FALL HOME & GARDEN
Sumas approves plan for 48-lot Hovel Estates SUMAS — The Sumas City Council at its Aug. 24 meeting approved a preliminary plat for a Hovel Estates subdivision consisting of 48 lots. The subdivision will be located on Hovel Road in the southeast corner of the city limits. The construction will be done in multiple phases, beginning with a first phase of 19 lots, according to Sumas Public Works Director Rod Fadden. Part of the property was annexed into the city limits roughly seven years ago, at which point there was a preliminary plat for about 25 lots. But when the recession hit, the original plans stalled, until the property changed ownership, Fadden said. “The new owners are focused on getting (it) going,” Fadden said. “Our inventory for lots for Sumas is down to like two or three, so we’re really excited about getting this plat approved and to start building.”
Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | Ferndale Record
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Refresh the garden shed
This fall, plan a makeover for looks, longer life of your yard shed
Has your backyard shed become an eyesore? Are rusty metal and rotting wood the first things you notice when you head in for the mower? Then it’s time to spend some time rejuvenating it this fall. With less than $100 and a creative eye, you can overhaul your favorite outdoor space into one you can be proud of. Sometimes an outdated shed that has seen better days simply needs paint. Special metal paints can even cover up rusty areas that immediately draw your attention. Choose the color you’d like your shed to be and head down to the local hardware store. Opt for tough exterior paint that can stand up to the ele-
You can get as innovative as you choose in redoing your garden shed. (Courtesy photo) ments, and don’t forget a separate color for the trim work. Royal blue or dark gray is complemented wonderfully by pops of white door and window trim. Consider matching your home’s colors, too. If you recently resided your home with a new color, it may be time to make your outdoor structures such as garden sheds and barns match.
Once the outside is swell, it’s time to make sure you actually want to go into the shed. Incorporate shelving and smaller storage units to allow for more space. Hang your weed trimmer from the studs of the wall and organize your gas, oil and weed killer containers to free up floor space. While painting the inside of your shed probably doesn’t
make much sense, reinforcing it against the extreme hot and cold temperatures does. Add some standard insulation between the studs. Staple a plastic liner to the studs and enjoy a shed that’s cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter months. Pre-fabricated sheds are more popular than ever. You can buy them with wraparound porches, large interior space and even lofts. With some insulation and a power source, they can even serve as guest houses. You can make them look even better by adding landscaping around them to make them look like part of your yard. If your storage unit doesn’t come with a deck, build a 6-inch platform. Add mulched flower beds around the edges of the shed to serve as bright, beautiful borders. The more you treat your shed like an extension of your home, the better it will look in your yard.
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