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OUR INSECT ENEMIES (NAPSA)-Ants in the yard and home are no picnic-especially ones that sting. Of the several species of stinging ants, the red imported fire ant is the most aggressive. Believed to have entered the U.S. in Mobile, Al. around the 1930s in infested soil from South America, the fire ant is not a welcome immigrant. These tiny, reddish-brown insects can inflict painful stings, often occurring simultaneously after several have crawled onto the victim. Fire ant stings can result in severe injury-even death. According to experts at Orkin, Inc., colonies of fire ants continue to spread throughout the country beyond where the U.S. Department of Agriculture originally predicted. These insects pose problems from Florida to southern California and as far north as Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Virginia. Adept competitors, fire ants frequently overtake other ant species in an area, and when mating, males can sometimes fly for miles. During warmer months, one infested acre can support as many as 100 fire ant mounds from the same colony. Though typically found outdoors, fire ants do invade buildings under certain conditions. In fact, fire ants are responsible for at least six attacks on nursing home residents over the last decade and the death of an Arizona toddler. Common sites for indoor infestations are wall voids, bath traps and shower stalls. Fire ants have even been found on the floor, in clothing and bed linens. “Fire ants have incredible survival instincts. When disturbed, a colony can relocate in a matter of hours,” said Paul Bello, fire ant expert, entomologist and technical director for Orkin. “Successful, long-term control of fire ants is difficult to achieve and best left to a pest control professional.” Even so, homeowners can take precautions to prevent fire ants from getting a foothold in the yard and home. According to Bello: •Be vigilant-regularly monitor for fire ant activity; •Seal cracks around doors and windows; •Keep gutters and downspouts clean; •Trim shrubs and tree limbs that hang over or touch the home; •Rinse drink cans before placing them in recycling bins; •Store pet food in tightly sealed containers; and •Contact a pest control professional for help in treating infestations. Remember that fire ants can be aggressive. Never disturb a mound and keep children and pets away. For more on fire ants, visit www.orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN for a free inspection. Fire ants are small but can be deadly. Contact a pest control professional for help in treating infestations.
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BRING SUNLIGHT TO ANY ROOM (NAPS)—Tubular skylights are a sleek new way to easily transfer the beauty of natural sunlight into your home. These innovative light sources can brighten spaces that lack natural sunlight, beautifully illuminating closets, hallways, bathrooms and laundry rooms. The natural light transferred through tubular skylights can reduce eyestrain and may even act as a mood elevator. What’s more, they may help with energy costs because they may reduce the number of fixtures needed in a room. Maximizing daylight means you could go the whole day without turning on a light. How It Works A tubular skylight system captures and sends natural light down through highly reflective tubing. The diffuser, which is ceiling mounted, then spreads the light evenly through the room. Now, the ODL ENERGY STAR–qualified Tubular Skylight system includes a Solar Powered Dimmer, which allows you to control the amount of natural light by simply installing it into a new or existing 10-inch ODL Tubular Skylight. A three-button remote control operates the dimmer’s shade from inside the house. At the touch of a button, you can regulate the amount of natural light, making this a particularly good choice for a media room, nursery, bedroom or any place where light restrictions are sometimes desired. In addition, the dimmer is the first of its kind that requires no hard wiring. Instead, it uses solar energy, which makes it easier and less expensive to install. As a bonus, the design integrates two LED lights, giving you the option for a soft glow into an otherwise dark room or hallway during the hours of darkness—handy for families with small children who wake up in the middle of the night. The ODL Tubular Skylight and Solar Powered Dimmer are available separately or as a package at major home retailers. Learn More For further facts, visit www.ODL.com, call (866) 635-4968 or view a demonstration on YouTube. Tubular skylights can be an easy way to bring the light of day to dark closets and other areas.
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NEW HOME FASHION FAVORITE: SHOW YOUR METAL (NAPS)—An increasing number of Americans are taking a shine to the look of metal for their home furnishings. Here’s why: According to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data, most millennials (adults ages 18 to 32) are still not setting out on their own. Only about 34 percent head up their own households. When today’s young people finally do settle down, they want a home that glows. Helping them get there in an affordable way is the “mixing metallic” trend recently identified by House Beautiful magazine. For example, a striking new revamped line of aluminum blinds from Hunter Douglas reflects today’s current, on-trend styles and unique textures and patterns. Green And Gold Aside from its elegance, this collection, Modern Precious Metals®, is constructed from 95 percent recycled aluminum, making it environmentally friendly. It also achieved GREENGUARD Gold certification, meaning it has met their strict standards for indoor air quality. Design Options Reflecting style, confidence and a mark of originality, these metal blinds can enhance any room’s decor. There are a multitude of colors and new finishes to suit rooms ranging from urban to rustic to transitional to elegant. They’re built to be sturdy yet lightweight for easy lifting, and they have slats that feature a spring-tempered alloy for added resiliency. The new finishes include Icon™, a crackled finish with an elegantly defined luster, and Marble, which has neutral colors and a distinctive pattern reflecting the depth and beauty of real marble. They join the sophisticated, understated classic Matte finish; the shimmery Metallic; Brushed, warm neutrals with a brushed effect; the soft, elegant beauty of Pearlescent; and Riverstone™, earthy and natural with a subdued stone texture. Learn More For further facts and tips, visit www.hunterdouglas.com or call (800) 274-2985. Make A Striking Statement: Beauty for your bath can begin with the bright 525 Main St. (Hwy 56 & 136) Beech shine of metallic Grove, KY blinds at the widows.
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October 1, 2020
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(NAPS)—Three hours spent scrubbing my deck and driveway and 10 minutes scrubbing the inside of a trash can. There is an easier way: pressure washers. A pressure washer uses velocity and pressure to spray water out of a nozzle at an extremely high rate. This makes cleaning things like boats, gutters, outdoor furniture, cars and lawn mowers fast and easy. Consider the job of cleaning your deck. I don’t mean just spraying off some dirt. I mean serious cleaning, like when the wood on your deck turns grayish brown after a season. A pressure washer blasts the brown, dirty look away and in a short time your deck looks fresh and new again. Another handy use is for trash cans. I’m not kidding when I say I have the worst smelling trash can on the block. In the past, I filled the can with soapy water, emptied it and scrubbed the sides with a brush, only to have the funky smell return when the can dried. Turns out I never needed to get that close to a trash can. This is especially true since I started using the Kärcher K3 Follow Me, which has a detergent tank attached. I just fill the tank with soap, turn on the pressure washer and blast the dirt and smell away—from afar. This top-notch equipment was designed for regular people to use with confidence. Because it’s electric, all you have to do is plug it in. It’s easier, and less expensive to use and maintain than a gas pressure washer, and there’s no stopping in the middle of a job to fill up a gas can. It makes big jobs small, complex jobs easy and—dare I say it—maybe a little fun, too. Key features include: Portability: Its four sturdy wheels let it follow users over grass, gravel and uneven terrain (hence the “Follow Me”) without tipping over. Weight: It’s only 16.3 pounds—more than 10 pounds lighter than its closest competitors. Let’s be frank, the weight of the machine automatically limits the number of people who can use it effectively. Who wants to lug around a heavy appliance when he or she is already working outside, hot and tired? Not I. Power: Fortunately, the machine has not compromised its power for convenience. A durable N-Cor pump puts out 1,800 PSI through patented nozzles that blasts with 35 times the pressure of a garden hose, while using up to 80 percent less water than a garden hose. For tough jobs, the included DirtBlaster wand increases the effective pressure by up to 50 percent, while the induced Vario Power Spray wand is for jobs requiring a more delicate touch, such as cleaning a car and outdoor furniture. Versatility: There’s an on-board detergent tank and a Quick Connect System on all hoses that makes set up fast and easy for the user. Simply push and click hoses into place. Available accessories include a Deck and Driveway Cleaner and an extension wand. Learn More, For further facts and tips, visit www.Karcher.com/us. You can take some of the pressure off doing household cleaning with the help of a pressure washer.
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EXPERTS SAY FALL IS THE TIME TO PLANT PERENNIALS (NAPS)—Perennial plants are a gardener’s dream: They add color to borders and beds, and are relatively easy to maintain. Perennials can also be used to add fragrance and texture to gardens, as well as attract beneficial wildlife such as butterflies and hummingbirds. Planting perennials in the fall is like making a long-term investment—one that pays dividends the next year. Herbaceous perennials are plants that die back to the ground in cold weather but resume growing in spring. This feature offers gardeners a wide selection of plant sizes, flower colors and forms, and seasons of bloom to choose from. Expert Advice Explains flower specialist Venelin Dimitrov, “Fall is the ideal time to plant perennials because the cold winter months that follow are very important for dormancy. Many beautiful plants from temperate climates must experience a period of low winter temperature to initiate and accelerate flowering, which is known as vernalization. This process establishes the plant, so it starts growing earlier the next spring and produces brighter and bolder colors.” Dimitrov suggests that for most gardeners, border perennials are probably most useful in a mixed border, interplanted with low-growing shrubs that may or may not lose their foliage in winter. Mixed borders allow woody plants to add structure, height, texture and yearlong interest to the garden. Make a plan when determining which perennials to use, it’s important to consider the overall size of a garden, the amount of sun it gets, and the climate. To create continuity of interest, choose plants that bloom at different times during a season. Height is an important factor. Dimitrov suggests using taller plants at the back of a border or bed, with the lowest perennials at the front. In shade-challenged beds, consider using drought-tolerant plants, or those with low water requirements. For a dynamic sweep of color every spring, plant snowdrop, crocus, tulip and daffodil bulbs when the ground has cooled sufficiently. Add edible interest by planting perennial fruits such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Garlic is also easy to grow, richly flavored and will keep up to 10 months after harvest. Free, Helpful App. To make it easier to plant in specific garden regions, W. Atlee Burpee & Co. created a free Garden Time planning app. To download the app, access helpful how-to articles and videos, and order perennial plants, visit www.burpee.com or call (800) 888-1447. Fall perennials contribute lasting, beautiful color to spring gardens.
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HOBDY, DYE & READ, INC. 5 Locations:
261 Burnley Rd. Scottsville, KY 270-622-5105
1410 Hwy. 261 S. Hardinsburg, KY 270-756-2555
1122 Campbellsville Rd. Columbia, KY 270-384-2017
5317 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, KY 270-796-4105
302 East Happy Valley St. Cave City, KY 270-773-4152