Suburban Lancaster County Home Appeal Fall/Winter 2018

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Protecting Against Carbon Monoxide Function And Features: Pantry Perfection The Fall Fix For A Healthy Lawn And Garden The No-Reno Remedy For More Closet Space Gear Up Your Home For The Colder Months How To Banish Pet Odor

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PROTECTING Against Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Because carbon monoxide is found in the fumes produced when fuel is burned, it is present in and around homes. As a result, homeowners should be aware of carbon monoxide and make every effort to detect its presence.

probably mistaking the odor for other combustion byproducts that the human nose can sense.

Some people may not recognize that CO is affecting a home until multiple residents start complaining of similar symptoms.

Common CO poisoning symptoms include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, chest pain, confusion, headache, and other flu-like symptoms. Those with repeated exposure to high levels of CO may eventually develop cerebral edema, which is a swelling of the brain. CO can compress brain cells and destroy them, leading to neurological issues and death. CO poisoning is actually the result of the head and heart not receiving sufficient oxygen.

CO is a byproduct of vehicle exhaust, boat engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, furnaces, and fireplaces. CO is produced anytime something is burning. That is why it is essential that products designed to be used outdoors are used exclusively outside and that indoor appliances are properly vented to the outdoors.

CO forms most readily when there is insufficient oxygen to complete combustion and produce carbon dioxide. Hot water closets, furnaces in crawlspaces, heating appliances in attics, and other contained areas are common areas where CO can form.

CO can build up indoors and poison the people and pets breathing it in.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of people visit emergency rooms and are hospitalized because of CO poisoning every year. While CO is a risk for just about anyone, infants, the elderly, those with breathing problems or chronic heart disease, and people with anemia are most likely to get sick from CO.

CO has earned the moniker “the silent killer” because it cannot be identified without the presence of a carbon monoxide detector. If a person believes he or she is smelling carbon monoxide, that person is

CO detectors can save lives and should be installed in all homes and apartments. The National Fire Protection Association says CO detectors “shall be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.”

Individuals should follow the manufacturer instructions regarding where on the wall or ceiling the CO detectors should be mounted. As an added safety precaution, CO detectors should be placed on every floor of the home.

Gas sensors in CO alarms have limited life spans, so they should be replaced generally every five to six years, because calibrating and testing for CO is more difficult than simply replacing the alarms.

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Function And Features:

Pantry Perfection

Many homeowners wish they had more storage space, and kitchens are one area where people seemingly can always use more storage. Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until recently, kitchen pantries had fallen out of favor. Builders and architects may have thought that close proximity to supermarkets as well as multi-use cabinets in kitchens would offset the need for pantries. But according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, a kitchen pantry is currently one of the most desirable kitchen features for buyers in the market for a new home.

Homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is custom-designed pantries. Homeowners considering adding a pantry should take the following tips into consideration: Locate the appropriate space. Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the kitchen. But not every home layout allows for this setup. Some homeowners need to move storage pantries into the garage, the basement, or a mud/laundry room. Various factors should be considered before placing a pantry outside a kitchen. What is the climate? Will food spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin or insects can infiltrate the room and access food? These factors will dictate whether to have closed cabinets, air-tight bins, or open shelves or if other modifications must be made to the room prior to building.

Choose the type of pantry. Accessibility is essential in a pantry. Everything should be easy to reach without having to move too many things. Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change.

Sliding drawers can improve reach in cabinets. In smaller spaces, French door-style reach-in cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Include must-have features. Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large packages of items will be needed. For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially for those who freeze some items after bulk shopping ventures. Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries, improving visibility when trying to locate items. Another option could be including an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves.

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utumn is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens. However, autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees, and garden beds will over-winter successfully.

A number of things make autumn a prime gardening season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat. In addition, soil harbors a lot of residual warmth in autumn. Also, since leaves have not all fallen, fall is a prime time to assess what is already in the landscape, what needs pruning back, and where to address planting for next year.

Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these areas this fall: E Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for the next year, perennials won’t be overlooked or covered over.

E Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood.

E Clean up borders. Weed and tidy borders and lawn edging.

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E Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on labor-intensive projects, such as putting in a garden bed, retaining wall, or walkway.

E Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable garden plants that have already bloomed and borne fruit. Tidy vegetable gardens and start to sow cooler-weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and sweet peas.

E Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to the compost pile.

E Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs ready for planting so they will burst with color next year.

E Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to indoor gardens.

Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for storage during winter.

E Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained, and winterized, they can bloom every fall.

E Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure grass will stay healthy throughout the winter.

E Add mulch and compost to the garden. Replenish spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will be revitalized for spring planting.

E Prune hedges. Tidy hedges, as they will not grow much more this year.

E Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen, and oil all equipment, storing lawn and garden tools properly so they are ready for spring and do not lie out all winter.

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Closet space is at a premium in many homes and apartments. Many older homes were not built to accommodate large wardrobes, while rental properties are often designed to maximize living space at the expense of storage.

Closets vary depending on the size of the home, but many tend to be a minimum of 24 inches deep so they can store garments without the clothes brushing against the walls. Bedroom and hallway closets can be 4 feet in length or more. Walk-in closets are the largest options, but such spaces tend to only be available in modern homes or custom-built properties.

It is not always practical or possible to renovate to create more closet space. Apart from moving to a new residence, homeowners or renters must evaluate the space they have and make some more efficient choices in how they utilize available areas.

Clear out clutter The first step to more closet space is to eliminate unused items. Clothing that no longer fits or items that can be stored elsewhere should be removed from the closet. Donate as much as possible. Some organizations will even pick up items at the donor’s convenience.

Upgrade hangers and rods Replace existing hangers with slimmer, more uniform alternatives that more easily fit into the closet. In addition, remove empty hangers, which are likely just taking up space.

Consider dual closet rods if space will allow them.

Hang the second rod below an area reserved for shorter clothing to achieve a two-tiered design.

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Stack taller Many closets are as tall as the ceilings of the rooms where they are located.

However, the upper area may go unused if it is not easy to reach. Install shelving above the closet rod with small swing-out cabinet doors to offer access. In such areas, store seasonal items that are not needed every day.

Keep a step stool close by for easy accessibility.

In small rooms, homeowners may want to find another way to utilize vertical space. A loft bed, which raises the bed up to a level where it might be on the top bunk of a bunk bed, will free up plenty of storage space beneath the bed. This can be turned into a floor closet.

Create storage for small items Bookends, bins, boxes, and drawers can be used to contain items that do not easily conform to closets. These may be purses, scarves, ties, and more.

Do not overlook the possibilities of hanging items on the wall inside the closet or on the back of closet doors.

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Be Ready For The Bitter Cold:

Freezing temperatures may be good for ice skating or building snowmen, but sub-freezing temperatures can be dangerous for the average person and his or her home. Cold weather often leaves

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people scurrying to do whatever is necessary to safeguard themselves from the big chill.

But it is important that homeowners also protect their homes in cold weather. There are a number of

steps homeowners can take now to safeguard their homes before the cold weather returns.

Inspect Plumbing. Plumbing and pipes may be vulnerable to cold weather. Frozen pipes may burst and cause substantial damage to a

home, potentially causing flooding and structural damage. Homeowners should disconnect and drain garden hoses before winter arrives. Water to outdoor hose bibs should be turned off, though the valves on these outdoor faucets should be left open to drain. Also, outdoor faucets can be covered with insulating foam covers.

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Have fuel ready. Homeowners who heat their homes with oil, wood, or coal should make sure they have plenty of fuel on hand in advance of winter. Shortages can occur, and it may take some time for new fuel to arrive in the midst of a cold snap. As a precaution, homeowners can rely on portable space heaters to fill in the heating gaps during freezing temperatures. Exercise extreme caution with these devices, turning them off when leaving the room and remembering to avoid overloading outlets.

Protect outside. Drain birdbaths, clean out downspouts, and remove water from other items where water can freeze and cause damage. Inspect roofing prior to the snowy season, but stay off roofs during freezing weather.

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During extreme freezes, keep cold water dripping from a sink to prevent pipes from freezing.

Service HVAC systems. It is important to ensure that heating systems are working properly prior to the cold-weather season. It may only take hours for the interior of a home to reach dangerously low temperatures without adequate heat. Homeowners should schedule annual checkups of furnaces and hot water heaters. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, install a clean air filter, and make sure all thermostats are working properly.

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