Home Solutions 2010

2 Longmont Times-Call Publication September 9 & 15, 2010

Moveable wall mounts offer versatilityMake your new house feel like homeAlternative headboards spice up the bedroomEnergy efficient tips for winterStripes transform a roomMake ceiling fans work for youCreate an efficient office space

Transform your bathroomFast, frugal fall fix-upsTake care of your fall lawn and gardenInspire learning, creativity in kids’ roomsHang pictures like a professionalDecorating with collectionsAdd warmth to the homeArrange furniture effectivelyUpdate the kitchen with painted cabinetsCreate your own photo wallBe safe when cleaning guttersChoosing the right hardwood flooringConquer clutter in the homePick a rug that will floor youGet the perfect paint finishPrepare for cooler weatherEquipping the man caveDiscover which mattress works bestUpdate the laundry room

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Moveable wall mountsideal for flat screen TVs

Make your new house feel like homeArticle Resource Association

You know that moving into a new homecan be one of life’s biggest stressors – thepacking, the paperwork, the unpacking andmore. There are many ways to make yournew house feel like home sooner than later,according to interior design faculty at TheArt Institutes.

“Incorporating items with personalmeaning, such as memorabilia or a special

collection, can make your new place feelless like a stranger’s house and more likeyour home,” says Annette Lawrence, aca-demic director of the Interior Design pro-gram at The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincin-nati. Lawrence describes the concept of“adaptive re-use,” an easy, inexpensive wayto create a sense of place – in other words,making your new house the place in whichyou feel most comfortable – home.

Adaptive re-use involves bringingitems from your previous residence to yournew home, but with the twist of adaptingthem for a different or new use. Adaptivere-use is affordable, ecologically responsibleand helps ease the psychological stressesthat come with moving into a new, unfamil-iar space. Adaptive re-use also involvesusing items from local design consignmentshops.

Some examples of adaptive re-use:

• Same item, same use – The entry rugfrom your old house goes in the entrywayof the new house.

• Same item, different location – Your liv-ing room furniture from your old home be-comes your family room furniture in yournew place.

• Same item, new use – You use the fabricfrom a window treatment to upholster yourdining room chairs.

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More than one new, flat-panel-TV ownerhas joyfully mounted his new prized posses-sion – either on the wall or a console – onlyto discover that the image doesn’t look rightwhen he sits in his favorite chair. He’s a vic-tim of viewing angle challenges, a problemthat can confine TV viewing to a tiny zone,directly in front of the LCD TV.

While costlier plasma TVs rarely poseviewing angle problems, if you’ve ever triedto view a less costly LCD TV from a 70 or 80degree angle, you’ve probably seen picturedegradation. LCD TVs are often more cost-effective, allowing you to purchase a largerscreen for less money, and can offer an ex-ceptional picture when viewed from straighton, but the nature of the technology meansthe picture will be of a lower quality ifviewed from an angle.

One solution, of course, is to arrangeyour seating so you are only ever viewingthe image from directly in front of the TV.However, this may not always be practical insmaller rooms or areas like a bedroom,where you may not have available wall space

directly in front of the bed.Movable wall mounts are a better solu-

tion, flat screen experts report. Fortunately,there are many options for wall mounting aTV that will allow you to adjust the viewingangle. A movable mount can help you opti-mize picture quality, so you’re getting themost out of your expensive investment.Plus, modern movable mounts are madewith aesthetics in mind, so you can be sureto find a mount that fits your needs andyour decor.

Options for movable wall mounts in-clude:

• Full-motion mounts – These mountsextend, tilt and swivel in all directions.Place your LCD TV on a full-motion mountand you’ll be able to view your TV frommultiple positions in a room – whether it’sthe sofa directly in front of the TV, or yourfavorite recliner in the far corner of theroom. Sanus Systems manufactures a full-motion wall mount that fits 42- to 63-inchflat panels and extends nearly 26 inchesfrom the wall on dual extension arms foradded strength. A slightly different version

allows the TV to extend 28 inches from thewall and hides cables within the arm.

• Tilting mounts – Mounts like the Vi-sionMount LT25 can fit flat screens up to 60inches wide and allow you to position andreposition the TV after it’s mounted. Tiltingmounts are a great solution if you wouldlike to watch your flat screen while you’relaying flat on a bed. They also help reduceglare from lights and windows.

• Motorized mounts – A remote controlallows you to move these fully automatedmounts from anywhere in the room, makingit easy to achieve the perfect viewing anglefor a variety of seating areas. You can preset

the mount to move the TV to a selected po-sition when you turn on the TV, or you canuse the remote to position the TV as desired.Sanus makes a motorized full-motion wallmount that extends 12 inches from the walland fits TVs 40 to 63 inches in size. A deco-rative cover conceals cables and hardware.An ultra quiet version extends 9 inches fromthe wall and provides, quiet, smooth move-ment. Motorized tilting mounts are alsoavailable.

Movable wall mounts mean there’s morereason than ever to wall mount your flatpanel. These mounts allow you to adjust theviewing angle to ensure maximum visibility.

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Headboard options can be endless, whether a person decides to go with canvas, art or other ideas. The top photo depicts alarge canvas headboard. Above left, the canvas headboard has been embossed with sewing details. (Thinkstock) Above right,wrought iron medallions make a unique headboard option. (Courtesy Catherine Young Interiors)

OverheadSpice up the bedroom with analternative headboardBy Ali Wald

Longmont Times-Call

The freedom of creativity andvisuals a person can add to aroom with an alternative head-board is amazing. They’re oftenmore economical than the stan-dard headboard.

The ideas for alternative head-boards are endless. Play aroundwith ideas and think about thematerials you want to use beforecreating your headboard. Hereare a few ideas to get you think-ing about what type of alterna-tive headboard will look good inthe bedroom.

Large Medallions andArchitectural Remnants

In order to create an alterna-tive headboard, the scale andstyle of the particular bedroom isimportant. If the bed is large, abigger headboard will look best.“Larger wrought iron medallionswork well,” says Helly Duncan, adesigner at Design Matters Homein Louisville. “They have a nicelarge scale and provide texture tothe room.”

Depending on how much wallspace you have, you can poten-tially use two side-by-side, orcenter three of them. CatherineYoung of Catherine Young Interi-or Design in Niwot suggests try-ing to find architectural rem-nants. “You can get some olddouble hung windows, and takeout the glass and replace it withsome kind of acrylic,” she says.

CanvasesAn easy and economical alter-

native headboard can be madeusing canvas and fabric. Duncansays this is fast and easy. Simplyfind fabric you like and stretchthe material over the canvas andsecure it with either strong glueor a staple gun.

“Buy one large canvas or a few

small ones and piece them to-gether based on the size needed,”Duncan says. By doing this youhave a lot of flexibility becauseyou can choose the color andtexture. If your room is on theplain side and you want to addsome spice to it, pick a patternedmaterial.

Instead of using fabric, Youngsuggests painting the canvas orcovering it with a remnant ofwall paper instead of puttingfabric on it.

PhotosTry blowing up black and

white photos and clusteringthem together. This will create aphotograph headboard and it’s agreat way to display your pic-tures. Use pictures of any kind,family and friends, nature or cityskylines.

Window TreatmentsWindow treatments can also

be easily made into an alternativeheadboard. There can be a lot offlexibility when using a windowtreatment, just by playing withthem and using tiebacks, accord-ing to Duncan. The treatmentscan also be hung from differentobjects. “Go out in nature andget palm fronds to hang thetreatments from,” Young says.Window treatments are a funalternative headboard becauseyou can constantly change themout with the season.

Table TopsThinking out of the box is im-

portant, so you might try a table-top for your next headboard.“Start thinking about the tops ofthings,” Young says. “Maybe it’san ugly base, but a great top.”Many great table tops can befound at rummage sales andsecond hand stores, and thenmounted to the wall.


Ensure home efficiencyBy Kristi Ritter

Longmont Times-Call

Fall and winter’s cool season tempera-tures can put a chill throughout thehome, making some homeowners andrenters adjust their thermostats. But theturn of the dial upward also means soar-ing energy bills that will put a damper onthe warm, cozy feeling throughout thehome. Now is the time to make sure yourhome is in shape for the upcoming seasonby taking steps to conserve energy andkeep the savings in your pocket.

By far the largest use of energy is inheating the home, according to ShellyHays, Longmont Power & Communica-tions marketing analyst. Most homes inLongmont are heated by gas, but for thosewho are using electric heat, Hays askscustomers to call LPC for a review of theirelectric usage. “We ’ll work with them di-rectly to find the best rate structure forthem depending on their usage habits.”

No matter what type of heat you use towarm your home, here are some generaltips from Hays that will help save on yourheat bill.

• Turn the thermostat down whenyou’re not at home or sleeping.

• Install a programmable thermostat.This will not only help in lowering yourbills, but it automates everything so youdon’t have to worry about adjusting thet e m p e r a t u re .

• Close off rooms that are not in use, orat least close the registers in those rooms.

• Open window coverings to east andsouth facing windows during the day tohelp naturally heat the home. Then at

night, make sure to shut up the coveringsto keep cold air out.

• When running your clothes dryer,open the door to the room to keep that airin your home.

• Use the stove to cook when you canto help heat your home. And even whenyou’re done, open the door and let theheat escape into the room.

Besides the heater in your home, win-dows are another element of energy lossin a home. For older windows, Hays saysreplacement will take a long time to re-coup the investment cost of new windowswith costs so high.

However, a good short-term resolutionis to purchase plastic window kits andseal them up during the window to wardoff leaks. This will keep the inside of thehome much warmer and draft free. Haysalso recommends that caulking be re-placed around windows to ensure leaksare sealed. This is an easy do-it-yourselfproject that homeowners can tackle.

With tips to ensure better energy effi-ciency at home, Hays says to always havethe furnace serviced annually for the bestsafety and efficiency. And don’t forget toreplace the furnace filter monthly. It willhelp with efficiency in maintaining yourhome.

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Stripe ItBy Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

Revamping a room can make itfeel new and fresh, especiallywhen a room’s design has becomestagnant. So step outside the boxand make it extraordinary thistime around by incorporatingstripes in your design.

Helly Duncan, principle de-signer for Design Matters Home inLouisville, says stripes can be fun to add to aroom because it allows a person to customize thelook. If used right, stripes can add drama, create afocal point and are a great way to add color anddimension to a room.

Stripes can be added to a room in a variety ofways, including pillows, paint, window coverings,area rugs, accessories and even flooring. Home-owners can even create drama and interest by lay-ering similar stripes by combining wallpaper anda simple, small chair in the same stripe against thewall, Duncan says.

According to Duncan, different angles of stripescan also affect the way a room is viewed.

• Vertical wall stripes – Vertical stripes are byfar the safest choice, therefore making them themost popular. They often give the feeling of amore spacious room, by making the ceilings ap-pear taller. Optimal width of a vertical stripe is 6inches.

• Horizontal wall stripes – Horizontal stripesoffer a more casual look to a room. They also trick

the eye by making the room appearlarger and the ceiling lower,

Duncan says. Optimal width is 12inches.

• Diagonal wall stripes – When ap-plied to a wall diagonal stripes oftenprovide the illusion of movement.Duncan recommends keeping thestripes to just an accent wall. Theoptimal width depends on the size

of the room. A good rule of thumb isthe larger the room, the larger the stripe. Stripesof equal length are classic, while two to three dif-ferent sized stripes add more interest to the de-sign.

Once you know the style and look you are go-ing for narrow in on a design and color(s) youplan on using. Duncan recommends not puttingstripes on the whole wall, but below a chair rail,at eye level or up near the ceiling. As far as choos-ing a color, selecting similar instead of contrastingis an easy and safe route, she says. “Light colorsare elegant and unobtrusive, where darker stripesadd drama and character making a room feelmore enclosed,” Duncan says.

And how do you get the right balance in aro o m .

“It is like accessorizing when you get dressed.A small amount is better than too much,” Duncansays. “Think about where you want the stripes,then take it down a notch to make sure that youare not overdoing it.”

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It would seem the ceiling fan is thebane of a designer’s existence, especial-ly if one lends credence to television’sslew of interior designers. When suchdesigners prepare to overhaul a room,the ceiling fan is often the first item togo.

Although there are certainly ceilingfans that aren’t the ideal decorating cen-terpiece, are they all an eyesore? Mostpeople would agree not. Plus, ceilingfans can provide an invaluable servicein the home; they can help moderate aro o m ’s temperature whether it is winteror summer and use less energy for heat-ing and cooling.

Whether homeowners love or hateceiling fans, there are ways to develop arelationship of compromise with thewhirling wonder. Consider these designtips for working with fans.

• Explore the different fan options.Ceiling fan designs of today are notwhat they used to be. For those in-stalling or replacing a ceiling fan,choose a sleek style that matches thewood trims in the home. Or consider afan that simply fades into the back-ground and is not a focal point at all.

• Swap out the bulbs and shades.Part of what makes many ceiling fansunsightly are the bulbs and coveringson the bulbs. These may be floral orfrosted glass. Generally country in style,ceiling fans clash with many homeown-ers’ styles. One can purchase replace-ment bulbs and shades if the goal is tosimply make the fan look better with-out a major replacement.

• Blades and brass. Many homes areoutfitted with ceiling fans reminiscentof the 1980s. That means they could befull of brass accents and blades that fea-ture designs or inlaid bamboo patch-

work. Whatever the case, these looksdo not blend in with today’s more up-scale styles. Disassemble the fan, replac-ing the blades and simply spray paint-ing the hardware to cover up the gaudi-ness of brass.

• Loud and proud. If it’s the noisegenerated from the ceiling fan that ismore of a nuisance than its look, it maybe time to replace the fan. There couldbe a mechanical problem or the ceilingfan might be coated with accumulateddust. The fan should not detract from aperson’s quality of life.

• Dangling eyesore. The pull chainsfor a ceiling fan can be distracting andunsightly. Many fans now come with re-mote controls, eliminating the need forpull strings. Also, a homeowner canconsider eliminating existing stringsand simply use a light switch to controlthe fan.


OfficeSpace

Creating an office for thosewho work from home

By Kate Frasure

Longmont Times-Call

When Lori King started working from her Longmonthome in 1996, little did she know it would eventuallymorph into permanently working out of her basementoffice. Thanks to today’s mobility of computers and cel-lular phones, more people are working from the comfortof their own home. But even with all the conveniences, itis important to create a comfortable and efficient workspace.

“Don’t just set up anywhere,” says King, an informa-tion technology specialist for IBM. Before she moved toher basement office, she used an extra desk in a sparebedroom. But in using this space, she did have to bemore flexible about her kids coming in and out of theroom. Eventually, King moved into the basement officethat was well equipped with a comfy desk chair, spaciousdesk and filing space. With a few of her own decortouches and a La-Z-Boy chair, she settled into comfort towork from home.

Professional organizing consultant Tonya Naumansays it is important to utilize what you have around thehouse when creating an office space. But she keeps inmind the two major issues in creating a home office –

clutter and organizing paper flow.“My two rules that I always stick by when getting

started with organizing are ‘no sifting’ and ‘ask yourself,’”Nauman says.

Her “no sifting” rule pertains to going through paper-work and making the decision to keep it or throw it toavoid the hassle of having all that paperwork come backto haunt you later. Nauman’s “ask yourself” rule pushesyou to question whether you will rummage through pa-perwork to find something or jump online and find it.

Nauman is a big believer in using baskets to help pa-per flow. “The basic idea is to have some sort of contain-er, spot, drawer or folder for unopened mail, paperwork

that needs to be reviewed, bills to be paid, papers to befiled and so on.”

King tries to save paper and filing when possible, bystoring documents and notes on her computer. However,both King and Nauman advise having a back-up systemin place. “If a company offers automatic back-up, takeit,” King says.

One of the most crucial aspects both women advise isto separate work from home life. Setting specific worktimes and making sure not to do household chores is im-portant. King says she shuts the door to her office andgoes into the other rooms to do some of her hobbies.“You have to draw that line,” she says.

Lori King’s home office in Longmont is designed not only designed for comfort and organization, but also has her own uniquefeatures that make it her own, such as built-in bookshelves that hold her collection of sewing machines, rock collections, booksand family portraits, to name a few. As a talented quilter, King’s home office also features some of her artful quilting on her walls.Another unique feature to King’s home office is her comfortable recliner where she does most of her work from. (PaulLitman/Times- Call)

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BathroomMakeover

Plan out your remodel projectfor a bathroom of envy

By Kristi Ritter

Longmont Times-Call

As one of the most used rooms in a home, remodeling a bathroom withcreative design and decor will give you a new, sophisticated look to yourb a t h ro o m .

But, before you begin to rip out the vanity and take a paint brush to thewalls, it’s essential that you take some time to plan out your project. With theproper planning, updating a bathroom with a new vanity, fixtures, paint andaccessories can be completed in a weekend.

Cynthia Erickson, a Longmont-based interior designer with more than25 years of experience, says planning for a bathroom remodel takes a lot offorethought to make sure the elements chosen will lend to the overall lookand feel of the room.

“Sketch out where you want things and how they will look in your space,”she says. “Consider the color and style of everything and how they will alllook together.”

But knowing where to begin in the process can be a little overwhelming.Choose one item and design your space from that item. For instance, if youfind a new vanity that you absolutely must have, use it as the foundation foryour design and select fixtures, colors and accessories that compliment it. Or,if you have your heart set on a particular color for the walls, start there andbuild your room around that shade.

Before you jump into your design inspiration, Erickson advises you toconsider your home’s style and value. The neighborhood may also play apart in determining your new design, because you don’t want to out priceyour home for the area. Also keep the future in mind to make sure you areupdating your space with a design and elements that can evolve throughoutthe years and still be classy and sophisticated.

If you’re ready to change out that boring bathroom for a new design, hereare some tips you’ll want to consider.

ColorA new shade on the walls can completely change the feel of your bathroom.

And with paint as a pretty inexpensive way to update any room, dive into thecolor chips. But before you get too deep in color, try it out in your space.

“People mess up on paint more than any other element in their homes,”Erickson says. “And because so many people are accustomed to white, anycolor added is a drastic change.”

Compared to years ago, people are becoming more daring with color intheir homes. So once you decide on a shade, Erickson suggests to go with theshade lighter on the swatch because it will always appear darker on the wall.Also, spend your pennies on a sample can to paint a 1 foot square on severalwalls in your bathroom space. Live with it for three to seven days, and watchhow the color changes in different lighting conditions. It will give you arealistic idea of how the paint will look.

Paint also doesn’t have to cover every wall in your bathroom. You might try

Planning for a bathroom update takes some time to make sure elements match and blend well. Here, interiordesigner Cynthia Erickson designed a before, top, and after bathroom to show how easy changes such as paint, ashower curtain, towel bar, vanity, sink, toilet and lighting can completely change the look of a space. With properplanning, these changes can even be done in a weekend. (Courtesy Cynthia Erickson)Continued on 9


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a couple of walls in a lighter shade, and thenkick it up to a darker shade for the otherwalls. It’ll add a nice contrast to the space.

“The bathroom is a great place to playwith color or try a unique finish,” Ericksonsays.

A bathroom may also be a great place toinstall wainscoting or molding to break upspaces with one color above and another be-low. And don’t limit yourself to wood mold-ing, try metal or tile.

Vanity, Sinks & FixturesUpdating a bathroom vanity is an easy

task for any homeowner to do. Just makesure you have a level and square in yourtoolbox to make for easy installation.

With today’s selection of vanities in aboutany finish and style, finding the perfect onethat defines your space may take some time.Home improvement stores offer a little ofeverything, from traditional vanities with

storage space to pedestal sinks. Remember,your vanity style will also want to blendwith your sink and fixture style.

“Vessel sinks have hit mass markets now,making them readily available and morecost effective for the average homeowner,”Erickson says. “And while they won’t appealto everyone, they offer a very unique look.”

When it comes to selecting a fixture foryour new sink, the most popular finish to-day is steel and nickel.

When you’re ready to install everything,take an extra minute and re-measure every-thing. There’s no redos if you cut the sinkhole too large.

If you know how to do the plumbingyourself, take charge. But if you’re a littlemore timid about taking on that responsibil-ity, hire a professional or ask a friend.

Mirrors & LightingAbove that flashy new vanity you’re in-

stalling, a new mirror and lighting will fin-ish off the look.

In many newer homes today, wall-sizedmirrors are traditionally installed abovethe vanity. And while they might give plentyof room for the entire family to get ready,they lack personal style. There are a coupleof things you can do to update this look. Ifthe mirror isn’t glued or permanently at-tached to the wall, remove it and select anew mirror that fits nicely above yourv a n i t y.

Erickson says to select one that is as wideas your vanity. But, if that large mirror isn’tgoing anywhere, you can give it a little morestyle by adding a frame. Picture and crownmoldings work great to give your mirror anew look, and you can easily install themright on top of the mirror edge. Paint orstain them to match your room.

Once you figure out a new mirror or re-vamp your existing one, switch your focusto the lighting fixture above you. Like themirror, Erickson says to choose one that isas wide as your new vanity. And always

choose one in the same finish as your fix-tures for a cohesive look.

AccessorizeWith a new vanity, sink, mirror, lighting

and color splashed on the walls, your bath-room remodel won’t be complete until youaccessorize. Choose towel bars and toiletpaper holders in the same finish as your fix-t u re s .

A new shower curtain will also add to themakeover. Take your time in choosing theperfect style and color for your bathroom,whether you select a traditional curtain orsplurge for a double layer look. And don’tforget new hooks to finish off the look.

To complete your makeover, add artwork,photographs, candles, flowers and soaps –whatever suits your fancy and complimentsyour space. These little touches will help de-fine your space and make it feel like part ofyour home. Then sit back and enjoy your re-modeled bathroom.


The ebbing sun and dropping mercury in the gardenthermometer signal the end of summer. The shorter,cooler days also mean you might be coming back insidefrom the great outdoors to discover your home coulduse a little pizazz. After all, you spent the past fewmonths soaking up the rays while you worked andplayed in your yard rather than inside the house.

It takes only a few quick fixes, combined with somecreativity and elbow grease, to transform the roomswhere you spend most of your time. In a weekend orless, you can make your home go from stale to strikingfor the fall season ahead.

Not all home decorating ideas require a great deal oftime or money but can transform a tired-looking roominto something truly eye-catching. “Sometimes all ittakes is one or two small changes to completely trans-form a space,” says Christopher Prebel of Pratt &Lambert Paints. “Yo u ’d be surprised how even thetiniest updates really make a difference.”

Study your foyer, for starters. It’s the first thingguests see when they enter your home. What can youdo to make it more inviting? Maybe it needs a littlemore color. Add a colorful rug to the entry way andmaybe a floral arrangement to the console by the frontdoor. Or maybe less clutter? A small storage bench canreduce clutter – shoes, school bags and sports equip-ment – to a minimum and add a clean, inviting look tothis first-impression space.

If your house is like any other, the kitchen is likelythe other main gathering place for both family andvisiting friends. These high-traffic areas usually can usefresh paint more frequently than other rooms.

Paint companies have teamed up with your favoritelocal paint dealers to make color selection nearly effort-less. Most dealers now offer hundreds of color strips insophisticated displays and some even offer actual paintsamples – 2-ounce containers of paint tinted in popularcolors so you can take it home and try it without thelong-term commitment of buying a gallon or more.

Next, what about your living room? Is it too austere?Does it sit unused? While it might be out of yourbudget to change the furniture, you can warm it up andmake it a space where people want to sit and visit bygetting rid of those outdated window treatments. Dresswindows with light blinds or sheer curtains that pro-vide privacy but allow light to filter through. You might

also want to rearrange the furniture into a groupingthat’s less formal and more inviting.

Chances are, your family thinks your family room ispretty great, but even your favorite lounging spacealways can use a little upgrading to keep it modern, funand welcoming. One easy change for this often-usedspace is new throw pillows. Add a splash of fresh colorsimply by swapping out pillows on couches and chairsor adding a nook of colorful floor pillows for familymembers who prefer to sprawl on the floor to watch TVand play video games. Or, if you feel your sofa lookstired and worn out, invest in a new slipcover to bring afresh look to the room and transform your old sofa intosomething new and special.

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Rejuvenate your lawnArticle Resource Association

As summer winds down, heat and drought may haveleft your grass a little tired. Soccer, picnics and chasingfireflies have likely taken a toll. Luckily, because of coolertemperatures and an increase in precipitation, fall is thebest time for lawn rescue.

1. Lush green grass doesn’t just feel good between thetoes, it also helps crowd out undesirables. Bare and thinspots provide an opportunity for weeds to get a foot-holdon your lawn, but repairing these troubled areas is quickand easy. To fill in bare patches in a smaller area, applyScotts EZ Seed, an all-in-one seeding mix, fertilizer andmulch, that takes the guess work out of seeding, andvisibly shows when to water by lightening in color.

2. Be sure to feed your grass. Use compost, an organicor conventional lawn food – avoid all-purpose fertilizerslabeled for gardening on your grass. So-called all-purpose10-10-10 fertilizer is specifically designed for the nutri-tional needs of flowers and vegetables and will deliver 10times more phosphorus than your lawn needs. Alwaysuse fertilizers labeled for grass; and when in doubt, askthe experts at your local garden center or visitw w w. S c o t t s . c o m .

3. Well-fed grass isn’t just good-looking, but alsovigorous. Compared to undernourished grass, a fed lawnneeds less water each year and reduces noise, run-off anderosion. In early fall, feeding is a simple step, which canbe repeated about a month to six weeks later.

4. Leaves are your lawn’s best friend. This fall, use yourlawnmower to mulch leaves into dime-sized pieces, thentop with winter lawn food made especially to help leavesrecycle back into the soil providing food for earthwormsand soil microbes.

5. Keep your mower on the highest setting toencourage root growth deep into the soil to lock outweeds. Keep mowing your lawn to its summer height(about 3 or more inches) until it stops growing.

Get growing on your fall gardenArticle Resource Association

You might think the end of sum-mer means bidding farewell to fresh,homegrown veggies. Not so – manycool-season crops hit their heyday asautumn temperatures drop, and someeven taste better when nipped by alight frost.

In most regions of the country,gardeners plant fall vegetables inSeptember for harvest in November.Yo u ’ll need to carefully calculate yourgrowing season so you can ensureplants have time to produce beforefreezing weather arrives. Generally,you should plant fall vegetables whendaytime temperatures range between60 and 80 degrees (the cooler thebetter); night temperatures should beabove 40 degrees, and you’ll needenough sunshine to ensure plants willget at least six hours of sun per day.Yo u ’ll also need to give plants at leastan inch of water per week.

To get started, remove all the debrisleft over from your summer garden sofall crops have plenty of room togrow. Add compost to your gardenbeds and landscapes. Soil should belight, well-aerated and well-drainingsince fall gardens are more likely toget soggy from rain. Mulch will keepthe soil cool and moist during the lastdays of summer.

You can also mix in an all naturalfertilizer such as Bonnie Plants, Herband Vegetable Plant Food, made fromsoybean oilseed extract, known tocontain 150,000 nutritional andorganic compounds that includevitamins, minerals, amino acids and

proteins, enzymes, plant hormonesand carbohydrates. All are vital toplant growth. Next, find out yourlocal frost and freeze dates. For mostareas, frost doesn’t have to end thefall growing season. Monitor yourlocal weather forecast during lateSeptember and early October so youknow when frost is coming.

Once you know your local frostand freeze dates, you can begin plan-ning and planting your fall garden.Remember, when growing vegetablesin the fall, plants need to be in theground in time to mature before thefirst frost, and to yield most of theirharvest before the first heavy freeze.Some cool-season crops mature in aslittle as 30 to 40 days, while othersmay take several months to produce.

Since time is of the essence whenplanting a fall garden, start out withtransplants that are already growing.Choose fast-maturing varieties, likeBonnie Plants, to get the most foryour harvest. The gardening expertsat Bonnie suggest these fall crops:

• Winterbor kale – This vigorousproducer weathers winter easily, evenin cold climates. Cut outer leaves sothat the center can continue growing.Space transplants about 12 inchesa p a rt

• Georgia collards – Another leafygreen similar to kale, Georgia collardsare prized for their sweet, cabbage-like flavor. Space transplants 36 inch-es apart.

• Romaine lettuce – Romaine packsmore vitamins, minerals, fiber andphytonutrients than other populartypes of lettuce. Space transplants 18inches apart.

• Early dividend broccoli – Popu-lar, productive and easy to grow, thisbroccoli is high in fiber and calcium.Set transplants 18 inches apart.

• Mustard greens – Offering spicyhot leaves, this is a fast-growing,nutritious vegetable. Mustard greensalways taste sweeter when nipped byfrost. Space plants 12 inches apart.

• Bonnie hybrid cabbage – Bonnie’sbest cabbage is high in beta-carotene,vitamins C and K, and fiber. Spacetransplants 24 inches apart.

• Arugula – These fast-growingleafy greens are super-food for yourbones. The leaves are nutrient denseand low in calories. Leaves grow bestin cool weather.

Some fall crops actually taste better whennipped by a touch of frost. Top: Growingfall crops in raised beds can help protecttender plants from frost damage. (ARA)


Create a kids room that inspires learningArticle Resource Association

As the cold weather approaches, kids spendless time outdoors burning off all that wonder-ful energy. The change in weather also meansthat everyone, including you, spends moretime indoors. Don’t worry. There’s an easy andinexpensive way to turn any room into anenvironment that fosters your child’s learningand creativity. What’s even better: Youare likely to think, “it’s too quiet in there,”while the kids play intently in their new space.

“Teachers know what the research confirms:Color, space and clutter can have a dramaticeffect on a child’s attitudes and behaviors. Itcan also affect their imagination, creativity andability to learn,” says PaintIdeas.com bloggerAngie Stinner.“F o rt u n a t e l y,creating asoothing envi-ronment thathelps kids learnand grow iseasy. It’s alsothe perfectproject to bringparents andchildren togeth-er for a week-end of fun. Allyou need is alittle paint andsome inspira-tion.”

Here are a few tips for creating the perfectarea for learning and fun.

• Inspire creativity. When turning up thecreativity in a child’s room, a good place tostart is the walls. Research reveals that paintinga room in the colors of nature – light greenor warm teal – can inspire creativity, as wellas create a calm learning environment thatpromotes a positive state of mind. Light blue(the color of academics) or light pink or rose,are good colors too, especially for activechildren who need a calming environment tofocus.

Before painting, apply three thin coats of

Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer. It transformsany wall into a surface that attracts magnets, sokids can hang their favorite photos, artwork orschool papers without tape or push pins. Add afew funky magnets, but not too many. Toomuch clutter can be distracting and have a neg-ative impact on focus and creativity.

• Let them write on the walls (or doors ordresser drawers). Educators recognize thatgiving kids a space to express their creativity orjust think out loud is an important componentof the learning process. Instead of creatingpaper clutter or buying a chalk or dry eraseboard, why not paint a wall, door or dresserdrawers with Rust-Oleum chalkboard or dryerase paint.

Chalkboard paint comes in black, greenand a tint base where you can choose from funcolors such as periwinkle or raspberry. Both

chalkboard and dry erase paint can be appliedover existing paint and instantly turn anysurface into a space for math problems, poetryor homework assignments. It’s also great forleaving messages or subtle reminders, like,“time to clean your room.”

• Create a space to work. You don’t have tospend a fortune to give your child the perfectworkspace for studying and homework assign-ments. You can transform a flea market desk –or repurpose a table and chair you already own– with a little spray paint.

Try Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2X. It’savailable in popular colors and offers twice thecoverage of competitive general purpose spraypaint. Coordinate by spray painting a book-case, some picture frames – even the bed’sheadboard – to add a little more color to theroom. The possibilities are endless.

Dressing up rooms is easilyachieved by hanging artworkon the walls. However,hanging them at the rightheight, ensuring they’restraight and avoiding errantholes in the walls can provemore challenging than manywould like to admit.

Here are some pointers tokeep in mind when hangingpictures on the wall.

• Try grouping four picturestogether in a square orrectangle to create theillusion of one larger picture.

• Always hang pictures ateye-level.

• When hanging a pictureor artwork over the sofa,only leave a few inches so thepicture is the focal point.

• Keep scale in mind.• Consider the use of

similarly hued picture framesto lend a cohesive look.

• When hanging art over apiece of furniture, it shouldnot be longer than the widthof the furniture.

• Pull colors from thefurniture and other decor sothat photos or artworkcoordinate with the design.

• Think about illuminatingthe artwork.

• Use an art shelf todisplay photos and otherknick-knacks.

• Pictures can be hungdiagonally going up astaircase.

• Hanging pictures verticallygives an air of refinement andlooks good next to ad o o r w a y.

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Fill your homewith collectionsBy Kendall Schoemann

Longmont Times-Call

Whether it is your grandma’s display of decorativespoons or your dad’s extensive quantity of vinyl albums,collections all have a few things in common. They usuallyhave sentimental value to the collector, each one has astory and there tends to be a lot of them.

While you may want to display your collection,it is often hard to avoid a cluttered look.There is a way to show off your cherishedtreasures in an appealing and stylishsetting.

Linda Morell, owner of Morell Lin-da Interiors in Longmont, says col-lections can either be a special addi-tion to a home or obnoxious clutter.“Collections as possessions become apart of your life and enrich a home,but they become an enemy if they endup looking cluttered,” she says.

Morell has worked with a myriad of col-lections, such as buttons, dolls, trains, butter-flies, African masks, shoes and art.

For any collection, the most importantthing to keep in mind is only display thecollection pieces you love the most.For those who cannot play favorites,try dividing your collection in half,and display each for half the year. In do-ing this, your collection stays new and fresh andcan even be coordinated to change with the seasons.

According to Morell, everyone’s definition of clutter is different,but when you can’t see the forest through the trees, enough isenough.

Once you have decided how much of your collection you will

display, organize it by grouping like items and similar sizes togeth-er. This is most aesthetically pleasing for the human eye andmakes your collection a focal point.

Once properly grouped, you can choose to display the collectionin a bookcase, hallway, niche or on the wall.

While a display should be creative and adaptive to the home,there are things it should always have. Your collection should bewell lit and well seen. If you are attempting to display thimbles ona large bookshelf, try stacking them on books or boxes. Also, wallhangings can achieve a unique look when hung at varying heights.

The smaller a collection, the harder it is to make it stand out.Try incorporating it into something larger. For example, take

your postcard collection and display them in a glass coffeetable.

Clocks can be set to different time zones to create aworld clock wall and movie posters can be framed in a TV

room with other cinema paraphernalia to create a homemovie theater look.

Big, small, old or new, your collection can be a special part ofyour home with the right display technique.

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Add warmthto your homeArticle Resource Association

Just as animals use the fall to preparefor winter, now’s the perfect time totransform your home into a cozy nestwhere your family and friends will loveto gather.

Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny’scatalog, suggests the following simpledecorating touches to add seasonalwarmth.

• Put out the welcome mat – l i t e r a l l y.Make visitors feel welcome from the mo-ment they step through your door. Deco-rate your front door with a seasonal ac-

cent and an attractive mat.• A crackling fire naturally draws peo-

ple to it. Rearrange your furniture to cre-ate a conversation area around yourhearth. If your home doesn’t have a built-in fireplace, there are a number of attrac-tive electric fireplaces on the market thatprovide warmth with no mess oroutside vent. Some even hang right onthe wall.

• Light the candles. Choose candle-sticks in metallics (gold is popular now)or in warm colors. For a unique lookwhen entertaining, Bean suggests makingyour own votives from apples or gourdswith a votive carver.

• Bring the beauty of outside, in. Addrichness to your home by using fall’spalette of warm colors. Select fabrics andaccessories in warm shades of browns,reds, oranges and yellows. Increase thefeeling of coziness by adding layers –think table runners on top of cloths orrugs over carpets – and texture in theform of nubby throws and pillows scat-tered throughout the room.

• Drape your home in warmth. Now is

also the time to replace the summersheers for more substantial curtains,which can keep out drafts and addcolor and texture to a room. Foradded energy savings, check out thevariety of thermal window treatmentsavailable.

• Think back to black. A touch ofblack can add sophistication to yourhome decor. Use it sparingly though,perhaps in a few picture frames, a ceramicvase or a throw or pillows, because toomuch black can make the room lookdrear y.

• Continue the theme with decorativeaccents inspired by nature. Brighten themantel with a swag of fall flowers andleaves or use artificial flowers to makeyour own autumn centerpiece. Bean likesto use mums or natural dried grass in un-expected containers like baskets, terracotta pots or chipped china pitchers orbowls. Scatter a few gourds, ceramicpumpkins or a leaf-shaped accent piecethroughout the room to complete thelook.

Fu r n i t u r earranging 101

When presented with an empty room in a newhome or apartment, most people are a bitapprehensive about where to start. It can bedifficult to picture where to place a sofa or how toarrange a chaise lounge.

Although interior decorators may seem to havethe knack for knowing where to place furniture,arranging items that are already owned or newfurniture is something just about anyone canm a s t e r.

Before furniture can be placed, certainquestions should be answered and room layoutsexamined. Consider the following:

• Is the room used to travel through to anotherroom? If so, a pathway will need to be left so thatwalking unhindered is possible.

• Where are the doors and windows located?Furniture should not be placed where it caninterfere with a door being opened or block light.

• How is the room used? For example,furniture shouldn’t be placed in a family room soindividuals constantly have to walk past thetelevision and block watchers’ views. If a room isused as a sitting space, furniture should be gearedaround bookshelves or a fireplace.

• What space is available? Too much furniture ina room can create the appearance of clutter. Itcan also make maneuvering around the roomdifficult. Keep furniture scale and quantity in mindwhen decorating. It may be wise to remove somepieces if the room is overrun with items.

Once the general idea of where furniture will beplaced is decided, it helps to take measurementsto ensure everything will fit. Making a reduced-scale model of the room and moving paper cut-outs of the furniture is much easier on the backthan moving the furniture itself.

Now that the time has come to place thefurniture, follow these guidelines.

• Coffee tables or ottomans should be set 14 to18 inches away from the couch.

• Televisions should be placed at a distancethree-times the size of the screen.

• The average adult requires 20 inches ofbreathing room for dining room chairs.

• Make sure the edge of a bed is at least 24inches away from a wall so that sleepers canenter and exit the bed comfortably.

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Kitchen UpdatePaint cabinets for a new look

Painted cabinetscan be aninexpensive updateand can change theentire look of yourkitchen. Frommodern to oldrustic charm, theoptions areendless.

By Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

Painting your kitchen cabinets can be oneof the easiest and most affordable projects ahomeowner can do for their home.

“You can paint almost anything withsome success as long as it’s prepped right,”says Dan Gust of Garden Acres Ace in Long-mont.

So whether you are looking for a simpleupdate or are hoping to make your cabinetslast longer, here are some tips from Gust tohelp get you started.

• First, determine what type of materialyou are working with and whetheror not you have hardware to removeand replace. Gust says even cabinetswith a polyester finish can be paintedit might just require a little more prep work.

• TSP cleaner – To get cabinets clean fromfood splatters and finger oils use a TSPcleaner. Simply rub it on and watch it elimi-nate finger prints.

• Fill holes and cracks – After removingany handles or hinges, fill all holes, cracksand chips on the doors with a filler andsmooth it out.

• Sand – Everything on the door must besanded. Sand it just enough to rough thesurface, without taking off the finish. Bymaking the door rough the paint will adhereto it better. Sandpaper or a sponge willwork.

• Clean with a tack cloth – After sanding,remove all dust from the door with a tackcloth. Gust says this step is important andremember the better the surface prep, thebetter the result.

• Primer – A good primer is important be-cause it will give the finish coat of paint agood base. Gust recommends an oil-based,alkyd primer because of its hardness once

dried and warns against primer and paintcombos. While these products work well onwalls, because of the everyday use of a cabi-net they often do not hold up as well, hesays.

• Sand again – After priming, use a fine orextra fine sanding paper to lightly go overthe primer and smooth out the surface. Thiswill help the final coat adhere to the cabinetd o o r.

• Paint – Getting a good, quality paint iskey to longevity. Gust says this is one area,along with the paint brush and roller whereyou do not want to go cheap. Gust recom-mends using an alkyd paint made specifical-ly for cabinets. These are hard surfacepaints, come in any color imaginable andwill not chip as readily as other paints, suchas latex or acrylic. While alkyd paints takeabout twice the time to dry as other paints,the result will be worth it, Gust says.

• Glaze – While not required, Gust sayssome people like to add a glaze to the cabi-nets for shine or to add an antiqued look.

• Accessorize – Now it’s time to add yourhardware. Whether you are putting on theold or updating to something new and dif-ferent, the look will be yours alone.

Updating your cabinets with paint can befun and rewarding once finished. Gust rec-ommends hanging the doors if possible, be-cause it helps get all sides, corners andedges of the doors done at once, cuttingdown on the time you have to spend on thep ro j e c t .

Just remember it is all in the work beforepainting, good quality products to lay thepaint down smoothly and paint that canstand the test of time. Now you’re ready topaint.

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Framing Your ArtVacations, child’s art, scenic destina-

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I enjoy displaying personal pho-tographs throughout our home, but Iadmit that too many frames seemed a bitcluttered to me. That was, until I visited afriend of mine and saw her creative wallpresentation. Highlighting the main wallin her dining room, a neat display of rowsand columns of photographs show places they have lived intermingled with herc h i l d re n ’s art creations.

Each photograph is framed in a simple 8-by-10 black frame purchased at adiscounted price. Each photograph she took was then printed on her home print e r,leaving room around the edge for a crisp, white border, giving the illusion of amatted print. To the bottom right of each photo, my friend printed the locationof the photo.

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I’m working on building my own wall ofphotographs, carefully selecting those photos

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Make home guttercleaning safer, easierMetro Services

Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. Yetit’s more important than many home-owners think. Rain flowing over win-dows, doors and siding can rot fascia,as well as door and window framing.It can erode the soil around yourhome and damage its foundation, andalso cause a wet basement, mold andmildew. To help keep gutters operat-ing properly and to protect your in-vestment, try these tips.

1. Think safety first. Always use asolid, quality ladder to reach your gut-ters. Safety glasses and gloves are agood idea, too. And watch out forpower lines.

2. Use the right tools for the job. Inaddition to needing something to con-tain gutter debris, you’ll also need atool to scoop it out. The Gutter GetterScoop from Working Products Inc. is agood option. It’s the only flexiblescoop shaped to fit all gutters, plus itwill keep your hands away from thedebris.

3. Don’t over-reach. Over-reachingcan destabilize your ladder and causeyou to fall. Instead, consider using aspecial tool to extend your reach. TheGutter Grabber is a cleaning tool onan extension pole that lets you cleanup to 18 feet of gutter without movingyour ladder.

4. Check the downspouts, too. If thespout is clogged, a coat hanger or thehandle of your Gutter Grabber canhelp get the debris out of the spout.Then, use a garden hose to flush outany remaining debris. For stubbornclogs, it may be necessary to removethe downspout and back flush it withthe hose. Covering your downspoutwith a strainer such as the GutterGetter Big Top Downspout Strainerwill help reduce future clogging,too.

5. Clean gutters anytime they needit. Most homeowners know they needto clean their gutters in the fall. Butonce you understand the importanceof gutters, you’ll know why its vital toclean them out anytime they get full.To protect the value of your home,keep your gutters clean throughoutthe year.

Hardwoodflooringadds beauty


As you plan your home and office im-provements, think long-term by makingchoices that are informed, responsible andfinancially sound. The American HardwoodInformation Center suggests hardwoodflooring – one of the best long-term invest-ments to be made. It is environmentallyfriendly, forever fashionable and will last forgenerations.

Solid Hardwood FlooringSolid hardwood flooring is just that – a

solid plank of hardwood milled into a pieceof flooring, usually with a tongue andgroove on the edges and ends, so the piecesfit together on all sides. While it comes in avariety of thicknesses, three-quarter-inch isthe most common produced in the UnitedStates and is usually nailed to a woodensubfloor. Thinner profiles, such as five-six-teenth-inch, can be glued directly on to asurface such as concrete. Widths typicallyrange from 2.25-inch strip to 8-inch andwider plank. Favorite U.S. species are redand white oak, hard maple, ash, hickoryand pecan, walnut and cherry. All solidhardwood flooring can be sanded and refin-ished, however special care must be takenwith the thinner profiles. And in all cases ofhardwood flooring installation, a clean,moisture-free surface is essential to elimi-

nate future problems with movement orm o i s t u re .

Two Types of Solid Hardwood FlooringUnfinished solid hardwood flooring

comes directly from the mill and is sandedand finished onsite. Most often used in newhome construction, the rough sanding oc-curs during the early stages of the buildingprocess with the final coating being donejust prior to move-in. However, today’s nu-merous dust containment sanding systemsallow homeowners to enjoy the beauty ofsite finished, custom hardwood flooringpractically anytime.

Prefinished solid hardwood floors havealready gone through a multiple stage fin-ishing process before leaving the factory.They are ready to be enjoyed. This type offlooring usually comes with a substantialfactory warranty, and species choices andcolor ranges are virtually endless.

Engineered or Multi-layer HardwoodFloors

Engineered hardwood flooring is typical-ly made from seven to 10 layers of thin ve-neers or sheets, glued together to form atype of plywood, then finished with a solidhardwood wear layer. It can be installed di-rectly over concrete and most other types ofsubfloors. The advantage of engineeredhardwood flooring is that it will not react to

moisture changes and is more stable thansolid hardwood flooring. Because of thisstability, engineered is recommended oversolid in wide plank applications. Dependingon the thickness of the wear layer, an engi-neered floor will perform in much the sameway same as a solid floor.

Hand-Scraped Hardwood FlooringWith this type of flooring – available in

solid or engineered, unfinished or prefin-ished – the manufacturer hand scrapes eachpiece of flooring to mimic the look of anold, worn floor. This look is popular inwide planks for that Old World charm. Buta word of caution – to refinish these floors,all the detail will be removed in sanding.

Care and MaintenanceCare and maintenance of hardwood

flooring is easy; often just a matter of com-mon sense. Follow these simple guidelinesand your floors will last a lifetime.

• Water is a hardwood floor’s worst ene-my. Clean up spills immediately.

• Sweep hardwood floors regularly. Dirtand dust can grind into the finish.

• Sunlight can be harmful and can drasti-cally change the color of the wood.

• Shoes can also cause damage. Considerleaving shoes and the grit of the outsideworld at the door.

Natural cherry hardwood floors byShamrock Plank Flooring enhance theappeal of this rustic kitchen and diningarea. (ARA)

Eliminateclutterin thehome

Clutter has a funny way of creepingup on a person. It starts with a fewpapers piling up on the counter. Afterawhile, closets and cabinets arepacked with stuff rarely used.Homeowners can tame the clutter byfollowing a few steps.

Breaking the connection withbelongings is one of the first steps toclearing out clutter. Here are someother steps to take.

• Make friends with the garbage

pail. One of the easiest ways to getrid of clutter is to simply get rid of it.If an item hasn’t been used in at leasta year, think about throwing it out.

• Have a yard sale. For individualswho have the gumption and devotionto organize and sell items, then havea yard sale. One man’s trash isanother man’s treasure.

• Freebie offer. There areenterprising individuals who are justlooking for no- or low-cost items to

collect, and probably add to theirown clutter. Set items that will not beused at the curb and there’s a goodchance they will be gone before thenext garbage pickup.

• Donate. There are plenty of less-fortunate people who can benefitfrom another person’s excess.

• Rotate closets. Free up space inclosets by storing out-of-seasonclothes and shoes in the attic.

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Pick a rug thatwill floor youBy Mary Carol Garrity

Scripps Howard News Service

While I love the charm of woodfloors, I confess that I think ofthem as a blank canvas just wait-ing to be dressed up with the rightarea rug.

Areas rugs are a key componentof a well-designed room. Theymust be the right size to anchorthe room’s furnishings and theright style to complement thero o m ’s decor. Plus they must betough enough to withstand a lot ofabuse and still look lovely. Pickinga rug that can accomplish all thatis not an easy feat.

If you’re on a quest for a newrug, read on for tips on how topick a rug you’ll love.

I think of area rugs as artwork.They bring loads of color, texture,style and personality to a space. Sowhen I’m on the hunt for a newarea rug, I only consider those thatcapture my heart. Don’t ever pur-chase an area rug just because ithas the right colors for your roomor is the right size. Rugs can be ex-pensive, so chances are you’ll beliving with your choice for manyyears. Hold out for a rug that cap-tivates you and complements thero o m .

Right now I have two favoritestyles. The first is a Persian rug re-production by Kalaty Rug Corp.,which is located in the heart of therug district in New York City. I’mhead over heels in love with itsSoumak collection because theseclassic beauties look just like theold Persian rugs I fawn over in an-

tiques stores but can’t afford.I stock several Soumak patterns

in my stores, and each one lookslike it has a history, a story to tell.I’ve also been impressed by theworkmanship and affordability ofthe Kalaty rugs.

Each rug is made with high-quality wool and features a harder,thinner weave that doesn’t easilycrush or show wear.

My other top pick? Natural-fiber rugs. They look great withjust about any decorating style,from traditional to modern. Theirsubtle texture and subdued colorwork with any color scheme. Theywear like iron so they are family-friendly. And they are so affordableyou don’t feel like you’re making alifetime commitment when youpurchase one.

For my living room, I picked alarge sisal that covered most of thefloor. In the winter, I layer Persianrugs on top to warm up the twodistinct sitting areas. But duringthe summer, I roll up the woolrugs so I can enjoy the crisp lookof the sisal. I’m so crazy about theeffect that I may install wall-to-wall sisal in my bedroom.

If you’re considering a natural-fiber rug for your home, here’s aquick look at three popular types.

Sisal, my favorite, is made fromthe same cactus plant used tomake tequila. The pulp is spun in-to ropes, which are then woven in-to mats. With its clean, bright ap-pearance, sisal is a great choice forthose who want a transitional orcontemporary feel.

Seagrass rugs are made from areed that grows in marshy areas.As a result, the grass has a naturalcoating that allows it to more easi-ly repel moisture. A friend swearsby seagrass rugs after her teenboys spilled a cola on one and, themorning after, the liquid was stillbeaded on top of the rug andwiped up easily.

Dragongrass is simply seagrassthat’s grown in more arid soil, giv-ing it a slightly darker color. Of-ten, dragongrass rugs are availablein a wider variety of patterns,some of which have a more refinedappearance, making them a betterpick for formal rooms.

Coir rugs are made from co-conut husks and are the roughestof the vegetable-fiber rugs. It’s bestto use them for walk-off mats byyour door or on a screened porch.While these are some of the mostcommon vegetable-fiber rugs, youcan also find rugs made of hemp,jute, bamboo and even woven

p a p e r.

Yo u ’ll also need to pick how theedges of your new rug will be fin-ished: surged or bound in cottontape. I’m a fan of cotton tape, butpicking the right color can betricky. Light-colored tapes lookmarvelous and are so versatile youcan move them from room toroom. However, they will showdirt more readily. Dark-coloredtape hides dirt, but when you picka distinct color, like navy or red,you limit your design options.

One of the biggest mistakespeople make is to purchase an arearug that is too small for the space.This cost-saving measure doesn’tpay off in the long run because anincorrectly sized rug can throw offthe look of the entire room, even ifthe furnishings are fabulous.

To determine what size you’llneed, decide where your furnish-ings will be placed. If the furniturewill rim the room, your area rugshould measure a foot or two

smaller than the room’s perimeter.If your furniture grouping willfloat in the center of the room,perhaps in front of a fireplace, thearea rug should be large enough sothe front legs of your furniture canrest upon it.

Similarly, in your dining room,don’t make the common mistakeof getting a rug that’s the same sizeas your tabletop. Add 18 inches toeach side.

Once you invest in a gorgeousrug, treat it right so it will looklovely for years to come. Start byputting a high-quality pad underthe rug because the right pad candouble the lifespan, especially ifthe rug is in a high-traffic area.

Sunlight can slowly leach thecolor out of a rug, so if your rug isin a sunny room, close the win-dow shades when the sun is beat-ing down on the rug. In addition,be sure to rotate your rug on a reg-ular basis to even out factors likesun exposure and wear.

Change the feel of your room by layering your rugs, using a natural-fiber rug as the base and superimposing a colorfulPersian for accent and interest. (SHNS/Courtesy Bob Greenspan)

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Perfect PaintingStay warmthis winterwith fallpreparation


Humans don’t really hibernate, butwhen those bone-chilling northernwinds arrive and snow starts to pile upagainst the door, we all tend to prefer theclimate-controlled comfort of our ownhomes. And like all creatures, great andsmall, who endure the hardships ofwinter, we must prepare.

While storing nuts or putting on alittle extra winter fat may get somethrough the long days or nights, makinga few home improvements can makeyour “nest” a little more habitable thisw i n t e r.

WinterizingIf you consider your home to be a

living, breathing thing, then its heating,ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)system is its lungs and the ductwork itsarteries. As you schedule checkups tokeep your family healthy, do the samefor your home’s heating system. AnHVAC professional can perform a rou-tine maintenance checkup to ensure allcomponents of your HVAC system areoperating properly and safely, andadvise you on ways to improve energye ff i c i e n c y.

Here are some other suggestedhousehold checkups to cross off your listbefore winter arrives:

• Check the ducts for leaks andinspect the fireplace and repair as neces-sar y

• Inspect windows and pipes for leaks• Properly insulate the attic• Remove dirt and clutter from gutters

and replace gutters if they are damaged• Check smoke detectors and carbon

monoxide detectors to ensure they areworking properly

Improving your Home Before Cool AirSets In

As you winterize your home, it maybecome more apparent and more realis-tic to improve and replace rather thanservice and maintain. That old furnacemay be costing you extra cash, and thecost of fuel never goes down in thewinter. Also, have you considered the airquality in a home sealed up tight for thewinter? Here are a few things you shouldconsider improving to ensure a cleaner,healthier and more comfortable homee n v i ro n m e n t :

• Consider adding a heat pump toyour HVAC system. A heat pump does

the job of an air conditioner and a fur-nace. But unlike a furnace, it doesn’tburn fuel to create heat. It uses electrici-ty and works with your indoor furnaceor air handler to keep your home warmin the winter, cool in the summer, andcomfortable all year round.

• A whole-home air filtration systemmay be what the doctor ordered ... liter-ally. A tightened up home can be a havenfor dust, dander, bacteria and the flu. Anair filtration system can remove up to 99percent of allergens from a home’s fil-tered air. It’ll keep you breathing easierand healthier.

• Add a programmable thermostat tohelp you save time and money.

• Add a dehumidifier. Keeping a goodbalance between too dry and too moist isdifficult in the winter but houses withtoo much moisture can harbor bacteriaand germs, and not to mention damagewoodwork like window frames anddoors.

So, as your home creaks and settlesinto its winter routine you should besafe, warm and comfortable having en-joyed your preparations and improve-ments.


We ’ve all seen the do-it-yourself paint job gonewrong, with thin spots, drips and streaks. Paint,however, isn’t usually the culprit of a bad paint job.But cutting corners while prepping a space is.

By following the right steps prior to painting,and using the right painting tools, you’ll be sure tohave a refreshed space that looks like it was paintedby a professional.

Assess the SituationA major factor to consider when starting a new

project is the condition of the walls and cleanlinessof the surfaces you want to paint. Item number oneon the pre-painting checklist is to inspect the wall.Any loose paint, holes or cracks should be fixed be-fore priming, and especially before painting.

If your old paint is peeling, it prevents your newcoat of primer, and eventually your new color, fromadhering to the wall, resulting in cracks and con-tinued peeling. Don’t sabotage your makeover be-fore it even begins. Scrape away old paint until allthe loose material is gone.

To get the job done like a professional, you’llneed a quality scraper, like those from Purdy, mak-ers of professional quality painting tools.

Clean, Patch and PrimeAfter you’re done scraping, you need to clean the

wall. Any dirt left on the wall can create problems,causing the paint to peel or in some cases, slideright off. Using a good grease-cutting detergent willremove most of this unwanted material from thes u rf a c e .

Once the wall is properly cleaned, the next stepis to patch any flaws before priming and painting.And most importantly, when patching any surface,make sure to use the proper patching materials andtools.

And Remember, Quality Tools CountThe quality of the tools used is going to affect the

final finish. Just like brushes or roller covers, acheap prep tool can bring down the quality of yourentire project. Brushes that shed or rollers thatleave lint should be avoided, as they’ll ruin the lookof your finished products.

Equipping the man caveMetro Services

A room in the house devoted entirely to male interests isbecoming more popular in recent years. The man cave, as it’scome to be called, can shun the decorating style of the rest ofthe house, and decor may be all the choice of its visionaryc re a t o r.

The man’s domain is no longer relegated to the garage or adusty corner in the basement. Today’s guys are devoting anentire room to a particular interest of their choice. Some pre-fer a work-out room with equipment that rivals the nearestgym. Others want to deck-out the room in surround soundand a projection screen to create the ultimate home-theater.

According to a recent survey by ServiceMagic, a business

that connects homeowners with contractors, about 40 percentof respondents said they have a man cave or room in theirhome and another 13 percent said the male domain is in theplanning or construction phase.

No matter what the man cave will entail, there are somesteps guys can take to ensure the plans go smoothly.

• Create the theme. This is a chance for the man to dreamup any design style he prefers.

• Tech it out. Chances are the focal point of the man cavewill be a big-screen television. If budget allows, go for thebiggest and best TV with all the peripheral equipment.

• Furnish the place. The cornerstone piece of furniturecould be a large leather sectional to fit many guy friends. Or,if the man cave is to be a solitary spot, a comfortable recliner.

• Enjoy the space. The man cave is a place where guys cankick back and relax and do what they prefer.


Finding the right mattressMetro Services

Overhauling a bedroom involves different renovations. Purchas-ing a new mattress is among the typical upgrades when refurbishingthe bedroom.

It can be difficult to determine when it’s time to buy a mattress.Obvious signs include sagging or lumping of the mattress, creakingand unsupportive edges. However, subtle signs can be recognizedby the rest a person gets – or rather, how little rest a person gets.Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling unrefreshed afterawakening may be signs that it’s time to replace the mattress. Backpain or stiffness can also be indicators.

Once it is determined that a new mattress is in order, individualsshould purchase one that fits their sleeping needs.

SizeIt’s important to find the right size mattress for one’s needs.• Twin and full-size mattresses should be reserved for solo sleep-

ers, primarily children.• Queen mattresses are a preferred option for many couples.

They can also be a good choice for single sleepers who like tosprawl out. Queen mattresses are 5 inches longer than full mattress-es, making them ideal for taller people.

• King mattresses are the largest of the offerings. They provide 38inches of sleeping space per sleeper (two) in the bed. That’s theequivalent of a twin mattress each.

Support SystemMattresses are constructed in different ways, offering different

levels of comfort and durability.• Inner-spring – Several rows of coiled springs form the inner

suspension of this type of mattress. Foam and padding cover thesprings. Some inner-spring mattresses have an individuallywrapped coil system rather than inter-connected springs. This re-duces movement disturbances.

• Latex and memory foam – These mattresses feature several lay-ers of foam or latex to form the mattress. They are especially goodat reducing the feeling of motion, which is a benefit for coupleswho are often awakened by their bed partner.

Softness

Depending on the position of sleeping, certain mattresses are bet-ter than others. Back and stomach sleepers should consider a firmmattress because they properly align the spine. Side sleepers maywant a pillowtop mattress, which will be the softest. This eliminatesextra pressure in the hips and shoulders.

Redo your laundry roomFamily Features

If it seems like you’re constantly doinglaundry, you’re not alone. According to theAssociation of Home Appliance Manufac-turers, the average American family doeseight to 10 loads of laundry each week. Andfrom wash to dry, a single load takes aboutan hour and a half to complete.

Can anything be done to give laundry alift? Giving your laundry room a quick andeasy makeover can clean up this chore andmake it more efficient.

Tidy UpThe first step is to declutter and clean up

the laundry room. Get rid of broken ham-pers, recycle used containers and give ev-erything a thorough cleaning. Sweep andmop the floor – and don’t forget to clean upthe washer and dryer, too.

Sort it OutSet up a three-bin sorter – one bin each

for lights, darks and hand washables. If youdon’t have room for a permanent one, lookinto one that folds flat when not in use.

Storage SolutionsKeep everything you need near the wash-

er. An eye-level shelf works well. If there’sno room for one, try a rolling caddy that canfit between the washer and dryer. Arrange

products in the order that you use them.Boxes or baskets make good containers forsmaller items such as clothes pins, spongesand scrubbers.

ConsolidateHow many laundry products do you real-

ly need? To save time and space, look forproducts that do double duty, such as Arm& Hammer Power Gel laundry detergents.Their unique multi-enzyme formulas stickto stains, removing even tough stains thefirst time. The formula helps to eliminate avariety of stains, including grass, blood,soil, clay, grease, oil and food.

Lost and FoundKeep an attractive dish or basket near the

washing machine – you’ll have a place toput all the miscellaneous items you find asyou empty pockets. When you’re done withthe laundry, take the dish with you and re-turn the items to their rightful places.

Finishing WellFor post-laundry tasks, such as ironing or

folding, set up a workstation right in thelaundry room. A simple table lets you foldclothes right out of the dryer.

In no time at all, you can turn your laun-dry room into an efficient workspace thathelps you get the job done faster and better.

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