fall home improvement

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The Crescent-News

Extending gardening season p. 14

Family friendly baths p. 12

Must do’s for the kitchen p. 11

Garage door improvements p. 2

Plaid fall decor p. 3

Clutter free kitchen tips p. 13

Home check up p. 8

Plan perfect deck p. 7

Home tech trends p. 6

Improvements that save money p. 4

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Are you spending home improvement dollars on the wrong door of home?

(BPT) — How often do you use the front door? Not often, right? When Americans come home from work or school, the front door now takes a back seat to the garage door.

“The garage door is used more often, it com-mands more curb appeal, and price-wise, it’s a great bargain,” said Jim Lett of ABE Doors & Windows in Allentown, Pa. A past pres-ident of the International Door Association, Lett sells both garage doors and entry doors.

Lett said this major para-digm shift means more homeowners are investing in impressive garage doors with substantial curb appeal instead of front entry doors, which are used less and

often shrouded in shadows.A national survey by

Harris Interactive reveals that the garage door is indeed the door used most often to enter U.S. homes. Forty-five percent of hom-eowners with garages say the garage door is the pri-mary point of entry into their home. The front door came in a distant second at 35 percent.

The front entry door is used so little, many hom-eowners no longer even carry a key to that door. The new house key to today’s home is the remote control to the garage door.

“For decades, garage door guys were jealous of the attention given to the front entry door,” said Gordon McGraw, owner of

Overhead Door of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon. “But that’s changed.”

Real estate agents used to tell people that the front door is the most impor-tant element to spruce up, because it’s the first thing visitors see, he says. “But that’s not true. A front-fac-ing garage door is clearly

much more dominant.”While the garage door

is significantly larger, research shows it’s also more affordable. The aver-age installed garage door sale is only about $1,500, while a much-smaller fiberglass entry door runs about $2,800, according to the Remodeling 2014 Cost

vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com). In that same report, the cost of an upscale garage door was only $2,800 compared to $7,300 for an upscale front entrance.

It’s crazy, but the garage door delivers five times the curb appeal, yet it costs less

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A new, upscale garage door is a good investment for a homeowner because it is often the first thing a visitor sees when coming to a home. Forty-five percent

of homeowners with garages say the garage door is the primary point of entry into their home.

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than a comparable front door,” said Lett. “I always encourage garage door customers to go for the upscale models. It’s well worth every dollar. You shouldn’t settle for a plain-Jane garage door.”

The last 10 years have seen manufacturers intro-duce an unprecedented variety of dynamic new garage door styles. It’s now common for garage door dealers to offer dozens, if not hundreds of carriage

house designs, the hot-test new look. Visit www.garagewownow.com to see a wide variety of new designs from many manu-facturers.

Today’s garage doors are widely available in durable low-maintenance steel, and some new steel doors have a paint finish that looks exactly like real wood. Besides steel, the indus-try also offers innovative designs in aluminum and fiberglass. Gorgeous cus-tom wood garage doors are also available as a premi-um choice.

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Fall decor does a Scottish fling with plaidsWhere fashion goes, decor fol-

lows. And this fall, the fashionistas are inspired by Scotland.

Plaid capes, kilts and coats hit the fall 2014 catwalk for Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney. Marchesa showed tartan-printed lace, argyle and fur, and deconstructed kilt patterns into a dress collec-tion. Brazilian label Animale used Celtic and druid patterns, and shot their ad campaign against a rocky, Braveheart-esque background.

Maybe it’s Scotland’s referendum on independence that’s drawn designers’ attention.

If you’re ready to add a little Highland fling to your living space this season, there are lots of options.

Rich woods, squooshy sofas, rubbed bronze and landscape prints evoke the Caledonian coun-try manor. The look, traditional and tasteful, can be dressed up or down.

And modern interpretations also abound, with oversize or edited

classic patterns, layering of aged items with new, and playful ver-sions of iconic Scottish elements.

Scottish style is rich with clan tartans and evocative motifs drawn from a long and tempestuous his-tory. The color palette’s equally rich: deep lichen greens, rainy grays, cranberry, moat blue, malt and butterscotch. In paints, check out Devine Color’s Oat, Thunder and Juniper; Sherwin Williams’ Loch Blue and Salute; Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon. (www.devinecolor.com ; www.sherwin-williams.com ; http://us.farrow-ball.com )

Look for archetypal patterns like herringbone, plaid, tweed, lace and argyle. Pottery Barn’s Alana lace printed bedding; Target’s Threshold Paisley print lampshade; Missoni’s tweed pouf; and Graham & Brown’s argyle wallpapers are at AllModern. (www.allmodern.com)

Pine Cone Hill’s Greyville Tartan rug has lovely muted tones, and at Wayfair, there are Milliken’s Magee rugs in amber, gold and emerald plaids. (www.pineconehill.com; www.wayfair.com )

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s elegant rose and Arts and Crafts motifs are interpreted in pretty lighting and window and wall stencils at JustMackintosh.com.

Look for items with key, thistle, antler, knot and shield motifs. Sir Edwin Landseer’s iconic painting of a mighty stag, “Monarch of the Glen,” is available in prints and on pillows at Zazzle.com. The retailer also stocks William Morris-print wall clocks, pillows and stationery.

Reproductions of vintage Scotland travel advertising are available at Art.com.

At LampsPlus.com, there’s a selection of Woolrich throw pil-lows featuring stags’ heads, pheas-ants and plaid trims. Here too are Townshend’s Journey rug in a soft gray tartan, argyle print doormats and canvas pillows with regal crests.

For a contemporary twist, con-sider the Crystal Keltic Oreo black-and-white houndstooth print chair — an awkward name for a sophis-ticated piece. You’ll find coordinat-ing ottomans with the same over-

size print.DwellStudio’s Thistle Vine pil-

low features a striking yet simple graphic of the plant printed in dark brown on a background the color of the foam on a glass of Bellhaven ale. (www.lumens.com )

More modern interpretations of Scottish icons are at Cafepress.com, including a rug featuring a Scottish terrier’s silhouette superimposed on the bright blue and white of the flag.

Scottish design studio Timorous Beasties’ Thistle wallpaper comes in several moody color schemes reminiscent of a Scotch mist. They’ve also created the edgy Glasgow Toile, which at first glance looks like a typical toile filled with vignettes, but on closer inspection depicts life on the seedier side of the city. (www.timorousbeasties.com )

Michelle Pattee’s photo of a regal stag is silkscreened onto hemp and backed in velvet to make a pillow at Pendleton-USA.com. The retailer also has some porcelain mugs and dessert plates in a jaunty tartan.

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Home improvement upgrades that will save you money

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Building industry experts suggest that creating a com-fortable home shouldn’t mean homeowners have to compromise on which upgrades they complete or the materials used. Smart home improvement invest-ments can mean homeown-ers are better protected from the elements while creating a greater level of comfort. There are three key home improvement upgrades that homeowners can do to improve the quality and comfort of their home.

• Windows and door-ways can account for up to 20 percent of the air

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• One of the easiest ways to optimize overall home performance is researching and selecting high efficien-cy, green materials. Low-flush water systems, solar hot water systems and even small-scale geothermal

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• Although many hom-eowners might not realize it, a finished basement can make a noticeable impact on the overall performance of a home. The majority of

basements in older homes, and even in some newer homes, are often just poured concrete with bare walls and floors creating a cold, unwelcoming space that moisture can seep into very easily. Investing in spray foam insulation, like that from Icynene, in an unfin-ished basement as well as throughout the entire home, ensures a greater level of comfort, moisture manage-ment and cost control.

Spray foam insulation provides thermal insulating value as well as air seal-ing, meaning air leakage is significantly reduced allow-ing your HVAC equipment to perform optimally. Spray foam insulation both air-seals and insulates to stop air leakage from occurring, allowing homeowners to reduce energy consump-tion, effectively control their indoor environments and live greener.

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The rapid growth of smart home technology is closely connected to the large number of people who own mobile devices.

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Give it an annual checkup before cold weather arrives to help add comfort, save energy and cut home main-tenance in the long-run.

When inspecting your home’s windows and doors, here’s what to check:

• Inspect interior and exterior finishes: Over time, paint and stain can weather away. Flaking or peeling may mean that it’s time to refinish or replace the unit.

When replacing windows or doors, consider factory prefinished wood or fiber-glass options from Pella, or vinyl options that don’t need painting or staining, to save time and money.

• Look for damaged exterior surfaces or signs of leaks: Check your sprin-kler system to make sure it’s watering your lawn and

landscape, not soaking your windows or doors.

Cracked or deteriorated wood may be a sign of water penetration. Leaks can lin-ger and affect interior walls, floors or ceilings, so look closely for discoloration or other moisture signs.

If you spot a problem, track its trail. For example, discolored trim around a window might actually be caused by moisture enter-ing a ways away. With a leaky roof, water may run down inside the wall and appear at the window. Contact a professional for help in making home repairs.

• Clear windowsills and tracks of dirt and debris: Sand, leaves, insects or pine needles stuck in weather-strip-ping can affect the perfor-mance of your windows and doors. Open the win-dows and clean the open-ing with a soft brush, like

a dry paint brush or vacuum attachment. Do the same for sliding patio doors.

•Try opening and closing: Open your windows and doors to make sure moving parts work, and units close properly. Replace worn or broken parts.

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capped boards have a shiny surface finish, while boards with fully encap-sulated wood fibers offer a more wood-like appear-ance and improved mois-ture resistance.

“The boards work like wood, but are better. They can be cut, drilled and screwed without creating a pathway for water intru-sion. This helps homeown-ers keep their deck looking good — rain or shine,” said Scott Spencer, ChoiceDek national account manager.

• Do-it-yourself or hire

a contractor?As you begin to consid-

er costs and availability, you’ll need to decide if you want to build this deck yourself or prefer to work with a contractor. If the DIY approach is right for you, start reviewing instal-lation how-to’s and videos to be sure you feel com-fortable with the necessary steps. Product websites typically have guidelines that outline required tools, material quantities and installation tips.

If building a deck still looms as a chore that cuts into summer fun, consider hiring a contractor. Some

home improvement stores and decking manufactur-ers certify decking contrac-tors and can suggest one in your area. Store associates can also help you figure out the cost of different building material options and provide building advice.

Whether you plan to do-it-yourself or hire out your deck transformation, be sure to contact your local building department or homeowners’ associa-tion to get details on their requirements and restric-tions.

• Design your deckOnce you have a clear

vision of your dream deck, start drawing out the details. You can even use deck design programs, like the one on Lowes.com, to explore different deck layouts and color options. Some programs can even print a material list specific to your design to simplify ordering.

• Finishing touchesWith your deck design in

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Is landscaping at your rental dull? Go low-cost but bold

So long as there’s a back-yard outside your rental house, the door is open to creating affordable outdoor living spaces.

Many rental homes lack backyard landscaping or it’s dull and doesn’t reflect any personal style.

To create a wonderful space in just one or two weekends, consider tips from the Small Budget Gardener for revamp-ing your yard and adding comfortable summer-living areas outdoors.

To get the most from your efforts, focus on two equally important factors: First, make low-cost choic-es. Second, choose portable items, so you can take them to your next house.

The most affordable patio makers are plain concrete squares known as “step-pers.” The smallest ones are about 1 foot square and 2 inches thick and run about a dollar or so apiece. Larger 2-foot sizes can run about $3 each. Use them to create a new patio for under $100.

If you look at contempo-

rary high-end landscapes, you’ll discover that those folks prefer to use nearly identical units to create greener porous paving areas. The steppers can be set edge to edge, or leave a gap for decorative gravel, grass or groundcover.

Create a fire pit for about the same amount of money using antique-looking con-crete block tumbled in giant drums to make them look old. All over Pinterest are examples of how to create a fire pit by stacking these blocks just so.

Some repurpose old washing-machine drums to hold the fire, surrounded by dry walls of block. Their weight is such that stacked creations don’t need a foun-dation or mortar. When it comes time to move, just unstack, load up and go.

Do not overlook paint and stain. They can turn worn-out wood fences or sheds into something truly delightful. Often, fencing at rentals is a hodgepodge of wooden slats, but a can of stain can unify the spans via subtle color. Water down latex paint to make

it more like stain in your favorite color.

Or if you’re looking for a lovely cottage garden, use whitewash to transform an everyday look into a clean and tidy background.

A wall trellis is easy to make with scrap twigs — or simply buy a cheap wood and paint it. Some garden-ers are recycling old screen doors, metal bedsteads and sections of old wrought-iron fencing for wall treil-lage, too. These flat pan-els stand against walls to allow vines to climb up for a beautiful vertical garden. Best of all, you can simply detach the trellis and take it with you.

Big annual plants are always the best choice for rentals. You can grow them from seed or buy them in low-cost six packs to make your summer-living spaces look nestled into the land-scape.

The most powerful plants are big, burly sunflowers. Use in a patch or row or as a single specimen. Hollyhock

is another great choice that leaves you with a whole crop of seeds for next year. Cosmos, foxgloves and all the amaranths are easy-to-grow choices.

As always, containers are the best way to grow anything more long-lived, such as dwarf fruit trees and blueberries. The larger the pot the more powerful it

will be in greening up rental spaces with big plants that will go elsewhere when you do.

Learning to garden as a renter is a great way to save money while improv-ing your lifestyle. Even the smallest spaces can be incredibly rewarding when transformed with these ideas.

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(BPT) — When choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature — windows, TVs, artwork, or fireplaces — to take center stage. However, the explosion of flat screen TVs for every room in the home has created a debate — can you really have more than one focal point?

Online resources like “houzz” and various design blogs have made it easy for homeowners to discuss that question, with many in favor of combining two features that typically stand

out on their own — fireplac-es and TVs — on one wall to blend the warm and com-forting aesthetics of a fire-place with easy TV access.

“The question is if a TV can and should be mounted on the wall above a fire-place, combining the two elements into one focal point, since they’re tradi-tionally used individually,” says Becky Scribner, brand director of Heat & Glo. “The good news is that the TV and fireplace can occupy the same wall with a few minor install tweaks. It can work, from both a technical and a design standpoint.”

In large rooms with ade-quate space, TVs above the fireplace can create an ideal angle of vision. In fact, stacking TVs and fireplaces can be a great choice for several reasons:

• Easy design: Combining two elements in one location makes it easier to design the rest of the room, allow-ing for a single grouping of chairs and couches. In some room designs, it also leaves room for other areas to be turned into reading corners or small work spaces.

• Enhanced functional-ity: Open-concept floor plans and homes that have the kitchen, eating and liv-ing area combined into an open great room are per-

fect for placing the TV and fireplace on the same wall. This arrangement provides optimal viewing of the TV while cooking in the kitch-en or relaxing in the eating area, while also incorporat-ing the warmth and comfort of the fireplace.

• Subtle style: Higher placement makes a TV less obvious when a person first walks into the room. Visitors notice a beautiful fireplace, and may only observe the TV if it’s turned on. Plus, there are other decorating tricks designers can use if a homeowner really doesn’t want the TV to stand out, like hiding it behind a paint-ing or mirrors. The TV can be revealed with a push of a remote control button, caus-

ing the painting or mirrors to slide over or up, and then hidden again with another push of a button when the TV is turned off.

For a quick living room update, consider placing your TV above the fireplace to create a warm, welcom-ing and inviting space. You may also consider adding a fireplace to your existing TV room for added relax-ation and ambiance.

Heat & Glo provides installation information to homeowners, and the brand’s website includes information about the spac-ing recommended between the fireplace and the man-tel (if desired), as well as spacing guidelines between the mantel and the TV.

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(BPT) — No matter if you’re an aspiring chef or TV dinner connoisseur ... if the look of your kitchen makes you want to dine out, it may be time for an upgrade. The kitchen should be the heart of your home: it’s where you enter-tain, hold family meetings and even pay bills, so why not take it from “make-do” to “magnificent?”

Nothing reinvigorates a home like a newly remod-eled kitchen; however, the costs to completely remod-el this room can add up quickly. In fact, kitchen projects can range from less than $20,000 to more than $100,000, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), so it’s best to think of renovat-ing this space as an invest-ment. Here are five “must-do” updates to ensure your kitchen will earn compli-ments from everyone.

• Add character with color

Even the most lacklus-ter space can be energized with color. Paint the walls or hang new curtains in a bright fabric. Or for a bigger statement, consider painted cabinets. To save you time and energy, manufactures now offer cabinets in a wide range of beautiful and colorful painted finishes. If considering a bold cabinet shade like blue or red, pair with complementary colors like brown or white. It will be easier to switch up the decor and add accent colors down the road.

Sticking with a neutral color scheme? You can still make a statement and add warmth with a color-ful mosaic tile backsplash. These backsplashes can instantly brighten a space and are now easier than ever to install. Plus, a glass backsplash is easy to clean, so you don’t have to worry about food splatters getting on walls.

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If you’ve decided to renovate a bathroom that

no one wants to use, it’s important to keep family-friendly upgrades in mind. Approximately 4.3 million American households are multi-generational, with grandparents, parents and children living under one roof, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s more important than ever to keep the needs of all fam-ily members in mind when undertaking a renovation

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Safer, more satisfying showering

If your family has older members, grab bars in the shower are necessary for safety. They can also be helpful for youngsters learning to manage the shower on their own. A safer shower doesn’t end with grab bars, however. Have you ever considered the safety, not to mention ease of use of the shower door?

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Since durability and cleaning ease are essential in bathrooms that see a lot of use from multiple gen-erations, consider a shower unit that installs without the hassle of caulking, reduces leak risks and reduces main-tenance and cleaning time.

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As one of the most promi-nently used rooms, main-taining a clutter-free envi-ronment will create a hap-pier and healthier space for your family to enjoy. Here are a few tips to help you achieve and maintain a fully functional, chaos-free kitchen.

• Look better, feel better. Whether you’re entertain-ing friends or just hanging out with family, hosting others at your house is fun, but can also be stressful. Even if it’s last night’s din-ner dishes or wine glass-es from your latest soiree, allowing clutter to pile up in the sink can negatively impact the look and feel of the entire kitchen.

To make cleaning easier, find the best faucet to meet your cooking and enter-taining needs. Try install-ing the Lindley pulldown kitchen faucet from Moen. Its traditional style creates an impressive focal point at the sink and increases performance with its high-arc pulldown spout and

multi-function spray. Plus, the Spot Resist stainless finish resists fingerprints and water spots, keeping your faucet looking clean-er, longer. In addition, it comes with a coordinating soap dispenser to get one less item off your counter, which will make keeping the sink area clean and clut-ter-free a snap.

• De-stress your life. It happens to all of us: your significant other informs you last minute you’re hav-ing guests for dinner, and the chores you need to com-plete before their arrival seem endless.

You can spend 15 min-utes each day maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen. Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher, wipe down the countertops, sweep the floors, put away toys and tablets and file mail. Simply staying on top of these little tasks will make it easier to accommodate unexpected company and allow you to enjoy their visit.

• Organize chaos. Unused items, like the waf-fle maker that you desper-ately desired 10 years ago (but have yet to use), needs to go. To make some space

in your kitchen, grab three boxes: one for garbage, one for donations and one for belongings you want to keep. Allocate a few hours and begin organizing.

While separating items, ask yourself when did you last use this? With the exception of holiday-specif-ic dishes and tools, if it’s

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• Get creative. Many kitchens suffer from coun-tertop overload. Dish tow-els are infamous for clutter-ing countertops. Establish a special spot for this kitchen

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Season-extending gardening tips to keep growing in the fall

(BPT) — Warm weather, continued care and robust plants have yielded a boun-ty of beautiful, fresh veg-etables and personal satis-faction from your garden this season. As the weather cools and fall approaches, it is not time to hang up your hat, gloves and trowel for the year. Autumn provides optimum weather and ample opportunity to keep growing and harvesting delicious, healthy produce well into the season.

Some gardeners assume that when fall arrives and kids return to school, they’ll have less time to garden, and may experience less success from their garden plots. But cooler tempera-tures and fall conditions can actually make gardening easier and more enjoyable.

Many of fall’s best-produc-ing vegetables are also col-orful, making them great additions to flower beds and containers.

If you loved summer gardening, you can keep your garden growing right through fall. Here’s how to make the most of fall season gardening:

Size up the soilMost vegetable plants

require full sun for six or more hours a day, and because fall provides a bit less sunlight than summer, you may need to relocate your plot to make the most of shorter days. If moving your garden isn’t an option, you can still take full advan-tage of sunshine by plant-ing veggies in containers or by creating a raised bed in a sunny spot.

If you’ll be reusing your summer garden plot, remove any leftover debris. Don’t forget to pull up weeds before they go to seed. Fluff any compacted soil with a garden fork. Next, test the soil to see if any amendments are need-ed. Even if your soil is in good shape, adding a 2-inch layer of bagged compost or a balanced, natural fertilizer like Bonnie Plant Food can give plants a boost.

Be prepared for frost. Keep materials on hand to protect plants when frost threatens, such as floating row cover, a cold frame or a cloche. On frosty, cold nights, move container plants to a protected spot. Not sure when frost will arrive in your area? Check out the USDA frost map on the Bonnie Plants website.

Pick your plantsWhile crops like straw-

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important to pick the right plants and give yourself a jump start by using trans-plants, rather than starting off with seeds. Planting six-week-old transplants ensures you’ll have the best opportunity to take advan-tage of fall’s shorter season, and you’ll harvest sooner than if you plant from seed.

Producers like Bonnie Plants provide garden retailers with transplants intended to grow well dur-ing the specific growing

season and are suited for your geographic region. Seasonally appropriate transplants ensure you’ll have greater success in your garden. An added bonus of fall planting is that many cool crops are also packed with nutrition and are among the healthiest veg-etables you can eat.

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Your front door is often the first thing others notice about your home. That’s why it’s key to make a posi-tive first impression.

• How to create an invit-ing entrance

Transform your home’s curb appeal with a new front door. With so many new entry door systems to choose from, ranging from single doors, to double-door options, to those accented with decorative glass, or transoms and sidelights, it’s easy to find one that fits your budget and your style.

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Use a little elbow grease and ammonia-free, vinegar-based glass cleaner to wash the windows. Wipe down window and door frames and sweep sills with a dry paint brush or vacuum to remove dirt.

See pella.com/news for tips on cleaning windows and doors.

Fill flower boxes or con-tainers with boldly-colored plants to accent your front door. If you’ve painted your door red, plant red and white or red and purple flowers to create a designer look. Or if you’re keen on green doors, try purple or orange flowers for contrast.

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Lawn mower accessories help get landscaping jobs done efficiently(BPT) — Efficiency is the name of

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One option, the Toro TimeCutter zero-turn mower, is unique in that it comes standard with a hitch that’s perfect for pulling such tools. Here are many of the additional accessories available to help you complete your lawn-maintenance

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• Raking leaves — Big trees and a large lawn make for a beauti-ful backyard all summer long. But those same big trees also require that you spend hours raking leaves in the fall.

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To further enhance safe-ty in the shower, install slip-resistant flooring and consider a device that pre-vents unexpected temper-ature changes, and poten-tial scalding, in showers and faucets.

Lightening up foreveryone

Like any room in your home, the bathroom bene-fits from layers of lighting. Overhead lighting should keep the room well illu-minated for showering and bathing, when you need more light. Lighting around and/or above the mirror is essential for

detail work, like applying makeup or shaving.

You’ll also want sources of gentler light for night-time bathroom visits. Keeping lights low can help make it easier for bathroom users, espe-cially young children, to return to sleep. Dimmers control the intensity of overhead lights, or a sim-ple nightlight may be suf-ficient to preserve safety and sleep. Natural light can be a welcome addition to a bathroom. Privacy is always a concern, so con-sider window frosting or even a skylight to admit natural light while pre-serving modesty.

Making it personalfor all

In bathrooms where people share space, it’s important to make every-one feel at home. Giving each person a dedicated storage spot (such as a shelf, cubby or a cabinet bin beneath the vanity) ensures he or she will feel at home and the bathroom will stay organized.

BathroomFrom Page 12Planting trees in cool weather

will help ensure their successThe coolest months of the

year are always best when it comes to planting trees. Yet in spite of our best efforts (or lack of them), some trees that we plant just never establish and sometimes die well ahead of their nor-mal lifespan. More often than not, it has a lot to do with what we did, or didn’t do, to ensure their success. Keep some things in mind next time you plant a tree.

• Plant at the right time. Just because you can plant anything any time the ground isn’t frozen, that doesn’t mean you should. Some times of the year are better overall for trees to establish. The best season of all is fall. With cooler tem-peratures, there’s less stress on above ground growth. Yet with soil temperatures still warm, conditions are ideal for stimulating root growth and establishment with little to no demand from above ground. The more time for a newly planted tree in the ground until the heat of summer, the better.

• Never plant too deep. Planting a tree too deep is

the most common reason for its failure. When the top of the root ball is placed in the planting hole below the surrounding grade, a bowl effect is created where water is directed and col-lects. In many cases, drain-age is poor and the tree lit-erally drowns. Another way to ensure your tree stays above the death zone is to check the trunk flair at the base of the tree. You’ll often see a tapering out toward the top layer of roots. Never plant a tree so deeply that any part of that flare or taper is below grade.

My rule of thumb is to always plant slightly higher (by up to a third), where the top of the root ball is higher than the surround-ing grade. Invariably there will be some settling from the weight on the newly disturbed soil.

• Soil and mulch. Although we now know a hole dug too deeply is a big problem, it can never be too wide. At a minimum, it should be at least twice as wide as the root mass. Three times is better. When it’s time to add back the soil, there’s no need to amend the soil with non-native material. In fact, university

studies prove trees establish more quickly when only adding back existing soil. However, remove rocks and stones and eliminate any air pockets. An easy way to do that is to back-fill halfway, soak the hole, then continue filling with soil until you reach the top of the roots.

Once the soil is in place, cover with about three inch-es of mulch to help retain precious moisture. Most feeder roots are near the surface. Keeping that area moist is especially impor-tant during establishment

• Water until estab-lished. In the absence of rainfall, newly planted trees are dependent on us for supplemental irrigation. By planting in fall, watering needs will be less, yet not unnecessary. You’ll be able to phase down the amount of water being applied, but always check the soil with your finger to know if you need to water. Stick your finger into the soil. If it comes up moist and dirty, hold off on the water-ing. Too much water can be worse than too little. Within a few months, trees should be able to survive on their own.

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When inspecting your home’s windows and doors, here’s what to check:

• Inspect interior and exterior finishes: Over time, paint and stain can weather away. Flaking or peeling may mean that it’s time to refinish or replace the unit. When replacing windows or doors, consider factory prefinished wood or fiber-glass options from Pella, or vinyl options that don’t need painting or staining, to save time and money.

• Look for damaged exterior surfaces or signs of leaks: Check your sprin-kler system to make sure it’s watering your lawn and landscape, not soaking your

windows or doors. Cracked or deteriorated wood may be a sign of water penetra-tion. Leaks can linger and affect interior walls, floors or ceilings, so look closely for discoloration or other moisture signs.

• If you spot a problem, track its trail. For example, discolored trim around a window might actually be caused by moisture enter-ing a distance away. With a leaky roof, water may run down inside the wall and appear at the window. Contact a professional for help in making home repairs.

• Clear windowsills and tracks of dirt and debris: Sand, leaves, insects or pine needles stuck in weather-stripping can affect the per-formance of your windows and doors. Open the win-dows and clean the open-ing with a soft brush, like a dry paint brush or vacuum attachment. Do the same for

sliding patio doors.

• Try opening and closing: Open your windows and doors to make sure moving parts work, and units close properly. Replace worn or broken parts.

• Inspect weather-strip-ping: Re-attach loose weath-er-stripping around win-dows or doors, and replace material that’s ripped or torn.

• Replace or repair bro-ken locks: If locks feel loose or don’t work smoothly, replace them. Keep win-dows and doors locked when not in use. Locks help hold doors and windows tightly, to lock out rain, wind, snow and insects.

• Inspect weep and breather holes: Weep holes in the exterior of windows, allow excess moisture to escape, while breather holes allow air exchange within certain components. Clear

blocked holes of dirt or debris with a wire or tooth-pick.

• Check exterior sealants and caulk on and around windows and doors. Pay attention to areas suscep-tible to rain, water and extreme sunlight. Remove damaged material and reapply sealant.

• Feel for signs of air leak-age around the window or door: Improperly installed windows or doors can be drafty, decrease energy effi-

ciency, and allow unwanted moisture into your home. To help save on utility bills and keep your home more com-fortable year-round, replace drafty old, leaky windows with new, ENERGY STAR-qualified Pella windows installed properly.

Visit Pella Windows and Doors on Pinterest for design inspiration or Pella.com/news to connect with a Pella representative for tips on caring for your win-dows and doors, or choos-ing new replacements.

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favorites for fall include:•Broccoli — This versa-

tile veggie is packed with vitamins K, C and A, and is a good source of folate.

• Cabbage — A staple of Oktoberfest celebra-tions across the country, cabbage comes in sever-

al varieties, all of which are high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and K and fiber.

• Kale — Some variet-ies of kale, like Winterbor Kale, actually taste bet-ter when kissed by frost. A prolific producer, kale thrives in fall gardens and is a good source of vita-mins A, C, K and B6, as well as manganese.

• Leeks — Prized by gourmets for their milder flavor, leeks are frost-tol-erant in all but the coldest planting zones. The health benefits of all onions are well documented, and leeks also add a pop of bright color to culinary dishes.

• Spinach — This nutri-ent-rich green does as well in fall’s cooler tempera-tures as it does in summer heat. Spinach will contin-ue to produce throughout the season, providing a tasty source of vitamins A, C, K and E, as well as the minerals iron, potas-sium and magnesium.

The end of summer doesn’t have to herald the end of your garden harvest and enjoyment, or a return to the grocery store produce aisle. With the right fall crops, you can achieve a satisfying, healthful harvest through-out the fall. Visit www.bonnieplants.com to learn more about fall gardening and cool-weather crops.

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Cooking in a colorful kitchen has roots in history Kitchens in traditional

and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb: neutral hues, stain-less steel, white-on-white or beige-on-beige.

Historically, however, kitchens were actually pretty peppy, according to Deborah Baldwin, editor of This Old House magazine.

“Pastel greens, blues, creams and peaches reigned until the early 1930s, when casual, built-in eating areas were painted Kelly green, red and even black,” she said.

“We have readers who are introducing brightly

colored cabinets and appli-ances in tomato, pumpkin and daisy,” she adds.

At this year’s Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, manufactur-ers were showing lots of vibrantly hued kitchen equipment.

Bertazzoni’s Arancio range came in orange, bur-gundy and yellow. Big Chill displayed a wall full of paint-box hues includ-ing jadite (a milky green), cherry and pink. AGA’s Signature line of beefy, professional-grade ranges comes in intriguing colors like aubergine, duck-egg blue, heather, pistachio, claret and British racing

green. (www.bertazzoni.com; www.bigchill.com ; www.aga-ranges.com )

Kitchens of any vintage can look great with colorful walls. Pumpkin, cobalt and deep Prussian blue enhance all kinds of woods, whether you’re working with 19th century pine, Craftsman-era oak or mid-century walnut.

Or consider the ceiling. In a small galley kitchen, bold color on the ceiling creates a “jewel box” effect. Deep hues like eggplant, navy, magenta or carmine com-pliment white cabinetry in a large kitchen, and look great in both natural and artificial light.

New York designer

Gideon Mendelson applied a pea-green gingham can-vas cloth to the ceiling of a country house kitchen, and painted the island in a similar shade. With a col-lection of vintage baskets displayed along the tops of snowy wood cabinetry, the vibe is relaxed, fresh and

contemporary. (www.men-delsongroupinc.com )

If you’re in a rental with limited decorating options, go for color accents like Fiesta ware, rag rugs, a cou-ple of snazzy stools, and counter appliances in candy hues.

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ed about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area?

A: Insulation is measured by the R-value of the prod-uct. The higher the R factor‚ — for instance, R-19 ver-sus R-30 — the better the insulation is at preventing thermal loss or gain. The R-value depends on the type of insulating material used and its thickness or density of the product.

A common fiberglass bat-ting material for a 2- by 4-inch wall stud cavity is rated at R-11, but a high-density fiberglass batt for that same 2- by 4-inch wall cavity has a rating of R-15 and a medium-density batt is rated at R-13.

If you are insulating an attic space, you want to install as much insulation as possible without letting the insulation come into contact with the underside of the roof’s decking.

Plastic or foam baffles are

first installed in between each rafter space where the ceiling meets the roof at an outside wall. The baffle allows air to flow from the overhang to the roof vents for humidity control.

Then select the insulation materials you want to use. You can use fiberglass batts, blown-in, loose-fill fiber-

glass or cellulose.

How much do you need? If you go to http://web.ornl.gov/7/8roofs/Zip/ZipHome.html and click on the “R-value R e c o m m e n d a t i o n Calculator,” you can find the R-values for the attic, walls, floor and so on.

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“Designers are drawn to wood for use in interior fin-ishes because of its natural beauty and design versatil-ity,” said interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “The addition of a warm, familiar material to a room enhances an otherwise modern space. Interior finishes with wood add the perfect touch of rusticity to a contemporary home.”

What’s hot this year? Flynn and other lead-ing designers weighed in on this year’s top interior design trends with wood for the “Wood, Naturally” campaign.Trend 1 - Statement walls.

Appearance walls are making a statement, with paneling and wainscoting being the big trend set-ters, according to designer Sandra Powell, author of the blog SawdustGirl.com. Powell saids, “Paneled walls and ceilings have been on trend for a while now, and are still going strong. Whether an appear-ance wall features stained or natural wood, it will add beauty, character and per-sonality to a room.”Trend 2 - Playing with scale.

Molding and wainscot-ing are usually associated with a traditional style, but designers are using wood trim to create fresh and modern looks in all kinds of homes of different sizes — houses, lofts and smaller apartments.

Designers are playing with the scale of wainscot-ing, using it to enhance smaller rooms. A wainscot treatment brings the eye up and makes a room feel a bit taller, adding dimension and scale to smaller spaces.

Crown molding bridges the junction of walls and ceilings — a prominent visual location where an architectural accent can really shine. A contem-porary use of molding is to apply a larger size of molding relative to the scale of the room. A larger baseboard, for example, grounds a room with high-er ceilings, creating defini-tion while maintaining flow in open floor plans.

Trend 3 - Natural color and texture.

“Every species of soft-wood has a natural color and grain pattern. Some are lighter and create a sophis-ticated, open and airy sense in the room,” said Ronique Gibson, associate architect and founder of the home design blog Stagetecture.com. “The natural color of different woods sets the tone for a room. For exam-ple, woods with a darker tone give an appearance of formality. They’re excep-tional for evoking classic masculinity or high glam-our.”

In addition to color, each species’ unique grain pat-terns complement and enhance a variety of interior styles. Trend 4 - Finished ceilings.

Often homeowners forget about the ceiling, leaving it exactly as it was when the house was built. However, wood on the ceiling can add architectural interest to the room, and attract the eye upward to explore the space.Trend 5 - Reclaimed wood.

Upcycling wood found in barns and older build-ings gives homeowners the chance to bring new life to beautifully aged wood. Gibson recommends using barn doors for headboards on beds, or creating a table out of old wood planks. Sliding doors are also pop-ular in homes that don’t have the space for a hinged door.

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