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ustom-built decks can expand usable Deck trends continue to improve on the form outdoor entertaining and function of outdoor living spaces. Cspaces. Decks can surround pools and create outdoor patio areas that make it easy to establish multitiered living into their designs, particularly • Mixed materials: spaces, improving the func- in communities with water Homeowners may be in- tionality of outdoor areas. views or other impressive spired by commercial eater- vistas. HGTV experts suggest Certain deck trends have ies, breweries and urban roof-top decks feature light- emerged as industry experts’ markets in their exterior top picks for the upcoming colored materials and fixtures design choices. Decks fea- remodeling and renovation to help keep the area cool turing composite materials season. For those thinking of even in direct sunlight. and aluminum railings blend sophistication, urban appeal revamping an existing deck, • Distressed hardwood: and comfort. or building an entirely new Builder and Developer, a one, these trends are on management resource for • Personal touches: point. professional homebuilders, Homeowners can custom- ize their decks with personal • Established perimeters: says that the trend for using touches. It’s not unheard of “Picture framing” is not a new distressed hardwoods at to wrap columns in stone or trend, but one that has taken home has migrated outside. glass tiles for more impact. greater hold in recent years. Some decking manufactur- And a vast array of decking The term refers to aestheti- ers have recently introduced colors now enables fun inter- cally appealing designs that low-maintenance composite pretations for outdoor areas. conceal the ends of deck deck boards that mimic the boards for a clean finish. look and feel of distressed, • Fire pit conversation Some designs feature con- rustic hardwood flooring. This area: Many decks can incor- trasting material colors on the weathered appearance gives porate water or fire elements ends for even more impact. the look of age without the for visual appeal. Gas-fueled This helps create refined pe- upkeep of real aged wood. fire elements can expand the rimeters for a polished look. • Wooden walkways: functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make • Roof-top decking: Urban Decking can be the more enjoying them practical on areas also can benefit from traditional design people envi- nights when the temperature decking to create usable sion with a patio table or out- plummets. outdoor spaces. In fact, door furniture. But it also can many new condominium and consist of wooden walkways Decks are reimagined in townhouse communities are or a low-laying patio to ac- many different ways with OH-70124042 incorporating roof-top decks centuate the yard. continually evolving trends. Register Herald SPRING 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 5 What is the water NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC table, and how does it affect homes? he groundwater table plays a role in home construction, foundation stabil- ity and home comfort. Because the groundwaterT table is so significant, it be- hooves homeowners to understand how it works. National Geographic defines a water table as the boundary between water-saturated ground and unsaturated ground. Well beneath the ground, at various depths depending on geography, topography and weather conditions, pockets of water, called aquifers, exist. The water table marks the boundary between that available water and the dry surface. Ground water is impacted by precipitation, irrigation and ground cover. It also may be affected by land use and tides. The water table can fluctuate with the seasons and from year to year because it is affected by climatic variations, as well as how much water may be drawn from underground, ad- vises Encyclopedia Britannica. The water table where one person lives may be several inches or feet below the surface of the ground and follow the topography of the land. For others, it may be much higher, even coming above the surface of the soil. tures like fencing and decks. The water table as well as local soil condi- Even if ground water does not cause foundations and drainage can impact homes and tion cracking or shifting, it could lead to humid- their foundations. If soil drains efficiently and ity issues, resulting in rust, bacteria and mold. there is a relatively low water table, it may Wood structures in a home may be compro- not be problematic. However, if soil is dense mised by a high level of humidity. and absorbent and the water table is high, the ground around a home may swell and The home improvement resource Angie’s List become saturated. This can exert significant says certain steps may need to be taken to pressure against the foundation walls, states protect against damage from a water table Rytech, a water damage and mold rehabilita- and abundant ground water. Basement and tion company. foundation waterproofing professionals can help homeowners develop a plan to mitigate In areas where a local water table rises near water damage. This can include grading the surface, water can push against the under- changes and the installation of drains and side of the foundation in a condition known as pumps to move water away from the house. “hydrostatic pressure.” This may cause water Special paints and sealants also can protect to infiltrate through the bottom of the founda- the foundation. tion — even permeating solid concrete over WE ARE YOUR CLUB! time. If hydrostatic pressure is severe, it could Ground water can be a hindrance when it af- Golf: 937.836.6353 | Event Facility: 937.540.9685 6001 Salem Ave. Clayton, OH 45315 lift certain portions of the foundation out of the fects the home, but homeowners who learn www.meadowbrookatclayton.com ground, but this is very unlikely. But it could about it can be in a position to confront any cause shifting of foundation walls and struc- ground water issues. OH-70124076 6 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald Did you know? CAR LOADER GOOSE NECK EASY ON-EASY OFF GRAIN TRAILER Investing in a home renovation proj- ductwork, plumbing or wiring must be ect not only requires money, but addressed, the job may take longer. also time and patience. While con- A midline bathroom remodel may tractors, architects and designers can take two to three months. Adding a estimate how long a project may take, room to a house can take a month or it is impossible to anticipate all of the two. The home improvement resource scenarios that can affect that estimated Renovation Junkies offers similar esti- timeline. Information from the real estate firm Keller Williams indicates mates, with the average home renova- an average kitchen remodel involv- tion taking between four and eight ing installation of new countertops, months. 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8903 St. Rt. 751 • Arcanum • OH 45304 937-548-4699 OH-70123868 OH-70123853 Register Herald SPRING 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7 Outdoor improvements that boost home value hether home im- ment of time and money provement proj- are available. ects are design Patio: Homeowners who toW improve the interior do not already have a or exterior of a house, patio will find that add- focusing on renovations ing one can increase that make the most finan- a home’s value. Patios cial sense can benefit help a home look neat, homeowners in the long add useable space and run. The right renova- may help a home to sell a fire pit tions can be assets if and quickly. The experts at realizes a 78 when homeowners de- Space Wise, a division of percent return cide to sell their homes. Extra Space Storage, say on investment So how does one get that refinishing, repairing started? First and fore- and building a new patio most, speak to a local offers strong ROI. real estate agent who • Deck: Deck can be as is knowledgeable about valuable as patios. A trends in the community. deck is another outdoor While a swimming pool space that can be used may be something cov- for entertaining, dining eted in one area, it may and more. Remodeling impede sales in another. magazine’s 2018 “Cost It also helps to study vs. Value” report indicates generalized trends and that an $11,000 deck data from various home can add about $9,000 in improvement industry resale value to the home, analysts to guide upcom- recouping around 82 per- ing projects. cent of the project’s costs. The following outdoor • Door update: Improve well-thought out projects are just a few curb appeal with a new, landscaping can net renovations that tend to high-end front door and 105 percent ROI add value. garage doors. If that’s too • Fire pit: A fire pit is expensive, a good clean- a great place to gather ing and new coat of paint most months of the year. can make an old door Bob Vila and CBS news look brand new. These report that a fire pit real- easy fixes can improve a izes a 78 percent return home’s look instantly. on investment, or ROI. • New landscaping: The • Outdoor kitchen: Many National Association of buyers are looking to Realtors says an outdoor utilize their yards as an makeover that includes extension of interior living well-thought out land- areas. Cooking, dining scaping can net 105 and even watching TV percent ROI. Installing a walkway, adding stone outdoors is increasingly planters, mulching, and popular. Outdoor living planting shrubs are ideas areas can be custom to consider. designed and built. In addition, prefabricated Many different outdoor $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 modular units that require projects can add value to in resale value to the home a much smaller commit- a home. 8 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel

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ew home design cost to install a freestanding easy to reach all those nooks elements provide tub will rise considerably if and crannies where grime the instant wow fac- new plumbing and piping are can build up. torF of freestanding tubs. necessary. • Return on investment: In Freestanding tubs have an Before purchasing a free- its 2018 “Cost vs. Value” re- air of luxury that can help standing tub, homeowners port, Remodeling magazine current homeowners relax, should seek estimates re- noted that upscale bathroom and impress buyers when garding installation, making homes go on the market. remodels recouped 56.2 per- sure to get them in writing. cent of their cost at resale. Freestanding tubs are Contractors will determine That was a better return on typically made of cast iron if structural reinforcement is investment than an upscale or porcelain. The home necessary and include such kitchen remodel (53.5 per- improvement website costs in their estimates. In cent) and an upscale master addition, make sure to ask HomeAdvisor notes that cast suite addition (48.3 percent). contractors to investigate iron is durable and solid and The thought of a sizable re- piping and plumbing so no retains heat well, which is turn on investment can make surprises pop up after the great for those who want to relaxing in a freestanding tub tub has been purchased and spend more than a little time that much more enjoyable. relaxing in a freestanding work has begun. tub. However, because cast If estimates from contractors • Warmth: Even freestand- iron is so heavy, installing aren’t budget busting, home- ing tubs made of materials a cast iron tub may require owners can consider these other than cast iron offer structural reinforcement of benefits of freestanding tubs great heat retention. Stone the flooring, which will add before making their final de- resin bathtubs, for example, to the overall cost of the cisions. provide excellent insulation project. on cold nights. That’s ideal for • Cleaning: Because they’re people who want to unwind in According to HomeAdvisor, detached from other bath- the tub without having to exit the average cost to install a room fixtures and not flush early because the water has tub varies widely depending against the wall, freestand- become cold. on the type of tub, the ma- ing tubs tend to be easier to terials its made of and other clean than built-in bathtubs. Freestanding tubs can trans- factors, including plumbing Freestanding tubs are acces- form regular bathrooms into and piping. For example, the sible from all sides, making it luxurious oases. OH-70123902 10 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald

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ow many times have you sat on that are more in tune and balanced the sofa pouring over a home with homeowners’ needs — helping to Senior Condominium Development magazine wishing your rooms improve mood and functionality. That couldH be ripped from its pages? Some can extend to other areas of a person’s people are gifted with a natural talent to life and well-being. Putting the task of Age 55 and over impart a space with perfectly balanced designing a home’s interior in someone colors and schemes that fit with one’s else’s hands frees up time to focus on Check out the condos in progress lifestyle and design preferences. Others other projects as well. are not as equipped. But that doesn’t Call JP Frizzell Construction LLC to set up an appointment to get started mean design has to suffer. An interior Designers can look at a space with designer with knowledge and resources a careful eye and not be influenced who’s in your corner can make all the by items that have sentimental difference. attachment. He or she can help decide •Walking Paths if anything should be repurposed or Many people are hesitant to bring removed. Plus, an interior designer can in professional designers because of help homeowners stay on budget. •A Neighborly Life Style cost. But contrary to popular belief, working with an interior decorator is Designers also can serve as •Great Location not something reserved for the rich liaisons for clients who have difficulty and famous. Designers actually can communicating with builders and •Quiet Neighborhood save homeowners money in the long architects. Designers are trained to run. A good designer will choose the think about things that homeowners •Maintenance Free Exterior right amount of high-quality elements tend to overlook, such as placement that will be durable and timeless. This of lighting, outlets and room flow. He •Choice of Floor Plans means less money will ultimately be or she also likely has contacts within spent on replacing cheap materials or the industry that can be utilized, saving •2 & 3 Bedrooms Available redesigning rooms that have gone out even more time and money. • of style. A good designer can be worth the Clubhouse & Pool According to the design experts at investment. The end results will be an will build at later date Homepolish, utilizing a designer to interior that homeowners will be proud ( ) transform a space can create rooms to call home. •Pond JOHN GRIESHOP OH-70124082 Manager

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things to look for when selecting 5 a lawn service

ost people want beautiful, lush lawns and well-maintained landscapes. Not every homeowner has the time or the inclination to do the work, however. Many homeowners rely on a lawn service to help maintain theirM properties and keep their homes looking great. Lawn companies come in all shapes and sizes — from fly-by-night workers with ill-maintained equipment to franchised companies with thousands of workers across the country to everything in between. Finding the right service for your needs may require some homework and understanding of what sets a quality lawn service company apart from one that’s best avoided.

1. Look to the internet. the weekly, monthly or annual plan. The internet connects consumers Discuss the types of fertilizers and via shared information and reviews. herbicides used and whether they fit Reading company and product with your lifestyle and environmental reviews on Yelp and Angie’s List can consciousness. help homeowners make informed decisions. Homeowners also can seek 4. Ask for a contract in writing recommendations via local Facebook group pages. When you find a business that offers the type of work you need done at the right price, be sure that a contract is 2. Insist on licensure and insurance. worked up and both parties sign it. This protects you as a homeowner It’s not the standard to be licensed and could help you in the long run and insured, but it is an essential step if guarantees are not met or work is for finding a business that stands unsatisfactory. behind its work and the safety of its employees and customers. If a worker 5. One size fits all. gets injured on your property or if Landscaping is more than just mowing the mower kicks a big rock through the lawn. However, some lawn your storm door, you’ll be liable if the companies may only mow lawns and company isn’t insured. will plant flowers or perform spring and fall cleanup. If a company cannot fill all of your needs, find one that 3. Get a written proposal. can; otherwise, you may need to Be wary of companies that will quote hire specialists in each area of yard you an offer over the phone without maintenance. seeing your property in person. Lawn care companies are something Understand which types of services to consider as the weather warms and and treatments will be included in spring projects begin anew. OH-70124064 12 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald Simple ways to prevent

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itchens are the most popular rooms in many homes. Even though The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average person spends just 68 minutes each weekday consuming food, and around 37 minutes preparing meals, the kitchenK is not just a spot for food. It also is a gathering place for conversation, homework and family time. In recognition that so much time is spent in this heart of the home, many people are embracing some of the more popular trends concerning kitchen layouts to maximize the comfort and efficiency of these rooms.

Communal zones accommodate meal prep and dining. A large Unlike the days of yore when the kitchen family table in the center of the room brings was utilitarian, today’s home floor plans people into the kitchen to get more involved make kitchens a focal point of a home. with food, according to San Francisco Food preparation also is no longer a solitary designer David Kensington. task. Thanks to larger kitchen footprints Counter culture and multiple zones set up for meal creation, Taking a page out of a favorite corner a greater number of people can hang out diner or bar, kitchens are increasingly in the kitchen and help with meals. You’ll outfitted with a large island flanked by chic find multiple sinks, large islands and more counter stools, according to the design counter space are key components of pros at Domino. Family members can pull modern kitchen layouts. up a stool and grab a quick snack. It’s Dining nooks also a great place for friends to engage Kitchen designs are bringing back in conversation while a host or hostess banquette seating in a cozy nook. This prepares cocktails and appetizers for an design is a practical use of space, and evening soirée. can fit in large and small kitchens alike. It Work zone also can give a kitchen a high-end look, Many families like to have an area of the as built-in banquettes can highlight a bay kitchen set up as a tech zone where kids window or seem custom-made for the can do their homework and even parents space. Banquette seating can fit a number can do some work, such as paying bills. of people comfortably and provides a Setting aside an area of counter space as a sensible and casual dining spot solution. small desk area can be a great idea. Such Family table areas also help parents keep a watchful eye The trend experts at Southern Living on children while they’re surfing the internet. magazine indicate that formal dining and Kitchens are the hub of the household, and living rooms are now used infrequently. modern design trends cater to a growing As a result, kitchens have evolved to need for a multipurpose space. OH-70124040 14 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald Quick and simple ways to 0% Financing make a front door pop X330 LAWN X730 Signature TRACTOR FREE! Series Tractor isitors’ impressions of a home are 10P LAWN CART often dictated by the home’s en- • 20hp with X3, X5 or • 25.5hp EFI Engine • 4 yr. / 300 hr. X7 purchase* • Drive-Over Auto Connect tryway. 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Take kitchen cabinets all the way to footage is limited, tapping vertical walls the ceiling. Store lesser used items on Your Outdoor Living is the fastest way to maximize and the uppermost shelves and the items multiply the space available. Hooks, you use each on the most accessible Structure Specialist! rods, shelving, built-ins … the sky is the shelves. limit when it comes to finding additional 8. Install a shelf over the entryway to a storage and adding a bit of personality room to utilize this seldom-used space. Decks to tight quarters. Even homes that may Shelves also can be custom cut and have adequate space can benefit from placed in oddly shaped areas, such as Pergolas vertical solutions. in attic rooms under the eaves or on Here are some ideas to put vertical slanted walls. Pavilions and other less-utilized areas to work for 9. Dowels or curtain rods and some We use Western Red Cedar for beauty and ling life. Our precut kits will you. fabric can be used to fabricate slings to save you time, so you spend more time enjoying and less time building. 1. Hang wire or plastic file organizers hold books or magazines. on the inside of kitchen cabinets to 10. Invest in some magnetic boards easily store cookie sheets, trays and that can hold keys or notes by the front cutting boards. door or store knives on a kitchen wall. 2. Save on counter or cabinet space 11. Install two towel bars parallel to with hanging spice racks. These can be one another on the wall of a bathroom. hung directly on walls or on the inside These can hold extra toilet tissue or of cabinet doors. rolled hand towels. 3. Stack all the stuff you can, including 12. Use rope plant hangers to store washers and dryers, beds (with storage potatoes or onions near prep areas. drawers underneath) and even stacking The same plant hangers can wrangle nesting tables. stuffed animals and small toys in kids’ 4. Choose furniture that is tall rather rooms. than wide. This can mean swapping out Utilizing vertical areas in a home is a a dresser in a bedroom for an armoire great way to increase storage capacity or vertical chest of drawers. and keep rooms more organized.

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old weather can take its toll on Tree services can improve visibil- a property, especially in regions ity. Trees that have aged a bit since of the world where winters are their last trimming might affect the harsh.C Most parts of the landscape view of a property from inside a home. • MEMORY CARE are vulnerable to damage from winter Overgrown branches can compromise storms, but trees may be especially residents’ ability to see and experience susceptible. By the end of winter, many the natural beauty just outside their • SHORT TERM REHABILITATION homeowners wonder if their trees windows. The average homeowner would benefit from some professional may be able to trim short trees on his or TLC. her own, but if views from the second • LONG TERM CARE-ASSISTED LIVING floor of a home or higher have been Tree services provide a host of ser- compromised, it’s much safer to call a vices. While fall is a popular time to professional tree service. Such services • INDEPENDENT LIVING remove trees from a property, doing so have the right tools and experienced in spring is not unheard of, especially personnel necessary to safely trim high if trees were affected by winter storms branches on tall trees. and now pose a threat to a home and the people who live inside it. Tree services can help prevent fu- 937-456-9535 ture damage. Even if trees made it Homeowners considering tree services through a recent winter unscathed, can explore the following ways that that’s no guarantee next winter or even some professional arbor attention can the coming seasons of spring, summer protect them and their homes. and fall won’t ultimately prove their un- doing. Travelers Insurance notes that Tree services can help protect a weather-related roof damage, including home’s foundation. Old trees that damage resulting from falling limbs and stretch well into the sky can be capti- branches weighed down by snow dur- vating, but they also can pose a threat ing the winter months, accounted for to a home’s foundation. Such trees more than half of all Travelers property may have especially large root zones loss claims between 2009 and 2016. that may extend beneath walkways and According to BNC Insurance and Risk even a home. In the latter instance, Advisors, homeowners may be liable foundations may crack as roots try if a tree they knew posed a threat to stake their claim to the ground be- falls onto a passerby or a neighbor’s property and causes damage or injury. neath a home. According to the home Having all trees properly trimmed each improvement resource HomeAdvisor, year, but especially those that can fall homeowners pay an average of just on your home and your neighbors’ over $4,000 to repair foundation issues, homes, may prevent future damage though major problems can cost con- and legal issues. siderably more than that. A professional OH-70123875 tree service can remove aging trees Tree services can ensure trees main- that might be beautiful and awe-inspir- tain their awe-inspiring beauty and help Setting the Standard for Excellence ing but still pose a threat to a home and homeowners protect their homes and the areas surrounding it. their belongings. Register Herald SPRING 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 17

5 New Home Trends for 2019

By Erik J. Martin becoming so popular,” says Cohen. “They’re perfect (#S290-5) “engage the senses and enhance the CTW Features for a more formal living room because they’re all personal appeal of any room, especially those about the interesting shape and style.” Just be sure for entertaining like a living or dining room,” says Whether you are looking for a new home that is your curved sofa has a lot of empty space around it Woelfel. Cohen adds that jewel tones work best on-trend or thinking of ways to turn a fixer-upper into your dream residence, consider these 5 trends for to show off its shape as much as possible. “when multiple items or finishes in the room have a 2019: 3. Feminine and free richness so that the whole room feels balanced.” 1. The healthy living look Boston-based HGTV design expert Taniya Nayak 5. The clean farmhouse look Many designers have observed a shift toward more says this movement is all about embracing a While farmhouse esthetics have been popular for eco-friendly and green elements indoors. pastel palette with hues like blue, cream and pale a while, the difference in 2019 is the suggested Having an abundance of real plants can help blue to fashion a romantic/glam look. use of less tchotchkes. “This produces a cleaner achieve this. “An easy way to realize this is to create a look that incorporates only a few decorative trinkets “Bringing the outdoors into your home is not only striped, pastel accent wall and alternate different or antiques alongside clean-lined furniture,” says an esthetic choice, but real plants also provide paint finishes — like eggshell and satin – in the Karen Gray Plaisted, an interior designer with the benefit of filtering harmful chemicals out of same color to capture a soothing, soft, ethereal Design Solutions KGP in Warwick, New York. “The your home,” notes Lee Crowder, design gallery feel and create more depth,” says Nayak, who antiques give the room character, but the cleaner and model home branding manager with Taylor adds that this trend best applies to bedrooms and look employs muted colors that reflect the simpler Morrison and Darling Homes in Dallas. “We’re also the living room. lifestyle people prefer today.” Whatever trend seeing tons of floral patterns inspired by nature 4. Jewel tones you choose to follow, be careful not to overdo it. “Whether you swap out accessories or merely add being prominent in 2019. And more homeowners Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and are choosing natural over manmade materials, like a fresh coat of paint, small updates to a space can creative services with Behr Paint in Santa Ana, hardwood floors.” make you fall in love with it all over again,” Nayak California, says jewel hues cast with an earthy says. 2. Curved sofas richness will be all the rage in 2019. Deep tones Rounded-back sofas “add to the eclectic feel that’s like Ecological (Behr # S380-6) and Amber Autumn © CTW Features 18 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPRING 2019 Register Herald

Valuable Renovations

ach year, Remodeling magazine their research, these projects improved publishes its “Cost vs. Value” in value between 2017 and 2018 and report to give homeowners a can be smart choices for homeowners greaterE understanding of how much popular home projects will cost looking to add popular features to across the nation, as well as which their properties. Below are the popular renovations will offer the greatest projects and the average cost of the return on investment. According to renovations.

• Midrange bathroom addition: $44,717 • Midrange bathroom remodel: $19,134 • Midrange deck addition (wood): $10,950 • Midrange entry door replacement (steel): $1,471 • Upscale garage door replacement: $3,470 • Midrange manufactured stone veneer: $8,221 • Midrange minor kitchen remodel: $21,198 • Midrange siding replacement: $15,072 • Midrange universal design bathroom: $16,393 • Upscale window replacement (vinyl): $15,955 Marathon BEODDY OIL CO. best in the long run HOME • FARM • INDUSTRY • COMMERCIAL • HEATING OILS • LUBRICATING • GASOLINE 456-4224 OR • DIESEL FUEL 800-768-0959 • HYDRAULIC & CUTTING OIL 601 N. Walnut & RR • Eaton Beoddy Mara-Mart 400 S. Barron St. • 1697 N. Barron St. • Eaton OH-70124077 Register Herald SPRING 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 19

can • Fresh Deli Meats How color & Cheeses affect your garden • Deli Trays for all 937-456-6000 Occasions lower gardens can add color and or late in the afternoon. 4490 US 35 West, Eaton • Bulk Foods awe-inspiring appeal to a property. Just 5 miles east of the Indiana line on US 35 The National Gardening Association Complementary colors • Fresh Local notesF that gardeners can find nearly Complementary colors are those that Hours: M,T, W, F, 9am-5pm; every color of the spectrum in flowering are opposite one another on the color ThursHours: 9am-7pm;M, T, W,SatF, 9am-3pm;Sat: 9am-5pm; Produce perennials. So whether you prefer soft pink, wheel. Orange and blue are examples ClosedThurs Sundays 9am-7pm; Closed Sunday are partial to bright red or want to relax in a of complementary colors. According to garden and gaze at something deep blue, the NGA, complementary colors can add chances are you’ll find a perennial to tickle creative energy and vitality to a garden. your fancy. The NGA offers the following breakdown Harmonious colors of colors to help gardeners learn how These colors are those that are next to their gardens can set the mood they’re each other on the color wheel, such as looking for. orange and red. The NGA recommends harmonious colors for gardeners looking Bright colors to create a unifying feel in their gardens A garden full of bright colors like red, without resorting to a monochromatic color orange, magenta, and yellow can provide scheme. Harmonious colors give off a a landscape with vigor and energy. The gentle feeling that can make for a relaxing NGA notes that brightly colored flowers garden atmosphere. can withstand especially bright sunshine, meaning gardeners can marvel at their appearance even when the sun might be Monochromatic colors adversely affecting other plants and flowers. Monochromatic gardens can be awe- inspiring even though they stick to a Pastel colors single color and don’t provide an array of Pastels, which include soft pink, powder awe-inspiring colors. The NGA notes that blue, lavender, and peach, create a gardeners with monochromatic gardens tranquil feeling in a garden. This makes make them interesting by using plants of pastel perfect for those who want their various sizes and shapes. gardens to be a relaxing, peaceful respite When planting a garden, gardeners can from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. choose whichever color scheme they prefer. The NGA notes that pastels may looked To learn more about the effects of color washed out in the midday sun, so they on a garden, visit the National Gardening might be best enjoyed early in the morning Association website at www.garden.org.

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The EPA notes Body Work On All Makes that it actually dates back to the 19th century, that raised beds are the most common way to when Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree devised reduce the risk of coming into contact with soil Insurance Claims Invited a plan to help the city’s unemployed labor- contaminants. Raised beds use clean soil that ers during a period of economic crisis. Mayor couples with materials necessary to build the Pingree developed an idea to use acres of beds that serves as physical barriers between vacant and idle lands throughout the city to the plants and potential contaminants in the create subsistence gardens. Begun in 1894, ground soil. the program would peak in 1897 with the Employ soil amendments. Soil amendments participation of more than 1,500 families. The can be used to bind contaminants so they are program would taper by 1901 as the economy no longer mobile or bioavailable. A thick layer improved, but there’s no denying the relative of organic material also serves as a barrier success of the mayor’s program. against potential contaminants. Urban gardens can be just as beneficial today Replace contaminated soil. Replace con- as they were in Detroit in the late 19th cen- taminated soil with soil that has been tested tury. However, the Environmental Protection and confirmed as contaminant-free. Agency notes that some sites that are now home to urban gardens were once occupied Phytotechnologies are another way to clean by industrial and commercial operations. up contaminated soil, though the EPA notes That’s a significant concern for those who that this approach can take years and won’t want to start urban agriculture programs in necessarily prove effective against every con- their cities, as the soil might be contaminated. taminant. But the EPA says the possibility of contamina- Urban gardening gives city dwellers a chance tion should not keep prospective urban gar- to enjoy a wonderful hobby. When soil con- 456-1387 deners from going forward with their plans. taminants are effectively addressed, city resi- 410 N. Cherry - Eaton, OH. OH-70123873 Rather, the EPA recommends gardeners take dents can enjoy access to fresh, affordable various steps if they determine the soil where produce grown right in their communities. Register Herald SPRING 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 21 When it can be smart to hire a painting pro ew things As a result, many homes can likely use a fresh a business out of doing interior and exterior can revital- coat of paint in at least one room. surfaces, they understand which techniques ize a home As DIY-friendly as painting can be, when at- can improve efficiency. That means a profes- Fmore readily sional job can typically be completed much tempting to paint the interior or exterior of their than a fresh homes, homeowners may learn that some more quickly than a DIY project. coat of paint. painting projects are best left to the profes- Even though some people think they’ll save Thanks in part sionals. Painting requires skill, patience and a money by painting their own homes, that’s not to the afford- knowledge of how various paints — including necessarily true. Professionals already have ability of paint finishes for particular applications — will hold all the equipment necessary, unlike novices and its ease up. Novice painters may do more harm than who may need to make repeated and poten- of application, good by dripping paint on expensive carpeting tially costly trips to the hardware store for sup- painting is some- or floors or fail to recognize the nuances that plies. Plus, if mistakes happen, DIYers have to thing that even novice indicate a spot-on painting job. spend additional time and money fixing them. DIYers can typically handle. Professional painters have spent hours upon Safety can be a large motivator for turning According to the marketing hours learning the ropes of what works — and painting over to a pro. Navigating exterior advice guru Brandon Gaille, what does not. Painters often understand that areas or tall interior ceilings can be challeng- it is estimated that residential painstaking preparatory work is crucial to get- ing and may require scaffolding or tall ladders interior paint only lasts around ting pristine finished results. Walls and ceilings DIYers do not have. Risk of falls or other inju- three years before it needs must be properly repaired and prepared even ries increase with lack of experience. to be updated. Exterior paint before a base coat is applied. Painting can give a home a facelift, and often- can fade, chip and peel due to Professional painters also have an eye for de- times it is smart to turn the work over to pro- various environmental factors. tails. And because professional painters make fessionals to ensure the job is done just right.

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