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How tree services can protect your property Cold weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winter storms, but trees may be especially susceptible. By the end of winter, many homeowners wonder if their trees would benefit from some professional TLC. Tree services provide a host of services. While fall is a popular time to remove trees from a property, doing so in spring is not unheard of, especially if trees were affected by winter storms and now pose a threat to a home and the people who live inside it.

Homeowners considering tree services can explore the following ways that some professional arbor attention can protect them and their homes.

• Tree services can help protect a home’s foundation. Old trees that stretch well into the sky can be captivating, but they also can pose a threat to a home’s foundation. Such trees may have especially large root zones that may extend beneath walkways and even a home. In the latter instance, foundations may crack as roots try to stake their claim to the ground beneath a home. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, homeowners pay an average of just over $4,000 to repair foundation issues, though major problems can cost considerably more than that. A professional tree service can remove aging trees that might be beautiful and awe-inspiring but still pose a threat to a home and the areas surrounding it.

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• Tree services can improve visibility.

Trees that have aged a bit since their last trimming might affect the view of a property from inside a home.

Overgrown branches can compromise residents’ ability to see and experience the natural beauty just outside their windows. The average homeowner may be able to trim short trees on his or her own, but if views from the second floor of a home or higher have been compromised, it’s much safer to call a professional tree service. Such services have the right tools and experienced personnel necessary to safely trim high branches on tall trees.

• Tree services can help prevent future damage. Even if trees made it through a recent winter unscathed, that’s no guarantee next winter or even the coming seasons of spring, summer and fall won’t ultimately prove their undoing. Weather-related roof damage, including damage resulting from falling limbs and branches weighed down by snow during the winter months, accounted for many property loss claims. Also homeowners may be liable if a tree they knew posed a threat falls onto a passerby or a neighbor’s property and causes damage or injury.

Having all trees properly trimmed each year, but especially those that can fall on your home and your neighbors’ homes, may prevent future damage and legal issues.

Tree services can ensure trees maintain their awe-inspiring beauty and help homeowners protect their homes and their belongings.

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Grey is here to stay in home designs Decorating a home in neutral tones has long been recommended as a way to sell a home quickly. But the color grey also provides a blank canvas for homeowners who have no intention of putting their homes on the market anytime soon.

Beige and white have long been go-to colors for neutral living spaces. But many interior decorators now look to grey as the neutral color of choice.

Design experts advise that grey has a broad range. Grey can include everything from silver to charcoal to a dusty cloud. According to the trendsetters at Glidden Paints, grey coordinates well with other colors.

Plus, the neutral appeal of grey boasts a timeless quality.

Grey is not a clear-cut color that’s simply a 50-50 blend of white and black. Grey has subtle nuances that can lean toward blues, greens, taupes, and more depending on the lighting and surrounding furnishings. That means that homeowners who are ready to replace their furniture or accessories

need not necessarily repaint if they’ve previously decorated in shades of grey.

Individuals need only replace small items to produce a big effect in rooms where grey is dominant. Because grey is so neutral, it works with soft, calming colors in various pastels, but equally as well with bright reds, yellow and oranges.

Grey also is a predominant color in natural stones used throughout homes in entryways, bathrooms and kitchens.

It can make design sense to maintain continuity throughout by dabbling in grey elsewhere.

Designers have shown how grey does not have to be cold, industrial or gloomy. It can be sophisticated in just about any room of the house. More designers are now leaning toward warmer variations of grey, such as taupes and blends, that are beautiful but not as stark as pure grey.

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Fireplaces: natural gas or propane?

Are you unsure whether to get a gas or propane fireplace? In spite of their many similarities, these two options have a few differences that can help you determine which is best for you.

If you already have a natural gas provider (because you have a gas stove, for example), you may want to opt for a gas fireplace. The coupling and maintenance will be easier due to existing infrastructure.

A propane fireplace, however, will A propane fireplace, although a bit more expensive than a gas one, creates a similar flame to that of a wood-burning fireplace.

have to be connected to an out­door tank. But if you want your fireplace to create a warm, rustic atmosphere, choose propane. It creates a flame similar to that of a wood-burning fireplace, which makes it more visually pleasing than a gas-powered model.

Nevertheless, propane fireplaces are usually more expensive than gaspowered ones. They also tend to be more expensive to use, as propane costs more than natural gas in many locations.

PROS Whether you choose a fireplace that runs on propane or natural gas, you’ll have an effective, easy-to-use heating unit. Both can be turned on and off and controlled by a thermostat. Many models can also be programmed so that they turn on and off at set times.

Both types require little maintenance since they don’t produce ash. You just have to clean the glass and the burners on a regular basis. Finally, neither option requires the installation of a chimney. A tube or vent is enough to let combustion gases out.

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How to think about colour like an interior designer Did you know that design professionals use the colour wheel when deciding how to decorate a space? Here are some colour theory basics to help you think like a designer when adding colour to your home.

THE COLOUR WHEEL The standard colour wheel contains 12 colours: three primary colours, three secondary colours and six tertiary colours.

Primary colours (red, yellow and blue) combine to form secondary colours (orange, violet and green). Tertiary colours are derived from combinations of primary and secondary colours.

Variations on these base colours are created by using different shades, tints and tones. Tinting means adding white to make a colour lighter while shading involves adding black to make it darker. Tone refers to mixing a colour with a combination of white and black.

HOW DESIGNERS USE THE COLOUR WHEEL WHEN DECORATING Designers use these principles to figure out different ways to use colour in

a space. Here are three common colour schemes.

• Monochromatic: based on one colour in various shades, tones and tints.

• Complementary: complementary colours (orange and blue, red and green, yellow and purple) are directly across from each other on the colour wheel. In a complementary scheme, one colour serves as the dominant hue and the other as an accent.

• Analogous: based on three colours found next to each other on the colour wheel. It’s more subtle than using complementary colours but more colourful than a monochromatic interior.

Designers also consider colour temperature. In general, warm colours, which contain more red and yellow, are thought of as more vibrant and cosy while cool colours, which have more blue and violet in them, are seen as calm and relaxing.

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Tips for buying a home

The real estate market can be difficult to navigate for both buyers and sellers.

Buyers can easily become overwhelmed as they search for homes, while sellers might be frustrated if offers are slow to come in.

• GET MORTGAGE PREAPPROVAL. Sellers’ markets typically feature low inventory, which can make the buying process very competitive. Prospective buyers who do not have a mortgage preapproval letter in hand when making offers may find themselves losing out on their dream homes to fellow buyers who have gotten preapproval from a lending institution.

The preapproval process is relatively quick and simple, so buyers should not hesitate to apply.

• STICK TO YOUR BUDGET. Lenders will indicate to prospective buyers how much they’re willing to lend them. Buyers should stick to their budgets so they are not house poor after buying.

• BE READY TO COMPROMISE. Unless they have unlimited budgets, buyers often must compromise when

purchasing a home in a market with limited inventory. Buyers who need to buy a home must identify their needs versus their wants and recognize the likelihood that they will have to compromise.

• WORK WITH REAL ESTATE AGENTS. Some buyers may be tempted to go it alone, searching for and ultimately buying homes without the help of real estate agents. That can be a foolish move in a seller’s market where competition is high and inventory quickly disappears from the market.

Veteran real estate agents have worked in buyers’ and sellers’ markets, and buyers can use that experience to their advantage. In addition, real estate agents likely have access to inventory before homes appear on popular real estate websites, giving buyers working with them a leg up in competitive markets.

Buying a home can be fast-moving and very competitive. But various strategies can ensure buyers still find great homes at great prices in such markets.

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Bathroom Remodel: what to expect

There are many reasons to renovate a home. Some homeowners purchase fixer-uppers and commit to making major renovations before they even move in, while others may renovate their homes with an eye on resale value. But many homeowners also take on renovation projects to make the homes more livable for themselves.

COST Bathroom remodeling projects can be expensive. In 2019 a mid-range bathroom remodeling project cost an average of $20,420, while an upscale remodel cost just under $64,000.

Homeowners should develop budgets for their bathroom renovation projects to determine which type of project they can afford. In addition, setting aside a little extra money for overruns is a wise move to handle any unforeseen expenses that may arise.

NOISE Few home renovation projects can be undertaken quietly, and bathroom renovations tend to generate a lot of noise. The noise can be difficult to overcome for professionals who work from home full-time, and it also can be hard on parents of young children who still nap and don’t yet go to school.

MESS In addition to preparing for the waste generated by the project, first-time renovators must realize that dust might be a big issue once the project begins.

Dust can pose a threat to residents’ overall health, particularly the health of youngsters whose bodies haven’t yet fully developed.

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contractors often uncover issues that weren’t noticeable to the naked eye.

These issues may increase the cost of completing a project or force homeowners to change their plans to make the project stay as close to their budgets as possible.

Bathroom renovation projects are worthwhile investments. Knowing what to expect during a bathroom renovation project can help homeowners handle all the twists and turns that may arise.

Make Your Home Energy efficient

Whether you’re building or renovating, if you can reduce the amount of electricity to power your home it is better for the environment and will save you money in the long run.

INSULATE: Install both high-quality insulation and well-insulated windows and doors to stop cold air from coming into your home. Your heating and cooling system won’t need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature.

SOLAR POWER: Install solar panels on your roof to produce your own clean electricity.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT: Install a programmable thermostat that can be set to lower your home’s temperature both during the day when you’re not home and while you’re asleep.

If renovating isn’t in your current plans, to reduce your energy consumption try replacing regular light bulbs with LED lights and installing thermal curtains to block cold air from getting into your house.

Improve storage Homes are getting bigger, but it seems like people are still lamenting a lack of storage space. The average home has nearly tripled in size during the last 50 years. Despite that, 10 percent of home owners still need to rent off-site storage. Improving storage at home can be a cost-effective alternative to renting storage space. With these easy tips, homeowners can maximize space immediately.

TRACK STORAGE SYSTEMS Closets may be plentiful, but if not efficiently utilized, space may still seem lacking.

Track closet storage systems often make greater use of closet space than traditional shelf and hanging rod systems.

THINK VERTICALLY Maximize spaces by looking up and down for storage possibilities. Items that are not used frequently, such as seasonal decorations or travel suitcases, can be stored in high spaces. Shelving on walls can go as high as necessary and be put to use in awkward wall areas, such as in corners or under eaves.

INVEST IN STORAGE BENCHES A stopping area inside the front door replete with

a storage bench can house shoes, umbrellas, hats, backpacks, and other items, keeping them tidy and out of sight. In living rooms, look for chests or ottomans that are decorative and functional.

RECESS DRAWERS OR SHELVES Gain more storage by recessing a chest of drawers into what is called the “knee wall� of homes that have sloped ceilings in attics and upstairs bedrooms. Utilize these short walls in an efficient manner by sinking drawers or shelves into them, without taking up floor space.

RAFTER SHELVING While in the attic (or a garage), add hanging shelves to rafters or exposed beams to create off-thefloor storage as well.

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Revamping your kitchen Kitchens are popular gathering spots in many homes. That popularity is reflected in various ways, including how many homeowners choose to remodel their kitchens.

Homeowners concerned by the cost of remodeling a kitchen should know that there are ways to give kitchens a whole new feel without breaking the bank.

APPLIANCES Consumer Reports notes that luxury home buyers expect highend features, including professional ranges and built-in refrigerators that match the surrounding cabinetry.

However, many mainstream brands offer “faux pro” features that can equal more expensive alternatives.

Consumer Reports even notes that many budget-friendly faux pro appliances outperformed their highend counterparts in terms of reliability.

COUNTERTOPS Countertops tend to capture the eye’s attention when walking into a kitchen. Outdated and/ or damaged countertops grab that attention for all the wrong reasons, while updated countertops made from

today’s most popular materials provide that wow factor homeowners seek. If granite is a must-have, Consumer Reports notes that homeowners can save substantial amounts of money by choosing granite from remnants at the stone yard. If marble is your ideal countertop, save money by choosing a domestic product as opposed to one imported from overseas.

CABINETS Custom-built cabinets may be a dream, but they tend to be a very expensive one. Such cabinets are designed to adhere to the dimensions of the kitchen, and Consumer Reports notes that they can cost tens of thousands of dollars. If that estimate would bust your budget, examine the current layout of the existing cabinets.

If the layout is fine but the cabinets need work, you can give them a whole new look by refinishing them. If the cabinets must go, stock units or semicustom cabinets can provide a new look without busting the budget.

Kitchen remodels can be expensive.

But there are many affordable ways to revamp a kitchen.

Things to consider when buying a shed

1. Check your local building codes first. Before you accumulate building materials or order a shed, be sure to know the ins and outs of shed codes.

2. Choose placement wisely. Spend several days assessing the yard and thinking about the uses for the shed.

3. Consider the design. Just because a shed is for storage doesn’t mean aesthetics should be overlooked. Choose a shed style that complements your home.

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a little more and using quality materials can ensure it lasts long enough to be cost-effective.

5. Prepare the site well. A proper foundation for the shed is almost as important as the shed itself.

6. Blend into the environment. Surround the shed with shrubs or plants so that it blends into the yard and complements the space.

7. Deck out the interior.

Use every storage tool at your disposal to maximize floor, wall and even rafter space for storage.

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