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More Than Just A Garage...Adding a garage to a home adds value. A Coach House Garage adds even more value than the cost of building a garage. And garages are not the only thing built by Coach House. In addition, our crews have constructed buildings ranging from recreational structures - for uses such as pool houses and cabins - to businesses. Coach House Garages is a custom garage builder- we build to suit.

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ESSENTIALS for LIVING

S abilize, Inc.t www.stabilizeinc.com

Tucked away on the southeast side of town, the Meadows at Greenlake is Decaturs newest luxury condominium community exclusively for those 50 years of age and greater.

Available in two and three bed-room models, the Meadows at Greenlake is a private community that combines a perfect setting with new construction and a great location.

For more information on the Meadows at Greenlake:

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CLOVES OFGARLIC CHICKEN

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ink Smart And Build From e Start With Logix.

Want To Build A More Energy

Effi cient Home?

SOLAR POWER?WIND POWER?BRAIN POWER.As you know, the cost of heating and cooling a home is getting less and less comfortable. There is a solution - when you start to think green.

Green homes are built to last while reducing your homes energy consumption. Logix Insulated Concrete Forms (IFCs) are the ideal choice for both below-grade and above-grade walls because they combine the insulating power of expanded polystyrene and the durability of reinforced concrete. The result a home that can better withstand nature at its worst, while offering a comfortable home environment at itslow-cost best.


Your Home Offi ce

HowtoEquip

Working from home is growing more popular each and every year. Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever before for the nations workers to login from theirhome environment.

While working from home has its advantages, one notable disadvantage concerns the furniture. A cubicle or office at an office building comes fully furnished at the employers expense, while a home office typically must be furnished entirely by the employee. Those about to furnish their home office should consider the following tips.

Dont overdo it. Home offices need not be as crowded as the standard office building office. In todays computer age where most files are stored electronically than in file cabinets, a home office does not have to be filled with numerous file cabinets, shelving units or tons of drawer space. When working from home, especially when working from home only part-time, the office does not have to be fully stocked. The essentials will probably do the trick.

Be flexible with choice of desk. A desk for a home office can be effective whether its a folding table or an aesthetically appealing oak desk. Oftentimes, the individual will know what he or she needs. For example, an architect will need a larger desk to spread out blueprints while a writer might be fine working on a smaller desk because he or she does not need much more than a computer.

Be choosy with the chair. Employers often look for chairs that discourage slouching and will keep workers comfortable and productive throughout the day. People working from home should also be choosy when finding a workday chair. Cost should not be a major consideration. Instead, comfort should take precedence or it could have adverse effects on an individuals health over the course of time. Also, be sure the arms of the chair fit underthe desk.

Install a second phone line. Its not ideal to rely on an existing home phone line as the primary means of contact for work. Family or friends might call and force workers to miss important work-related phone calls. Many employers provide a phone line connected to the actual office where the business is located. However, they do not often expect workers to have a work-specific line at their home.


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