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Spring Home, Garden & Auto The Press2 THE PRESS APRIL 18, 2016

Homeowners understandably envy the award-worthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emu-late those same looks on their own prop-erties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs, it’s still possible for homeowners to create lawns they can be proud of. • Establish your budget. The fi rst step in any project is to determine how much money you can devote to the job. Once you have established the budget, all other fac-tors can be built around it. • Find an inspiration piece. Great landscapes are inspired by many things, whether it’s a memorable piece of art or a landscape layout in a lawn and gardening magazine. Use photos of other gardens or neighbors’ yards as inspiration and build off of them. As long as the theme is cohe-sive, it will look pleasing to the eye. • Consider the space and how you want to use it. Understanding the space will help you better allocate your budget. If your yard is more of a retreat, look for ways to create privacy and a vacation feel. If you have kids and entertaining friends is a main priority, focus on recreational aspects, such as a pool, playset and some durable plants. Understanding how to allocate your bud-get will help you to avoid spending money frivolously. • Think about reclaimed or repurposed materials. Brand new items can quickly eat up a budget. However, repurposing salvaged or inexpensive items can stretch that budget while adding some unique fl air to a landscape. See if you can fi nd an out-door patio set that someone is giving away or selling for a lower price. All it takes is a coat of paint and some new cushions to make it look like new. Discarded bricks or stones can be worked into a patio space or used to create raised garden beds. Purchase inexpensive fl ower pots and then paint them to make them look like stone or an-

How to create a budget-friendly home landscape

other desired material. • Buy native plants. Native plants, shrubs, trees, and fl owers will fare better than non-native, exotic plants. That means you’ll have to spend less time and money nurturing them into health, and less money having to replace plants that cannot with-stand your climate. • Consider perennial plants. Perennials may cost more at the outset, but the savings will be realized in the years to come.

• Hire a professional. It may seem counterintuitive to spend money on a land-scaping professional when you’ve estab-lished a strict budget, but that’s one way to save money. Landscape artists or garden designers have the experience to guide you in the right direction and help you avoid potentially costly mistakes. • Use gravel in spots where plants don’t thrive. Gravel is an inexpensive land-scaping material that can fi ll in voids where

plants or ground cover simply do not fl our-ish. Those working on limited budgets may be happy to learn gravel is typically less expensive than concrete or pavers. • Ask friends or family for clippings. Don’t be shy about admiring the plantings of those you know. Flatter their good taste and ask if you can have some clippings to propagate yourself. These clippings can turn into lush plants in no time – with no additional spending required.

With some frugal spending, planning and budgeting, anyone can create a beautiful landscape.

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Thanks to chlorophyllThe majority of grass species have

chlorophyll to thank for their appeal-ing green color. Chlorophyll is a bright pigment that absorbs both blue and red light es-pecially well. But chlorophyll largely refl ects green light, which is why the yards and fi elds we spend so much time in are green. And chlorophyll does more than infl uence the color of grass. It also plays an important role in the process of photosynthesis, during which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. According to LiveScience.com, chlorophyll molecules absorb light and then transfer that energy to spe-cial molecules that, when stimulated, fi re off electrons that produce chemi-cal changes in the plant. That chemical energy is ultimately turned into sugar, highlighting the essential role that chlorophyll plays in lawns’ survival.

Thatch...good or bad? According to the Penn State Department of Plant Science, thatch is a loose and intermingled organic layer of both dead and living shoots, stems and roots that develops between the zone of green vegetation and the soil surface. While leaf clippings may be found in a thatch layer, they do not typically contribute to thatch buildup because clippings are easily broken down by microorganisms in the soil. While some homeowners may only know thatch as a threat they must peri-odically address by aerating their soil, thatch can benefi t turf depending on the amount of it that is present. For example, a layer of thatch that is 1/2-inch or less can insulate the turf from extreme temperatures and fl uctuations in soil moisture. But it’s important that homeowners address thatch before it gets too thick, as excess thatch can harbor disease-causing organisms and insects.

Vehicle owners know maintaining a vehicle can be a lot of work. Taking the time to properly care for a vehicle can pro-long its life expectancy and help owners avoid breakdowns and other issues along the way. Regular washing is an aspect of vehicle maintenance that some may clas-sify as a purely cosmetic benefi t. Certainly a car wash can keep the vehicle looking its best, but there are other advantages to washing as well. Washing offers preventa-tive maintenance for the car’s paint and can help prevent rust and corrosion resulting from dirt, acid rain and road salt. Rust can compromise hydraulic brake and fuel lines, as well as many moving parts in the chas-sis and frame. Corrosion of electrical con-nectors and other parts under the hood can lead to leaks, electrical shorts and a host of additional problems. It’s easy to see how washing the car is more essential than one might have suspected. If you live in an area with a high amount of dust or industry, you may need to wash your car as frequently as once a week. Drivers who live along or near coastal areas may need to wash their vehicles frequently to combat sea salt buildup. Garage-kept vehicles may be able to go longer between washes, but in general washing a vehicle every two to three weeks is a good rule of thumb. In addition, a good sealant will pro-tect the paint and other trims throughout the year. The following are some other car-wash tips to follow. • Always use a proper washing soap solution. This will preserve the car’s fi nish better than other homemade soaps. Avoid using dishwash-ing liquid, which can strip protective wax coatings. • Be prompt when cleaning off bugs, sap and bird droppings that may stick to the paint and become diffi cult to remove over time. • Wait until a car has cooled down be-fore washing. Heat speeds up the drying of soap and water and can make it more dif-fi cult to clean.

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• Always use a clean, non-abrasive sponge. Resist the urge to move the sponge in circles as you clean. Doing so can cre-ate noticeable swirl scratch marks. Instead, move the sponge lengthwise across the body panels and hood. • Keep a sepa-rate rinsing bucket to clean the sponge or washing mitt so that dirt is not mixed into the clean, sudsy water. • Consumer Reports suggests using a soft squeegee to remove most of the water on the body of the car after washing and rinsing. Blot up any extra water with a chamois.

• Wax the car every season to ensure it has maximum protection. In between, ap-ply a liquid spray wax to touch up spots. Water beading is not an ideal indicator of whether or not the car needs a coat of wax. • Don’t forget to pay attention to the interior. Vacuum the carpets regularly to prevent ground-in dirt and routinely clean the upholstery with a product specifi c to your vehicle’s interior, whether that inte-rior is leather or fabric. Protecting a vehicle investment involves keeping the car clean. Know the right ways to help a car or truck look and perform like new.

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Drivers must modify their driving hab-its when weather compromises their vis-ibility and makes road conditions unsafe. Rain can fall any time of year, but tends to be most problematic in spring. According to the Federal Highway Administration, wet roadways, and rain in particular, are the main cause of weath-er-related vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration notes that, between 2004 and 2013, rain caused 573,784 crashes. To drive safely in the rain and avoid accidents, drivers should follow certain precautions. • Maintain windshield wipers. Inspect and, if necessary change windshield wip-ers regularly to ensure they are working op-timally. Always test wipers before driving in rainy weather. • Turn on lights with wipers. Reduced visibility is a major contributor to wet-weather accidents. Drivers’ views may be hampered by falling precipitation and glare from wet roadways. Cloudy conditions and fog also compromise visibility. When using windshield wipers, turn on your headlights as well. This makes your vehicle more vis-ible to other motorists and improves your own ability to see the road and pedestrians. • Recognize changing road conditions. Roadways accumulate oil and engine fl uids that can fl oat in rainwater, creating slippery road surfaces. This is usually a problem during the fi rst few hours of a rainstorm or in areas that receive little precipitation and then are subjected to downpours. These fl uids make rain-soaked roads even more slippery. Slow down, leave more room be-tween vehicles and try driving in the tracks left by vehicles ahead. • Reduce speed. The automotive group AAA says hydroplaning, when the tires rise up on a fi lm of water, can occur with

Driving safe in wet weatheras little as 1/12 inch of water on the road. The group goes on to say that tires have to displace a gallon of water per second to keep the rubber meeting the road. Drivers should reduce their speeds to correspond to the amount of water on the roadway. New tires can still lose some contact with the roadway, even at a speed as low as 35 mph. Therefore, reducing speed and avoid-ing hard braking and turning sharply can help keep the rubber of the tire meeting the road. • Rely on the defogger. Use the car’s windshield defroster/defogger to im-prove visibility. Turn it on early and keep it on until the rain has stopped and visibility has improved. • Recover from a skid. Skids can be frightening, but when skidding, resist any temptation to slam on the breaks. Instead, continue to look and drive in the direction you want to go and slowly ease up on the accelerator. • Skip the cruise control. It’s impor-tant to maintain control over the vehicle in rainy conditions, so avoid using cruise control. • Maintain tires. Proper infl ation and tire tread levels can improve traction. AAA recommends checking tread depth by in-serting a quarter upside down into the tire groove. If you can see above Washington’s head, start shopping for new tires. Check tire pressure on all tires at least once a month. Get an accurate reading when tires are cold and adjust air pressure according-ly. • Avoid other distractions. Distracted driving can be hazardous during good road conditions and even more dangerous when visibility and other factors are compro-mised. Switch phones and other devices off so you can fully focus on the road and other drivers. Rainy weather can contribute to poor driving conditions. Drivers should make

changes to speed and other factors to make wet weather driving as safe as possible.

Carpets provide both practical and aes-thetic appeal inside a home. In winter, car-pets help keep homes warm, and the right color carpet can add to design schemes. While rugs may have originated in the Far East, North America also has some rich car-pet history. According to The Carpet and Rug Institute, the United States carpet in-dustry began in 1791 when the fi rst woven carpet mill opened in Philadelphia. Others soon followed suit. Tufted carpets and machine-powered manufacturing helped churn out yards upon yards of carpeting, making it a popular, affordable and com-mon addition to homes, especially after the post-World War II housing boom. Carpeting remains a go-to fl ooring material in modern homes. In fact, many homes offer a blend of both carpeting in some rooms and different fl ooring choices in others. Upon choosing carpet, it is important that homeowners follow some guidelines to prolong a carpet’s longevity and main-tain its style. The following are some com-mon carpeting do’s and don’ts. • Do consider the room’s purpose and foot traffi c before shopping for carpeting. Make a list of the attributes desired (e.g., soundproofi ng, easy care, high pile) and

Find and maintain the right carpet for you and your homepresent these to the salesperson so he or she can help you make the best choice. • Don’t rush into fl ooring choices. Unlike paint colors, fl ooring materials are more permanent choices that are only up-dated every several years or more. Weigh all of your options before diving in. • Do consider conservative colors and styles. Neutral hues and patterns will blend better with furniture options. This means you can change furniture out and still keep the existing carpeting, which complements any new pieces. Also, if there’s a chance you might sell your home in the near fu-ture, buyers tend to look for a neutral color scheme they can make their own. • Don’t skimp on padding to save a few dollars on the carpet installation. The carpeting needs a solid foundation to last and look its best. Inadequate padding can lead to extra and noticeable wear and tear. Invest in a good foundation for the carpet-ing, like fi rm, dense padding in high-traf-fi c areas. Do become knowledge-able about different carpet styles, such as frieze, Berber, Saxony, textured, and more. This will help ensure you make the most educated decision. • Don’t purchase at the fi rst store you visit. Shop around to investigate different pric-

ing and specials. Also, consider the pro-fessionalism and expertise of the staff re-sponsible for carpet installation. High-cost carpet may not look very good if it isn’t in-stalled correctly. • Do stain-protect rugs and carpeting,

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Gardening can be an enjoyable activ-ity for adults and children alike. Gardening encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to garden-ing can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Here are six steps to get your fairy garden up and running. 1. Choose your container or location. Decide where to place the fairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumps are both con-tained and outdoors, and kids may feel like the fairies inhabited this neglected area of the yard and made it their own. Otherwise, use containers you already have, such as old pots, hanging baskets, picnic baskets or cookie tins. Wooden birdhouses with their

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make it challenging to care for the fairy gar-den, so select plants that require similar levels of sunlight, prefer similar soil condi-tions and require roughly the same amount of watering. Herbs are a smart choice be-cause they stay small and are easily main-tained. 5. Don’t forget a fairy dwelling. You will need to add a house for the fair-ies to inhabit. Small bird houses can work, but you also can consider old teapots, bird-nesting boxes or even homemade houses assembled out of bark and twigs. Use your imagination and the garden will take on a life of its own. 6. Invite the fairies. Children can invite fairies to take up residence (fairies often show up at night and tend to remain un-seen), or they can create their own fairies using craft materials.

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We’ve all seen it. . . homes that have a straight line of evenly spaced landscape lighting fi xtures placed along the walkway to the front porch. Unless you’re planning to land a 747 in your front yard, this is not the best way to illuminate your property.

Here are 6 tips for creating the perfect landscape lighting to add character, safety, and curb appeal to your home.

1) Don’t light everything the same. Choose what you want to highlight in your yard -- a specifi c tree, a stone wall, a unique architectural feature -- and focus on those features. The goal is to make the special features look special.

2) Don’t overdo it! A common mistake people make is using fl ood lights to illu-minate the whole house, which ends up washing everything out. It’s better to create layers of light by using path lights, uplight-ing, and downlighting.

3) Choose the right lighting fi xture for the application. Some fi xtures illuminate all around, some point light in a specifi c di-rection. Know what you are trying to light, so that you can choose the right landscape lighting fi xtures. Also, make sure the fi x-tures are not too small or too large for your application.

4) Use LED as much as possible! With regular fi xtures, you can lose voltage by running too long of a wire. Another issue is overloading your transformer with too many fi xtures or fi xtures with wattage that is too high. Using LED fi xtures will help you avoid both of these problems, and re-duce your energy costs.

5) Make sure all the lighting that you’re using outdoors is wet-rated. Even if the lighting is on a covered porch or under an awning, it needs to be approved for outdoor use. Because these fi xtures are going to be exposed to the elements, they need to have

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Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in many households. After a winter spent cooped up indoors, spring cleaning can re-juvenate a household and provide a great chance to rid a home of a season’s worth of clutter. Donating old clothes and cleaning out the garage are popular spring cleaning proj-ects, but there are a host of additional tasks homeowners can tackle to freshen up their homes this spring.

Floors – Simply vacuuming or sweep-ing the fl oors might not be enough to ban-ish some of winter’s most uninvited guests. Dust has a way of settling into a home over the course of a typical winter, and it’s easy for a home’s inhabitants to track dirt and debris inside as well. After vacuuming or sweeping fl oors, go over them with a mop. Doing so can remove any lingering dust, dirt, debris, and allergens the vacuum or broom failed to pick up. Apply wood cleaner and polish to wood fl oors to make them look even cleaner.

Baseboards – Though baseboards might not seem all that dirty, upon closer inspection homeowners might notice sub-stantial accumulations of dirt and dust. Such dirt and dust many not be removed so easily, so homeowners might need to use hot water and a sponge to remove any debris that is clinging.

Curtains – Curtains also may have ab-sorbed substantial amounts of dust, dirt and debris over the winter. This might be more visible near the end of winter when more sunlight begins to shine through. Clean the curtains in adherence to the manufacturer instructions before you open windows for the season so any wind that blows in does not spread debris onto near-by furniture. Once the curtains have been washed, opening windows may help them dry more quickly. Bathrooms – Bathrooms also tend to bear the brunt of winter weather, as mold and grime can accumulate throughout a season in which it’s too cold to open bath-room windows to let fresh air in after bath-

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ing. Inspect ceilings, tubs, shower stalls, and fl oors for any signs of mold growth or grime. Mold growth in a home can lead to respiratory problems and exacerbate exist-ing conditions such as asthma, so it’s best to inspect bathrooms for any signs of mold growth throughout winter. If you have let that slip, prioritize such inspections come spring cleaning time. Furniture – It’s easy to overlook fur-niture when tackling spring cleaning, but

dust and dirt can quickly accumulate on couches and chairs over the course of win-ter. When possible, vacuum furniture to re-move any debris that might have accumu-lated while windows and doors were kept shut, and shampoo any cushions or seat covers that don’t pass the smell test. Spring cleaning encompasses a host of tasks, and homeowners who want a truly clean house should not overlook smaller tasks that can produce big results.

When clean-ing their homes in the spring, homeown-ers should not forget to inspect their curtains, which can accumulate dust and dirt over the course of winter.

Rid that “new car smell” The excitement of driving a new car off of the lot extends beyond the thrill of having a new set of wheels to show off. Some people just love the smell of a new car. But while that aroma may be pleasant to the olfactory senses, it may be wise to eliminate the smell as soon as possible. According to a 2012 study from the nonprofi t Ecology Center and HealthyStuff.org, that “new car smell” may include toxic fumes from chemicals used to create the car’s interior. While the potential dangers of breathing in all of these compounds continues to be studied, the fl ame retardants and plastics used in cars have been linked to illnesses when they have been used in other applications. To speed up the process of removing VOCs from a car, open all of the windows and let it sit in the hot sun. Also, purchasing a vehicle that has been sitting on the lot for a while may mean some of the chemicals have dissipated.

Car prices rising According to the popular website ThePeopleHistory.com, the average price for a new car in 1986 was $9,255. While fi gures for 2016 have yet to be determined, in September 2015, the automotive resource Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) reported that the average transaction price for light vehicles in August 2015 was $33,543. Those fi gures should raise eyebrows among consumers, as they illustrate just how much more expensive new cars have become over the last three decades. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index infl ation calculator indicates that $9,255 in 1986 had the same buying power as $20,041.47 in 2015, leaving consumers in 2015 well short of the necessary funds needed to purchase new vehicles.


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Trends in home remodeling and de-cor tend to come and go. Something that is popular for a little while can fall out of favor when the next new idea comes along. New trends are always on the horizon, and 2016 may encourage homeowners to try something new. • Metallics and metals are back. Although stainless steel accents in the kitchen have long been popular, the glis-tening look of metal and metallic shades are back in a big way. Inspired by the 1950s and 1970s, brass, gold and metallic fi nishes are popular right now. • Texture: Texture is a big component of interior design. Furniture and accesso-ries featuring faux fur and natural fi bers are becoming popular. Pieces adorned with cozy materials can seem more inviting. Organic shapes, such as tables looking like the tree trunk they were cut from, also are expected to become more popular. • Artisanal touches in accessories: It’s all about getting back to basics, with homeowners desiring pieces that are one-of-a-kind and handmade rather than mass-produced. Expect to see more accessories that are made by hand or in small batch-es, like pottery or hand-woven textiles, as homeowners are increasingly turning to independent artists and artisans when decorating their homes. Homeowners can even support independent artists when choosing art for their homes. For example, YourArtGallery.com provides an online marketplace for artists to showcase and sell their work, and buyers looking to support independent artists can rest easy knowing that 90 percent of all image royalties go di-rectly to the artist, a stark contrast to the roughly 50 percent offered by more tradi-tional galleries. • Fabric on the walls: Walls also will be covered in texture and pattern. Textiles will increasingly turn up on walls and in places they haven’t traditionally been seen. Patterns may lean toward fl oral, tropical and indigenous artisan weaving designs. • Pinks and blues: Expect to see pale pink and blue in various design applica-

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tions. The Pantone Color Institute¨ released a blending of two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity, as their 2016 Color of the Year. This has impacted color trends through all areas of design – including home touches. These colors pair well with mid-tones, like browns and greens, as well as the increas-ingly popular metallics. • Smart homes: Technology is chang-ing the way people look at their homes.

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Water-resistant music systems for the bathroom, wirelessly operated Bluetooth devices that turn on lights or appliances from a smartphone and even fi xtures that use technology to self-clean are turning up more and more.Home decor trends are always changing, adding new life to homes and keeping arm-chair interior decorators on their toes.

A good return? In its 2015 “Cost vs. Value Report,” Remodeling magazine found that a midrange kitchen remodeling project, which cost an average of nearly $57,000 during the period examined, recouped roughly 68 percent of that cost at resale. That return was slightly less than that provided by midrange bathroom remodeling projects, which provided a 70 percent return at resale. More upscale remodeling projects provided even smaller returns, despite costing substantially more money. For example, the cost of major upscale kitchen remodeling projects averaged $113,000 during the time studied for the report. But only 59 percent of that sizable investment provided was re-couped at resale. Upscale bathroom remodeling projects also underper-formed compared to midrange projects, recouping slightly less than 60 percent at resale. No upscale project referenced in the report provided a greater return than replacing existing siding with new fi ber-cement siding, a project that recouped homeowners a greater than 84 percent return at resale. More infor-mation about the 2015 report is avail-able at www.remodeling.hw.net.

Market improving The home improvement market, which includes both improvements and maintenance, has rebounded con-siderably from its most recent low point in 2011. The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University indicated in early 2015 that the up-coming year would surpass the $324 billion spent on improvements during the peak of the housing boom a decade ago. Even though homebuilding and the home industry in general is still not at complete recovery, trends within the home improvement industry do sug-gest that homeowners have once again become comfortable investing in their homes.


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Lawns are exposed to the elements throughout the year, and each season brings its own unique set of challenges. Summer heat waves can make it hard for lawns to maintain their lush green appeal, while the falling leaves of autumn can threaten root systems if not handled properly. Winter frost and snow also can pose a threat to lawns, leaving homeowners with some work to do when spring arrives. Spring is a season of revival, and that spirit of rejuvenation extends to lawns. When the last vestiges of winter begin to disappear, homeowners can dust off their gardening gloves and start taking steps to revitalize their lawns for the months ahead. • Look for signs of damage. Winter can be hard on lawns, so it’s important for homeowners to look for signs of damage before they begin planning any springtime landscaping projects. Salt damage can oc-cur in areas that received heavy snowfall over the winter. Many communities use rock salt to de-ice snow- and ice-covered roads, and that rock salt is largely made up of sodium chloride, which can draw mois-ture from grass and cause it to brown. Salt trucks used during winter storms often spit salt out onto lawns, so don’t be surprised if you notice brown spots on your grass, es-pecially in those areas closest to the road. Winter lawn damage may also be caused by voles, burrowing mouse-like rodents that make paths beneath the snow to hide from predators and feed on grass blades and roots. Lawns with distinctly matted areas may also have been damaged by snow mold that can weaken turf. • Consult a professional landscaper. Homeowners with considerable experience tending to damaged lawns can no doubt identify and address problems on their own. That’s because many problems are a result of the weather, which tends to be similar and produce similar problems from one year to the next. But inexperienced homeowners should consult professional landscapers before attempting to address problems on their own. Winter lawn dam-

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