professional cleaning makes a big difference in keeping your pool ready all summer long. After that, remove the cover and allow it to dry. Brush the If possible, run your filtration Pool covers can help keep rundown of the basics: and runs on a scale from zero to walls with a pool surface cleaner system 24/7. This does take a lot leaves and other debris out of Chlorine keeps germs and 14, with a pH level of seven being prior to filling the pool and in- of energy, so if you want to save the pool, which can cause block- algae from spreading through neutral. A high pH stops germ- spect all the plugs and compo- on electricity bills, you can cut ages in the pool’s filter. If the water. Pools generally need killing chemicals from working, nents of your filter system. it back to 12 hours a day and still pump seems to lag, it’s likely chlorine levels at about 1.5 parts while a low pH can damage your Then, fill the pool and start be OK. time to change the filter. Skim- per million, but they can run be- pool and its components. The your filter system. Use a leaf rake Clean the pool and remove mers and returns also need to be tween 1.0 ppm to 3.0 ppm. Lots pH level needs to be close to or vacuum to clean out any re- debris as often as possible. kept free of debris and obstruc- of people, heavy debris or algae, neutral, preferably between 7.4 maining debris. (Note: This is a great chore for tions. Skimmers (as opposed to long hours of sunlight, high pool and 7.6. Finally, test your water to your teens — just don’t tell net-skimmers) pull pool water pH and poor filtration or circula- To keep the pool clean, check make sure it’s balanced and sani- them I suggested it!) To clean into the filtration system to be tion can require more chlorine in chlorine and pH levels weekly tized in accordance with your the pool thoroughly, you’ll need cleaned, and return release fil- the pool. and alkalinity monthly. pool’s instructions. Now it’s a pool brush, vacuum, pool- tered water back into the pool Alkalinity refers to the water’s The last step: Jump in and time to swim! cleaning solution (if desired) once it has passed through the ability to neutralize acids and enjoy! Once the pool is open, make and a net-skimmer. Don’t forget filtration system. bases and maintain a stable pH sure the water stays circulat- to scrub the pool’s liner free of The chemicals in our pools level. A pool’s alkalinity should Tweet your home care questions ing. Moving water is cleaner algae whenever you begin to see are, of course, essential to our be between 80 and 120 ppm. PH with #AskAngi and we’ll try to an- and safer than stagnant water. buildup. enjoyment and safety. Here’s a refers to the acidity of the water swer them in a future column. SIOUXLAND HOMES SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 | 15 newly listed directory Saturday, May 8th, 2021 ADDRESS BR’s BA’s DESCRIPTION PRICE LISTER REALTOR PHONE

4408 Lost Meadows Rd, Sioux City 6 3 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $475,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Michele Ivener 712-259-1189 3 W Gilman Terrace, Sioux City 2 1 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $135,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Brittini Fergen 712-490-3382 818 Evans St, Sloan 3 2.75 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $194,900 CENTURY 21 Prolink Jessi Tadlock 712-420-5131 1502 Country Club Dr, Elk Point 3 3 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $289,950 CENTURY 21 Prolink Jason Geary 712-204-0197 32172 242nd St, Turin NA NA Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $70,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Lyse Yanke 712-423-8601 2721 S Royce St, Sioux City 4 1 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $164,900 CENTURY 21 Prolink Jesse Derrick 712-899-6813 14 W 37th St Place, Sioux City 4 3 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $339,900 CENTURY 21 Prolink Lisa Sissel 712-253-6313 2315 Summit St, Sioux City 3 1.75 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $215,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Jessica Kern 712-490-4814 2900 Grandview Blvd, Sioux City 3 2 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $189,900 CENTURY 21 Prolink Tiffany Pech-Williams 712-898-3638 2629 Glen Ellen, Sioux City 5 3.5 Custom built ranch with golf course views on a .59 acre lot. Outside entertaining with in-ground pool and bar with grill and frig. $725,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Barb Maxon 712-253-3647 1321 Navaho Circle, Sioux City 4 2.5 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $239,500 CENTURY 21 Prolink David Soroka 605-553-7083 1301 22nd St, Sioux City 4 2 If you’re looking for an affordable 4 bedroom home with 2 full baths, this is the home for you! Located near shopping and restaurants, but still off the beaten path. You’ll love the oversized two stall garage and off street parking. Don’t wait! $140,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Amber Raak 712-790-6434 3323 4th Ave, Sioux City 2 1 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $135,900 CENTURY 21 Prolink Jesse Derrick 712-899-6813 2540 S Patterson 3 2 move in ready raised ranch with large yard and nice big deck $185,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Michele Ivener 712-259-1189 4417 46th St, Sioux City 3 3 Property details and photos can be found at C21prolink.com $210,000 CENTURY 21 Prolink Tiffany Pech-Williams 712-898-3638 1541 Oakdale Dr, Jackson 2 1 Two bedroom fixer upper ranch nestled in the trees. Sold as is. Search MLS # 812945 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $40,000 United Real Estate Solutions Judy Clayton 712-251-6271 202 E Main St, Newcastle 2 1 Nicely updated ranch home; move in ready w/ all appliances included. Search MLS # 812934 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $67,500 United Real Estate Solutions Mike Wojcik 712-251-1798 1906 Helmer St. 3 1 Bungalow w/ finished dormer, walk-out lower level & AHS Home Warranty included. Search MLS # 812982 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $125,000 United Real Estate Solutions Mick Morgan 712-389-4861 406 34th St 3 1.5 Adorable ranch in a quiet neighborhood; beautifully maintained yard and off street parking.Search MLS # 812936 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $150,000 United Real Estate Solutions Dave Pepin 712-635-5945 2513 S Olive St 3 2 1950’s raised ranch home w/ refinished hardwood floors & updated bathrooms.Search MLS # 812938 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $159,950 United Real Estate Solutions Paula Brown 712-223-1016 1208 11th St, Onawa 3 1.75 1 ½ story home w/ eat-in kitchen, French doors & main floor laundry. Search MLS # 812976 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $164,950 United Real Estate Solutions Rick Arnold 712-251-8877 3509 Dodge Ave 3 1.75 Affordable Morningside raised ranch w/ newer windows & appliances. Search MLS #812887 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $179,000 United Real Estate Solutions Sheryl Ford 712-212-4576 1101 Meadow View Ct #3 2 1.5 Updated, move-in ready condo in beautiful 55+ retirement community. Search MLS #812973 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $196,000 United Real Estate Solutions Hank Baker 712-490-6621 2320 S Olive St 3 3 Outstanding raised ranch charmer w/ lots of entertainment space. Search MLS # 812952 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $214,000 United Real Estate Solutions Lee Quade 712-898-1606 4509 Applewood Ave. 3 1.5 Charming split level home w/ hardwood floors, fireplace & sliders to patio.Search MLS # 812983 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $220,000 United Real Estate Solutions Sydney McManamy 712-301-3191 3628 Pawnee Pl 3 3 Cute raised ranch w/ many updates; new carpet, paint, kitchen cabinets, light fixtures. Search MLS # 812964 at unitedrealestatesolutions.com $225,000 United Real Estate Solutions Dave Pepin 712-635-5945 506 Huntington Ct, Sergeant Bluff 4 3 Ranch home in prime location; high volume ceilings, master suite & wet bar. 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hile parts of day-to-day W life seem to be getting back to “normal” (or at least a new normal), some changes from the last year seemed poised to stay around for some time to come. One of these changes: Home KATIE offices are more LAUGHRIDGE necessary than ever. With offices turning to permanent work from home or hybrid work schedules, it is important to create a practical space at home that is built for productivity. This has created a new chal- lenge for us, since many times practical and productive can be a bit … blah. We’ve been searching high and low to bring style and finesse to our home office essentials so you can create a study that will stun both in person and over Zoom. First off, we knew we wanted to do something besides provide standard office chairs. Say goodbye to old-school computer chairs on wheels, and treat yourself to something more luxurious! My current favorite office chair has to be a winged chair. The tra- ditional and elegant feel of a dra- matic high-back makes you feel like you are in the power seat, and it is extremely comfortable with personality and life to your area. yourself a wonderful and pro- ABOVE: With great neck support. Upholstered This is where the energy of your fessional background for Zoom offices turning to seats like this are a great way to room will truly be decided. From calls. This also cuts down on the permanent work introduce pattern into your of- bright floral prints to landscapes likelihood of a family member from home or hybrid fice or study. I’ve been drawn to to hunt scenes, art is a great way walking behind your video as an work schedules, it is menswear-inspired textiles that to express yourself on your walls. unexpected guest star. important to create add some flair and dimension to Don’t forget to balance your These simple changes to your a practical space at an otherwise serious space. If you bookshelf with accessories as workspace will leave your col- home that is built have a smaller space, cushioned well. While storage is all-im- leagues impressed and make you for productivity. dining chairs are a great option. portant in an office, so is having feel more comfortable during LEFT: Upholstered They can easily be transitioned some personal items to break your day. A well-designed space seats like this are back to other areas of the home up the paperwork. Using ginger enhances all aspects of living. a great way to and are a perfect height for fold- jars and figurines as bookends introduce pattern out desk options. is a fantastic way to add style Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie into your office or Spending long days in a stark to your space while still giving Laughridge is the owner of Kansas study. room is never good for morale. purpose to your shelves. By plac- City interior design destination Nell HANDOUT PHOTOS, Adding artwork and tasteful ac- ing a well-decorated bookshelf Hill’s. For more information, con- TNS cessories to your space can bring behind your desk, you also give tact Katie at [email protected]. 20 | SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 SIOUXLAND HOMES

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