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extended with an application to the director of public safety and service. Costs of permits are outlined in ordinance 1305.04 and are defined as follows: - Residential permits, minimum fee: $10. This covers all new building and/or alterations up to a cost of $5,000. For each additional $1,000 over the initial $5,000, a $1 per thousand fee will be added. - Commercial or industrial permit, minimum fee: $50. This charge is for the first $10,000. For each additional $1,000 over the initial $10,000, a $2 per thousand fee will be added. Building permit applications can be found on the city’s website under the downloads tab. Mary Beck, administrator/clerk for the Coshocton County Commissioners, said the only place in the county other than the City of Coshocton you need a permit for remodeling or home improvement would be the Village of Warsaw and the Village of West Lafayette. “They have zoning,” Beck said. “The only thing you need a permit to do out in the county (outside villages/ cities) is if you want to put a new well in. Then you need to go to the health department and get a permit for that.” For information on the Village of Warsaw visit, www. warsawohio.us and for more on the Village of West Lafayette go to www.westlafayettevillage.com. Staff | Beacon
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Budgeting home improvement Home improvements can add value and aesthetic appeal to a home. However, to reap the rewards of a remodeled room, home addition or any home improvement project, homeowners will have to invest both their money and their time. Establishing a project budget can be helpful and prevent overspending. According to Visually, a marketing information service, nearly half of the homeowners surveyed said the cost of their renovation projects did not exceed their budgets. However, more than one-third of those surveyed reported going over budget on their projects. To keep costs down, consider hiring a contractor. He or she will have industry contacts and may be able to get materials at a lower cost. While you will pay for labor, working with a contractor greatly reduces both the time spent on the project and the risk of costly mistakes being made. In addition, think about the way you finance the renovations. Industry experts have found that homeowners who finance their home improvement projects with lines of credit end up spending more money on average than those who use their savings to fund projects. While it may be tempting to take out a line of credit for a home improvement project, spending only money you already have may be the more responsible route to take.
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COSHOCTON – Fall is a great time to give your outdoor items a good cleaning and inspect your home for possible ways unwanted critters could get in this winter. Tammi Rogers, program asst., ag and natural resources and county master gardener volunteer coordinator at the OSU Extension Coshocton County Office said one basic tip to follow is to make sure you close up all cracks/holes around doors, windows and other openings. “Really take a good look,” she said. “Pull back mulch or leaves around the foundation so that critters don’t have a place to hide.” Rogers said you also want to keep vegetation, shrubs, trees, and plants trimmed back. “They should not be touching the house/porch/etc.,” she said. “Look for other places wildlife could be hiding (brush piles, firewood) and remove or
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COSHOCTON – New flooring or furniture could help you give your home a new look this fall. Trish Wilson, co-owner, sales/office manager, at Wilson Carpet & Furniture, said luxury vinyl tile products are very popular right now due to them being water-resistant and durable. “Most luxury vinyl tiles are in the earth tone family and blend well with earth tone carpets,” she said. “People are trending toward carpets that are good at repelling stains and pet problems. The softer carpets also are popular because they feel so good on your feet.” As for furniture, Wilson said people are going for the comfy, casual look. “People are doing away with the formal look so formal dining and living rooms are outdated,” she said. “We are still seeing people focusing on neutral tones,
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COSHOCTON – On Monday, Aug. 29, the Tree Commission Academy hosted its third graduating class consisting of James (Jim) Marcentile and Connie Miller in the board room at COTC. The tree commission researches, plans, and advises the community on urban forestry within the city of Coshocton. The first tree commission academy in Coshocton was in 2012 after Coshocton received a low score of 48 out of 95 in urban forestry in 2011 from America in Bloom. Since then, five Coshocton residents have graduated from the academy and include Steve Fox, senior chairperson, Tom Heading, Ann Miller, Marcentile and Miller. Members of the tree commission advocate and educate in local schools. Their top priority currently is to eliminate trees that are a high risk to the community. Eventually, the commission wants to plant a more diversified species of trees in the city at a proper location. During the graduation ceremony, the two graduates presented their senior project to those in attendance and explained briefly about their classes. Marcentile and Miller, along with the alumni before them, spend hours surveying, researching, pruning, planning, budgeting, and having trees removed that may pose a hazard situation. At the end of the presentation, the two received their certificates from Lola Lewis, regional urban forester. “The mayor asked if I would do this and I’ve always been into the woods and forest,” said Marcentile. “I’ve always been interested in reforesting areas in empty spaces. It’s good for wildlife and it’s good for you too. My BTUs on my electricity have gone down by one third since planting my trees. Trees protect us from the wind and sun. I wish I would have taken it sooner because it was very informative.” Miller is the landscape manager at Roscoe Village. “There are a lot of trees needing our attention,” she said. “This was the best way for me to get ahold of the concept of trees and their removal. There was a lot of good information in the classes and it’s going to help as far as some of the trees need to be put on
Lola Lewis, regional urban forester, Connie Miller, tree commission academy graduate, Jim Marcentile, tree commission academy graduate, and Mayor Steve Mercer are pictured at the third local tree commission academy graduation. the priority list (for removal).” After the ceremony, those in attendance were invited to stay for refreshments. “I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to do it,” said Marcentile. “It’s information that you obtain and it stays with you for a lifetime.”
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Pruning is a job that may be tackled by do-it-yourselfers, but sometimes larger tasks are best left to a professional tree trimming service. Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape. Autumn and winter, when trees largely go dormant and fallen leaves make it easier to see the branches beneath, may be prime times to prune. Pruning during the dormant period also minimizes sap loss and stress to the tree, and can help cut down on the growth of fungi. In addition, insects are less likely to be problematic during the colder months of the year. Trimming and pruning can be handled by do-it-yourselfers if the branches are smaller and more manageable. Practice on thinner branches before moving on to thicker ones, which may require extra help. Branches may be heavy, and it takes a guided hand to ensure the branches fall in a safe manner so they do not cause damage or injury. Branches also need to be trimmed properly to facilitate good healing. Trees will form a callus bark covering over cuts to keep out disease and decay, much as a scab forms over a person’s wound. Damaging the bark on a tree while pruning may interfere with that process, so do-it-yourselfers need to take the time to prune correctly. According to Danny Lipford, home improvement expert and host of the radio program “Today’s Homeowner,” larger limbs may require three cuts instead of one. The first cut is a small notch in the bottom of the limb, around two to three feet from the trunk and about one-quarter of the way through. This helps prevent the bark from splitting. A relief cut is then made a few inches away from the notch cut, and goes all the way through. This removes the weight of the branch so that the final cut can be made without the branch splitting and falling. The final cut is made right where the limb extrudes from the branch collar, or the swollen bump that then forms into the tree limb. Follow the slant of the branch collar when making the cut. Smaller or thinner branches may not require the same three steps, but every effort should be made to reduce injury to the tree. When deciding how much to prune, less is usually more. All pruning can put some
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Three potential trouble signs for driveways Though they are often easy to overlook, driveways are durable parts of a home that can greatly impact a home’s curb appeal. Driveways endure quite a bit of wear and tear over their lifespans, and homeowners who have not given their driveways much thought may want to start looking for potential trouble signs that indicate a need for some driveway maintenance. According to the online home improvement resource HomeAdvisor.com, the average cost of a driveway installation in 2015 was just under $3,700. Those costs are influenced by a host of factors, including the size of the driveway and the material it’s made of. Damaged driveways do not necessarily need to be replaced, as some may just need minor repairs. But homeowners who see any of the following trouble signs in their driveways may want to consult a professional contractor to determine what their next steps should be. 1. Potholes Potholes might be most often associated with heavily trafficked roadways, but even driveways are susceptible to potholes. As the ground beneath the driveway expands and contracts, the pavement above that ground weakens and becomes more susceptible to damage. That damage may ultimately lead to large chunks of the driveway breaking down, creating holes as a result. Homeowners who live in areas that experience heavy snowfall may see their driveways develop potholes after they are shoveled or plowed. Potholes that are not fixed may damage vehicles that drive on the pavement, and potholes may even expand over time.
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Make garage organization go smoothly Want to get your garage organized before winter gets here? Here are some tips to make the project go as smoothly as possible. Empty the garage. The first step when organizing a garage is to empty it completely. Old machinery and rusted lawn and garden tools have a way of disappearing in garages, and those items may remain there for years if the garage is never emptied. Once you have emptied the garage, you might be surprised to learn just how much or even how little space you have to work with. Clean the garage top to bottom. After you have emptied the garage, give it a thorough cleaning. Cleaning the garage serves multiple purposes. A clean garage is less likely to be overcome with dirt and/or critters, both of which can contribute to the deterioration of tools and machinery stored in the garage. In addition, you may be less likely to let a clean garage fall back into disorganization, saving you the trouble of reorganizing the garage in the spring. Look up. Many homeowners fail to make adequate use of the vertical space in their garages. But keeping items off the floor can make it easier to clean the garage and will provide more room for your car or other machinery you don’t want to leave in the driveway or a
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Oftentimes, buying a home opens up a bottomless pit of opportunities for projects and improvements. While some homeowners engage in different repairs and fixups out of necessity, many others like to freshen-up their spaces out of personal preference instead of need. But even the most well-intentioned projects can be waylaid if budgets are tight. What many homeowners may not realize is that there are many ways to make updates and changes to a home that do not require a major overhaul or a large price tag. The following are seven projects that won’t break the bank.
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Closing the pool for another season Closing a pool at the end of the swimming season can be bittersweet. Homeowners may be sad to bid adieu to the lazy days of splashing and swimming, but ready to embrace the cooler weather and the beauty of autumn. Before the leaves begin to fall from the trees, pool owners must prepare to close, or winterize, their pools. Gather your supplies. Make a list of the supplies you need to close the pool. Having everything on hand will make the process far more efficient than trying to wing it. Closing a pool can be a large job, so it pays to have some extra hands available. Enlist some helpers who will be available to hand you materials or to assist with placing the cover on the pool - which can be challenging to do on your own. Don’t wait until the last minute to purchase necessary chemicals. The chemicals used throughout the season will also be needed in the winterization process. Therefore, be sure you have enough before pool supplies become difficult to find in area stores. These include sanitizer, algaecide and pH-balancing chemicals. Clean the entire pool area. Ensuring the pool water and the surface of the pool is clean can make reopening the pool easy. Vacuum the pool thoroughly, removing any debris and organic matter that can contribute to algae growth. Don’t forget to brush down the walls of the pool and clean the jets and area where the filter skimmer meets the pool. Pool walls have plenty of crevices where algae can hide and multiply.
Test the water. Leading pool products manufacturer Hayward recommends adjusting the pH to between 7.2 and 7.8 to prevent stains, scaling and algae growth. Alkalinity should be 80 to 125 ppm for plaster/gunite pools and 125 to 150 ppm for other pool types. Test the level of available chlorine, and super-chlorinate the pool to maintain a sanitation level of at least 4 ppm. Once the pool cover is on, the amount of chlorine that escapes due to sunlight and evaporation will decrease. An algaecide may be used, if desired, as well. In very cold climates, a pool-water antifreeze may be necessary. Check with your pool supply retailer for more information. Run the filter. Run the filter at least 24 hours before disassembling the filter for the season. This will help circulate any chemicals added through the water. Drain the pool’s water to the appropriate level. Water should fall just below the skimmer opening. Many pools do not need to be completely drained for the winter. Shut off the filter pump, heater and any other equipment. Let all water drain out and allow equipment to dry before storing them away. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for lubrication and covering. Install freeze plugs if you choose to use them. Adjust electricity settings. Turn off the circuit to outdoor outlets that feed the pool equipment, testing to make sure the power is off.
Put accessories away. Remove any ladders, diving boards, slides, external drain lines, and other recreational materials from the pool, storing them in a garage or shed so they are not subjected to potentially harsh winter weather. Inflate air pillows to roughly 80 percent full if you will be using them. Gather your helpers to attach the pool cover or leaf catcher net. Secure it thoroughly with anchors, water bags, wire fasteners, or whatever method is applicable for the cover and pool type. Remember, a quality pool cover will last for several years and keep leaves, dust and other unwanted items out of the water. metrocreativeconnection.com | Contributed
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Remodeling insurance can protect homeowners Many steps are involved in a successful home remodeling project. A common mistake made by homeowners is failing to consult with a homeowners’ insurance agent before beginning a major home overhaul. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners advises reviewing your home insurance policy before any significant work is done on your home. The right amount of coverage will protect your assets both during construction and afterward when your home is worth more. According to the independent consumer insurance Web site Insure.com, one in four remodeling projects will increase the value of a home by more than 25 percent, so there’s a good chance you will need to increase your coverage to compensate for renovations done on the home. Many insurance companies require you to insure your home for at least 80 percent of its replacement value. If you have added an extension or installed an inground pool, you may have raised the value of your property enough to necessitate an insurance policy change. Begin by talking with your insurance company and explain the scope of the planned renovations. Inquire whether you will need to update or amend your current insurance policy to protect yourself financially during the renovation. This is particularly important for those who will be doing the work themselves or asking a friend or family member for help. While many contractors have business and general liability insurance to protect themselves if a worker is injured, homeowners may need sufficient liability protection in the event a non-contractor gets hurt working on your home. Your
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