Embrace spring early with fresh DIY home, landscaping projects
People across the country are feeling the winter blues after an unusually cold and snowy winter. But with warmer weather arriving soon, you can create a feeling of spring indoors and out with some...
View ArticleTransfers: 03-13-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.March 6• 17220 Kellogg Road, Bowling Green, residential, from Milton J. and Jane Ann Motley, by Wood County Sheriff, to...
View ArticleMeeting buyer demands in a seller's market: Top trends for 2014
With many real estate industry watchers predicting 2014 will be a seller's market, you may think you won't need to do much to sell your home this spring. Not so fast - while more buyers are likely to...
View ArticleTransfers: 03-20-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.March 14• 23522 W. River Road, Grand Rapids, residential, from Sandra DeWitte, to Patricia and John Valerius, $157,000.•...
View ArticleTransfers: 03-27-14
March 20• 457 Mallard Road, Perrysburg, residential, from Peter and Cheryl Tausch, to Brian Tausch, $108,000.• 27972 White Road, Perrysburg, residential, from Barbara E. Cooper, trustee, to Glenn and...
View ArticleTransfers: 04-10-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.April 2• 107 Elm St., Walbridge, residential, from Bank of America, to Schober Rentals No. 4 LLC, $62,000.• 25124 Saddle...
View ArticleSeasonal home checklist (04-10-14)
With a little easy maintenance throughout the year, homeowners can prevent emergency repairs down the line. Experts recommend posting a task checklist in a convenient location, such as on the...
View ArticleDon't just clean, give home a 'healthy' scrubbing
It's time for spring cleaning, but this year instead of just sprucing up the home, why not make it a healthy living space that can help reduce the symptoms of the upcoming pollen-filled months, and...
View ArticleCounty deeds, mortgages down for first quarter
Wood County Recorder Julie Baumgardner has released a report covering the transactions of the recorder's office for the first quarter, Jan. 1 through March 31.For this quarter, 1,019 deeds were...
View ArticleTransfers: 04-17-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.April 9• 240 Lester St., Northwood, residential, from Paul and Antionette St. John, to Thomas R. Flick, $65,000.April 8•...
View ArticleTransfers: 04-24-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.April 14• 28441 Earl Dr., Millbury, David Barraclough, to Jody and Angela Henry, $45,800.• 28441 Earl Dr., Millbury,...
View ArticleGet cracking on that curb appeal
Workers arrange perennials at Lowe's in Perrysburg. (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) Homeowners wanting to shake their homes out of hibernation can look no further than their own front and...
View ArticleTransfers: 05-01-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.April 25• 964 Reeves Court, Bowling Green, residential, from Gene and Sue Mazey, trustees, to Barbara Shepard,...
View ArticleTransfers: 05-08-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.April 28• 12227 Tank Farm Road, Cygnet, farm, from Barbara Baney, to Timothy and Danielle Engard, $219,000.April 29•...
View ArticleSave money by unplugging, insulating and gardening
PERRYSBURG - Visitors to Eric Scott's home shouldn't be surprised that all of the clocks are blinking.It isn't because the electricity is perpetually out. It's because Scott, who is a stewardship...
View ArticleTransfers: 05-15-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.May 5• 17985 Haskins Road, Bowling Green, residential, from Jonathon Barricklow and Katherine Serneels, to Christopher...
View ArticleStock a weather preparedness kit
The American Red Cross recommends each household have an emergency kit in place that you can reach quickly. With tornado season in full swing, the protection experts at Pelican...
View ArticleTransfers: 05-22-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.May 16• 4246 Defiance Pike, Wayne, residential, from Jackie Dean and Steven Shank, to Steven Trimble, $67,500.• 3896...
View ArticleWild about the windmill
The windmill apartment on Clough Street in Bowling Green. (Photos: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) Its facade is quickly recognized, but the inside of Bowling Green's "windmill house" is a mystery to...
View ArticleTransfers: 05-29-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.May 21• 295 Southwood Dr., Perrysburg, residential, from Joseph and Julie Fisher, to Nicole Vandersommers, $149,000.•...
View ArticleCreate an inviting outdoor space
From barbecues and games of bocce to parties and candlelit dinners, an outdoor space can be a hub for entertaining."Try to create a living room for your outdoor space," said Kate Anthony, owner of Kate...
View ArticleTour historic homes at Old West End Festival in Toledo
TOLEDO — The 43rd Annual Historic Old West End Festival, featuring tours of five mansions and homes, is Saturday and Sunday.These are the featured homes:• The George Allen- Deb & Todd Kienzle Home,...
View ArticleDecorating outside the box
Stephanie Jaqua, store manager for Lievens Market in Perrysburg, shows ceramic gel burners for sale at the store. (Photos: Enoch Wu/Sentinel-Tribune) PERRYSBURG - Looking to enhance a home or outdoor...
View ArticleTransfers: 06-05-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.May 30• 1421 S. Orleans Ave., Bowling Green, residential, from N.P. Dodge Jr., trustee, to Brandon and Allison Mills,...
View ArticlePorch perfection
Emergency personnel work to move a Ford Taurus after it crashed into the Ankney home at the corner of Wooster Street and Haskins Road on Jan. 16. Repairs to the 114-year-old home have almost been...
View ArticleTransfers: 06-19-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.June 9• 7773 Portage Road, Portage, residential, from Armando and Bridget Gallegos, by Wood County Sheriff, to Bank of...
View ArticleTransfers: 07-10-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Real Estate Division.June 30• 7282 W. Lake Road, Perrysburg, residential, from Andrew and Heather Watson, to Edward Lord,...
View ArticleWeather power outages this storm season
Power outages can be inconvenient, costly and even dangerous. Being prepared is especially important when wicked seasonal weather - such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat waves - are...
View ArticleWould upgrading lawn mower make yard care easier?
While gardening may be America's top hobby, mowing is rarely at the top of most homeowners' list of fun tasks. With this in mind, more are using commercial lawn mowers to make faster work of this...
View ArticleTransfers: 07-17-14
The following property transfers have been filed through the Wood County Auditor.July 3• 4965 Defiance Pike, Wayne, residential, from Mary Lee Hill, to Anthony and Michelle Weber, $265,000.• 24341...
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