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Home & Garden Fall 2013
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Commercial Kitchens.................3Basic Plumbing Tips ...................4Organic Gardening ..............5, 13How to Rake Leaves more Efficiently.....................6, 7
How to Keep YourGarage Space Safe.............8, 14
Save Money on Landscaping ........................9, 13
Home Storage .....................12, 13Deck Care Advise......................15Mower Maintenance ...............16Pruning Trees .............................17Shopping for a Firepit .......18, 19
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Many Americans arereplicating what theysee on TV, whichmeans big business forcontractors, buildersand designers.Consulting with pro-
fessionals is definitelyrecommended, espe-cially considering theamount of research,design expertise andregulatory codes thatneed to be followedwhen installing profes-sional-style equipmentand appliances. Larger stoves require
more comprehensiveventilation systems,while the combinationof an all-new suite ofhigh-powered appli-ances may require alittle more power fromyour home’s electricalinfrastructure.
The LookSpacious and usually
shining with stainlessaccents, a well-executedcommercial-style kitchenis a thing of beauty.
The professional equip-ment within them providenear-restaurant-levelpower that helps executelarge meals for get-togeth-ers.
Built in refrigeratorshave also become trendy,as many kitchen masters
prefer the extra floorspace that this affordsthem.
Stainless SteelStainless appliances,
sinks and counters havefound their way intomany of our kitchens, andfor good reason. Theirsleek appearance andsimple elegance help“commercialize” any
kitchen atmosphere andcan quickly transformblah to brilliant.
Not all stainless appli-ances are created equally,though, so try to matchsimilar shines and finishesacross all of your kitchenpieces for strong cohe-sion.
Cost A commercial-style
kitchen remodel can costin between $6,000 and$15,000 — or even more— depending on yourequipment grades, floor-ing, appliances and fin-ishing touches.
Costs can add up in ahurry, but the up-frontinvestment usually endsup paying off in the end.
According to the web-site realtor.org, a major
kitchen remodel can neta nearly 60-percentreturn on investment.That is of course, if youever plan on selling yourhome.
For most people, theaddition of a commercialkitchen is not just forresale purposes, but toprovide a daily dose ofcooking excellence.
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Commercial Kitchenshe rise in popularity of television cooking shows is not due solely to thefood, but also the contemporary-looking kitchens, stainless appliancesand the “I want that” gadgets.T
The most important course of actionyou can take regarding your home’splumbing is to continually pay atten-tion to its performance and systems.
The quicker you are able to identifya leak or drain issue, the more likelyyou are to avoid major damage toyour home and wallet.
By understanding the commonplumbing issues that all homeownersdeal with at one time or another, youwill be able to take on basic chal-lenges before they become full-blownemergencies.
Common IssuesFaucets leak, toilets clog and pipes
break. Any homeowner can tell youthat. It is what you choose to do aboutthese problems that can mean the dif-ference between a quick fix or a priceycall to the plumber.
Educate yourself on your home’sbasic plumbing systems – both thewater service and the drain. Knowwhere your shut-off valves are foryour main service, washer, sinks, toi-lets and icemakers for quick accessduring emergency situations.
The Right Tools If you’re spending more time lately
tending to your home’s plumbingneeds, then you have probablybecome quite familiar with the pipewrench.
This tool is vital in your ability toloosen and tighten pipes of all sizes,and troubleshoot issues. Plumbers’putty also comes in handy whenreplacing sink fixtures and drain cover-ings, as does teflon tape for effectivelywrapping threads of shower headsand pipes.
Plumbing EmergenciesOf course, some homeowners will
unfortunately experience major plumb-ing emergencies that require profes-sional help.
Always have the number of a rep-utable, certified plumber handy in caseof such a situation.
Be prepared to pay a pretty pennyfor comprehensive repairs, but alsotake comfort in the fact that the jobwill be correctly executed and oftenguaranteed for the life of any newparts.
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Especiallywhen itcomes towhat weput into ourbodies. More
and more gar-deners are vigi-lant about whatis used to treat
their fruits and veg-etables for pests and
other barriers to gardeningsuccess.
Natural Weed Control There are many products on
the market that claim to natural-ly prevent weed growth, but one
of the best tools at your disposal is organic mulch.A combination of compost, dried grass clippings, shredded
leaves and other biodegradable materials is an effective way tokeep sunlight from reaching weed seeds and also nourishes thesoil as it decomposes.
A two- to three-inch layer of organic mulch applied in
between plant rows is an optimum solution to a weed takeover.
Beat it, BugsIf you can’t beat pests, bug them back.Simply giving in to the critters that crave your fruits and veg-
etables is not the way to go. Home improvement stores andnurseries have many solutions for eradicating bugs, many ofwhich avoid the spraying of potentially dangerous pesticides.One such product is a light, white porous fabric that acts as
an insect barrier without blocking critical nutrients from waterand the sun.
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Raking leaves is a fact of life for many homeowners. Coolautumn weather and less sunlight are signals to certain trees that itis time to shed their leaves. A leafless tree is more capable of con-serving energy and riding out the winter successfully. Trees alsoshed their leaves during periods of drought or if they have pro-duced too many leaves in the summer and need to conservewater. For homeowners, fallen leaves can be an unsightly nuisance that
can stain concrete and smother lawns, especially when fallenleaves are not promptly removed. Raking is a timely task manyhomeowners dread. But it is possible to cut down on the time ittakes to clear a yard of all those unsightly leaves.* Wait for the majority of leaves to drop before beginning your
work. If you start too early in the season, you may end up rakingmultiple times and that is not time-efficient.* Use the technology at your disposal. If the grass is still growing,
you can use a mulching mower to take care of some of the leaves.The mower will shred the leaves and create nutrients for the soiland the lawn. However, once the lawn stops growing you do notwant to cut it too short. This is when it is time to take out the rake.A composting vacuum and leaf blower are other ways to make
quick work of cleaning up leaves. Although these devices may notbe as eco-friendly as a rake, they can significantly reduce the timeit takes to clear a yard of fallen leaves.
* Remember to rake downwind. It is a good idea to save rakingfor a day when it is not too breezy; otherwise, you may end upraking the same spots over and over. Handle small spots at onetime and rake the leaves into small piles. Then you can easilytransfer the leaves to a tarp or bag and set aside for disposal ordeposit them into your compost heap.* Invest in a lightweight leaf rake and a good pair of gloves.
Being comfortable while doing the work will make it go moresmoothly and quickly, and a lightweight rake won't be too taxing,while gloves will prevent the formation of blisters. In addition, takebreaks to rest and recharge.* Move your feet as you rake so your arms and back are not
doing all of the work. Think of it as dragging the leaves more sothan just shuffling them around. The more leaves you can gatherin one pass of the rake, the more quickly the job will go.* Spread the work around. Sharing the task with others certainly
cuts down on the time it takes to clear the yard. Have a leaf-rakingparty in which members of the household each pitch in beforeeveryone enjoys a well-deserved backyard barbecue.Although raking leaves may not be the average homeowner's
favorite activity, it is a healthy one. Various muscles are workedwhen raking, which also is a good form of cardiovascular exercise.In fact, a person who weighs 180 pounds can expect to burn morethan 350 calories raking leaves for an hour.
How to Rake Leaves more Efficiently
Auto enthusiasts often find their garage is a sanctuary wherethey can go and think about their vehicles and little else.Similar to a carpenter's workshop or a gardener's backyard, agarage can be a place where auto enthusiasts unwind as theypursue their passions for automobiles.
But no garage is a true sanctuary if it is not safe, and the fol-lowing are a few ways auto enthusiasts can ensure their workspace is safe and sound.
* Keep an adequately stocked first aid kit on hand. An acces-sible first aid kit can be the difference between a minor injuryor a significant health issue. Make sure the first aid kit is easilyaccessible, ideally on a low shelf that you can reach should yousuffer an injury that limits your mobility. Periodically restockyour first aid kit with necessary supplies.
* Post the national Poison Control Hotline number in plainview. That number is 1-800-222-1222 in the United States, andvaries from province to province in Canada.
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only way to contact the outside world should you suffer aninjury. You don't have to answer the phone when it rings, butbe sure to bring it with you as a safety precaution wheneveryou will be working alone in the garage.
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No matter yourexcuse, there are plen-ty of ways you can de-clutter your life even ifyou refuse to let go.
It might take morethan a weekend, butsimple steps can makea big difference on theoverall space that isbeing taken up byunnecessary items orclothing.
Use the WallsIf you have a room
with a full floor andbare walls, consider atransformation. Certainitems – especially gui-tars and children’s art-work – can serve asgreat-looking additionsto any blank wall aswell as a major spacesaver.Install and fill up
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lutter is a confounding problem facing many of us. Why do wecontinue to let stuff pile up? Is it our inability to let go of the past?Our emotional connection to even the smallest of items?C
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Many nurseries offer sub-stantial discounts on over-stocked inventory that caninclude high-end trees, uniqueplants and useful tools. Thedeals can be downrightdelightful, with some business-es offering more than half offfor their extra products.
Perks like reduced deliveryfees, buy-one-get-one or freeconsultations may also beavailable, as many nurseriesuse the fall season to promotethemselves to new customerswith the hopes of retaining abigger client base when thespringtime rolls around.
Check with your local busi-nesses to see what deals theyhave planned for the fall. Itnever hurts to ask.
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* Don't allow children intoyour work space when you'reworking on your vehicle.
* Wear tight clothing andtake off all jewely. Looseclothing and dangling jewelrythat can easily get caught inmoving parts, greatly increas-ing your risk of injury.* Unplug any power cords
before trouble-shooting anyproblems with your powertools.* When working with power
tools, unplug them when tak-ing a break from work andwhen leaving your workspace, even if such breaks areonly momentary.
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SAFE GARAGE SPACE
Did you know?Landscape fabrics are used to prevent weed growth while still allow-ing air, oxygen and water to flow to and from the soil. Landscapefabrics are a chemical-free way to prevent weed growth, endearingthem to eco-friendly homeowners. Landscape fabrics, once laid, alsoare a far less labor-intensive method to prevent weed growth, asthey can be effective for several years, during which homeownerscan expect to perform little or no maintenance. In addition, manyhomeowners prefer landscape fabrics because they can help the soileffectively maintain moisture during dry periods, when gardensmight otherwise be highly susceptible to drought. Once put down,landscape fabric can be covered with mulch to add aesthetic appeal.
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That’s why it is important to protect your sweat equity investment by taking propercare of your labor of love.Rain and sunshine are your deck’s natural enemies, as it doesn’t take long for your
perfectly stained masterpiece to suffer from weathering and fading. Of course, this canbe avoided by some simple methods and deck care strategies.
The Right ToolsExperts strongly urge the use of fiberglass or plastic brushes and shovels to remove
foreign objects from your deck.Trying to push snow, dirt and leaves off your deck with a metal shovel can scrape
your sealant away and compromise your deck’s longevity.For standing water, use push brooms or water sweepers to gently dry your deck.
Letting water stand and potentially cause mildew or wood rot can be as equally asdamaging as using the wrong tool.
Get ScrubbingNow that you know what tool to use, your deck needs a thorough scrubbing with a
specialized cleaner at least once a year.These cleaners will remove that dirt, grime and dust that can build up quickly. If any
parts of your deck are stained, there are cleaners to take care of that, too. The rightcleaning solution and a little bit of elbow grease are reasonable investments that canmake all the difference in maintaining your deck’s health.
Clean the Crevices Wood rot is not always obvious to the naked eye. It can fester in between your deck
boards in the form of damp leaves or rainwater.Several products are available for you to reach these tough-to-clean spaces, including
hand scrapers that will not damage your wood’s sealant.If you’re looking for less tedious way to clean these spaces, a pressure washer can
work wonders.
nstalling a deck is hard, tedious work. Just askyour lower back after 10 hours of driving nailsand lining up boards. I
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Another mowingseason in the books.Another long winterbreak from trimming,clipping and cutting.But before you store
your mower in theshed, there are somesimple steps to take tomake sure your equip-ment will be ready togo when the spring-time season makes itsrounds again.
Drain the TankLeaving your
mower’s tank full overthe winter can lead to
bad gas that can slowdown your perform-ance or even harmyour engine when it’stime to mow again. Luckily, draining
your tank is one of thesimplest forms of pre-ventive maintenanceyou can perform.Syphoning or funnelinggas out of a mowercan be awkward andmessy.Take a few more
passes around youryard until your mowerruns out of gas, thenstore your mower
away for the winter.
Other DIY TipsMower maintenance
does not have be com-plicated. There aremany simple steps youcan take to keep yourmachine running longand strong.
With your engine off,use a plastic scraper toremove all of the grassclippings and mattedgrass from underneathyour mower’s deck andblades.
Changing your sparkplugs yearly is also a
simple, quick way toensure optimum per-formance. Also requir-ing annual care is yourengine’s oil, whichshould be changed ateither the end orbeginning of everymowing season.
Consult yourmower’s product guide-lines for any steps thatmay be specific to yourmake and model.
Take it to the ShopNot all of us are
comfortable with tak-ing on maintenance
projects without thehelp of professionals,preferring to seek outthe advice of localexperts.
Many people taketheir mowers to repairshops during thespring when the linesare longer and therates are higher.
By visiting your localshop during the fall orwinter, you can savesome time and moneyfrom professionals whoare usually willing tooffer an off-seasondeal on their services.
Mower Maintenanceor some people– especiallythose withlarge yards –putting the
lawnmower away forthe winter is accompanied withfeelings of relief and accomplishment.
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PRUNING TREESMany homeowners may not know that pruning trees in the
winter can benefit some trees. Deciduous trees are dormant inwinter, so they won't bleed sap when pruned at this time ofyear like they will at other times of year.Before pruning trees, regardless of the time of year, home-
owners should learn the types of trees on their property andwhen the ideal pruning season is for each type of tree. Pruningalso may depend on climate, so speak with a local gardeningor landscaping professional to determine when is the best timeto prune the trees on your property.
Once the time has come to prune, keep the following tips inmind to maintain healthy and aesthetically appealing trees.
* Remove limbs that appear to be competing for space. Treelimbs that are crossing, rubbing or growing parallel to oneanother can be pruned. Such limbs may prohibit the growth ofnearby limbs.
* Remove limbs that are growing in. Some tree limbs mayappear to be growing toward the interior of the tree, and theselimbs can be pruned.
* Remove limbs growing toward the ground. A healthy tree'slimbs will grow outward, not toward the ground.
* Remove dead limbs. Dead limbs simply take up space, anda dead limb is not going to grow back come the spring. Dead,broken or diseased limbs should be removed when pruning.
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People have sat around an open fire outdoors for centuries.Not only does fire provide warmth and light, but also it offersa relaxing setting for conversation and socialization.
The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of back-yard entertaining. Homeowners understand how a fire pit canadd value to a home and make their yard an inviting place tobe on a summer evening or a chilly autumn night.
Outdoor fire pits are a relatively new creation that continueto grow in popularity. Once available strictly through specialtyretailers, fire pits can now be found on the shelves of manyhome improvement and big box stores as well as online.
Fire pits can add a lot to a home's exterior entertaining area.Some fire pit styles and materials will last longer than others.Homeowners should assess their needs and the space avail-able before choosing a fire pit for their home.
First, homeowners must decide if they want a permanent orportable fire pit. If you are ready to make an enduring changeto your yard and landscape, then a permanent fire pit is theway to go. These can be made of stone or brick and are oftenvery durable. Permanent fire pits can be incorporated intolandscape designs to create a professional patio look. They're
also some of the safer types of fire pits because they cannotbe knocked over and the bricks or retaining wall constructionprovide a barrier around the fire.Portable fire pits are freestanding units that can be moved
around the yard on a whim. They also can be loaded into thecar and taken to a neighbor's house or even to the beach.Portable fire pits are less expensive than permanent models,and some homeowners prefer a trial run with a portable pitbefore deciding to install a permanent structure.Portable fire pits are made of metal and usually coated with
a fireproof paint. Over time, exposure to the elements cancause the metal to rust or weaken, something homeownersshould consider prior to purchase.
Homeowners also must consider a fuel source. Wood is acommon fuel source for fire pits. Wood can be inexpensive,especially when gathered from around the yard. However, awood-burning fire will constantly have to be fed with newbranches. If you want to have a roaring fire but don't want tomaintain it, then a gas-fueled fire pit is better. Natural gas firepits can run off of a portable propane tank (think barbecuetank) or be directly connected to a home's natural gas supply.
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Now you can decide on thestyle. Gas fire pits will give youa greater number of designoptions, but there are stillplenty of choices with woodfire pits. From bowl-shapedpits to rectangular-shaped pitsto barrel-style pits tochimineas, there are designsto fit most preferences andsize constraints.Once you have chosen a fire
pit, safety should prevail. Hereare some tips to consider.* Keep the fire pit away
from the home and objectsthat can burn. Maintain a safedistance from the fire pit at alltimes.* The best place to have the
fire pit is on hard stone,cement or tile. Portable firepits can be placed on patiostones in the lawn.* Use a screen to keep
embers and sparks fromescaping during use.* Keep children a good dis-
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