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House beautiful! Stylish, bright and open, this home is a haven. 14 foot cathedral ceilings create an airy great room with views of the wooded lot behind. An inviting sun room is the perfect spot for morning coffee. The master is large and private, separated from the other bedrooms. The bath has a garden tub and separate shower. The dining room is large and defined by architectural columns. Over 2100 square feet and a prime cul de sac setting. It won’t last long! MLS # 21202685 – Diane Brooks, F.C. Tucker Company – 317-590-1048

Electrical 101 by Phil Thornberry We all know electrical defects show up on almost all inspection reports. Two things can help you deal with them more effectively: one, knowing when a particular rule went into effect, and two, the easiest resolution to a particular issue. Below are dates and resolutions to eight of the most common defects. Non-grounded three prong receptacles: Grounded receptacles were first installed in 1960. Any three-prong receptacle installed since that time should be grounded. If a three-prong receptacle was installed in place of a pre-1960 two-prong receptacle, there are three options. One is to change back to a two-prong receptacle. Two is to ground the receptacle (typically most difficult). Three is to install a GFCI receptacle at a reasonable cost if there is no ground available or if wiring was installed prior to 1960. GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter): These are the receptacles with a test and reset button. They also ...