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METRO SERVICES

Every spring, home-

owners head outside

to take stock of how

the winter treated their

lawn. Homeowners in areas

that experience heavy snow

or rainfall each winter like-

ly do not look forward to

this inventory, fearful of

what another harsh winter

did to their property. Fallen

tree branches, frozen

ground and winter wind

storms can do a number on

even the most well-mani-

cured lawns, turning a sum-

mertime labor of love into

a nightmare.

W h i l e h o m e ow n e r s

might not be able to do any-

thing about the weather,

there are ways to revitalize

a lawn each spring. Andyou don’t have to be anaccomplished landscaper tohandle the task. The follow-ing tips can help bring yourluscious lawn back to life,helping make winter a dis-tant memory.

• Remove all debris fromyour yard. Debris includesany trash in the yard, wood,large roots, fallen branches,and even stones. The pres-ence of trash such as bro-ken glass or even fadedpaper products such as cupsor bags is not only unsafefor the environment, but itcan prove harmful to any-one who might be out in theyard once your grass grows,especially if you have chil-dren. Oftentimes, winterwinds can blow trash from

nearby garbage cans acrossthe yard, no matter howneatly homeowners put outtheir trash.

• Smooth the soil. Onceall debris been removed,examine the soil for anyabnormalities that mightneed to be smoothed out.Use a spade or rake tosmooth any areas thataren’t up to par. Next you’llwant to loosen the soil aswell, something that can bedone with a garden rake.Any unsightly areas, suchas humps or ditches, shouldeither be smoothed out orfilled in, depending onwhich is appropriate. Thiscan be done with some soiland should not prove toocostly.

• Consider seeding the

Revitalize your lawn after a long winter

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Homeowners can revitalize their lawn after a long winter in a number of ways.

lawn if need be. For lawns

that took a particularly

harsh beating over the win-

ter, consider seeding the

lawn to help revitalize it.

When seeding a lawn, be

sure you choose the right

seeds. Different regions

respond better to different

types of grass. But don’t be

intimidated if you don’t

know the correct grass to

choose. Simply ask a land-

scaper or consult a lawn

care specialist at a nearby

home improvement center

as to which type of grass is

the best fit your region and

your yard.

When you’re read to

seed, the seed can be scat-

tered by hand for smaller

yards, or with a drop

spreader for larger lawns.

When spreading with a

drop spreader, use the sug-

gested amount of seed on

the bag (even a little less

seed should do the trick)

and make sure you spread

out the rows evenly in the

same direction. Once

you’ve sowed the first part

of your lawn in one direc-

tion, you can crisscross

back over that part at a 90-

degree angle, making sure

you keep equal distance

and calibrate your spreader

at the same speed.

• Add mulch for aesthetic

and practical appeal. Moist

helps the soil, and can also

add aesthetic appeal to a

lawn. Moist helps the soil

by allowing it to retain

moisture, making it more

conducive to g rowing

healthy grass. When laying

mulch down, keep the

mulch at roughly a quarter-

inch to ensure your lawn

will grow in nicely.

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BY ELANA ASHANTI

JEFFERSON

THE DENVER POST

DENVER — Joe McFar-land eats, breathes andsleeps home improvement.

One might think thatMcFarland, western divi-sion president for The HomeDepot and the guy in chargeof 440 stores and 78,800employees, would have ahome-improvement to-dolist as long as his arm. Butin fact, McFarland says, hespends most of his time inthose stores. And this year,his job also demands that hestrategize ways to lure backconsumer dollars lost dur-ing the recession.

Earlier this week, McFar-land took time out to talkabout who shops the big-boxhome-improvement storesthese days, and what they’rebuying.

QUESTION: The commonwisdom has been that therecent decline in home saleswould translate into a boostfor home improvementstores, because homeownersare fixing up rather thanmoving. Did that happen forThe Home Depot?

ANSWER: Home improve-ment (retailing) has seen avery steady decline over the

past few years. A lot of ithas been from our profes-sional customer, the small tomoderate builder doing thehome addition or the majorremodel. We’ve seen a bigshift in what those individu-als are working on and thetypes of products they’rebuying.

In the past, we’d see thembuying things like dimen-sional lumber and drywall— new-construction prod-ucts. Today, those same indi-viduals are really focusedon renovation products,things like flooring, waterheaters, assembled kitchencabinets and paint.

Q: How has that buyingshift impacted the kinds ofproducts stocked at TheHome Depot?

A: That trend — (toward)the renovation and not thebig addition — is going tocontinue for a while. Wecontinue to see homes goinginto foreclosure. We contin-ue to see excessive supply ofexisting homes on the mar-ket. As home prices begin tocome back, I think you’ll seepeople invest more andupgrade things. ... But thatcould be 18 months fromnow. So we continue to donew lower prices and offerconsumers better value for

their money.We’ve done a really good

job of bringing in new prod-ucts, new water heaters, dif-ferent paint and floor (prod-ucts), different types of cabi-nets and vanities and toiletsto really cover the needs ofthe value-minded consumer.

Q: Going forward intospring and summer, howhas the company adjustedits outdoor living selection?

A: A big trend shift thisspring, and it started lastyear, is the decline in thenumber of homeownersthat have a professionallandscape service. Thoseconsumers have shifted tocutting the grass and doingthe planting themselves,and a lot of them are buyingtheir first lawn mower orweed whacker or edger. Sowe have exclusives withToro and Honda, and ourown brand of Ryobi cordlessproducts with lithium ionbatteries.

We’ve also seen a bigjump in (green gardeningproducts like) natural fertil-izers. Just four years ago, anestimated 5 million house-holds used environmentallyfriendly lawn and gardenproducts. This year, thatestimate is 12 million house-holds.

Home Depot chief says consumerstackling smaller projects

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FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When times are

tough, women

who can’t afford a

new dress often purchase a

new accessory or lipstick to

recharge their wardrobes.

Known as the “lipstick

effect,” the tendency applies

to homeowners too.

Barry Culkin, CEO of

Questech Corp., a tile man-

ufacturer in Rutland, Vt.,

noticed sales of his $5 cast

stone and marble switch

plate covers rose whenever

the economy faltered. Last

year, sales of their covers at

major retailers were up 15

to 20 percent.

As homeowners rein in

spending, more opt for

small indulgences and post-

pone major renovations.

Whether the goal is a new

look for a worn kitchen or

simply an injection of color

in a room, here’s a list of

some of the best ways to

give a space a quick uplift.

Many cost much less than a

designer lipstick and a few

don’t require any financial

outlay.

“I am seeing quite a bit

of Yankee ingenuity in my

customers. They are getting

pretty smart about using

and repurposing items to

add some zip to their living

spaces,” says Shirley Walsh,

owner of Kalembar Dune, a

vintage home decor shop in

Boston.

Simply moving furniture

and accessories around and

borrowing from other areas

of the home can give a

room a whole new look. If

you want to splurge, con-

sider hiring a designer who

specializes in redesign.

The instant gratification

of having it all accom-

plished in a day is hard to

resist but “it’s also low

stress because it uses famil-

iar furnishings,” observes

Pam Faulkner, owner of

Faulkner House Redesign

in Oak Hill, Va. The cost to

have Faulkner make over a

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STATEPOINT

The warmer temper-atures make it agreat time to tackle

m u c h n e e d e d h o m eimprovement projects.And contrary to popularbelief, these adjustmentsdon’t need to be expen-sive or exhausting.

There are many cost-ef fective, eco-friendlydesign and renovationprojects you can under-take that will spruce upyour home and positivelyimpact the environment.

“Simply put, environ-mentally-friendly homerenovation projects cre-ate a healthy home andsave energy and money,”s ay s Tove A n d e r s o n ,principal of Tove Ander-son Architecture and thepast chair of The Ameri-can Institute of Archi-tects Committee on theEnvironment DC Chapter.“Whether it is reusingwhat is in your home orincorporating new mate-rials, there are a varietyo f e nv i r o n m e n t a l l y -friendly design optionsthat can fit anyone’s tasteand budget.”

To start, consider thefollowing practices:

FIND HIDDEN GEMS

Before shopping forcostly new pieces of fur-niture, take a second lookat unused pieces in yourb a s e m e n t , g a r a g e o rguest rooms. In manycases, long-ignored decorcan be refurbished with anew coat of paint, reup-holstering or another cre-ative makeover. If youcan’t fight the urge tosplurge, shop locally firstor visit a high-end, sec-

o n d - h a n d s t o re. T h i seliminates manufactur-ing and transportationcosts and is a more sus-tainable approach to fur-nishing your home. Youmight also browse onlinestores for environmental-ly - friendly fur niture,paint or artwork.

USE WHAT YOU HAVE

Enlist an architect tohelp you reconfigureexisting space in yourhome, rather than makecostly structural modifi-cations or additions onyour own. These profes-s ionals can help youassess how you can cre-ate the home of yourdreams by working withalready existing space.

For example, if you’vealways wanted more sun-light or an open floor

plan, an architect canhelp you make the neededadjustments -- such asnew window treatments,adding windows and sky-lights, or knocking downwalls. To find an archi-tect in your area, visitarchitectfinder.aia.org.

SAY IT WITH COLOR

A new coat of paint cando wonders in changing aroom’s look. Make sure tochoose low-VOC (volatileorganic chemicals) paint,which uses water insteadof oil, thereby reducingtoxins and limiting theimpact on your home andthe environment.

Be Energy EfficientInsulation leaks and

cracks can exist in bothnew and old homes, lead-ing to energy waste andinflated bills. A free home

energy audit can provideways to save money andenergy. Your local energyprovider usual ly canassist in setting up anappointment. Reseal win-dows, walls, ceilings andattic to start making asizable, positive impact.

Additionally, if you arelooking to purchase anew appliance, considerEnerg y-Star qualifiedappliances, which use 25-40 percent less energythan conventional optionsand can result in savingsof up to $100 (or more) ayear on energy bills.

If your water heater ismore than 10 years old, it

might be time to pur-

chase a new one. If that’s

not possible, cover your

old one with a water heat-

er jacket, which can elim-

inate heat loss by 25-40

percent.

And remember to shut

off and unplug electrical

devices when not in use.

“By making the decision

to adopt sustainable reno-

vation practices that are

eco-friendly, homeowners

will help the environ-

ment and be rewarded

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NEW YORK — As thehousing market keeps sput-tering and it becomes clearyou may need to stay in thesame home for a long timeto recover your equity, it isincreasingly important tomaintain it properly — atminimum cost.

Many homeowners haveput off home improvementsduring the recession, butthat’s not always wise. Hereare six free or inexpensiveprojects that could save youhundreds of dollars or morein the long run.

1. ANNUAL CHECKS:Every home’s appliances,electrical panel and ventila-tion systems should bechecked each year to makesure they’re functioningproperly. Also replace orclean each system’s filterand vents at least as often asthe manufacturer recom-mends.

“It’s always less expensiveto maintain than it is torepair,” said Bob Mehl, amaintenance and repairexpert and handyman onSears’ ServiceLive market-place. “Practicing goodhome maintenance manage-ment will save people mon-ey in the long run. Thatmight cost me business, butI still try to educate people.”

A check by an expert canalso reveal if your furnaceor air conditioner is leakinggas, gathering condensationor getting clogged, all ofwhich can interfere with itseffectiveness, Mehl said.

— BONUS: By washingappliance filters and vacu-uming the spaces wherethey sit, you will lower yourenergy costs and help yourappliances last longer.

2. FOLLOW THE WATER:Similarly, it’s important toinspect your plumbing regu-larly for leaks. Look undercabinets to make sure con-nections aren’t dripping,and turn all valves off andon to ensure the system isoperating properly. Repairor replace dripping faucetsright away because address-ing leaks and other plumb-ing problems when theystart is much cheaper thanrepairing the damage leakscan cause over time.

— BONUS: Major savingson your water bill. A singlefaucet dripping six times aminute can waste 29 gallonsof water per month, accord-ing to the U.S. GeologicalSurvey.

3. TURN DOWN THEHEAT: One of the simplestways homeowners can savemoney is to improve ahome’s efficiency by install-ing a programmable ther-mostat, according to RonJarvis, vice president ofenvironmental innovationat Home Depot Inc. A pro-grammable thermostat canalso prolong the life of yourheating and ventilation sys-tem by letting it work onlywhen needed. They costaround $50 but can save you$180 a year by more closelyregulating home tempera-ture during different partsof the day.

— BONUS: You can setthe system to warm up the

house in winter (or cool itdown in summer) just intime for your return in theevening.

4. CLEAN OUT THE GUT-TERS: Regularly scoopingaccumulated leaves and oth-er material from gutters isthe best way to avoid waterand weather damage to yourhome’s roof and walls. Italso makes the gutters lastlonger. And by doing it your-self, you can save the $200 orso you would spend hiring aservice. Just make sure youhave a tall enough ladderand tools to clean the gutterssafely, such as gloves, a gar-den trowel or plumberssnake and a hose.

— BONUS: No unpredict-able downpours from thespots where overflowinggutters are leaking.

5. BRIGHT IDEA: Installdimmers in the rooms youuse most, suggests Lowe’sspokeswoman Abby Buford.Beyond the dining room,each dimmer in a bedroom,kitchen or living room cansave a customer about $30per year compared with astandard switch. That’sbecause dimming lights 25percent cuts electricity costsabout 20 percent.

— BONUS: The option ofsetting a calming (or roman-tic) mood in almost anyroom.

6. GET INSULATED: Addinsulation to your attic andwalls, and recaulk doors andwindows this spring whenyou want to have them openfor a while anyway. In addi-tion to saving most home

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space.

A little elbow grease also

can go a long way. Sparkling

windows bring in light and

make the entire house shine.

Often, all carpets and rugs

need is a thorough cleaning

and they will feel almost new.

The same holds true for wood

floors and trim.

Nothing is a better quick-

change artist than paint. But

you don’t have to go all out.

Rather than entire room,

paint an accent wall, trim or

piece of furniture. “Never

underestimate the power of

paint and pillows, always the

best lipstick for your home in

any shade,” advises Marcia

Richards, a Phoenix, Ariz.,

interior designer.

Give a living room or bed-

room a facelift by shifting the

color scheme. Pillows add

instant color, but to complete

the look, mix in color keyed

accessories, such as a throw

and new lamp or lampshade.

If your budget allows, go a

step further and add a rug

and/or slipcovers.

Orders for fabric by the

yard are up, says David Peters-

en owner of Maine Cottage

Furniture in Yarmouth,

Maine. He notes that more

consumers are re-covering

rather than replacing worn

furnishings.

Small luxuries can have a

big impact on our moods and

our homes. Flowers and new

plants inject new life and color

to any space. Try replacing

regular lightbulbs with full

spectrum bulbs which are

more like sunlight. Sometimes

all it takes to spark up an

entire room is a unique acces-

sory or piece of individual

art.

New hardware is tradition-

ally a quick fix for dated kitch-

en cabinets. But elsewhere,

exchanging old doorknobs for

polished bronze or nickel can

give an entire house an up-to-

date look. Using levered han-

dles also increases a home’s

universal design quotient.

And maybe you can’t afford

to change the tub or the tiles,

but a dated bath can get a

quick uplift simply by altering

a few elements. Instead of

remodeling, Michelle Samuels

spent about $150 to give a bath

in her Mill Valley, Calif., home

an update. She replaced her

antique gold towel racks and

faucets with updated brushed

silver versions. She painted

the frame around the mirror a

soft silver with craft paint and

completed the effect with new

door handles.

Removing old fluorescent

lights and replacing them with

pendants or a more contempo-

rary fixture also has a big

impact.

Don’t wait until you can

renovate to give your kitchen a

new look. Sometimes chang-

ing only one facet can refocus

the entire space. New hard-

ware and light fixtures are

quick and inexpensive. Don’t

forget refacing or painting

cabinets if new is beyond your

budget. If the countertops are

in good shape, consider tiling

the backsplash. Reorganize

cabinets so the space works

better. Add new accessories or

update countertop appliances

so they coordinate.

Increasing curb appeal is

traditional advice for anyone

selling their home. But noth-

ing is more akin to applying

lipstick than revamping the

entry. Replace a worn front

door if the budget permits.

Otherwise give the old door a

new look with paint. Seasonal

plants, new house numbers, a

new doormat and trimmed

walkway will make you feel

like you are coming to a new

house.

Shop thrift and consign-

ment stores for some unique

finds; then polish and paint.

Also think about creating your

own artwork in colors that will

make a room pop. You will save

a bundle and possibly discover

an inner artist you didn’t

know existed.

Low-cost: Shop thrift orconsignment stores METRO SERVICES

Billed as low-maintenance and attrac-

tive solutions for the yard, vinyl or

composite decks have become the

materials of choice for more homeowners in

recent years. They’re supposed to last longer

and require less maintenance than wood

counterparts -- perfect for homeowners who

would rather enjoy their outdoor spaces,

rather than spend hours each season main-

taining them.

But how do composite materials really

stack up against wood? Before you choose

your decking material, consider the pros and

cons of any available options.

ResistanceNo decking product is completely inde-

structible. Both composite and wood decks

can warp, fade or be scratched and dinged.

Wood decks may have the advantage over

composite materials in this arena simply

because of their ability to be refinished.

Therefore, if an area is damaged or faded it

can be repaired. The same options are not

available with composite materials.

DurabilityComposite decks, those made of vinyl,

plastic, polypropylene, polyethylene, or a

combination of plastic and wood pulp would

seem to be more durable than wood decks.

It’s true that composite products resist

weather-relatedContinued from page 6

damage better. However, a relatively high

rate of expansion and contraction can cause

composite decks to warp and hardware to

loosen. Composite decks also are not as

easy to repair as wood decks -- they must be

replaced. Therefore their longevity could

be compromised by this fact.

MaintenanceComposite decks will require consider-

ably less seasonal maintenance than wood

decks. Manufacturers recommend certain

cleaning and tightening of joint spacing to

avoid sagging. However, certain building

codes require composite decks be built

upon wood structural supports, so a com-

posite deck could have some wood material

after all.

Wood decks require routine staining,

cleaning, sanding, etc. This can be time-

Choosing the right decking material

METRO SERVICES

Wood or composite? The

choice of decking material

is really up to the home-

owner and how much

maintenance he or she

can handle.Please see WOOD, page 7

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furnace at his home in Chicago. As the housing market keeps sputtering and it becomes clear you may need

to stay in the same home for a long time, it is increasingly important to maintain it properly _ at minimum

cost.


consuming, which is whymany homeowners seekoptions in composite deck-ing.

‘Green’ Factor

There are supporters anddetractors to both wood andcomposite decks in terms ofenvironmental impact.Wood decks seemingly areharmful to the environmentbecause of the harvesting ofwood and depletion of for-ests, but forests can bereplanted. Composite decksare made from plastics,which do not decomposeeasily when disposed of.

Both wood and compositedecks require many chemi-cals for cleaning and othermaintenance, which canseep into the ground and

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