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Tips for first-time DIYers
Many homeowners prefer to tackle
their home improvement projects on
their own, which can be both rewarding
and cost-effective. But going the DIY
route also carries some risk, especially
for homeowners with no previous experience swinging a hammer. Before
embarking on their first DIY project,
homeowners should consider a few tips
to ensure their project stays on course
and finds its way to completion.
• Assess your skills. Even projects
that seem simple can prove complex
when unforeseen circumstances arise,
so DIYers should assess their skills to
determine if they are capable of completing a project should the worst-case
scenario present itself. When researching
a project, examine all the things that
could go wrong and determine if your
skills are such that you can handle those
problems. If you determine that you
can’t, you can still attempt the project
on your own, but you should enlist a
friend or relative with extensive DIY
experience to assist you so the project
can be successfully completed even if
problems arise.
• Ease your way into DIY. You may
dream of starting with a big project that
will impress guests and establish you as
a certified handyman (or handywoman).
But it’s better to take it slow and start
with a small project. Doing so allows you
to make some mistakes that likely won’t
prove too costly, and it also gives you an
idea of how to plan a project and see it
through to completion. Take note of any
mistakes you make as well as any areas
where you excel, using this information
when you decide which DIY project to
tackle next.
• Do a lot of homework. Effective
online tutorials can be valuable resources
and instill confidence in prospective DIYers. But not all tutorials are the same,
and some may make jobs appear easier
to complete than they actually are. If
you will rely on an online tutorial to
guide you through a project, view several such tutorials before beginning the
project. Some will highlight potential
pitfalls, while others may gloss over these
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the better grasp you will get of the full
scope of a project.
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Reclaimed wood adds instant appeal to home projects
Repurposing salvaged wood is a
popular trend in the home improvement industry. Not only can using
salvaged wood give a home a oneof-a-kind look, but it’s a handy way
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Reclaimed wood is often used in
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Homeowners considering reclaimed
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such wood can serve various functions
aside from benefitting the planet.
• Match old-growth wood. New regulations may prevent certain species of
trees from being cut down. That means
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looking to maintain historical value
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wood items can alleviate this concern,
ensuring that you can find rare woods
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• Salvaged wood has character. It’s
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How to prepare a home for elderly residents
Upon reaching retirement age, new
retirees may face decisions regarding
their living arrangements. Some seniors
may opt to stay put, while others may
want to downsize their homes to save
money and relieve themselves of the
burdens of maintaining larger homes.
But those are not the only situations
seniors find themselves in. Some seniors
realize they can no longer care for
themselves without assistance. In such
instances, seniors may opt for assisted
living facilities or choose to move in
with a relative, such as a grown son or
daughter. While assisted living facilities
are designed to meet the needs of the
elderly, young men and women welcoming seniors into their homes may
need to take on some home improvement projects to ensure their homes are
as safe as possible for elderly residents.
• Convert a room on the first floor
into a bedroom. While this may not
apply to all seniors, some men and
women struggle with stairs as they age,
and that can make it difficult for them
to fully participate in a household.
Homeowners with an extra room to
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-
floor of their homes into a bedroom so
seniors wonÕt have to climb up and
down stairs throughout the day. That
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of the house encourages seniors to be
active participants in a household. If
possible, choose an area that is close
to a first-floor bathroom.
• Take steps to make bathrooms safer.
The National Institute on Aging says
that more than one in three seniors over
age 65 fall each year, and 80 percent of
those falls take place in the bathroom.
Slippery tile floors can make it difficult
for seniors to navigate bathrooms safely,
and bathtubs and shower stalls present
additional challenges. Install grab bars
on bathroom walls and next to toilets to
provide support. In addition, consider
installing a shower chair or bench and
removable shower nozzle in the shower
or tub so seniors can sit down while
they bathe and rinse without having
to stand up on slippery surfaces. Make
sure any mats around bathtubs and
sinks are nonskid to reduce the risk of
falls even further.
• Install an extra phone line or two.
While kids and adults between the ages
of 18 and 50 may never use the landlines in their homes, many seniors still
rely on traditional telephones as their
primary means of communicating with
the outside world. Install extra landlines
in your home, including in seniors’
bedrooms, so they can more readily
access the phone should they fall and
need to call for emergency help. Phones
in seniors;’ bedrooms may also provide
some additional privacy to seniors who
don’t want to carry on phone conversations in busy areas of the home, such as
the kitchen or living room. Such lines
may also reduce feelings of isolation.
• Prioritize accessibility when storing
items. When storing groceries, books,
magazines, or other items seniors are
likely to use, choose locations that
are accessible to seniors. Avoid storing items on the top shelf of pantries,
bookcases or entertainment centers, as
seniors with limited mobility may not
be able to reach them.
Many seniors move in with their
adult children to make their golden
years safer and more enjoyable and
manageable. Such a change in living
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How to make spring projects more eco-friendly
The arrival of warmer weather means
different things to different people. Some
anticipate opportunities for outdoor fun,
while others may be considering redecorating or remodeling their homes. For the
latter group, home improvement season
provides a great opportunity to make
homes more eco-friendly.
When planning home improvement
projects, it’s best to first choose a project
and then look for ways to make the project
more environmentally friendly.
Interior decorating
Longer days and warmer temperatures
often translate into wanting to freshen up
the interior of a home. Heavy draperies
and comforters are put away, and lighter
fabrics are taken out of storage. Whenever possible, reuse or repurpose items
you already have rather than purchasing
new items. Longer drapes can be cut and
hemmed to be used as window treatments
in other rooms. Making a patchwork blanket out of old T-shirts is a crafty project that
makes use of items that would otherwise
be destined for landfills.
When laundering linens, skip the
energy-using dryer and let items line dry
in the sun and fresh air.
If you decide to purchase some new
items, look for products made from sustainable or organic fabrics. Hemp and
bamboo textiles have grown in popularity.
Flowers and plants
Spring and summer call to mind beautiful blooming plants. Relying on native,
sustainable plants is practical, environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Don’t forget to bring plants indoors as
well. Even though you may be opening
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at least one plant per 100 square feet of
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Spring cleaning is another tradition for
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Springtime renovation and cleaning projects provide the perfect opportunity to adopt
eco-friendly practices that pay dividends for years to come.
other potentially harmful products.
Before discarding something, see if it
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Exercise caution outdoors as well.
Runoff from cleaning products used
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flood plane — they still can wreak havoc on your home.
As the Red Cross notes, conditions
that cause floods include heavy or
steady rain for several hours or days
that saturates the ground. Flash floods
occur suddenly due to rapidly rising
water along a stream or low-lying area.
BE AWARE OF WHAT’S HAPPENING
You will likely hear weather forecasters use these terms when floods are
predicted in your community, and it’s
important to know what they mean:
“Flood/flash flood watch” means
flooding or flash flooding is possible in
your area; “flood/flash flood warning”
means flooding or flash flooding is
already occurring or will occur soon in
your area.
The Red Cross recommends those
affected by storms listen to area radio
and television stations and a NOAA
Weather Radio for possible flood warnings and reports of flooding in progress
or other critical information from the
National Weather Service.
WHAT TO DO DURING A FLOOD
As the water rises, be prepared to
evacuate at a moment’s notice. When a
flood or flash flood warning is issued
for your area, head for higher ground
and stay there. Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flowing
stream where water is above your
ankles, stop, turn around and go
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If you come upon a flooded road
while driving, turn around and go
another way. If you are caught on a
flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car
quickly and move to higher ground.
Most cars can be swept away by less
than 2 feet of moving water.
Keep children out of the water. They
are curious and often lack judgment
about running or contaminated water.
Be especially cautious at night when it
is harder to recognize flood danger.
AFTER THE FLOOD
The Red Cross recommends you
only return home only when officials
have declared the area safe. Before
entering your home, look outside for
loose power lines, damaged gas lines,
foundation cracks or other damage.
Parts of your home may be collapsed
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Stock Your Emergency Kit
W
hen an emergency strikes, you’re usually not prepared. That’s
just the nature of emergencies. That’s why it is crucial to have
a stocked emergency kit ready for use at a moment’s notice.
In the event of a disaster, the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention
notes you might not have access to
food, water or electricity for several
days. Statistics show approximately half
of adults in the United States do not
have resources and plans in place for
an emergency. Preparing emergency
kits for your family is an important step
in keeping them safe and healthy during a disaster.
HAVE ENOUGH WATER AND FOOD
We all need water to survive and
food to keep up our strength, and
depending on how many people are in
your family, you might need to stock up
on quite a lot of it. Make sure you have
at least a three-day supply of food and
water, which translates to one gallon of
water per person per day, and a food
supply that won’t easily spoil (such as
canned soup, dry pasta, powdered
milk, etc.), as well as the tools to prepare that food (such as a manual can
opener and basic utensils).
The CDC also recommends three
days of health supplies.
HYGIENE, SAFETY ITEMS
Along with food and water, you’ll
also want to stay relatively healthy and
clean in the event of a disaster. The
CDC recommends packing soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, baby wipes,
contact lenses or glasses, a first aid kit,
an emergency blanket, a multipurpose
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your emergency kit. The CDC also
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Know What’s Happening
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the best way to safely overcome it, though it
does take some effort to do so effectively.
BUY A WEATHER RADIO
This is one of the easiest things
to do, and arguably one of the most
important. A weather radio, with a
battery back-up, is the first line of
defense against dangerous storms
and weather that could strike your
area. The Department of Homeland
Security recommends a NOAA
Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR),
which uses a nationwide network
of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information from
the nearest National Weather
Service office. The NWR broadcasts
official warnings, watches, forecasts
and other hazard information 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Along with weather updates,
these stations also broadcast alerts
of non-weather emergencies such
as national security, natural, environmental and public safety
through the Emergency Alert
System. They’re very loud and
do an excellent job of grabbing
your attention when bad weather
strikes.
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During an emergency, officials
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available through the Integrated
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of the ways public safety officials
can quickly and effectively alert and
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the type and time of the alert, any
action you should take, as well as
the agency issuing the alert. WEAs
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nowing an emergency situation is
underway is half the battle, but
where do you go once you know
something is happening? That’s a question
you need to have answered well before the
moment of truth.
As DHS notes, choosing to take
shelter is necessary in many emergencies. Taking appropriate shelter is
critical in times of disaster. Sheltering
is appropriate when conditions
require that you seek protection in
your home, place of employment or
other location when disaster strikes.
Sheltering outside the hazard area
could include staying with friends
and relatives, seeking commercial
lodging or staying in a mass care
facility operated by disaster relief
groups.
WHERE TO GO
To effectively shelter, you must first
consider the hazard and then choose
a place in your home or other building that is safe for that hazard.
For example, for a tornado, a room
should be selected that is in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows,
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hen storms strike, terms can get thrown around in the news and on the
weather, but not everyone understands the nuances between the various
watches and warnings. Here’s a breakdown, according to the Red Cross.
TORNADOES
Tornado watch: Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review
and discuss your emergency plans, and
check supplies and your safe room. Be
ready to act quickly if a warning is
issued or you suspect a tornado is
approaching. Acting early helps save
lives.
Tornado warning: A tornado has
been sighted or indicated by weather
radar. Tornado warnings indicate immi-
nent danger to life and property. Go
immediately under ground to a basement, storm cellar or an interior room
(closet, hallway or bathroom).
HEAT WAVE
Excessive heat watch: Conditions are
favorable for an excessive heat event to
meet or exceed local Excessive Heat
Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72
hours.
Excessive heat warning: Heat index
values are forecast to meet or exceed
locally defined warning criteria for at
least two days (daytime highs = 105110° Fahrenheit).
Heat advisory: Heat Index values are
forecast to meet locally defined advisory criteria for one to two days (daytime
highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).
WINTER STORMS
Winter storm outlook: Winter storm
conditions are possible in the next two
to five days.
Winter weather advisory: Winter
weather conditions are expected to
cause significant inconveniences and
may be hazardous. When caution is
used, these situations should not be life
threatening.
Winter storm watch: Winter storm
conditions are possible within the next
36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area
should review their winter storm plans
and stay informed about weather conditions.
Winter storm warning: Lifethreatening, severe winter conditions
have begun or will begin within 24
hours. People in a warning area should
take precautions immediately.
THUNDERSTORMS
Severe thunderstorm watch: Severe
thunderstorms are possible in and near
the watch area. Stay informed and be
ready to act if a severe thunderstorm
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Know Your Coverage
A
natural disaster can be
a trying time, so it’s
important to take stock
of things before an emergency.
What does your insurance cover?
Do you have an accurate list of all
your belongings, in case tragedy
strikes?
CHECK YOUR INSURANCE
You know all that fine print on
your home and vehicle insurance
plan? Read it. It’s important to
know what type of insurance you
have, what it covers and how much
it covers for different types of tragedies. Make a point to sit down with
your insurance agent to dig into all
the details, to make sure you’re
comfortable with your deductible
levels, amount of coverage and different types of coverage. It might
seem trivial now, but these could be
absolutely critical in the event of a
disaster.
Know those things beforehand,
and make sure you will be covered.
FLOOD PREP
According to the Red Cross, most
standard homeowner’s insurance
doesn’t cover flooding, so it’s
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and other conditions that impact
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storms still could potentially drive
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nearby, and pay attention the next
time it rains to determine how
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If water levels were to rise enough,
could they impact you? If you think
you may need coverage, check with
your insurance provider to see
what options are available.
KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE
If your home or property is
destroyed by a natural disaster,
your insurance company will
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of the items that were in your home
and potentially lost. It’s much easier to take stock of your belongings
while you actually have them, and
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Why hiring a landscaper may be for you
The majority of homeowners want their
properties to appear as appealing as possible. While many homeowners want to be
proud of their properties and come home to
a welcoming home each night, the benefits
to maintaining landscaping go beyond the
notion that well-cared for lawns make for
more comforting retreats.
Because numerous variables, including
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Studies have produced results regarding the
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Such estimates are good news for homeowners, and they also highlight the stakes
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Why hire a professional landscaper?
Maintaining a property requires more
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weather conditions pose a threat to lawns
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While homeowners going it alone may struggle through a trial and error period as they
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• Professionals can provide inspiration.
In addition to maintaining properties,
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with little to no lawn and garden experience
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their properties, and those who go it alone
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