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(Family Features) Whether you’re reminiscing about a romantic getaway or dream-ing of a future foray to the City of Light, you can recreate the elegance and joie de vivreof Paris in your own corner of the world.

Vignettes of French life provide delightful inspiration for handmade crafts and decorthat bring the mystique and romance of Paris to life. Pull inspiration from the sights andsounds that define the city, such as the softly muted illumination of a cozy French bistro.

Strips of fabric are tied and knotted around wire lampshade frames to create softstripes of color and texture in this project for Fabric Strip Lamp Shades, from the craft-ing experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.

Whether you hang them indoors or out, these whimsical pieces create a soft andromantic ambiance you’ll love.

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Fabric Strip Lamp ShadesCrafting Time:Weekend projectSkill Level: Some experience necessary

Supplies and Tools:LampshadeFabrics in a variety of colors and textures (approximately 2-3 yards)Rotary cutter, cuttingmat and rulerScissorsSpray paint to match fabricCover for work surfaceLamp cord set, turn knob socket and loops for hanging (available at hardware stores)

1. Remove any fabric or paper from the lampshade so only the wire frames areexposed.

2. Spray paint lampshade frames. Let dry.

3. Cut fabric on the bias into 2” strips.

4. Starting at the top of lampshade frame, tie a knot with the end of one fabric striponto frame.Wrap fabric around the top of frame until completely covered, knotting stripstogether when each strip is close to ending.

5. Tie another strip of fabric to the knot tail and wrap under and around the front ofthe closest vertical wire on the frame. Go to the next vertical wire, wrap and continuearound all vertical wires working around and down the lampshade.

Tie extra knots throughout to add interest. At the bottom of the frame, tie a knot tofinish.

6. Tie another strip to the knot tail and wrap around the bottom until the entire frameis covered. Tie knot to finish.

7. Trim all knot tails throughout.

8. Attach cord set, knob and hanging loops as instructed.

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A Relaxing, Healthful HobbyLooking for a hobby that allows you to contribute to the health of your family? Take

up gardening. Beyond producing nutritious foods, it can help you teach your familyabout local agriculture, all while basking in the tranquility of the great outdoors. Thoughstarting your own home garden can be intimidating, there are a few simple steps to getyou started. Once developed, it can yield fruits and vegetables from early spring and intothe fall.

1) Do Some ResearchFind out what vegetables grow best in your area and when is the right time to plant

and harvest. Many local university extension programs have this information readilyavailable online. For each plant, consider the amount of water needed, how much sun-light is required and if it should be started from seed or a transplanted seedling.

2) Choose a Good SpotKeep in mind vegetables need at least six hours of sun each day, so plant away from

the shade of buildings, trees and shrubs. Planting close to your house may make youmore likely to bring your harvest right into your kitchen, and will help you remember toweed and water.

Including rain and irrigation, your garden needs at least one inch of water per week.Make sure you can easily access a water supply nearby. Some products, such as anAmes NeverLeak hose reel, provide convenient hose storage and can easily reach allparts of your yard. Be sure to choose a level area of your yard so when watering it willnot pool in lower areas.

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den. Use a sod lifter or garden spade, keeping the area level and removing as little top-soil as possible.

Next, use a round point shovel, such as the True Temper True American Round-Point Shovel, to dig into the soil about 12 inches, breaking it up and removing clumps.To encourage proper drainage and escape light freezes in early spring and fall, constructa raised bed by creating a border with wood slats and filling in with soil.

4) Prepare the SoilUse a rake to create a smooth finish and remove debris or stones on the surface. You

may want to add manure, compost or soil additives to provide additional nutrients in thesoil.

5) Plant Your SeedsDetermine if you will be starting your plants from seeds or transplanting small

seedlings. Be sure to research how much room each plant will need and plot the layoutof your garden. Dig V-shaped furrows using a warren hoe or the edge of a garden hoe.Carefully distribute the seeds in the furrows evenly and in accordance with the instruc-tions on the seed packet. Cover the seeds and pat down gently, then water thoroughly.

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(NAPS)—Did you know that homes with automatically timed irrigation systems useabout 50 percent more water outdoors than those without them? Your system could bewasting as much as 30,000 gallons of water each year if it is programmed incorrectly, asprinkler head is pointed in the wrong direction, or you have a leak. Regular sprinklermaintenance could save as much as $120 annually on your water bills!

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• Direct spray away from your driveway and sidewalk to water only your lawn orplants.

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The crib: See to the slats. They should all be there, spaced no more than 2³/8 inchesapart. The National Institutes of Health advises using a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib covered by a fitted sheet. Be sure that nothing covers the baby’s head andthat the mattress support is securely attached to the headboard and footboard. Drop-sided cribs are no longer recommended.

Toys: Keep them fun—and out of the crib. The American Academy of Pediatrics saysnothing should go into the crib but the crib sheet and the baby. Toys should not havestrings or cords that dangle or any parts small enough for a baby to swallow.

High chair: Be sure it has restraining straps with buckles that are easy to fasten andunfasten independently of the tray, which should lock securely. The chair needs a widebase for stability.

Playpen: Don’t mess with the mesh. Playpenmesh should be securely attached to thetop rail and floor plate and have a small weave of less than 1⁄4 inch openings, with notears or loose threads. The top rails should lock automatically when lifted for normaluse.

Changing table: Parents and babies tend to spend a lot of time here. It should havesafety straps to prevent falls, and easily accessible drawers or shelves so you don’t haveto leave the baby unattended.

Windows: Any above the first floor need guards with quick-release features for emer-gencies. Locks that limit the opening size let you get ventilation.

The windows should also provide a serene environment with soft incoming light. Oneway is with Silhouette window shadings or Duette honeycomb shades fromHunter Dou-glas. These treatments have two fabric layers so light is filtered and diffused to eliminateharsh glare and shadows. The shades can also dim the light for daytime naps. Theycome in dozens of colors to coordinate with the wall color or the trim.

Whatever window fashion you have, make sure it doesn’t have accessible cords thatyoung children can get entangled in. Hunter Douglas has many options that eliminatelift cords or substantially reduce access to them. The company’s LiteRise cordless sys-tem is available with a wide variety of product styles.

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In addition to creating a beautiful landscape, the benefit from a mature, healthy ashtree is about $217 a year in increased property value, air quality, cooling in summer,reduced heating costs andmore, according to the National Tree Benefit Calculator.

However, they can be vulnerable to what some consider the most devastating of allinvasive insect tree pests of the last 20 years—the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetlenative to Asia that was introduced to North America in 2002.

EAB larvae live under the bark of the ash tree and feed on the tree’s transport tissue,starving the tree of nutrients.

EAB has already destroyed tens of millions of trees. In fact, most trees with EAB diein a few short years after the onset of symptoms.

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Professionally applied trunk injection treatments cost a fraction of what tree removaland replacement does, which can be as much as $1,000 per tree.

Homeowners can look for a number of signs to identify EAB in ash trees, including athinning canopy (upper layers of leaves), branches sprouting low on the trunk, bark thatpeels easily with lines appearing underneath, small D-shaped holes in the bark, andincreased woodpecker damage.

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(NAPS)—Investing a little time and effort to create a safer environment for a seniorcan pay dividends when it comes to preventing falls.

This is significant, since falls that result in injury are one of the more serious threatsfaced by seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of threeolder adults (65 or older) falls each year. In 2010, 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries amongolder adults were treated in emergency rooms; 662,000 of those patients were hospital-ized.

To help, here are some tips from stylist, designer and host of the HGTV show“Secrets from a Stylist,” Emily Henderson.

She stresses that when considering a space for a senior citizen, it’s important to putthought into the little things, such as the shape of a counter or color of a duvet.

“The fact is that seniors and older adults are more prone to safety hazards and falls athome due to low balance, low vision and poor furniture choices,” says Henderson.

An expert on teaching her viewers and clients how to manipulate spaces to serve apurpose, she suggests the following:

• Get well rounded—Oval or circular tables without glass tops help keep rooms openand safe.

• Light the way—Place soft lighting near the bed and ensure that cords are tuckedaway to prevent tripping.

• Provide colorful contrasts—Walls, trim and floors should be in neutral or warm col-ors and should stand out from each other.

• Give bedding a boost—Create an inviting bed with pillows, throws and upholsteryin different textures that contrast with the wall color.

• Stylize the storage—Add storage with an ottoman that has a hidden compartmentor surface trays to minimize clutter in the space.

Henderson puts her tips into practice through her partnership with Sunrise SeniorLiving, which offers assisted living communities for seniors around the country. As partof the partnership, Sunrise holds an annual Suite Style Contest, in which a member ofthe Sunrise community can win a complete makeover of his or her suite from Hender-son.

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• Install lighting: Motion-sensinglights can be a great way to increasesecurity without having to leave your out-side lights on all night. Use them in anyshadowy area where an intruder maylinger.

• Maintain your landscaping: Don’t letovergrown shrubs give a criminal a placeto hide. Keep trees and shrubs near thehouse neatly trimmed and be on the look-out for footprints near windows or tram-pled planting beds.

• Keep valuables out of sight: Putaway electronics or other valuables when-ever practical.

Consider mounting large items such asTVs or artwork where there is no direct sightline to a window or keep drapes or blindsdrawn.

• Your house never goes on vacation: A vacation can make your home an easy target.Never post on social media sites that you are going away.

To deter trouble, invest in some inexpensive timers, which can be set up with stag-gered timing on multiple lamps and in multiple rooms to mimic a realistic lighting pat-tern.

Visit the post office or fill out a form online to have your mail held while you’re away.Talk to your neighbors to let them know you’ll be gone, and if your trip overlaps withtrash day, ask if they can move your bins out for pickup and take them in afterward.

• Upgrade door locks: Add dead bolts to any doors that don’t have them, includingthe garage and shed. Dead bolts are significantly harder to force open than the morecommon spring bolts found in many doorknobs.

• Fortify windows: Glass windows are one of the most vulnerable areas of any homeand intruders often target windows if doors are locked and secured.

Whenever you’re away or asleep, close them and install locks on any windows thatdon’t have them. You can also get security window film. One manufacturer, 3M, offerssecurity films designed to hold broken glass together.

The films prevent shattered glass from flying into the house, reducing potentialinjury. Tests have shown that windows protected with security window film can deterintruders for as long as two minutes—giving police additional response time.

Security window films also reject up to 99 percent of harmful UV rays, reducing theeffects of fading on your furnishings, and block IR rays, keeping heat out of your house.

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(NewsUSA) - Adding new carpet is an easy way to rejuvenate the look and feel of anyroom in your home. But when you own pets, finding a quality carpet that is easy to main-tain can be a tiring task.

“If you’re a pet owner, it’s important to find carpeting that can withstand the toll petscan dish out on flooring,” says carpet expert David Duncan of Mohawk Flooring, a car-peting brand that has produced SmartStrand — a soil- and stain-resistant carpeting thathas successfully taken on zoo animals, messy kids and a cross-country tour of squirtsand spills.

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Function: What is the room used for? For high-traffic areas, such as a family room,den or hallway, consider carpeting with built-in triexta fibers — exclusive to MohawkFlooring — that are stain- and soil-resistant. A dining room carpet should be stain-resist-ant and easy to clean as well. Carpets with chemically applied stain protection treatmentscan lose their stain and soil resistance over time. Also consider the environment bychoosing carpetingmade in part with plant-basedmaterials.

Design and Color. Want to make a room seem larger? Look for a light-colored carpet.Want cozy? Opt for dark. Want relaxing? Blues and greens can create a feeling of calm.In addition, different carpet textures add interest to any room. But regardless of color orstyle, if your room gets a lot of traffic, or if you have pets with preferred sleeping spots,choose a carpet with fibers designed to spring back into place, rather than the flagpole-shaped design of the fibers in some carpets. Carpets with kinked, spring-shaped fibersare designed to resist matting, and bounce back when walked or sat on.

Style and Softness. Comfort is a key factor when choosing a carpet for your home,especially if you have children or pets that spend a lot of time sitting or lying on the floor.Carpets with built-in stain protection have been shown to retain their softness over time,in part because there are no added chemical stain-protection treatments that might leavea rough or sticky residue.

Maintenance. High-maintenance carpets should be avoided in areas where there arechildren or pets. No one wants to spend a lot of time cleaning up the inevitable messes,and some high-maintenance carpet cleaning products can be hazardous to your homeenvironment. Choose a carpet made of triexta fibers, which are designed to be dirt-resistant and can be cleaned easily with water and amild detergent.

In addition, take advantage of warranties offered by some carpet manufacturers onstains caused by pets.

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(NAPS)—A fast, fun and inexpensive way to give your home and your mood a lift is tofreshen up your space in clever colors.

“Today’s decorating trends point to softer, lighter colors that reflect an optimistic andfree-spirited approach to decorating,” says color expert Jackie Jordan. “Updated pastelsand romantic colors bring a spirited vibe to a variety of home design themes, fromcoastal to contemporary to vintage or cottage chic.”

Here are some decorating tips for sprucing up your home with color:

• Rethink room colors. Blues and violets are often used in bedrooms but they canalso bring an unexpected twist to a kitchen, dining room or sunroom. Even one wallpainted in a new color can create an accent that redefines the space.

• Create colorful contrast. A living room painted in a floral color such as pastel yellowworks beautifully in contrast with furnishings in deep neutral colors such as dark pep-percorn gray.

• Think beyond walls. Paint can be added almost anywhere, even on unexpected sur-faces. A vintage bedroom dresser painted a pale pastel blue or pink can bring a cottage-themed room to life. A bookcase in fresh green or pale aqua can bring outdoor colorsinto a porch or den.

• Ensure color harmony. To help, you can turn to the Softer Side color collection byHGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. It features 20 designer-inspired paint colors that arecarefully coordinated to take the guesswork out of color selection in any one room, roomto room or exterior.

• Have fun with patterns. Many paint colors are also specially designed to coordinatewith wallpapers. Patterns with yellow leaves, green polka dots or large floral prints canadd energy or a touch of whimsy to a room.

• Think colorfully indoors and out. A carefully selected splash of color can also upliftthe exterior of your home. Painting your home’s front door or shutters in a fresh newhue can create a cheerful and inviting look.

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(NAPS)—From setting the right mood to creating a strong style statement, there’sno question that the floor is the single most important visual element in a home.

To help you find a way to put your floor to work for you, here’s a brief look at some ofthe latest trends in flooring.

Hardwood TrendsHardwood continues to be the fastest-growing segment in flooring due to its long-last-

ing durability and rich look. According to current home sale reports, an investment inhardwood floors pays off when it comes to the overall value of your home.

Lighter colors, longer and wider planks, and enhanced finishes are just a few of thestyle elements trending this year. Highly detailed wood grain surfaces are also in fashionas people seek to bring more natural, unfinished looks into their home.

Distressed, weathered, wire- brushed, soft-scrape, even “demolition-style” surfacetreatments are popular these days. Sun-bleached blondes, driftwood-inspired gray-browns and other matte finishes in white oak, walnut and maple varieties are gainingground by making imperfection a design element.

Eco-friendly reclaimed wood sourced from historic buildings, factories, truck decks,mills, farms, food crates and other materials is another great option offering loads ofcharacter and unique, organically created surface textures that also easily mask scratch-es and wear.

Technology is also playing a large role in the category, offering machine-created fin-ishes that are scratch, stain, moisture and humidity resistant. One new surface treat-ment even helps clean the air. Activated by light, titanium dioxide on the surface of thefloor works like a living tree in your home. This natural purifier breaks down pollutantssuch as formaldehydes, which can be present throughout a home, and converts the tox-ins into harmless molecules.

Hardwood plank sizes are also changing in width and length. Wider planks are con-temporary looking and give smaller rooms the illusion of a larger space. Longer boards,sourced from older trees, are increasingly popular for their pleasing look and structuralintegrity.

Coinciding with the durability trend, bamboo continues to grow in popularity for itsdiamond-hard surface and ability to perform in wet environments. As it is a reed thatgrows in water, bamboo is the only naturally sourced hard flooring that is moistureresistant. That makes it a great choice for kitchens and wet rooms.

Carpet TrendsCarpets today have come a long way from basic natural fibers such as wool and cot-

ton. Synthetic alternatives offer some of the softest, most luxurious, easiest-to-care-forand affordable flooring surfaces in history.

New enzyme treatments in carpets create a moisture barrier between the carpet andthe padding underneath, extending life span and enhancing appearance.

Completely eco-friendly carpets have also made an appearance. One manufacturerlaunched a carpet line made from 100 percent recycled plastic. The new synthetic fiberis affordable, durable, and soft to the touch.

Along with ever-popular shades of beige, sales of gray carpets are surging. To addsome spice and avoid monotony, some manufacturers are presenting carpets with pep-pered bits of color against a neutral background. The new presentations help to hideflaws while adding dimension to rooms. Patterned carpets are also gaining ground,offering floral, diamond and winding vine looks.

Area Rug TrendsArea rugs are all about color, pattern and texture, and this season everything is com-

ing up soft, warm and cozy. As with the hardwood category, a growing trend in soft sur-faces is nature-inspired looks such as tree bark and stratified rock. You can even get arug with a rippled surface that looks like a pond that a stone has been thrown into.Another eye-catcher is a shimmering rug that achieves a metallic look with finely wovennylon fibers that sparkle when struck by light.

You might not think sustainability when you think of area rugs, but think again. Theultimate in eco-friendly fibers—recycled paper—has made its way onto the floor in theform of a soft, cozy shag rug.

For those who want to customize the look of a room, one company offers inter-changeable solid and multicolored square rug panels that can be interconnectedthrough a Velcro backing. Consumers can buy the affordably priced 16x16-inch squaresat their local flooring store and assemble them on their own.

This appears to be part of another emerging trend—low cost. Many are bypassingexpensive heirloom pieces in place of more affordable rugs that make bold fashion state-ments and can be replaced in a season or two.

Tile TrendsFrom ancient Greece to current day, tile is as practical as it is glamorous. Tile trends

today include aluminum, porcelain planks that you’d swear are weatherworn hardwood,and microthin ceramic tiles. Tile is the low-maintenance option among hard-surfaceflooring materials—and ceramic and porcelain are excellent choices when it comes to

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longevity and value. Low porosity makes most sealed tile resistant to moisture, stainsand bacteria, and thus uniquely hygienic.

Wood looks and natural stone treatments in ceramic tile are on the rise as consumersseek to bring the outdoors in. Porcelain planks made to look like hardwood floors can beplaced where hardwood cannot go, including bathrooms and even pool decks. In addi-tion, tile can be eco friendly, containing a high percentage of recycledmaterials.

Giant tiles, spanning two feet or more across, are becoming increasingly popular asthey cover more surface area with less interruption of grout lines. In addition to cleanlines and an ability to add dimension to small spaces, these tiles are easier to keep clean.

Some companies have presented microthin ceramic tile that can be laid over existingflooring, thereby reducing installation time and costs.

Resilient TrendsLuxury vinyl tile (LVT) is both affordable and easy to maintain. New technology lets

LVT replicate the high-quality look of hardwood, granite, marble, slate and other materi-als. Color variations and even surface texture offer design elements that originated innature. Unlike natural materials, however, LVT is very durable and quick to clean.

LVT is an excellent choice for wet environments such as bathrooms and kitchens. Itis one of the easiest flooring materials to install, softer underfoot than other hard sur-faces and warmer than tile and stone.

A chart topper when it comes to eco friendliness, cork is naturally antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, waterproof, a great insulator and extremely warm and comfortable to walk on.It repels dust and is even fire resistant. Plus, cork today is available in a rainbow assort-ment of colors, textures and new factory finishes to keep it durable.

Laminate TrendsAdvancements in digital imaging technology let laminate—a photographic image

fused beneath a protective layer—realistically mimic many materials. Today’s laminateflooring is versatile and cost effective whether you want a custom look or want to adoptthe look of another type of flooring.

Learn MoreYou can find facts and practical tips on every flooring category including the pros and

cons; floor trends; varieties and styles available; things to consider before purchase;maintenance tips; and how to prepare for installation from the experts at theWorld FloorCovering Association at www.wfca.org and the blog FloorTalk.wfca.org.

In addition, you can find the names and locations of reputable flooring retailers nearyou by visiting www.wfca.org.

According to trend scouts, floors today are warm and inviting, innovativeand often eco friendly.


(NewsUSA) - With solar installation booming in the U.S., a growing number of con-sumers are choosing American-made solar panels for their homes.

To date, about 13 gigawatts of solar electric capacity have been installed nationwide— enough to power over 2 million households. Simultaneously, 82 percent of peoplewho responded to a recent solar survey said they support making solar panels on Ameri-can soil.

“We’ve all heard about the importance of manufacturing to the American economy,”said Robert Fortunato, whose California home hosts 26 solar panels made by Solar-World in Hillsboro, Ore.

“We selected our U.S.-made solar system for its quality, reliability and financial returnand because we think it’s important to support American workers.”

Solar installers and electricians offer a range of domestic products. “We made a deci-sion at PetersenDean to only source our solar products from North America.

As a result, we’re supporting the American economy, supporting American workersand reinvesting those dollars back in America,” said Jim Petersen, founder ofPetersenDean, a nationwide solar and roofing company.

According to industry experts, here are the top reasons that homeowners select solarpanels from American manufacturers:

Quality and reliability. A residential solar system is, effectively, a power plant installedon a home rooftop, and it’s designed to last at least 25 years.

Consumers trust American solar manufacturers to stand behind their product guar-antees because these companies rank high in measures of quality, responsiveness towarranty claims, accessibility for customer service and compliance with safety require-ments.

Sustainability. Sustainably minded Americans see little logic in buying a solar systemthat was made in Asia and shipped via diesel-burning cargo ship halfway around theworld.

Instead, green buyers select American-made solar panels, produced according tostringent environmental, labor and quality standards, to reduce environmental impact.

Energy independence. For the U.S., solar power represents an important tool forachieving energy independence.

Just as people believe the nation should not rely on the Middle East for imported oil,many also feel that America should not depend on foreign nations for solar technologyand manufacturing.

American job creation. The U.S. solar manufacturing industry employs thousands ofAmericans across the country.

Studies show that technology and manufacturing jobs, with comparatively highwages and benefits, are the types of jobs that the U.S. should aspire to create and main-tain.

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(NewsUSA) - While many welcome the arrival of warmer temperatures with openarms, people with seasonal allergies and asthma may be bracing themselves with boxesof tissues and asthma medications this season.

According to a study published in theJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunolo-gy, about 45 percent of people over the ageof six and 36 percent of children under theage of six have tested positive for at leastone allergen.

Outdoor allergens are prevalent again,but families staying inside on a hot day alsohave indoor allergens to think about.

One of the most forgotten indoor allergytriggers is cockroaches.

According to the Asthma and AllergyFoundation of America (AAFA), 63 percentof American homes contain allergens fromcockroaches.

This includes droppings, saliva anddecomposing bodies, and children can beespecially sensitive. In addition, cockroach-es are known to spread a number of seriousdiseases including Salmonella and E. coli.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has the following tips for home-owners to help reduce allergens in the home so families can breathe more easily andstay healthy.

• Vacuum Regularly. Running the vacuum at least once a week using a unit with aHEPA (high-efficiency particulate) filter can clean up crumbs and help remove allergensfrom carpeting and furniture.

• Store Food Properly. Keep food stored in sealed containers, particularly in thekitchen.

• Inspect Groceries and Deliveries. Sometimes, cockroaches and other pests can bebrought in with deliveries or groceries from the store. Carefully inspect items as you putthem away, and promptly remove cardboard boxes once unpacked.

• Keep a Spotless Kitchen. Clean dishes and wipe down counter tops, appliances andother surfaces daily to remove crumbs and spills that can attract pests.

• Take Out the Trash. Dispose of garbage regularly, and be sure curbside containersor dumpsters are properly sealed.

• Stay on Top of Home Repairs. Seal cracks and holes around the exterior of thehome, paying special attention to entry points for utilities and pipes. Also, check for leaksunder appliances and sinks to avoid moisture buildup.

• Work with a Pro. If you suspect an infestation, contact a qualified pest professionalto properly identify your pest problem and recommend a course of treatment.

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