Special Features - Home and Garden - Mar. 2015

Abbotsford News Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Home & Garden MARCH EDITION

Spring has sprung!

And with it, the insatiable urge to tackle renovation projects inside and out.

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Bathrooms. “Freestanding tubs used to be geometric, very clean and simple lines,” Ilnitchi says. “That seems to have passed.”

Nothing feels as relaxing as getting home at the end of a long day and stepping into a deep soaker tub with a glass of wine or a good book. If you’re looking for an extra touch of luxury, consider installing a freestanding bathtub that would look right at home in a high-end spa.

The tub is usually the star, but it’s equally important to choose the right faucet. And like other elements of the bathroom, tub faucet trends come and go.

“It used to be fashionable to have sharp angles, but now they’re more linear but rounded,” says Ilnitchi.

There are many different styles of tubs, from the classic claw-foot to the modern pedestal.

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Dan Dan the Gardening Man

avoid using topsoil or garden soil as they are usually too heavy for proper root development and tend to hold too much moisture.

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One of the most rewarding aspects of gardening is the enjoyment of growing your own vegetables. While many homes lack large backyards for a vegetable garden many small areas of the landscape can be turned into extremely productive fresh harvest areas.

The strong trend of growing our own great tasting food in an urban environment is overwhelming.

People are discovering that food grown at home simply tastes better than store-bought and can be grown easily in small areas or containers. As early spring temperatures start to rise, myriad vegetables can be started from seed or planted as early transplants.

Garden centres are now starting to carry new collections of compact veggie varieties that are better suited to growing in containers and in small spaces than standard varieties. When selecting a container suitable for growing vegetables keep in mind that larger containers means less work and attention to watering etc. therefore greater ease of success. Smaller containers tend to dry out quicker and may not have enough soil room to produce proper root development. Check out some of the new British haxnicks collapsible patio planters. They’re perfect for patios and balconies and endof-season can be collapsed and folded away till next year.

Choosing the proper soil for growing in containers is crucial for success. Good quality container mixes will allow proper drainage and good root development. For containers

Early spring plantings should be peas, onions, radish, spinach, Swiss chard, mustard greens lettuce, kale, baby carrots and even potatoes. Yes; potatoes can be grown on the sunny balcony with a reusable potato grow bag. Many new varieties of organic gourmet varieties are now available for planting. Try Nicola a great low glycemic variety, or for great flavor, a variety called Sieglinde.

Make sure to plant some containers with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chives, and rosemary

to name a few for fresh use all summer. Don’t forget the fresh everbearing strawberries “tristar”, the new dwarf thornless raspberries “Raspberry Shortcake” and compact blueberries “Peach Sorbet” for patio plantings and summer desserts.

As the season progresses and temperatures start to warm consider growing bush beans, bush cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, basil and even bush zucchini if space allows. Growing your own food is fun, satisfying and nutritious.

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away from mechanical operation to a more innovative, hygienic alternative,” says Coen. “The user can even operate their shower or tub faucet with their smartphone, and in terms of esthetic, aligns perfectly with the modern bathroom design with cool features such as LED lighting to indicate water temperature!”

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One drawback to a freestanding tub is that it’s often not possible to shower in it because of the lack of walls around it. No one wants to soak their entire bathroom.

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Something else that you need to keep in mind is the heaviness of the material used to construct the tub.

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“A stone tub would be very heavy,” says Ilnitchi. “Tubs made of acrylic are hollow and light. There’s also not a special requirement for solid surface tubs.”

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Curb appeal: Outdoor lighting Linda Poetker

have the industrial appearance we are most familiar with. The right fixture can serve a dual purpose by providing safety and security but still be decorative enough to turn heads.

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During springtime, many homeowners take a critical look at their home’s curb appeal. Whether selling your property or just looking to spruce up the place for your own enjoyment, here are a few tips to consider from an electrical perspective.

Motion activated fixtures installed in areas that typically only need to be lit for short periods of time, such as dark stairwells, walkways and alleys provide safety and security only when needed.

It is possible to over-ride this function if lighting is required for longer periods of time.

LIGHTING FOR AESTHETICS Strategically placed exterior lighting can greatly increase your home’s WOW factor. The right fixtures can accessorize your yard and home much like the right necktie or piece of jewelry completes an outfit. A carefully chosen fixture should enhance your home whether energized or not, day or night.

Today’s products offer everything from motion-activated illumination, solaractivated illumination from dusk to dawn, or a combination where a solaractivated fixture will brighten with motion at night.

Directional or flood lighting should showcase your home’s best architectural and/or landscaping features. Planning is important as the type of fixture and/or lamp may have very different effects depending on colour temperature, size, style and placement.

AFFORDABLE LIGHTING AND “BLING” Exterior rated LED tape or rope lighting is a great way to provide inexpensive, low profile year round lighting for both aesthetics and safety. This type of lighting can be installed along stair treads, rooflines, deck railings and even around trees for some impressive bling.

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They come in a variety of sizes, and it’s best to match the tool to the size of the job. Many homeowners can get by with smaller, less powerful models, especially if it is only needed at the beginning of planting season.

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Augers dig deep holes, so it is always smart to have the property surveyed prior to use. This way pipes, gas lines, electrical lines, and other obstructions are clearly identified prior to drilling.

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Augers, both mechanical and manual, are essentially large drill bits that help move materials from one location to another. Augers are typically used to cut holes in landscapes, and they are good for post-hole drilling, which is part of the process of installing deck footings, fencing posts or other structures. Augers come in a variety of sizes, and homeowners can choose how much power they prefer. Augers

Cultivators are similar to tillers in that they loosen soil. Cultivators are effective during the growth period of plants, when they can be used to aerate the soil and remove weeds. Cultivators come in hand-held versions and push models, and some are even motorized.

Cultivators get close to plants to remove weeds without disturbing the plant. They also are used to stir in compost or fertilizer.

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