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Get Audited The Green WayUnless you are a licensed home contractor or have done

a lot of construction or remodeling work, yourhome systems may be a mystery to you. Howexactly does the kitchen sink drain?How much insulation do you have inyour attic? What should you do ifyour electricity goes out? Theaverage homeowner asksthese questions and moreon a regular basis. Withcontinued attention toliving a greenerlifestyle and the ris-ing costs of homeenergy, these ques-tions have focusedmore and more onefficient energy useat home. When youcombine the limitedknowledge of home-owners and the need forenergy savings, it’s clearthat one way to a greenerlifestyle is a home energyaudit.

A home energy audit is very sim-ple and, usually, free. Contact your localenergy provider to find out their recommen-dation. Your auditor will set up an appointmentwith you. At that meeting, they will tour your house withyou. Be prepared to show the auditor your attic and the physical systems(water heater, air conditioner and heat system) in your home. Most auditors alsowant a copy of your energy bills, preferably with a year’s worth of use that theycan track. This will give them information about how and when you use ener-gy so that they can suggest more efficient methods.

The best audits will provide you with a list of areas in your home that needto be updated or changed to be more efficient. If they don’t provide one, ask for

a list of “high-impact” items. These are smallchanges, which are going to be the most

cost effective and offer the earliestreturn on your investment. For

example, new windows areoften very expensive, but

you can add insulationto your attic, floorsand walls for muchless cost and get amuch greaterbenefit, help-ing out yourwallet.

Mostaudits will

be done visu-ally, but thereare more thor-ough options.Some compa-

nies will useblower doors,

which can be used todetect where air is leak-

ing from around the build-ing. If your house is drafty or

you are worried about mold andcondensation, this test can show you

how airtight the building is. Another inno-vative technique is the use of infrared cameras.

These can detect spots in the house where the air is particularlywarm or cold and can show interior problems not detected visually. Theseinspections, done by professional companies, usually are at a cost to the home-owner.

An energy audit from a professional is an easy, cheap, efficient way to findout how your home is functioning. In most locations, it will be provided free ofcharge and can save you significant money in the long term.

Carpenter WantedYou are a do-it-yourselfer. You enjoy

tackling projects around the house andspend many weekends doing so. Whileyou are skilled in many areas, you mostcertainly are not a carpenter. You can't

cut a piece of wood straight, much lessmake the cabinets you need to housethe entertainment components in yourfamily room. You need a carpenter.

Carpenters generally fall into two

categories: rough or finish. Roughcarpenters specialize in building homes,particularly in framing them andmaking sure everything is level, squareand plumb. Finish carpentersspecialize in the detail work,installing trim, banisters andthe like. Some finishcarpenters specialize inbuilding cabinets andfurniture. They are knownas cabinetmakers. Sinceyou are interested incabinets, you mightwant to look for acabinetmaker or afinish carpenter whohas experience inbuilding cabinets.

You should treat theprocess for hiring acarpenter just like youwould for any otherprofessional. Ask familyand friends forrecommendations, browsethrough listings in thenewspaper and phone book,and check online. From thesesources, draw up a list ofpotential candidates. Conductphone interviews and find outabout the carpenter's skills,qualifications, availability and fees.Discuss the work you would like tohave done and see if they areinterested.

The information you gather fromyour phone interviews should help younarrow your list considerably. Thenyou can meet with each candidate faceto face and find out more. Make sure

you askto

seea sampleof their work and get a list of references.Check out the references and find outwhat the customer did and did not likeabout the carpenter's work. Discusswith the carpenter again the work youwould like to have done and ask them

to give you an estimatein writing.

Once you find acarpenter you like, hirethem and ask them towrite up a contract forthe work. This willensure there are nomisunderstandings.Work out a schedulewith the carpenter andkeep in contact withthem to ensure they meetyour expectations.

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Bright Once AgainGot some old tile in your home? Chances are some of the grout has become stained and dirty

over time, especially if it is white. White grout tends to yellow with age and become stained.Many homeowners choose to replace their old discolored grout, but before you go thatroute, you might want to try the following to see if you can make that grout gleam again.

Surface stains on grout can often be removed with a simple piece of sandpaper. Fold itin half and rub along the stain. If that doesn't do the trick, try using a pencil eraser.

If sandpaper and a pencil eraser don't work, you may want to use good old bleach andwater. Mix one part bleach to two parts water in a spray bottle and apply to the stainedgrout. Let it set for a minute or two and then don a pair of rubber gloves and scrub thestain with an old toothbrush.

If the bleach solution doesn't work, you may have to go shopping for grout cleaner. Makesure you open all of the doors and windows for good ventilation and read and follow themanufacturer's instructions carefully.

If, after trying all of these methods, the grout still looks discolored, you may have to resort tocovering up the stains with grout paint. Keep in mind, however, that this will not fix the problempermanently. Over time, the paint will wear off and you will have to reapply it.

For a permanent fix, remove the grout and install new. Make sure you seal the new grout every couple of years to prevent stains from setting into it.

New Roof NeededWhen you bought your home

some years ago, you gave littlethought to the roof. It was in

good condition, which theinspector confirmed, and thatwas the last time you gave itany thought until now.Time has taken its toll onyour roof, and leaks havestarted to occur. You couldpatch it, but the bestcourse of action would beto get a new roof.

Depending uponwhere you live and thestyle of your house, yourold roof could be made of

various materials. Asphalt isthe most common and can be

found on roofs all over thecountry. Older, more rustic

homes may have wood shakes,while Spanish- and Italian-style

homes may have clay tiles. If you liveon the East Coast in a historic home, your

roof may be slate. If you live in a Victorian orcontemporary-style home, your roof may be metal.

If you live on the beach, you may have a fiber cement roof, whichcan withstand the salty air and winds.

In the majority of cases, homeowners select the same materialfor their new roof as before. That way, they can stay true to thestyle of their home. Sometimes, however, it may make bettersense to switch materials. Although cheaper, asphalt would notlook right on a Spanish-style house with an original tile roof.However, if you live in an older home with a slate roof, you maywant to go for a less expensive asphalt roof, which is lighter andeasier to maintain. To determine the route you should go, speakto your roofer. They should be able to advise you on the bestchoice of roofing material for your area and style of home.

If you're handy, you may be able to replace your roof yourself.Most homeowners, however, find that it is easier to hire a roofer.If you choose this option, make sure you shop around. Don'tselect the first roofer you speak to. Get estimates and referencesand check them out. Find out exactly what is included in theestimate, how long the job will take and what you can expect.Select a roofer with experience who will do a quality job. Havinga new roof installed can be expensive, so make sure you choosesomeone who will do it right the first time around. You don'twant to have to pay for additional repairs.

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Whittling It DownYour home is nice, but some of the

rooms are starting to look a littleshabby. You haven't updated your décorin a while, and it shows. Before you canget out that can of paint and roller tray,however, you're going to have todeclutter. Your stash has grownconsiderably over the years, and it'stime you started clearing out some of itto make way for the new.

Decluttering is rarely easy, especiallyif you hang onto things because theymean a lot to you or you might needthem one day. If you've tried todeclutter in the past or suspect you'regoing to have trouble doing so now, youmight want to enlist the help of a friendwho can act as your trusted advisor andprovide you with the objectivity andmotivation you lack.

There are various methods forattacking the clutter. One of the mostcommon is dividingthings intokeep,

sell, donate and trash piles. If you're notone for following through, you mightopt for fewer piles-perhaps just keepand trash. There is no point in boxingup items you'll never find the time tosell or deliver to charity or family andfriends. If, on the other hand, you arereally good at following through, youmight want to divide your donate pileinto two piles, one for charity and onefor friends and family. Be realistic inyour expectations of yourself and createpiles accordingly.

For the best results, pace yourself. Ifyou try to tackle your whole house allat once, you will burn out quickly andthat paint can and tray will end up backin the garage. Start in the corner of aroom that doesn't get much traffic andwork your way out over a period of daysor weeks. Be ruthless in the sorting. Ifyou haven't used an item in the past

year, chances areyou're not

going to and can get rid of it. (Yes, thisapplies to all of those clothes you'vebeen saving because you think you'regoing to get back into them. You maybe losing weight, but when all is saidand done, you will probably want topurchase clothes that are in style.)

Check the condition of items as youare sorting through them. If somethingis stained, ripped or broken beyondrepair, toss it. Don't fool yourself intothinking someone out there will havethe time and money to fix it. Mostwon't, unless the item is an antique. Bewary of keeping items in need of repairfor yourself. If you haven't fixed theitems by now, chances are you aren'tgoing to. Toss them or give them tosomeone who will fix them.

Watch out for surplus. Do you reallyneed 45 sets of sheets or 80 pairs ofshoes? Throw away what's stained,ripped or broken, select a reasonablenumber to keep and get rid of the rest.Key word? Reasonable. Forty sets ofsheets for a two-bed household are

not reasonable, nor are 75 pairsof shoes for one person. Limityourself, else you'll end upright back where youstarted.

Once you'vecleared out a corner,re-examine yourkeep pile and makesure everythingreally is worthkeeping. Pay specialattention tomementos and

heirlooms. You don'thave to keep every single

doodle your child ever did orevery little thing they made you.

Select some of the most memorableand throw out the rest. If you haveseveral heirlooms, consider giving awaysome of them now. What's the point in

keeping that family tea set tucked awayin the closet when your daughter couldbe using it? Wouldn't you rather sheenjoy it now while you're still here tosee it rather than after you're gone?

While you are sorting, don'toverlook the furniture in the room. Youmight not need that large armoire nowthat you have gotten rid of most of theclothes that were in it. Either repurposeit or get rid of it. Is there anythingsomeone else in the family wants thatyou're willing to part with now? Is thereanything in need of repair that youcould throw away or sell at a discount?Be just as ruthless with the big stuff asyou were with the little stuff.

When everything has been sortedand boxed, make time to deal with itthen. Don't wait until you have gonethrough everything in the house.Chances are you'll end up doing morereshuffling than removing. Move thestuff you are keeping to another room.Take the trash to the curb. Sell whatyou can, either through ads or a garagesale. Drop off your donations. Arrangefor drop-offs or pick-ups with friendsand family. Should you get therunaround, don't hold onto the itemswanted. Set a deadline, and if yourfriend or family member misses it,donate or sell the items.

Sorting can be hard. Never losesight of that fact, and when you feelyourself waffling, lean on your trustedfriend. They will give you the feedbackyou need to get back on track. Andremember, it is just stuff. You can't takeit with you and you'll always have thememories. The less stuff you have todeal with in the room overall, the easiertime you will have updating the décorand you might just get to do a littleshopping. Just remember the cardinalrule: If you bring something in, makesure you take something out to avoidclutter.

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Color Underfoot Seamless Flow

It's beenquite some time sinceyou've bought new carpeting for yourhome, and it is starting to show. Whatwas once soft and stain free is no longer.It's time you replaced the carpeting,and while there are many factors toconsider from pile cut to fiber toperformance rating, the one that hasgot you stumped is color. You know youdon't want white or black carpeting,but beyond that, you have no idea.

Carpeting can be costly, and onceyou purchase it and arrange to have itinstalled, there's usually no turningback. You're stuck with the color youselected, so it better be right. Here aresome tips to help you through the colordilemma.

What is the size of the space?Generally, lighter colors open up aspace, while darker colors close it in,making for a cozier feel. While darkcolored carpeting will hide more stains,it could make your small spaces appeareven smaller.

How much traffic does the spacereceive? While lighter colors are moreeasily soiled than darker colors; darkercolors will show dust and lint. If theroom(s) where you are replacing thecarpet receives a lot of use, you mightwant to consider a color in the mediumrange to minimize the appearance ofdust, dirt and lint.

What is the purpose of the space?Bright-colored carpeting might prove areal distraction in a room intended forwork or relaxation such as a homeoffice or bedroom. It might do wonders,however, in a playroom or workoutspace, adding to the energetic feel.

How is thespace designed? If you are

satisfied with the design and plan tolive with it for a long time to come, youmight want to choose carpeting thatwill enhance it, such as an Orientalpatterned carpet for an Asian-inspireddining room. If, on the other hand, youlike to change things up, then youmight to opt for a neutral coloredcarpet. That way, you won't have toworry about designing around thecarpeting. You can just add an Orientalrug on top and switch it out whenready.

What kind of flow do you want tocreate in the space? Some people wanta continuous flow from room to room,and flooring is one of the best ways tocreate this. If you have wall-to-wallcarpeting throughout your home andyou want to keep the flow continuous,stick to one color like tan or gray tocreate a neutral backdrop. Just makesure the color you select variessomewhat from that of the walls andfurniture, else you will end up with onebig box.

Most importantly, what color do youlike? It won't matter how attractivethat silvery gray carpet looks in yourhome if you hate it. Choose a color thatappeals to you that you can live with fora long time to come. Take homesamples and review them at varioustimes of the day in different types oflight to get a real sense of how they willlook in your home. What looks like anelephant gray at the store may lookmore like a pewter in your home. Knowwhat you are getting and choose thecolor of carpeting that will best serveyour needs today and for manytomorrows to come.

In many of today’s homes, thefloor plans are open, with one roomflowing into another. Walk into thefront door, and you might catch aglimpse of the living room, kitchenand dining room. With such avantage point, many homeownerslook to create flow from one roomto another. If you are amongthem, here are some tips.

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Paint is one of the mostinexpensive ways to createflow. And no, you do nothave to paint every roomthe same color. Forinterest, select a palette ofcomplementary colors andpull from it for the variousrooms. Use a deep brown inyour living room and alighter brown in your dining

room with teal accentsthroughout. Paint the walls of

your light-filled kitchen teal andadd touches of brown throughout.Creating flow is all about selectingtwo to four complementary colorsand using them in different waysfrom room to room.

• PATTERN

Pattern is another way to connectthe rooms together. As with paint,you do not have to use the samepatterns throughout the rooms.There should be some similaritiesamong them, however, in particularin color and scale. If you use stripesin your living room, make sure youcarry the pattern into the otherrooms, even if it’s just in a valance ora throw pillow here and there.

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It’s all in the details, and tomaintain flow, the finishes from roomto room should be from similar color

families. Bronzed and black fixturesand handles will complement eachother well, whereas chrome and brasswill not. The chrome handles onyour kitchen cabinets will clash withthe brass sconces, chandeliers andfixtures everywhere else. Whenpossible, try to stick to the same basicfinish.

• MOLDINGS

Moldings create a line from roomto room. Imagine what happens tothat line when the baseboards,casings, etc. are of differing sizes andcolors. To keep the flow moving fromroom to room, make sure yourbaseboards, window casings, chairrails and crown molding are of thesame size and color where possible.This is especially important with thebaseboards. If you can’t afford toreplace the moldings, rework themwith some paint or stain to match.

• DÉCOR

Finally, there is décor. Nothingdisrupts flow more than a westerntheme in one room and a nauticaltheme in another. Choose one basicstyle of décor or complementingstyles for the rooms you want tocreate flow in. If your living roomfeels rather homey, don’t break it upwith a mod kitchen. Keep yourcleaned-lined cabinetry and stainlesssteel appliances, but add homeytouches here and there to carry thetheme through.

Keep in mind that it takes time tocreate flow in your home. Don’texpect it to happen overnight unlessyou have a brand-new home and thebudget to shop for all-new things.Work on it one step at a time, anddon’t be afraid to mix things up hereand there for interest.

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