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By AMBER PEABODYSpecial sections editor

Mowing season soon will be upon us and if you’re considering buying a new mower to tackle the lawn this year, it’s important to first consider a few things.

“The size of your yard is the first consideration because that will help you decide whether your need a push unit or riding mower,” Ace Hardware manager Rod Peterson says.

Consumer Reports suggests that if your lawn is greater than a half-acre (220-by-100 feet) you should consider a riding mower.

Walking mowersIf you decide to get a walking lawn

mower there are many options. You can choose between a motor-powered or people-powered mower, self-pro-pelled or push, and more.

Before you get to cutting, you’ll also want to define how you plan to use your mower. Are you a bagger who col-lects your clippings? A mulcher who wants a machine that chops the cut blades of grass into tiny bits that fall to the ground and nourish the lawn? A side-discharger, who’d like the clip-pings blown out of the side of the mower and lets them remain where they fall?

Finally, consider the terrain you’re cutting. A 15-degree slope is about the maximum angle one can safely cut.

Manual mowerThe manual reel mower was the

standard among households in the first half of the 20th century. These push mowers emit no pollution, make little noise, require little upkeep, and are a fraction of the cost of a power mower.

But cutting grass with a manual mower is hard work, especially if the grass needs more than an one-inch haircut.

“If you have a smaller property, and don’t have much grass, these work well,” Peterson said. “You don’t have to mess with gas or oil and, since it’s smaller, it can easily be stored on the wall of a garage.”

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By BUZZY HASSRICKSpecial to the Enterprise

Homeowners should be wary of fly-by-night roofers, warn local insurance agents who recommend dealing with Cody area compa-nies.

The typical fly-by-night sce-nario begins when a man knocks on your door and offers to inspect your roof, suspecting some dam-age or potential damage. If none exists, he might even climb up and create problems.

The fly-by-nighter will then offer to fix the roof and pressure you into signing a contract. He’ll also offer to handle any claims, assuring that your insurance will cover the costs.

Later, he might inflate the orig-inal cost estimate by finding other issues. Later, if a problem with the work arises in a year or two, he cannot be located and the job ends up costing double the initial quote.

While that scenario hasn’t occurred in Cody, agents report hearing about transient roofers in Washakie and Big Horn coun-ties. The incidents there indicate the crews often come from Flor-ida and Texas and target areas of town where roofs are older or damage has occurred.

“And they prey on the elderly,” Farm Bureau agent Jeanna Ken-nedy said.

Farmers Insurance agent Dave Balling advises people to be cau-tious about a business with no local roots.

“My main concern is for the customer,” he said. “We don’t want them to take advantage of our customers.”

The out-of-towner “may or may not install the roof properly,

Insurance agents: Be wary of offers from ‘fly-by-night’

Find lawn mower to meet your needs

Prices for manual mowers begin around $125.

Gas-poweredToday’s modern gas-powered mow-

ers are efficient, powerful, durable and dependable, when properly main-

tained. Some even come with electric starters, which alleviates the user pull-ing on the old rope-yanks.

“If your grass grows faster we usu-ally recommend a push mower with higher horsepower,” Peterson said.

and it may or may not be a good product,” Balling said. “With local companies you know it’s a good product and, if there’s a problem, you can call and they’re going to come and fix you up.”

Problems with out-of-town roofers occurred last summer in Lovell and Worland, according

to State Farm agent Jen Talich, whose adjuster works in those communities. The newcomers would ask customers to sign a contract before contacting their agents or encourage them to call their agents after office hours.

The contract might include add-ons the fly-by-nighter would

try to get from the insurance com-pany, Talich said. Then, if insur-ance wouldn’t pay, the transient would put a lien on the house for unpaid fees.

“It can get really, really messy,” she said.

Such transient roofers have worked metropolitan areas like

Billings and probably will be here soon.

“It’s coming our way. They just move from town to town, spring and summer,” Kennedy said. “Buyer beware. Get references.”

“We’re hoping to try to educate our clients,” Balling added.

A gas-powered lawn mower is a smart choice for yards small-er than a half-acre.

McG’s Roofing owner Brian McGonagle nails shingles to a house he was reroofing Monday on Cedar Mountain Drive.photo by RAYMOND HILLEGAS

By AMBER PEABODYSpecial sections editor

A home that wastes energy can put significant strain on your budget.

Extremely cold winter temper-atures and scorching summers, together with a poorly perform-ing thermal system, will drive monthly heating and cooling costs higher than expected.

So what can you do to cut the waste and expense?

The best way to tackle your home’s energy inefficiencies head on is to understand your home’s overall performance with an energy audit.

“People want to know why they’re losing heat and the best way to lower their bills,” Wyo-ming Weatherization CEO Ron Willis says. “They don’t want to spend a couple of thousand dol-lars on something when they don’t know for sure it will work. They want the best bang for their buck.”

Willis, who also works for the Wyoming Home Inspection Net-work, adds that an energy audit can help homeowners prioritize their investments.

As part of an energy audit, they check how the air moves in the home by using specialized tools such as blower doors, infra-red cameras and carbon monox-ide analyzers.

In the blower door test, a large fan is used to pull air out of the house and create negative pressure inside. The higher air pressure outside the home then flows into the home through the unsealed cracks and openings.

A well-sealed home should have no air leaks. The auditor also may complete a comprehen-sive infrared scan of your home using an infrared camera. These scans provide a clear image of the location of your home inefficien-cies.

“Little leaks lead to big leaks,” Willis said. “Windows don’t leak as bad as people think, but we see many bypass leaks.”

One of the easiest ways to dra-matically improve the overall per-formance of your home, follow-ing an energy audit, is to assess your home’s existing insulation. Insulation and a tight air seal are vital to keeping the temperature inside comfortable and consistent year-round. Attic insulation is a small fix that makes a big differ-ence.

“Insulation offers one of the best saving-to-investment ratios,” Willis said.

Old appliances are anoth-er energy drain which can be replaced with new, Energy Star certified models, meaning they are at least 30 percent more effi-cient than older models. Refrig-erators are the biggest energy consumers in the house.

“You should get rid of that old yellow or green refrigerator because they’re a horrible energy waste,” Willis said. “With a new refrigerator you’ll get a huge sav-ings in its lifespan.”

Another major, albeit under-the-radar, energy hog is the DVR box. Cable and satellite compa-nies want them on all the time so they can be updated, so even when you think it’s off, the box still is drawing a large amount of power. Unplug the box when not in use.

One of the simplest ways to reduce cost is replacing conven-tional light bulbs with a more energy-efficient variety.

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or LEDs can reduce your energy use by 50-70 percent. They may cost more up front, but you will save on your power bill in the long run.

Willis says windows and doors that leak should be weatherized

Simple energy audit helps lower heating bills

Please see MOWER, page C-10 Please see ENERGY, page C-10

Please see ROOF, page C-10

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HouzzWith more than four million design-inspired pictures to look

at, this app is the ultimate tool for those looking to do home improvement in style. Like the Houzz website, you can easily search by style, room and location and then save ideas to your own personal “virtual ideabook.”

The Houzz app makes it easy to access your designs on the go and to share them with friends and your home profession-als.

Available on iPhone and Android for free.

Apps can make home projects easier

HomestylerHomestyler is a useful app to consult before beginning any

design-oriented home improvement project. The app lets you experiment with home decor through a 3D

interface where you can upload pictures of any room in your house and then customize your design by adding real-world products. With Homestyler, you can easily visualize how items will look in your house and ultimately, share your ideas with friends and family for their input.


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Whether you are hanging a picture or installing a door jam, look no further than this app to help you get the job done accu-rately and efficiently.

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Once you have chosen the color, you can use the ColorSnap app to virually impose it on the wall you are wishing to paint so you can see what it will look like in your house. ColorSnap also calculates how many cans of paint you’ll need to complete the job.


MagicPlanIf your home improvement project involves designing a

new floor plan, MagicPlan can come to the rescue without a single measure, drawing or piece of furniture moved. By sim-ply holding up your phone and scanning the dimensions of a room, MagicPlan instantly measures your space and draws out a floor plan to create an indoor map of your design area.

Once complete, your creation can be exported to a number of platforms for easy viewing and altering from your desktop.


iScapeiScape is the ultimate tool to aid you in your landscape

design projects. With a variety of landscape elements available to easily insert into a photo you take of whatever piece of land you want to redesign, you can use iScape to easily insert plants, and draw in hardscapes or flowerbeds to visualize how your garden will look upon completion before you even get started.

It can also be a useful tool to show a landscape professional how you envision your finished design.


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Time spent in the bath-room can be precious, as it may be your only solo time. When prioritizing home upgrades, consider first transforming a ho-hum, con-ventional bathroom into an oasis of comfort, style and ultimate relaxation.

RelaxReplace outdated fixtures

with new top-quality options that offer greater functional-ity. Manufacturers such as Mansfield Plumbing, produce fixtures and fittings designed to work in tandem. Such “suites” of a toilet, sink and bathtub can improve the look of a bathroom setting.

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(AP) – If you’re like some people (ahem) who put up win-dow treatments and never give them a second thought, even as dust accumulates, this might just be the season to pay them a little respect.

No need to stress out about adding another task to your spring-cleaning to-do list: You don’t have to clean curtains, shades and the windows them-selves that often. And many times, it’s not that difficult.

“In our experience, the win-dows and window treatments are something that people avoid cleaning because they’re not entirely sure the best way to do it,” says Betsy Goldberg, home director of Real Simple maga-zine.

“It’s not hard,” she adds. “It just takes a little bit of time.”

If simply removing dirt isn’t reason enough to clean, consider that dust can dull the fabric of curtains and shades. Household odors can linger. And washing helps preserve the fabric, especially for win-dow treatments that get a daily dose of sunshine, says Tammy Kupernik of retailer Country Curtains.

“If you don’t wash them, the sun will break down the threads,” she says.

“Washing them keeps the colors bright, it keeps the threads soft and it does add to the life of the curtain.”

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Start by reading the care tag or directions that came with the product: Some items are dry clean only. If the instructions are unavailable, experts offer general guidelines:

Most curtains that are lined or made of silk likely require dry cleaning, Kupernik says.

Curtains that are not lined or insulated usually can be washed by machine, in a short, gentle cycle with cool water, she says. Those made of a poly-cotton blend can usually go in a medium-heat dryer, but 100 percent cotton curtains should be line-dried to prevent shrink-age.

Curtains and roller shades that are insulated with a bond-ed layer that keeps out the cold can be machine washed in a short, gentle cycle in cool water and line dried, Kupernik says. If the insulated sides touch each other while drying, they can peel off and ruin the curtain.

Sheer and lace curtains should be washed by machine in a short, gentle cycle with cold water and line dried, Kupernik said, adding that both can be touched up with light ironing. Once sheers get in the high heat of a dryer, wrinkles become per-manent, she said.

After curtains come down for cleaning, dust the rod before hanging them back up.

If you don’t want to take them down, Goldberg offers this method for cleaning unlined curtains made from lightweight, sheer or semi-sheer fabric: Close the windows and the curtains and spray the cur-tains with a wrinkle releaser/odor eliminator product. Use a handheld fabric steamer, working from bottom to top in one-foot sections, holding the steamer nozzle about an inch from the fabric.

For drapes, which are gener-ally made of heavier fabrics like brocade, suede or velvet and are often lined and pleated, vacuum each panel on a low setting with the brush attachment, holding the vacuum about an inch away from the fabric, Goldberg says.

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Other blinds and shades Clean Roman shades with a

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Goldberg suggests vacuum-ing wood blinds and wiping each slat with a cloth dampened with a mix of water and a few drops of dish soap, wiping off excess moisture with a dry cloth. First, angle the slats down and wipe each one; then angle them up and repeat. To clean the cord, pull the shade all the way up and run the damp cloth up and down it, followed by the dry cloth. If you have a wand, follow the same steps with the cloth.

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“Realistically, if people get around to it every few months, that’s fine,” Goldberg says.

Before cleaning, sweep dirt from the screen and window frame with a brush like the one that comes with your dustpan, or the vacuum with the dusting attachment. Spray glass cleaner or a mix of water and a squirt of dishwashing soap and wipe with a microfiber cloth, starting with the outside and then the inside the panes and moving in an “S” motion rather than back and forth to avoid redepositing dirt.

Goldberg suggests wiping in a horizontal motion on the inside, vertically on the out-side so you can more easily find streaks and wipe those areas again. Clean on a cloudy day because direct sun makes the glass cleaner dry too quickly and leaves streaks.

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First introduced in the 1960s, vinyl siding is the most popular home siding material today, due to its overall low cost, easy instal-

lation, durability and mini-mal maintenance.

Whenever making a major home upgrade, learn more about your purchase for smarter, sounder invest-ments. (StatePoint)

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Heating and cool ing your home typically com-prises nearly half of the average American’s utility bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Unfortunately, a portion of that expenditure is lost.

While most homeown-ers know that insulating, patching and weatherizing can reduce heat loss, there is one major energy eater in your home that you may not have considered -- that charming staple of dens, family rooms and any-where people gather: the fireplace.

Tradit ional masonry style wood-burning fire-places are a leading source of indoor air loss and draft, even more so than windows and doors.

“Traditional wood fire-places have great charm but, unfortunately, they can be inefficient even when they aren’t in use,” says Becky Scribner, brand director at Heat & Glo, a leading manufacturer of gas and wood fireplaces, stoves and inserts.

The warmer months are

the perfect time to upgrade your home for the follow-ing winter. To give your f ireplace an off-season makeover, consider the fol-lowing tips:

•Don’t send your hard earned money up and out the chimney. When your fireplace is not in use, make sure your chimney damper is closed. You may also install a flue sealer, which is an affordable, inflatable stopper that fits below the damper to fur-ther seal off the chimney.

•Ensure your chimney

Make fireplace upgradeto improve energy efficiency

Make sure your chimney and fireplace is inspected, maintained and cleaned annually.

and fireplace is inspected, maintained and cleaned annually. A contractor can ensure the job is done safe-ly and thoroughly.

•Add doors or a cover to the front of your fireplace to help reduce the draft and add a nice aesthetic.

•Consider a gas fire-place insert. In addition to

lowering your energy bills and generating more radi-ant heat, they’re cleaner to maintain -- no ash, soot, or smoke -- and are low maintenance, turning on and off with the flip of a switch. Plus, a new insert like the Escape from Heat & Glo looks great and uses energy-saving firebox tech-nology to increase efficien-cy. Learn more about the benefits of a gas fireplace insert at www.heatnglo.com/Rekindle.

•For those who love the smell, crackle and process of building a real fire, don’t despair. Pellet and EPA-certified wood inserts can be an easy, clean and effi-cient alternative as well.

In the pursuit of energy-efficiency, don’t say good-bye to tradition. Instead, give your fireplace a much needed upgrade. (State-Point)

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Traditional wood fireplaceshave great charm but, unfortunately,

they can be inefficienteven when they aren’t in use.

Want to set your home apart? You can add charac-ter and beauty to your home by learning more about your house’s architectural style and adding design elements to complement the look.

“With the right knowledge, it’s easy to transform any room of your home as well as the exterior,” says Niki Decker, senior product and marketing manager with Fypon, which creates synthetic millwork products.

The experts at Fypon are offering some tips and guide-lines to achieve an authentic, coordinated look throughout your home -- inside and out.

•Proportions matter. If you’re going to be adding shut-ters to your exterior, do a bit of math. The width of shut-ters used in pairs on a window should be half the width of the window, and should be the same height as the window.

•The higher the ceiling, the taller the baseboard should be. Additionally, the height of your baseboard moulding should always be larger than the cas-ing, which is the frame around a door or window.

•Make a room feel taller by placing a chair rail – the moulding used to prevent the backs of chairs from rubbing against the wall -– one-third of the way up from the floor. Chair rails should be 1/2 or one inch narrower than casings.

•If you have a classic Geor-gian style home, characterized by strict symmetry and a cen-tered and paneled front door, cap the front door panel with an elaborate crown supported by decorative pillars.

•Enhance your Victorian style home with ornamental

spindlework on the porches and patterned shingles on the roof. Offset the complexity with simple surrounds for win-dows.

•For country style cottages, consider clapboard shingles for siding, or wood shake for siding and roofing, and wide white trim or shutters around windows.

•Complete the look and feel of your Mediterranean-style home, rich with such decora-tive accents as round columns, tile and stone, by planting lush gardens and installing an ornate fountain.

•Maintain a traditional look with innovative, updated building material that lasts longer and with less upkeep. For example, polyurethane pieces are a lightweight alter-native to wood. The pieces are easy to install and resist insects, moisture and weather conditions. Manufacturers like Fypon, which creates thou-sands of millwork pieces, offer products that come both tex-tured and smooth. A new line of Classic Woodgrain decora-tive millwork offers a refined woodgrain texture suitable for staining or painting, and complements home styles such as Arts & Crafts and Mediter-ranean.

To learn more about enhancing your home’s archi-tectural style, you can down-load Fypon’s free Style Guide at fypon.com/literature/cata-log.asp.

Don’t just update your house haphazardly. Do a bit of research so you can comple-ment your home’s architec-tural style authentically and with sophisticated flair. (State-Point)

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Ignorance is not always bliss, as parents, pet owners and homeowners know all too well.

Whether you’re away on vacation and unsure if you left the lights on, at work and worried about the kids, or even sitting on your couch wondering what mischief the dog is up to in the yard, knowing what’s going on inside your entire home is crucial for peace of mind.

Instead of worrying, be proactive. Several strategies, new and old, can help put your mind at ease.

Tried and TrueTrusted neighbors can

serve as a second set of eyes when you’re not around. You can even take it one step fur-ther and make them their own set of keys. If they’re friendly enough, your neigh-bors may even be willing to feed pets or help you out in other ways.

You can also rely on your kids for regular sta-tus reports (if they’re old enough). Have them call you when they get home safely and consider giving them some responsibilities, such as making sure the house is in order and your pets are safe and sound.

TechnologyInnovative technologies

are providing consumers with new ways to keep an eye on their homes. Such prod-

Keep tabs on your home’s security while away

Put your mind at ease when you’re away from home by using solid security strategies.

ucts have evolved and are now easier to use and more affordable for the average family.

Indeed, brands like Pana-sonic are leading the charge. Their new Home Monitoring

System offers four distinct kits, each of which bundles different surveillance prod-ucts together.

Depending on your budget and required level of moni-toring, you can outfit your

home with tools like motion sensors, outdoor cameras and indoor cameras to monitor your baby or pet.

Keeping tabs on your home from near or far is easy, as the footage can be viewed

on your computer monitor, smartphone or tablet.

In addition to surveillance, Panasonic’s technology may prove particularly advanta-geous to those away from home, as it allows for remote

control of home features like lighting and other appliances.

“Monitoring devices can provide peace of mind and minimize those lingering anxieties about being away from home,” says Lisa Knier-im at Panasonic.

More information is avail-able at panasonic.com.

Professional ServicesEven when you’re home

to keep track of things, it’s tough to handle everything on your own. In certain cases, you may want to use profes-sionals to help keep every-thing humming along.

If doors jam and fail to latch or you notice cracks in your walls or floors, you may want to call a structural engi-neer to assess the strength of your foundation. Weeds encroaching on your prized tomato patch? Hire a gar-dener to fight off intruders or invasive species.

A professional heating and cooling service can assess the condition of your air condi-tioning and heating systems, including inside vents and ducts where you can’t see. The health of your home is important, and sometimes it’s better to go with the hired hand.

From trustworthy friends and cutting edge technology to knowledgeable profession-als, the tools at your disposal can keep your finger on the pulse of your home. (State-Point)

The spring cleaning sea-son is a great time to take a closer look at some of the potentially harmful chemi-cals present in your home -- and to seek out healthier alternatives.

In recent years, home-owners have started ask-ing better questions about what pollutants are lurking around nearly every cor-ner -- from building materi-als to the paint on the walls down to the backing on car-peting. While it’s neither realistic nor necessary to remove every toxin from a home, there are a few com-mon sources that can be addressed easily.

“The good news is, you don’t have to be a chemist to understand what products and materials are safe to have in your home,” says Anne Hicks Harney, architect and Director of Sustainability at architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross and member of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Materials Knowledge Working Group. “You can arm yourself with the knowledge needed to make smarter choices for you and your family.”

Harney offers a few tips to help reduce or eliminate common toxins in the home:

Go naturalWhenever possible, use

natural or water-based materials and cleaning agents. Also, be aware of:

•Volatile Organic Com-pounds (VOCS): From paint

to composite wood, VOCs are found in many products and are responsible for that tell-tale chemical “smell.” When it comes to paint, “Low VOC” or “No VOC” are your best options and are easy to find.

•Flame Retardants and Petrochemicals: Commonly found in such foam products as couch cushions and insu-lation, these are a bit more challenging to avoid. The risk is that these chemicals are known to accumulate over time in the human body. Looking for an alternative? Try a natural fiber such as down in your upholstery.

•Plastic Additives: Plas-tics are beneficial in a num-ber of household materials but their use should be lim-ited when possible. Search for a carpet with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free back-ing or try wool, a natural alternative. For tile or sheet flooring, avoid vinyl prod-ucts and consider linoleum or cork and rubber options instead.

Ventilate your homeIt’s good to open your

windows every now and then to get the air circulating into your home and any chemical smells out. If you can’t open your windows due to outdoor allergies or poor outdoor air quality, indoor plants con-stantly regenerate air and provide a pretty alternative.

Take to the webManufacturers and pro-

fessional organizations are becoming more transparent about educating consumers. Check out resources like the AIA Materials webpage or architectfinder.aia.org to learn

more about sustainable prod-ucts and to find professionals who can assist your efforts.

Don’t know? Don’t buyAs a general rule of thumb,

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make safer choices.During this spring cleaning

season, take the time to pro-tect your family by removing harmful pollutants from your home. (StatePoint)

Is your home hurting you? Reducing pollutants, chemicals

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“While Radiant Orchid, the captivating 2014 color of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exud-ing confidence and stability,” said Leatrice Eiseman, execu-tive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Much like the fortified wine that gives Mar-sala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying rich-ness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natu-ral earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.”

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Nurturing and fulfilling, Marsala is a natural fit for the kitchen and dining room – making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home. The hue will be especially prominent in striping and floral patterns found in printed placemats, dinnerware, bedding and throws.

To arrive at the Color fo the Year selection, Pantone combs the world looking for color influences. This can include the fashion and entertain-ment industries – including films that are in production, the world of art, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions.

Influences may also stem from technology, the availabil-ity of new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention.

For more information go to pantone.com.

Past colors of the year include:

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You’ll also have to decide whether you want a side-dis-charge, bagging or mulching mower.

Side-discharge shoots the grass out the side where it will stay and turn brown if not raked up. These work well for areas with weeds and taller grass.

Mulching mowers cut the clippings into tiny pieces that serve as mulch for your yard, helping hold in moisture.

“Most people seem to prefer the bagger because it gives you a more manicured lawn,” Peter-son said. “Many people use what they collect in their com-post pile to create mulch for the garden.”

Gas mowers are usually between $160 to $300.

Self-propelledIf you dread the thought of

shoving a heavy mower around your lawn all day, you might consider investing in a self-propelled version. It harnesses the power of the mower to pull itself along the yard and vastly reduces the amount of work necessary to manicure the grass.

“These are great for people who don’t want to deal with the effort involved in a push mower,” Peterson said.

Self-propelled mowers begin at about $250 and can cost more than $500.

Riding mowersIf you have a large area to

mow a riding mower makes much quicker work of the job. Riding mowers come in three styles – rear engine, garden tractors and zero-turning radi-us.

Rear engineRear engine riders provide a

more comfortable mowing expe-rience.

Due to their smaller cutting decks, rear riders are ideal for yards with narrow passes like fence gates. Their low center of gravity makes them stable while mowing on hills.

Rear engine riders now are designed to pull heavy attach-ments and only travel about 5 mph.

Lawn and GardenFor more than just mowing,

rather than being replaced. “The amount of energy

saved isn’t enough to pay for the cost of replacing a window,” Willis said.

Weather stripping loose windows can save about $15 per year, per window.

A n d w h i l e k e e p i n g unwanted air out is a big part of an energy audit, so is making sure your home’s ventilation access is ade-quate, as fresh air entering your home improves your home’s air quality.

Related to indoor air quality is the larger issue of health and safety in the home.

Could your combus-tion equipment be back-drafting? Does your home have radon? Are danger-o u s c a r b o n m o n o x i d e fumes from your attached garage entering your home through air leaks?

These all are questions that also will be answered.

The agents emphasize that homeowners can hire anyone they want to fix their roofs. But they should know that insurance claims require catastrophic occur-rences, such as damage from wind or hail, not in cases of routine upkeep or replacement of an old roof.

“Insurance is not a main-tenance policy on a house,” Kennedy said. “The sale of a house is not a triggering event for a claim.”

To illustrate the impor-tance of maintaining a house, she quoted poet R alph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882): “A man builds a fine house; and now he has a master, and a task for life.”

When damage does occur, a homeowner should call their agent who will send an adjuster to inspect the roof.

“That’s how it should begin – not by an unknown roofer going door to door,” Kennedy said. “I want to make sure people call an insurance agent before signing any contracts to ensure they have adequate coverage.”

“We’re happy to take care of legitimate damage,” Ball-ing adds.

Yet fly-by-night roof-ers tend to bypass local agents and adjusters, he said. They’ll file claims with the head office and include supplemental costs. Ball-ing noted roofers can call in claims if they’re legitimate, but usually a customer con-tacts him and he gets an adjuster.

Most Cody people have agents, Talich said, but the transient tries to circum-vent them.

“They’re looking for insurance dollars,” she explained.

The three agents encour-age homeowners to be leery of out-of-towners and work with established compa-nies.

“Watch out for fly-by-night roofers,” Kennedy said. “Look for contractors and roofers who are local and have their own business and storefront. We have fab-ulous local roofers.”

The local companies offer well-trained crews and understand Cody winds. Further, she said, “You’re going to get a good qualify roof from a Cody roofer.”

Talich agreed, saying a local company will offer a roof that’s done well along with a warranty.

An infrared solar scan of your home helps shows air leaks.

ENERGY (from page C-1)

Energy audits usually take 2-4 hours and should provide you with maxi-mum comfort and energy savings.

ROOF (from page C-1)

check out the lawn and garden tractors.

Equipped with powerful engines, these have the muscle to accomplish big jobs and are built to haul heavy attach-ments.

But if you’re looking for high speeds or your yard has many obstacles these might not be the best option.

Zero-turnThese high performance

mowers zip around your lawn at 8 mph and can turn on a dime.

Their steering system allows you to make nimble 360 degree turns and save you the most time while mowing.

Zero-turn don’t handle well on slopes and may slide because they do not have large, gripping tires.

PriceWith all mowers another big

consideration is price. Entry level mowers will be on the less spendy side, with price increas-ing as features and accessories are added.

And in the fall don’t forget to purchase some fuel stabilizer.

“If it’s been sitting for five or six months the gas can go bad,” Peterson said. “Gas treatment makes it start up much easier.”

The cost of riding mowers ranges $900-$3,000.

Manual mowers are a good choice when you have just a small patch of grass to mow.

To work in the city, a roofer must have a license from the city of Cody.

City administrator Barry Cook and building official Scott King say an applicant for a class C contractor license must have liability insurance, experience and four letters of reference. The city may issue a conditional license to be ratified later by the Contractors Board.

“We want to make sure they know what they’re doing,” King said.

H e r e c o m m e n d s h o m e o w n e r s a s k contractors to show them a license “for the category of work they propose to do.”

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Check out Wyoming WeatherizationWyoming Weatherization Services is a non-profit

charitable organization providing weatherization to families in the state.

They specialize in weatherizing homes and provid-ing housing assistance to improve health, safety, ener-gy efficiency and energy conservation. Weatheriza-tion services are available to low-income homeowners and renters to reduce overall fuel costs and help make homes more cost efficient.

To be considered people apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), which provides assistance with heating bills.

Once approved, applications are forwarded from the LIEAP office to the weatherization agency that pro-vides services in your area. Priority is given to house-holds that have members who are elderly, disabled or have children younger than 6.

For more information visit wyomingweatherization.org.

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