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Making the most of mulching Mulch is a potentially valuable tool homeowners can use to improve the look and health of their properties.
weeds. Weeds which steal moisture that plants need to build strong roots and survive summer, need light to grow. When laid correctly, mulch deprives weeds of this much-needed light. Mulch also can deter harmful pests depending on the type of mulch homeowners choose.
Mulch serves various purposes in lawns and gardens, including strengthening soil and protecting properties from the elements. Many experienced lawn and garden enthusiasts lay mulch to ensure their properties make it through spring, summer and fall unscathed.
When purchasing mulch, homeowners can choose between organic or man-made products. While manmade mulches can repel pests, they may also have adverse effects as they could be made of plastic or rubber. Plastic, for example, can heat up in the summer and cause plants to burn.
WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch refers to a material spread around or over a plant to enrich and/or insulate its soil. Many homeowners prefer mulch made of wood chips, which is both effective and readily available. WHY MULCH? Mulching can benefit plants around a property in various ways. Many people lay mulch to help soil retain moisture in the summer, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest. It can help plants survive summer heat waves. Mulch also can be used to suppress
Certain organic mulches can repel insects that threaten plants. The mulch increases the amount of beneficial bacteria in the soil, and the presence of helpful insects that do not pose a threat to plant life. Those helpful insects help keep the harmful insects at bay. However, compost is a type of organic mulch that may attract harmful insects. While this does not mean homeowners should shy away from using compost as mulch, they should know that they may need to employ organic insecticides to combat their unwanted guests.
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9 ways to improve curb appeal Homeowners who want their homes to make strong first impressions must prioritize curb appeal. Homes with strong curb appeal can impart a welcoming feel to all visitors. Improving curb appeal need not be expensive, and the following are a handful of ways to improve the appearance of your home. 1. Install a bold-looking door in a vibrant colour or one with a custom design. This helps the home stand out from other properties in the neighbourhood.
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2. Edge the driveway to create a distinct border between the drive6. Prune planting beds and add way and the lawn or other landscap- new mulch to restore colour. ing features. This helps homes appear 7. Add shutters and accent trim to neat and well kept. a home’s exterior to improve on the 3. Use outdoor lighting to make a beauty of the house. home more inviting. Outdoor light8. Install new fencing or give a ing also makes properties safer to fresh coat of paint or stain to an extraverse at night. isting fence.
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4. Clean a home’s exterior to remove mildew or discolourations from the siding, driveway, patio, and other outdoor elements.
9. Replace concrete paths with tile or stone walkways to make entryways more impressive and inviting.
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Express yourself with colour Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals -- and into something more powerfully beautiful. Colour is the most important tool in the toolbox and one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with colour is with paint. People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and offwhite. Colour is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.
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Handy tips for revitalizing panelled rooms Panelling is a low-cost way to cover problem walls. In the 1960s and 1970s, panelling was very popular. Sold in large panels, panelling was relatively easy to hang, and quickly became a staple of dens and finished basements. But few of today’s homeowners are enamoured with the look of faux wood panelling. Those who purchase homes that have panelling on the walls often search for ways to transform the look of rooms in which the walls are covered in panelling. While panelling does go up quickly, removing it may not be as simple. Explore these options for giving panelled walls a new look. Paint over the panelling The fastest way to breathe new life into a panelled room is to paint over the panelling.
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Cut the panelling If you desire a cottage or country look in a room, remove half of the paneling, leaving the bottom portion intact. Then place moulding or a chair rail where you made your cut, creating a wainscoting effect. The top portion of the wall can be painted, while the bottom portion can be left as the wood colour or painted a complementary colour.
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Covering up the panelling is another tactic. Rather than coating the wall in paint, consider a wallpaper liner. Liners are essentially a thick, plain wallpaper that is applied on top of the panelling or used when dealing with damaged walls. In lieu of tearing down the walls and putting up new drywall, the liner will cover imperfections. Many of these products can be painted directly and may not require priming beforehand. This can be great for homeowners whose goal is to cover panelling quickly and easily. Those who prefer a patterned look on the walls can opt to cover panelling with a printed wallpaper. However, depending on the thickness of the wallpaper, this may be a two-step process. You may need to fill in the creases between the panels first, or first use a thick wallpaper liner to create a seamless surface.
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The texture of the panelling will show from beneath, giving the room appeal without the dark hue of the wood or veneer panels. Consult with a paint store or home improvement centre to determine the most effective way to cover up panelling with paint. Sometimes it is wise to lightly scuff the panelling with a fine-grit sandpaper so that the paint will adhere. Shiny or glossed panelling can be dulled with a deglossing product. Sometimes a combination of a thick primer and colour will grip the panelling and reduce the number of coats needed to cover it. Also, invest in a high-quality, professional-grade paint. It may cost a bit more, but such paint will be well worth it when it glides over the panelling, covering it completely. If you don’t want the grooves showing between the panels, fill them in with spackle and sand down to create a smooth surface before painting.
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The most labour-intensive way to give a panelled room a new look is to remove the panelling. Pry at a portion of the panelling in an inconspicuous spot in the room to determine which method was used to install the panelling. Some people only tack it into place with small, finishing nails, while others glue the panelling to the wall for a secure installation. Glue will be much more difficult to remove and could further damage the walls and panelling in the process. If the panelling is too difficult to remove, covering or painting it may be a smarter option. Small nails can be removed by pulling at the panels. Spackle holes before painting over the walls. Panelling is an inexpensive decorating option that was first popularized 40 years ago. Though less popular now, panelling still shows up in homes and can be remedied with some relatively easy tips.
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How to increase storage in tight spaces Smaller living spaces often involve getting creative with storage because storage space in small quarters is often at a premium, and thinking creatively is a necessity to keep the home tidy and items out of view. Rainy days are the perfect times to tackle indoor organization projects. When the outdoors isn’t beckoning, you can devote your attention to addressing storage issues in your home. To begin, take inventory of what you have, going through your possessions and determining what can stay and what can go. Part with anything you haven’t used in quite some time. The next step is to sort items and get organized. Then you can find a place for everything. For example, if you have a dozen bath towels but only one sauce pot, you will need to find more room for linens than kitchen cookware. You may need to borrow space from one area of the home to give to another area. The following are some additional tips to increase space in an otherwise cramped home. Add shelves. Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves into them. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if you customize the shelving to fit storage containers you use to store ev-
erything from shoes to craft items. Opt for dual-purpose furniture. Benches with lids that lift up and sofas that convert into guest beds are just a few of the many ways you can keep a small home neat and increase storage space. An ottoman is a great place to store extra blankets and linens, while a trunk or crate with a sturdy top can be used in lieu of a traditional coffee table to keep books or board games. Think vertically. When floor space is at a premium, you may need to look up for storage. Frequently used pots and pans can be hung from a decorative rack in your kitchen. Use magnets on jars to store a spice rack on the wall near the stove. Racks above cabinets or on doors can be used to store everything from shoes to jewelry to toiletries. Shelving in children’s rooms can store lesser used toys away from the floor. Empty walls are valuable real estate in a small home, and tall bookshelves can house a number of different things.
Take advantage of oddly shaped crevices. If you have space under a staircase or a spot by a dormer or in an attic eave, use the space to store items. You may need to get creative, such as adding a door and small closet into the staircase, but such spaces make practical storage areas and add character to a home. Use see-through storage containers. Many people find that plastic storage bins are neater and more stackable than boxes. See-through bins enable you to quickly find items so that you are not searching around the house for lost items and creating a bigger mess along the way. Clear storage containers work in the refrigerator, too. You can more easily spot leftovers, and uniform stacking containers free up more room for bulkier items. Make use of space beneath your bed. There likely is ample room to store more things than just dust bunnies beneath your bed. A bed frame with built-in drawers is the perfect place to keep bed linens and out-of-season clothes. Beds can be raised on blocks to create more space underneath for storing rolling plastic containers and even seldom-used suitcases. Opt for an armoire. Armoires are not exclusive to bedrooms.
Armoires can be used in dining spaces or in dens to store items out of sight. An armoire can be used when retrofitted with a pull-out shelf as a laptop desk, storing all office items behind closed doors when not needed. Improve storage in the bathroom. Try to choose a vanity that has underthe-sink storage so you will have a place to store some toiletries. Consider cabinets that can be placed above the toilet tank as a storage space for bathroom items. In the shower, hang a second tension-loaded shower curtain rod on the inside of the shower enclosure that can be used to hold bags of kids bath toys and other toiletries, keeping them off the tub ledges. When you think creatively, you can maximize storage space even in a small home.
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