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Builders from across the coun-try were surveyed on what fea-tures they were most likely to include in a typical single-family home this year, revealing that convenience, livability and ener-gy efficiency are top priorities.
Home builders are including features that are practical and functional for the daily lives of to-day’s home buyers. The features that are most likely to be includ-ed in a typical single-family home this year are:
A walk-in closet in the master bedroom, low-e windows, a laun-dry room and a great room.
Energy efficiency is a key theme with Energy-Star rated appliances, programmable ther-mostats and Energy-Star rated windows at the top of the list.
These features help make the home more comfortable and can save the home owner significant money over the long term.
On a median per square-foot basis, home owners spent 78 cents per square foot per year on electricity, while owners of new homes spent 65 cents per square foot per year, according to data from the 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS).
Builders also list features such as granite countertops, a dou-ble sink and a central island as winning elements in new-home kitchens, and a linen closet and a private toilet in the bathroom. Additional features likely to be included throughout the home include first-floor ceilings at least nine-feet high, a front porch, out-door lighting and a patio.
Home buyers can access home buying and home build-ing information and resources on NAHB’s website at nahb.org/forconsumers.
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In Consumer Reports’ tests of nearly 40 lawn mowers, models from Honda and Toro led the pack for getting most lawns back into shape after a brutal winter. The full report on lawn mowers and lawn care, which also in-cludes Ratings of tractors and riders, string trimmers, and the best leaf blowers, plus ways to save money on lawn care, and more is featured in the May 2014
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“A great-looking lawn is easy if you have the right tools,” said Peter Sawchuk, test program leader for home improvement at Consumer Reports. “The best mowers and riding machines can help get a lawn back into shape in time for summer.”
In the self-propelled, gas-pow-ered mower category – the type of mower most people buy – models from Honda and Toro earned Consumer Reports’ high-est scores, including the Honda HRR2169VKA, $400, and the Toro 20381, $520, which were both CR Best Buys. The Cub Cadet SC100 11A-A92J, $250, also a CR Best Buy, topped the gas push-mower category and the Ego, LM2000, $500, earned the highest scores among the electric battery mowers tested.
While most lower-scoring lawn mowers Consumer Re-ports tested performed passably, several left ugly clumps in their
wake, including two models from Earthwise (a plug-in mower and a self-propelled cordless) and a gas-push version from Murray.
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In addition to putting the tools needed to keep a lawn looking its best to the test, Consumer Re-ports has outlined some simple fixes for the most common lawn problems, the do’s and don’ts of lawn fertilizers, and these five lawn-maintenance tips that will help save money:
Add compost. This will im-prove soil and help eliminate pests and diseases, which means less money spent on fer-tilizer and water.
Water wisely. Water estab-lished lawn thoroughly once a week (early morning is best) with about 1 inch of water; spread a few 1-inch deep empty tuna cans as a makeshift measuring device.
Mulch, don’t bag. Grass clippings are a free source of slow-release fertilizer, so let the mower discharge the clippings back onto the grass while mow-ing; it can cut fertilizer costs – and reduce the need to water – by up to 30 percent.
Try low-maintenance grass. Slow-growth, drought-resistant grass species save water, fertil-izer and time; a local cooperative can help determine the right spe-cies for the climate.
Maintain mowers and tractors. Sharp blades cut more quickly and cleanly, and along with basic engine maintenance, can reduce fuel costs by up to 25 percent. Dull blades also stress grass, making it more susceptible to disease.
The full report and Ratings of lawn mowers, tractors and riders, and string trimmers, plus a win-ners’ list of top-scoring leaf blow-ers, is featured in the 2014 May issue of Consumer Reports and at www.ConsumerReports.org.
Honda, Toro top Consumer Reports lawn mower ratings
Honda earned high marks for its lawn mower in the self-pro-pelled gas-powered category.
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Bulbs Start planting summer bulbs in May.
Some favorites are gladiolus, dahlias, calla lilies, caladiums, alstroemeria, lilies, crocos-mia and tuberous begonias.
TreesIt is best to plant while plants are still
dormant so that the root system is not disrupted. Do not fertilize new trees. You can fertilize next year lightly. Never fertilize when the temperatures are above 85 de-grees. First-year trees will need special care when the weather turns hot. You will want to provide deep watering every week unless we have a good rain. An established tree will need watering under drought conditions.
PerennialsThe better you prepare the soil at
planting, the better chance you have of your plant surviving. Include fertilizer in soil preparation process by mixing fertilizer in the soil you replace in the hole before planting your plant. Transplanting and divi-sion of summer and fall flower perennials can be done if necessary. Spring flowering perennials can be divided or cut back after flowering.
VegetablesAfter May 15 you can plant your
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension offers spring lawn and garden tips
Start planting summer bulbs such as gladiolus in May.
planting seedlings from indoors, remember to harden off the plants before placing them directly in the garden. A side dressing of fertilizer is beneficial in the middle of the growing season. Water all transplants at planting. If you are direct seeding vegeta-bles (cucumbers, zucchini, summer squash, green beans, etc) you will need to water daily until germination. Taper off watering after germination.
LawnsAfter May 1, is it too late to do any
seeding. Cool season grasses are growing rapidly and need to be mowed. Never cut below 3 inches. Grubs may be feeding, but you will have to wait until mid-July to August for effective treatment. Chinch bugs may be seen. Control in late May to early June. When using insecticides, remember to follow all directions on the label and be sure the product includes the insect on the label.
As with all of our gardening tips, contact our Master Gardener Helpline with any of your gardening questions at 609-625-0056.
Whether in an urban, suburban or rural landscape, tending the home or garden comes with a number of challenges involv-ing insects, weeds, trees, shrubs, turf and critters. New Jersey residents spend sig-nificant time and money coping with these challenges, but not alone, thanks to the vast array of services offered by Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Cooperative Extension, a unit of the exper-iment station, serves homeowners through factsheets, master gardener hotlines, workshops, and services that test soil and diagnose plant disease.
While extension personnel and master gardeners are on the frontlines providing in-formation to residents, Rutgers researchers are working behind the scenes developing plant and turf varieties that are more resis-tant, drought tolerant, or environmentally friendly by requiring less input.
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Not all insects are harmful. When using insecticides, be sure the product is meant to control the insects you intend to affect.
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Spring is almost here and many consumers are getting ready to re-model, repair, or just spruce up their home as part of spring cleaning. Some tasks can be accomplished with simple elbow grease, but other more difficult or complex chores may require home owners to engage the services of a contractor.
The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to take the time to choose a contractor they can trust and offers the following tips:
Start with Trust. Contractors that ask for payment up front, perform low-qual-ity workmanship, refuse refunds and fail to address issues are common complaints BBB receives. Homeown-ers can avoid these companies by do-ing their homework online through the BBB to find accredited contractors and remodeling businesses in the area.
Check references. BBB recommends
asking all contractors to provide local references and finding out if those customers were satisfied with the contractor’s work. If possible, consum-ers should visit and inspect completed projects. BBB advises consumers to avoid using unlicensed contractors.
Get more than one bid. Solicit at least three bids from prospective contractors. It is important to discuss bids in detail with each contractor and make certain to understand the rea-sons for any variations in price.
Verify insurance coverage. Ask contractors if the company is insured against claims covering worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability in case of accidents. BBB advises verifying the contractor’s insurance coverage after obtaining the name of the carrier and agency.
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Know your rights. If you hire a contractor, pay by check or credit card when the work is completed to your satisfaction. If you are dealing with a traveling contractor, be extra cautious and make sure to ask for identification and note the license plate number on the contractor’s vehicle.
If you get “buyer’s remorse,” you may be able to change your mind after the contract is signed. The Federal Trade Commission and many states have a “three-day cooling off rule” for in-home purchases.
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A home’s curb appeal is cru-cial because it can be the first thing buyers notice about a home. That’s why Realtors rated exterior projects among the most valu-able home improvement projects in the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. Projects such as entry door, siding and window replacements can recoup home-owners more than 78 percent of costs upon resale.
NAR’s website HouseLogic.com highlights the results of the report in its “Best Bets for Re-modeling Your Home in 2014” slideshow. The site also provides information and advice on various home improvement projects, in-cluding a guide to kitchen remod-eling with the best payback and dozens of exterior replacement projects.
Realtors judged a steel entry door replacement as the project expected to return the most mon-ey, with an estimated 96.6 percent of costs recouped upon resale. The steel entry door replacement is consistently the least expensive project in the annual Cost vs. Val-ue Report, costing little more than $1,100 on average.
Eight of the top 10 most cost-ef-fective projects nationally, in terms of value recouped, are exterior projects. A wood deck addition came in second with an estimat-ed 87.4 percent of costs recouped upon resale. Two different siding replacement projects also landed in the top 10, including fiber-ce-ment siding, expected to return 87 percent of costs, and vinyl siding, expected to return 78.2 percent of costs.
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Rounding out the top exterior remodeling projects were two window replacements; a wood
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According to the report, two interior remodeling projects in particular can recoup substantial value at resale. An attic bedroom is ranked fourth and is expected to return 84.3 percent of costs; nationally, the average cost for the project is just above $49,000. The second interior remodeling project in the top 10 is the minor kitchen remodel. The project landed at number seven and is estimated to recoup 82.7 percent of costs.Nationally, the average cost for the project is just under $19,000. The improvement project likely to return the least is a home office remodel, estimated to recoup 48.9 percent.
For the report, Realtors provid-ed their insights into local markets and buyer home preferences with-in those markets. For 2014, the national average cost-value ratio stands at 66.1 percent, a jump of 5.5 points over last year and the largest increase since 2005, when the ratio increased 6.1 points to reach a high of 86.7 percent.
For the second consecutive year, Cost vs. Value data shows that the value of remodeling is up for all 35 projects included in the survey. Additionally, for the first time in four years, improved resale value of residential housing had more of an influence in the cost-val-ue ratio than construction costs. A modest 2.2 percent increase in av-erage national construction costs was more than offset by an 11.5 percent improvement in average national resale value.
The 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report compares construc-tion costs with resale values for 35 midrange and upscale remodel-ing projects comprising additions, remodels and replacements in 100 markets across the country.
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While autumn is a better time to overseed a lawn for new growth, satisfactory results still can be had if seeding is done early enough in the spring. Grass needs ample time to establish roots and grow strong before the summer heat takes its toll. Many types of grass need six to 12 weeks of ideal tem-peratures and growing conditions to germinate and produce a sturdy grass that will grow and endure.
Seeding can be done to reju-venate an existing lawn and fill in bare spots. It also can be done to start a lawn from scratch. The fol-lowing are some tips to help make seeding projects more successful.
Begin by raking the lawn to re-move thatch and any fallen leaves leftover from autumn and winter. Raking also enables you to in-spect the lawn for bare patches or matting of grass that may be indic-ative of a fungus or other problem.
Dust off the mower and trim the lawn short, especially if it was left long at the end of last season. This will help seed penetrate the blades of grass and get to the soil beneath.
High-traffic lawns may need aeration to counteract compacted soil. Moss on the ground is often an indication of compaction. Aera-tion will help with this problem, as it pokes holes into the soil to en-able oxygenation that keeps new grass robust and promotes faster growth. Lawn aerators can be rented from many garden centers.
Spread a mixture of topsoil and compost over the top of the lawn. This will add nutrients through organic matter to the lawn and create a good base for the new seed to take root. It will also help strengthen any existing grass and promote long-term health.
Test a sample of the soil to check the pH. Grass prefers a neutral pH, but some soil tends to lean toward the acidic side, es-pecially if you see the presence of moss. Knowing the pH will help determine just how much lime per square foot you will need to adjust
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Invest in a spreader to add seed to the lawn. The spreader will have various settings that enable you to calibrate the rate of seed disper-sion depending on your walking speed. Fill the spreader with seed and begin to walk around the lawn. Drop spreaders require you to apply seed in rows with no over-lap. Broadcast spreaders will cast seed widely and may need some overlap to guarantee complete coverage.
Spread another thin layer of compost mix over the seed and water thoroughly. The compost will help keep moisture in while the seeds germinate.
Aim for lawn watering two to three times per day. The seed should be barely dry between watering. After seeds have germi-nated and established, you can re-duce the frequency of watering but increase the depth of the watering to keep roots strong.
Avoid foot traffic on a newly seeded lawn until the grass is well established.
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Many homeowners do not think twice about their roofs. But when leaks develop, roof repairs and the subsequent costs of such work shed light on how important it is for homeowners to pay closer atten-tion to the roofs over their heads.
Though certain roof issues, like shingles lost to inclement weather, are unforeseeable, many problems can be avoided with routine roof in-spection. Checking roof conditions twice a year can help homeowners avoid potentially costly repair work or even more expensive roof re-placement projects.
Spring is a good time to inspect roofs, which are often at the mercy of harsh conditions throughout the winter. Heavy snow, ice and biting winds can do significant damage, making spring the perfect time to assess if any such damage oc-curred and address any issues.
Before breaking out the ladder and climbing up to the roof, inspect the home’s interior, pinpointing po-tential problems that may indicate roof damage. Check for stains on the ceiling, which may indicate leaks that need to be addressed.
Homeowners should check their attics for signs of water damage, noting any damp or wet insulation. This will let you know if water has been entering the attic all winter. Pay attention to the location of any wet spots or stains so you can match them up to the exterior of the roof later on.
Musty smells also may be indic-ative of moisture problems, even if there are no visible leaks.
Inspect the exterior of the roof with binoculars. Look at the roof flashing around the chimney and other areas of protruding pipes and
vents. If the flashing is warped or damaged, moisture might be set-tling underneath. Sealant around dormers or skylights can also de-grade, resulting in leaks. Check for spalling on masonry, such as the mortar of chimneys. Porous areas will allow water to infiltrate.
Go directly on the roof and check. Work with a partner and carefully climb on the roof while someone holds the ladder below. Walk on the perimeter of the roof, looking for peeling or warped shin-gles, missing shingles, holes, or scrapes. If the roof is compromised in any way, it will need to be re-paired. The problem will only grow more significant and repairs more expensive if damage is ignored.
Sometimes a repair can be as simple as patching a leak with a new shingle and roofing cement. Popped nails can be pounded down and curled shingles can be nailed or cemented back into place.
Consult a roofing expert. If you would like a second opinion or if you find there is considerable damage, contact a roofing contractor. This person will offer a professional as-sessment of what can be repaired or if the roof should be replaced. If your roof is metal or features clay tiles, you may not have the exper-tise to make repairs yourself and will need to hire a professional.
Check the gutters, too. While you are up on the roof, inspect the gutters and downspouts as well. Cracked or damage gutters will cause water to leak down the side of the home, potentially damaging the foundation. Clear any debris or leftover leaves from the gutters to ensure the rain can wash through unobstructed.
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Installing an asphalt or a con-crete driveway can be an expen-sive undertaking. To preserve the fresh, new look of the driveway, have the driveway sealed and then routinely seal it to keep it looking pristine.
A good sealant can keep a driveway looking new longer and also can rejuvenate the ap-pearance of an older driveway. Sealant can be compared to car wax. It provides an outer coat-ing that will repel stains, stop UV rays from fading the driveway and help to protect against cracks and driveway degradation.
Over time, asphalt driveways will begin to fade in color and the stone and rocks used in the as-phalt mix will appear more prom-inent. By sealing the driveway, a homeowner can maintain its origi-nal dark color.
Another reason to seal a drive-way is to reduce the chance of freeze-thaw damage. This type of damage results when water pene-
trates the surface of the driveway and then expands as it freezes. The expansion can cause cracks and fissures, as well as com-promise the soil underneath the driveway, making it sink or be-come unstable. Sealed driveways help to keep water beading on the surface of the driveway, rath-er than being absorbed into the driveway material. When water no longer beads on the driveway, this is often an indicator that the drive-way needs to be resealed.
There are some guidelines to follow when sealing driveways.
When starting, sealant should not be applied immediately after the driveway is poured. Concrete needs to cure for a period of up to one month before sealant should be applied. Fresh asphalt con-tains oils that eventually evap-orate. The oils are what makes fresh asphalt pliable and soft. Once these oils evaporate, the asphalt gets harder and more du-rable. Sealers can prevent evapo-
ration and may make the asphalt permanently soft.
After the initial base application of sealant, the driveway should only be sealed every two to three years, depending on its condition. Sealants are just coatings, and adding too many layers can cause the sealant coatings to crack and peel away.
Sealing a driveway is a labor-in-tensive process that’s best left to professionals. These profession-als have the knowledge of tech-nique and the right tools to get an even, thin coating of sealant. Re-member, a driveway should not be walked or driven on for a min-imum of 24 hours after sealant is applied. Weather conditions also can influence the amount of time it takes for the driveway to cure.
Having the driveway sealed prolongs its durability and ap-pearance. It also can make the driveway less prone to staining and cracking, making this project a sound investment.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program offers low to no-cost energy-efficient cooling tips to beat the heat. A typical household spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cool-ing, and by taking a few simple steps this summer to improve energy efficiency, you can save energy, save money and help fight climate change.
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Check your HVAC system’s air filter every month. If the filter looks dirty, change it, but change the filter at least every three months. A dirty filter will slow air flow and make the system work harder, wasting energy.
Run your ceiling fan to create a cool breeze. If you raise your thermostat by only two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower cooling costs by up to 14 percent. Ceiling fans cool people, not the room, so when you leave the room make sure to turn off the fan.
Close all curtains and shades before you leave your home to keep the sun’s rays from overheating the interior of your home. If you can, move container trees and plants in front of sun-exposed windows to serve as shade.
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Swap out incandescent bulbs with more energy-efficient light-ing choices. Energy Star-qual-ified lighting not only uses less energy, it also produces about 75 percent less heat than in-candescent lighting, so cooling bills will be reduced, too.
Seal your air ducts. As much as 20 percent of the air moving through your home’s duct system is lost due to leaks and poor connections. Seal duct work using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulate all the ducts that you can access (such as those in attics, crawl-spaces, unfinished basements, and garages).
Make sure that connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet floors, walls, and ceilings. These are common locations to find leaks and disconnected ductwork.
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Add insulation to your attic to keep cool air in. If every American household did so, Americans would collectively save more than $1.8 billion in yearly energy costs.
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Add insulation to your attic to keep cool air in and save on air conditioning costs.
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Recent surveys show that the bathroom has overtaken the kitchen as the most frequently remodeled part of the home. But unless your plumbing is wanting or your tile is intolerable, you can often beautify the bath simply by painting it.
“In a lot a cases, people remodel the bath not for functional reasons, but just to change and enhance the appearance. If that’s the goal, it can almost always be achieved with an attractive paint treatment,” said Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute.
Fresh paint can enhance any room, but it can work wonders in the bathroom.
Applying a light-colored paint scheme can “open up” the room and make it seem more spacious. Darker paint colors do just the opposite: add intimacy.
Aside from lightness or darkness, there are psychological considerations when choosing a paint color for the bathroom.
Tints and tones of yellow, orange and red, including some browns and tans, are “warm” colors, which tend to arouse and stimulate – helpful in the morning, but not at bedtime. Conversely, “cool” colors, especially greens and blues, are calm and relaxing, creating a peaceful spa-like ambience for a bath.
Warm and cool paint colors can also affect our perception of room temperature. Since we associate yellow and orange with the sun, we may “feel” warmer when sur-rounded by these hues, whereas a blue or green space can seem cooler. As a result, warm colors are often favored in colder climes, and cool colors in the Sunbelt.
However, color isn’t the only thing to consider when painting a bathroom. The typical bathroom is exposed to water, high humidity, and significant wear and tear. For that reason, it’s important to select paint that produces a finish tough enough to stand up to these conditions.
Until recently, that meant applying a coat of latex primer, followed by two or even more coats of top quality 100 percent acrylic latex paint. But today, there’s a quicker and easier way to complete your bathroom painting by using new “paint and primer” products.
Paint and primer products – also known as self-priming paints – are coatings with a dual personality. Like primer, they conceal the existing paint color, as well as many marks; like paint, they form a tough, colorful finish that is stain-resistant and washable.
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To get the best result when painting a de-manding area like the bathroom, it’s wise to choose a paint and primer product that will produce a semi-gloss or high gloss finish.
The higher the sheen, the easier it will be to remove any marks or stains that may show up on the painted surface.
“It’s also very important to choose a paint and primer product made with 100 percent acrylic, the same tough binder used in the highest quality traditional paints,” Zimmer said.
“Paint and primer made with 100 percent acrylic offers the best hiding and forms the most durable painted surface. These are especially important characteristics when doing bathroom painting,” she said.
If you want to give your bathroom an en-tirely new appearance this year, maybe all you really need is a colorful new paint treat-ment. It’s a quick and easy way to enhance and beautify one of the most important rooms in your home.
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Spring cleaning plans are on the minds of many once the weather warms up. Many homeowners feel a sense of renewal in the spring, when the desire to clean house and get organized becomes a priority.
Garages are often targets for home-owners hoping to target clutter. Once a space reserved for cars, garages are no longer strictly for vehicles, used instead to store items that simply do not fit inside the home or a backyard shed. Organiz-ing the garage is typically a weekend or several-day project. Here’s how to turn a garage from a cluttered mess into a space suited for storing items of all shapes and sizes.
Enlist a helper. Organizing a garage is a significant undertaking that is best tackled with two or more people. Enlist a helper to make the project less intimidating.
Decide what is important to keep. Start the organization process by clearing out the garage and taking inventory of what you have. Items that have not been used for several years can likely be tossed. Make a pile of what will be kept and then put the rest at the curb or donate useful items to charity.
Give thought to where you want to store particular items. Tools and items that are used more often should be stored within reach or where easily visible, while items that are not used as frequently can be stored higher up. Think about how you operate in the garage. Recycling bins can be stored closer to the door into the home, while bicycles and skates can be nearer to the garage door for easy access.
Group like items together. Categorize items that will be kept. Garden tools, camping gear, sporting equipment, and automotive supplies should be catego-rized and stored in their own areas of the garage, determining if certain items can be stored inside the home to free up garage space. Grouping items together will make them easier to locate in the garage.
Move boxed items into clear storage containers. It’s much easier to see what you have when it is stored in clear contain-ers. Some containers are interlocking or stackable, making it much more conve-nient to store items vertically and free up more floor space.
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Tools and items that are used more often should be stored within reach or where easily visible.
the garage more organized. Hooks and bins also can be used. Employ a peg board full of hooks for oft-used tools or other items you need at the ready.
Leave space for hobby and work areas. Garages are where many improvement projects begin or where hobbies, such as woodworking or craft-ing, take place. Leave space for these tasks and hobbies.
Give the space a fresh coat of paint. Some garages are dingy and dark. Bright paint on the walls and floor can open up the space and, when combined with more lighting, can make it lighter and brighter.
Garage organization is a common spring clean-ing project. But it shouldn’t be reserved for this season alone. Periodic checks of the garage and straightening up can keep a garage clean and or-ganized throughout the entire year and make yearly spring cleaning much more manageable.
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‘Tis the season for home improvement proj-ects, and weekend warriors will soon be visiting home supply retailers to buy everything from paint to plywood. There are many advantages to making home improvements on your own, including the opportunity to test your mettle at projects big and small.
Many a novice DIYer has learned the ups and downs of home improvement through tri-al and error. But the following are a handful of lessons first-timers can heed before beginning their maiden voyages into the world of DIY home improvements.
Measure twice, cut once. Perhaps this is the best-known mantra of home improvement, yet many still ignore it. Whether you’re anxious to get started or simply because you still cannot convert metric to standard formula, you must take the time to measure twice before cutting. Learning that you’re a hair too short later will be prove frustrating and time-consuming and often necessitates a last-minute run to the store for more materials. Always measure multiple times before making cuts.
Enlist a helper. Having a partner helping with the work is the most efficient way to tackle a project. This person can assist you with heavy lifting or moving things or by holding the ladder or simply passing tools your way. He or she
also can manage work while you make another run to the home center for more supplies. Hav-ing a helper around also provides companion-ship during tedious projects.
Lighten the load. You run the risk of injury, both to yourself and your belongings, if you at-tempt to move heavy items on your own. When moving heavy items, take steps to lighten your load. For example, empty or remove drawers from desks and dressers before moving them. Rely on sliding pads when moving furniture so items can be slid into place instead of lifted. Always ask a buddy to help move especially heavy items.
Prime before painting. Painting can be a time-consuming task. In an effort to save time, some people will look for painting shortcuts, and these may include skipping the priming portion of painting. Priming helps to cover ex-isting paint color and prevent bleed-through of stains or darker hues to the next coat of paint. Failure to use a primer could mean having to paint coat after coat, which can be-come costly and take up a significant amount of time. Always rely on a priming product, or look for a paint that blends a primer within to achieve better coverage. And while you are ensuring a proper paint job, remember to use painter’s tape or an edging product to help
keep paint off of moldings and trim.Use the right tools. The right tools make
work safer and easier. Think about how much faster you can cut through a tree trunk with a chainsaw rather than a handsaw. Improvising or using the wrong tools for the job can cost you time and increase your risk of injury.
Turn electricity off at the panel box. Be es-pecially cautious when working with electricity, turning off the current. This means shutting down the power on the breaker box. A live wire can provide a minor shock or lead to serious injury. Take the extra time to ensure the power is off before working with any exposed wiring.
Expect the unexpected. Although many renovation projects go off without a hitch, you never know what you might uncover when you embark on repairs or remodels. Homeowners have come across all sorts of hidden problems when doing seemingly minor repairs. Remov-al of drywall may uncover insect damage in beams or indications of water infiltration. Some people take down old paneling, only to discov-er it was covering heavily damaged walls be-neath. One repair project can run into another when home improvements are being made.
Always leave breathing room in your budget and schedule extra time for unforeseen tasks as well.
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Washing windows can be quite an undertaking, particularly in those homes with many win-dows on multiple levels. Howev-er, there are several time-saving tips available that can cut the work considerably.
Save window washing for a cloudy day. Otherwise, the warmth and sunlight may dry the cleaning solution too quickly and you will be left with streaks on your windows.
Vacuum windowsills and tracks first to remove a good deal of dust and debris. This will reduce the amount of dirt you smear onto the windows while cleaning them.
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Window screens may be the culprit behind dingy windows. Hose down the screens with water to clean them, using a mild cleaning solution if water is ineffective.
Working with a partner can make the task go much more quickly. One person can clean the exteriors of the windows while the other does the interi-ors.
A mild dishwashing liquid diluted in water can cut through dirt and grime. For stubborn dirt, wash windows with diluted ammonia or vinegar.
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When yet another storm brings distress into your yard in the form of large branches and even entire trees that have broken and fallen into your world view, it’s best to think before your dig out your brother’s old chain saw.
The first question should be, “Am I capa-ble of removing this large tree/limb myself or should I seek professional help?”
Major tree-damage cleanup will un-doubtedly require the use of a chain saw and climbing equipment. Unless you are experienced in the use of such equipment and comfortable working off the ground, it would be best to have the work performed by a competent professional.
Wind places loads on trees, including trunks, branches and roots, leading to higher stress. The varying lengths and sizes of tree branches tend to dampen the overall effects of wind; however, as wind speeds increase, the loads placed on stress points within the tree increase exponentially. When the loads exceed trunk, branch or root strength, vari-ous types of failures occur.
It might be tempting to get out there with your brother’s old chain saw and do the work yourself. And this is where many homeown-ers get into trouble. Run an Internet search for videos of “tree cutting gone wrong” to see just what can happen.
Professionally trained tree workers know what to look out for. There could be
overhead and/or nearby electrical wires that create potential hazards and limit the options for tree cutting. Torn, hanging limbs overhead could make it extremely danger-ous to cut downed limbs underneath them.
Most chain saw work on large limbs or trees requires the experience of a trained operator to prevent injuries. Wood under tension (one or both ends of the fallen tree or branch pinned under other branches or debris) can have different types of binds at different places. Releasing that tension with chain saw cuts is extremely dangerous and can seriously or fatally, harm the chain saw operator.
Uprooted root plates or root balls are unpredictable. Cutting the trunk of a fallen tree from an uprooted plate releases the pressure holding the root plate. The roots are still anchored and may have enough tension that they will pull the stump and root ball back into the hole. It could suddenly sit back into the root hole, trapping anything nearby underneath it.
Slope and uneven footing surfaces are also dangerous while operating a chain saw.
Cutting branches on the ground can cause you to bury the saw bar in the dirt or hit hidden obstacles, causing chain saw kickback.
Many homeowners injured doing their own tree work were working alone at the time, significantly lengthening emergency
response time and hospital stays. If you do choose to do tree work, always have at least one other person work with you. In case you get trapped or injured, there’s someone to call for help.
Removing large, fallen trees should always be done by an experienced profes-sional. A professional arborist can determine the best way to accomplish the task at hand, and has the experience and proper equip-ment to do the job. And in doing so, they just may prevent an injury or even save a life. Contact the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), a public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture since 1938. It has more than 2,000 member companies who recognize stringent safety and performance standards and who are required to carry liability insurance.
TCIA has the nation’s only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that have been inspected and accredited based on: adherence to industry standards for quality and safety; mainte-nance of trained, professional staff; and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices.
An easy way to find a tree care service provider in your area is to use the “Locate Your Local TCIA Member Companies” program. You can use this service by calling 1-800-733-2622 or by doing a ZIPP code search at www.treecaretips.org.
Leave cutting damaged trees to the professionalsRemoving large, fallen trees should always be done by an experienced professional due to high risk of injury.
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The dos and don’ts of basement fi nishing
An unfinished basement allows homeowners to transform the room into anything they desire. But there are some dos and don’ts to finishing a basement, including ensuring the project adheres to local building codes.
Remodeling a basement is a popular home improvement proj-ect. A finished basement makes the space more functional and, when done correctly, can add a considerable amount of living space to a home.
Finishing a basement pays dividends in additional space in a home that doesn’t require the same level of investment as putting an addition on the house. Also, the groundwork for a fin-ished room is already there, as most basements are already set
up with a poured concrete floor and some walls, usually cinder blocks. Some electrical compo-nents, plumbing and the creature comforts of drywall and a more inviting floor might be all that’s necessary to finish a basement.
The process can be labor-in-tensive, and many people prefer to leave it to a professional contractor. Whatever finishing method is chosen, homeowners should follow the proper proce-dures when doing the work.
DO start with a detailed plan.
Measure out the basement and mark any items that cannot be moved, such as a furnace, water heater or pipes. Create a design board that showcases the materials you plan to use on the project. Think about ways you plan to arrange furniture and consider all of the possible uses for the room. Will it be a home theater? Will someone be sleep-ing down there? Each scenario will require certain amenities and safety requirements.
DON’T plan to finish the entire basement. Doing so will leave you without a storage or utility area where you house holiday decorations, tools, luggage and similar items.
DO get the scoop on build-ing codes. Knowing what the municipality allows in basement remodeling will help you to cus-tomize a plan that is functional, safe and legal. No one wants to be slapped with fines for failing to follow the rules. Plus, failure to meet building codes could mean the work that has been done must be torn out and redone. It pays to follow the chain of com-mand and secure permits while having all work inspected.
DON’T overlook adequate lighting in your refinishing plan. A basement is likely one area of the house that has limited natural light pouring in. With traditionally small windows, or no windows at all, a basement needs ample lighting in its de-sign scheme. This may include a combination of overhead and task lighting. Ample lighting will help the room feel like part of the house and not just a forgotten storage area.
DO take into consideration moisture issues in the basement. Many basements are plagued by moisture issues ranging from water seepage to condensa-tion forming on walls. These situations may vary depending on the weather throughout the year. Certain materials may need to be used to mitigate water issues before finishing can take place. The installation of water-barrier systems, drainage, sump pumps, or encapsulation
products could drive up the cost of a basement renovation. It is essential to have a professional assess the basement water issues prior to starting any finish-ing work.
DON’T simply cover up potential hazards, such as mold or mildew. Have them treated instead. Otherwise, you could have a breeding ground behind drywall that could lead to unsafe conditions in the home.
DO have a radon test. Radon is a hidden killer that can cause lung cancer. Because it occurs naturally in the soil and water surrounding a home and is impossible to detect without a specialized test, many people are unaware of the presence of radon until it is too late. Radon may be more concentrated in the basement, where the foundation is touching the soil. Therefore, rule out radon before consider-ing renovation of a basement area.
DON’T limit furniture choices to one type. You may need to be flexible in your furniture choices, even selecting modular pieces, like sectionals, because entry-ways to basements may have small doorways or obstructions that make adding furniture more challenging.
DO keep the possibility of flooding in the back of your head. Homes that are near wa-terways or at low elevation may be at risk of flooding. Basements are especially susceptible to flood damage. Therefore, think about the practicality of finishing a basement if you are prone to flooding.
If you decide to move ahead, take certain precautionary mea-sures, such as keeping electrical wiring up higher and using a more water-resistant flooring material, like tile or vinyl. House important electronics and items on shelves so they are not at ground-level.
Finishing a basement is a job that can add a lot of usable space to a home. Go about the project in the right way to keep within budget and have a room that is safe and functional.
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Home ownership can be an unending series of adventures, especially for those home-owners who love good home improvement projects. Some projects are fun and improve the value of a home instantly, while others are undertaken to address a potentially serious issue.
Discovering that termites are taking up residence where you live can be disconcerting, but termites are a very common occurrence. Understanding ter-mites and recognizing the signs of termite damage early on can help homeowners reduce the havoc that such critters can wreak on their homes.
Termites are social insects that live together in colonies. These colonies eat nonstop, dining on wood and other cel-lulose plant matter. They also eat materials made from plants, like fabric and paper.
According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage a year. Studies show that queen termites can live for decades under ideal climate conditions while workers and soldiers live approximately one to two years.
While there are many vari-eties of termites, all are silent destroyers capable of chewing undetected through housing structures. To eradicate ter-mites, homeowners must first identify the insects and then contact a termite management specialist to address the pest problem.
Spotting termitesTermites may not always be
visible. Subterranean termite homes are usually formed in soil, where the termites build elaborate tunnel systems that channel through to above-ground food sources. Drywood and dampwood termites may live within the wood they consume and be undetectable until the wood collapses or rots away.
Homeowners often realize
Recognizing termite damage and how to address itRecognizing termite damage and how to address it
Termites are social insects that live together in colonies. These colonies eat nonstop, dining on wood and other cellulose plant matter.
At right, termite damage is evident on the wooden siding of a home. In most cases, however, termites do not advertise their
presence, remaining within the wood they consume until it collapses or rots away.
they have a termite problem when they witness swarming termites. At this point there already may be a mature colony at work damaging a home. Swarming, winged termites form in a mature, established colony.
Winged termites emerge and fly off looking for mates. Afterward they will locate a new breeding site and form another colony, potentially spreading infestations through multiple locations. Winged termites are attracted to light and can be seen by windows and doors in spring.
Other signs of termites include accumulation of soil or dirt at the base of wood structures or the foundation of a home. There also may be fissures or cracks near wood surfaces. Sometimes “frass” or termite droppings can be seen. They appear as rough, granu-lated sawdust.
Covered mud tubes, or channels of mud leading from the soil up the foundation of
a home, are indicative of the presence of termites. Even if termites are no longer present in these tubes, that does not mean the termites have moved on. They simply may have cho-sen a new path to your home.
Keeping termites awayOnce termites have been
identified, it is time to eliminate them. This means getting rid of water and food sources that are close to a home.
Repair leaky faucets and other water drips in and around the house.
Keep gutters and down-spouts clean.
Seal entry points around water and utility lines or pipes.
Divert water away from the foundation.
Keep lumber, firewood or paper away from the foundation of the home.
Clear away stumps and tree debris.
Prevent untreated wood from contacting the soil.
Treating termitesIt is very difficult for home-
owners to get rid of termites by themselves. Very often they require the work of profession-als. A termite exterminator will conduct a visual inspection of a home and property and may do extensive testing involving expensive acoustic or infrared equipment to probe the soil beneath the house.
Depending on the species of termite, the exterminator will suggest various treatments. These may include the applica-tion of pesticides and making areas around the home less hospitable to termites. Severely damaged wood may need to be removed and replaced.
Termites are problematic in many areas of the world. These insects often stay hidden and do serious damage that can cost homeowners a fortune. Treating termites promptly is essential.
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Myth: Carpeting contributes to allergens constantly circulating throughout the home.
Fact: Carpeting is actually better at trapping allergens and dust in its fibers than smooth-surface floors. That means that with carpeting there are fewer particles airborne and circulating. Regular vacuuming can remove trapped allergens.
Myth: Carpets pose signifi-cant health risks.
Fact: Extensive toxicological assessments of the compo-nents of carpet have been studied through the years. There has been no conclusive evidence that carpets present any health risk, particularly of a carcinogenic nature.
Myth: Carpet is a source of indoor air quality problems.
Fact: Regular cleaning and vacuuming of carpet reduc-es the number of allergens
Debunking common myths about carpetingDebunking common myths about carpeting
Carpeting is better at keeping allergens out of the air than smooth-surface floors.
contained within, which makes carpet no more likely to contrib-ute to air quality issues than any other type of flooring.
Myth: Carpet has formalde-hyde in it.
Fact: Formaldehyde was removed from the carpet-man-ufacturing process in 1978. It is unlikely anyone still has original carpeting from 35 years ago, and even if that is the case, the formaldehyde would have dissipated by now.
Myth: Carpeting is made from a host of chemical products.
Fact: Carpeting is made largely from nylon, wool, poly-propylene and polyester. These are the same materials used in clothing, which spends hours resting against the skin. Poly-Poly-propylene is one of the saferpropylene is one of the safer plastics that does not containplastics that does not contain BPA and is even used in someBPA and is even used in some baby bottles.baby bottles.
Myth: Mold grows regularly on carpeting.
Fact: Unless you have a flood or a leak that is keeping carpeting saturated, mold will
not grow during regular use. Elevated humidity levels in a home also may contribute to mold growth. Mold is typically a result of a moisture issue. Remove the moisture and you remove the mold.
Myth: Thicker carpeting will wear longer and better.
Fact: It is not the thickness or plushness of the carpeting, but the density of the fibers that will be a telling clue of durability. This means a relatively thin carpet that is woven densely will likely last quite a while.
Myth: Carpeting can never be truly clean.
Fact: No surface can be 100 percent free from dirt. But with proper cleaning, carpeting can be just as clean as other floor-ing materials.
Many people would like to have carpeting in their homes but are deterred by a handful of enduring myths. Knowing the facts can help homeowners make more informed decisions regarding flooring materials.
When choosing carpet for durability, examine the density of the fibers, not the thickness or plushness of the carpet pile.
Carpeting has long been a reliable flooring option to keep rooms looking good and feeling comfortable underfoot. There’s something to be said about having a plush, warm cushion on the floors of a home. Carpeting can help buffer sounds and minimize injuries from falls. Walking around on a padded surface may minimize back and joint pain as well as feel more comfortable when going barefoot.
Despite all of the advantages to carpeting, some people continue to avoid it for a variety of reasons, many of which are rooted in myth. The following are a few of the more com-mon myths associated with carpeting.
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Steps to take before erecting a fenceFences serve many purpos-
es on a property and can even add visual appeal and value to a home. A fence can effectively delineate property borders, serve as a safety barrier and keep pets and children from wandering into the street.
According to Zillow, an online real estate database, erecting a fence on a property in an area where fences are common usu-ally increases the value of the home, putting it in line with sim-ilar properties nearby. However, this may only be the case if the fence is installed profession-ally and matches other fences throughout the neighborhood.
Homeowners planning to install a fence should fi rst secure a copy of their property surveys. A sur-vey of the property is often con-ducted upon purchasing a home and/or when the land and home is being assessed. If you do not have a survey, you can hire a pro-fessional to conduct one.
The survey will be handy be-cause it clearly marks property lines. Depending on the local regulations, fences may need to be installed a certain number of inches or feet within the prop-erty line. Your municipality and building code offi ce will be able to guide you further as to what is legal. Reputable fencing compa-nies that work in the community should also have a good under-standing of fencing regulations.
A permit is typically needed to install a fence. Either your con-tractor or you will need to apply for the permit before construction can begin. It is best to follow the law so that the fence can be in-stalled in a manner that is con-sistent with local regulations and will not be subject to potentially costly removal.
As a courtesy, speak with your neighbors about your fencing plans. The fence will separate your properties from one anoth-er, and your neighbors may have certain feelings about what they want to look at. Even if a neigh-bor is not sharing the cost, it is a good idea to discuss fencing with your neighbors in an effort to reduce the likelihood of con-
As a courtesy, speak with your neighbors about your fencing plans. The fence will separate your properties from one another, and your neighbors may have certain feelings about what they want to look at.
fl ict down the road. Fences have been points of contention be-tween neighbors, and you don’t want a previously amicable rela-tionship to turn sour.
In some instances, neighbors will be excited about the pros-pect of a fence and may want
to share the cost. Fencing con-tractors may offer discounts for multi-home installations, so it pays to inquire with the neigh-bors for that reason alone.
Homes with pools may need fences as a safety precaution. Be sure they fi t the protocol.
They may need self-latching/locking gates to prevent entry to the yard.
A fence can be a good invest-ment, but homeowners must take the appropriate legal mea-sures and consider their neigh-bors before erecting any fences.
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Smart buyers will make their offer con-tingent on the home passing an inspec-tion, the site says. Sure, a home may look fi ne to the casual observer, but do you know what could be lurking underneath that fresh coat of paint or those new roof tiles?
An inspector will. Sellers need to be prepared for these four issues:
MoldYou can’t always see it, but if mold is
lingering in your home, a good inspector will fi nd it – and most buyers will proba-bly run in the opposite direction. Mold isn’t just expensive to get rid of; it is also dangerous. Some forms of it can even be toxic.
RotRot is never good, because it’s a sign
that something is, or once was, wet. Even
if mold didn’t develop, there’s a chance the structure isn’t as strong as it was be-fore it rotted – meaning someone will have to put in some major work just to make the home safe. One of the worst places for rot to pop up is on the roof. A good inspector will take a long look at your roof shingles (and your chimney, if you have one) to see if anything looks out of place. Odds are a buyer won’t agree to buy your house un-til you make the necessary repairs – or, they’ll want a major discount on the asking price.
Electrical issuesYou normally think of electrical prob-
lems popping up in older houses, where the wiring is old, but the appliances and light fi xtures aren’t. However, electrical is-sues can pop up anywhere, in any house. A good inspector will take an extra-long look at the electrical outlets in the bath-rooms and kitchen. Those outlets that are close to water are required to have ground fault circuit interrupters. If they don’t,, or if they don’t work properly, the home may not pass inspection.
Drainage woesDrainage problems are sometimes
thought of as a minor inconvenience, but if water sits around long enough, it can damage a home’s foundation – meaning the entire structural integrity of the house can be at stake. A good inspector will look at everything that drains around the home, from the septic system to the gutters. Any one of them can cause a major drainage problem, and you might not even know it until an inspector points it out.
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People who are in the process of sell-ing a home should be prepared for a thorough home inspection
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AATTENTION HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CUSTOMERSUUp to 25 gallons of liquid and/or 100 pounds of dry Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be accepted FFREE. Quantities above 25 gallons and/or 100 pounds will be charged $$5.00 pergallon/$5.00 per pound. QQuantity limits are per vehicle, not per customer. CCape May Countygenerated HHW only. No preregistration required. Questions? Call (609) 465-9026, Ext. 260.
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Oil Based and Water Based Paint is accepted at the CMCMUA Transfer Station in Middle Township during normal operating hours at a fee of $$1.25 per gallon can, $6.25 per 5 gallonbucket. Smaller cans and aerosol cans containing paint are accepted FFREE.
Motor Oil, Motor Oil Filters and Antifreeze are accepted FFREE at the CMCMUA Transfer Sta-tion and Sanitary Landfill during normal operating hours with a 5 gallon, 5 filter limit per day, per customer. Recycling programs are available daily, all year round. Do not bring these recyclable materials to HHW Collection Day.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection DaySaturday, May 10, 2014
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8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Directions to the Transfer Station
If traveling either north or south on Route 9:Turn west on to Indian Trail Road (Route 618) and continue to the Cape May County road sign indicating that Route 620 (Shunpike Road) has been reached. Turn right on to Shunpike Road (Route 620) and the Transfer Station is one quarter mile on your right.
If traveling on Route 47: Turn eastward when Indian Trail Road (Route 618) is reached. Continue to the Cape May County road sign indicating that Route 620 (Shunpike Road) has been reached. Turn left on to Route 620 (Shunpike Road) and the Transfer Station will be one quarter mile on your right.
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