Rice County Fall Home and Garden 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 FARIBAULT DAILY NEWS NORTHFIELD NEWS

RICE COUNTY

Fall Home & Garden Inside

How to build your home bar

 Signs it is time for new windows  How to safeguard your vehicle from the elements  And more

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Fall Home & Garden

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How to build your home bar (Metro) Many people enjoy opening their homes to friends or family. In fact, according to the National Eating Trends survey and custom research by the NPD group, in 2016 the average person ate 38 meals at other people’s homes.

Knowing how to cook, set the mood and entertain is increasingly important for many homeowners. Installing and outfitting a home bar can provide guests with the features of a night out, only without the crowds or bar tabs that come at the end of the night. A home bar is a place where hosts and their guests can gather and enjoy great conversation. Such a spot also can serve as a neighborhood hangout - a smart choice for those who want to indulge safely and not have to drive home afterward.

Creating a home bar need not be a difficult project. By

investing in basic equipment, entertain their guests. stocking up on preferred liquors Establish a bar setup and gaining some mixology exHome bars can range from pertise, hosts can impress and rolling carts to built-in wet bars

to a single tray of items. Space in a home will dictate the kind of bar homeowners can have.

Rolling bar carts are popular and

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A full-blown wet bar will require more construction, including plumbing and electricity if you need outlets for plugging in appliances. Wet bars are ideal in dens, renovated garages and finished basements.

Stock up on equipment A new home bar requires barware and glassware. Various drinks are best served in requisite glassware and prepared with the right equipment. A home bar will benefit from a muddler, jigger, cocktail shaker, strainer, ice cube trays, and bar spoon. Glassware can include short glasses, tall glasses and wine glasses with stems. Martini glasses provide a chic look and are practical for those who prefer cosmopolitans

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Fill it with spirits No bar is complete without alcohol and mixers. Homeowners can buy the types of spirits they love and complete their bars with the basics for mixing. When stocking a bar, keep in mind that everything does not have to be top-shelf. Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and whiskey are some of the more popular spirits. Simple syrup, fresh fruit, club soda, cola, and bitters are examples of versatile mixers.

Entertaining guru Martha Stewart says to have enough supplies on hand for guests. Expect each person to have three drinks (requiring three glasses), use a pound of ice, and three cocktail napkins per two-hour party.

Don’t forget to also have nonalcoholic items on hand for those who don’t imbibe.

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Factors to consider when choosing and applying mulch (Metro) Homeowners may associate mulch with springtime lawn and garden care, but mulching in fall can benefit a lawn as well. According to the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, mulch protects roots against extreme temperatures, and not just those associated with summer heat waves.

Mulch is often connected with its ability to help soil retain moisture during especially warm times of the year, when mulch promotes strong roots that can help lawns and plants survive periods of extreme heat. But when applied in the fall, mulch also inhibits freezing and thawing in winter, reducing the likelihood that plants will be injured.

While applying mulch in fall can be beneficial to lawns, homeowners should first consider a few factors.

• Timing: The Morton Ar-

boretum notes that mulch being applied as winter protection should not be applied too early in the fall, as doing so may delay the soil freezing process. Homeowners should wait until after a hard frost in the fall to apply winter mulch. In many places, hard frost will not appear until late fall.

• Texture: The Morton Arboretum recommends mediumtextured mulch. Fine particles may pack down and retain moisture that will evaporate before it reaches the plant roots. Materials that are too coarse may be incapable of holding sufficient amounts of water to benefit the soil.

• Nutrients: Humus is an organic component of soil that forms when leaves and other plant materials decompose.

Organic mulches provide humus and decompose over time,

adding nutrients into the soil.

The Morton Arboretum recommends that homeowners use organic mulch that was composted or treated prior to application so any weeds, insects or microorganisms are killed.

• Application: Correct application of the mulch is essential. Applying too much mulch can adversely affect lawns, plants and soil. In addition, excessive application can cause decay and make lawns and plants more vulnerable to disease. Homeowners uncertain about when and how to apply mulch in the fall can consult with a lawn care professional to devise a plan that ensures their lawns and gardens hold up against winter weather.

Mulch may be widely associated with spring lawn care, but applying mulch in the fall can benefit lawns and gardens as well.

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Refresh your home’s appeal with furniture paint (Metro) Furniture, bookcases, cabinets, and doors present opportunities to add or change color throughout a home.

Woodcraft offers an extensive line of furniture paint, tools and supplies necessary for successful painting projects. In addition, Woodcraft retail store associates are always ready to help customers, and extensive how-to material is a click away at woodcraft. com.

Lori Harper, Woodcraft public relations manager and blogger, offers some advice about updating a kitchen: ‘Painting kitchen cabinets is a big job, but it can transform the look of your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. It may sound daunting, but breaking it down into bite-size steps can take away the fear factor.’

To read her project blog, visit Woodworking Adventures on Woodcraft.com and search for ‘Kitchen Cabinet Conundrum.’

Paint & Color Selection Three easy-to-use and easy-tomix paints are:

• lac og al age urniture Paint is a water-based, low-VOC, matte finish paint for indoor use that requires only cleanup before painting, except in the case of chips and scratches, and adheres to wood, metal, glass, ceramics, and plastic.

• eneral inis es Mil Paints are premixed water-based acrylic paints suitable for a variety of interior or exterior applications from furniture to crafts.

• eneral inis es el tains are ea bo ie gels ormulated to flow evenly for consistent color control.

e ore ou pic up a paint brush, consider which colors are best for the area you plan to refresh. Choices will need to complement wall color and colors of other pieces or accents in a room. Two handy color guides

are t e page eneral inis es Mil aint an ec an t e lac og al age urniture Paint Color Recipes (available or o nloa as a ree on Woodcraft.com).

For more than just a change of color, consider creating decorative effects, such as distressing, antiquing, faux marble, or rag rolling C oose eneral inis es Pearl Effects to make it easier to create specialty finishes.

Repair I f furniture, cabinets and other surfaces need repair prior to painting, the Mohawk PermaFill Wood Touch-Up and epair stem is an eas ans er Just pop in a color cartridge (six color families available), power on the battery-operated dispenser, aim, fill and level this durable repair ri ax C ai is per ect to x loose parts in c airs rill a small ole in ect C ai an in 12 hours the thin unique formulation will penetrate the wood

cells and permanently swell the joints and bond them together.

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For more extensive repairs, use the Kreg Jig R3 Kit to reinforce weak parts with pocket holes and avoid complete disassembly of your project.

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se ru utter T ubstitute to remove dirt, grease, smoke, mildew, food stains, crayon, wax, and more from surfaces to be painted so paint will adhere better. For sanding chores associated with painting, consider the Porter-Cable Restorer Handheld rum an er it attac ments which is designed to remove Painting cabinets with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint paint and finish from wood, and Pitch Black Glaze Effects gave this kitchen a more modern, brick and fiberglass, as well as reyet welcoming farmhouse look. move rust and polish metal. The Porter-Cable 382 5” Random rbital an er an t e Norton an om rbital an er are continued on page 6

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Signs it is time for new windows

(Metro) Windows help regulate the temperature in a home, let in natural light and keep insects, weather and outdoor elements outside where they belong. The right windows also can add value to a property by providing aesthetic appeal and increasing curb appeal.

Although homeowners can typically get many years out of their homes’ windows, ultimately windows will need to be replaced. Homes that are more than 20 years old and still have their original windows could be due for an upgrade. Aluminumor wood-framed windows also may be ripe for changing. Here are some signs that it’s time to replace windows, courtesy of Good Housekeeping, Centra¨ and the real estate website Redfin.

• ra eel in t e ome: Window frames can begin to shrink as they age, allowing air to flow from the outdoors in and vice versa. Homeowners may notice drafts when standing near

windows or hear whistling on buildup on windows can occur if In this instance, replacement notably windy days. the seal between panes is broken. windows are necessary

• ising energ bills: energy bills are inexplicably on the rise, then old windows could be to blame. Aging, drafty windows can make it necessary to run HVAC systems more often and at higher or lower temperatures in order to keep homes comfortable.

• in o s are i cult to open or close: Homeo ners ma get used to the quirks of their in o s but t ose t at are i cult to open or close may require replacement. In addition, if windows need to be propped open, it’s time to replace them.

• ater in ltration: arping or decaying window frames can make it easy for rain or snow to get into the home. Wood frames are particularly prone to moisture decay. If frames are warping or allowing water into the home, it’s time for an upgrade.

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continued on page 6 other good choices. For sanding with hand power, the Preppin’ Weapon Sanding Block Kit and Norton 41/2” x 51/2” SoftTouch Sanding Sponges are handy helpers.

Application & Topcoat If spraying is your preference, HOMERIGHT Finish Max Fine Finish and HOMERIGHT Super Finish Max HVLP Sprayers are easy to use on everything from furniture to fences with oil- and water-based products such as chalk-style paint, latex paint, milk paint, enamels, primers, polyurethanes, stains, and varnishes. Large and Small Spray

Shelters make painting furniture easier.

For painting by hand, Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint Round Brushes, made from both natural and synthetic bristles, and Redtree Matey Synthetic Bristle Brushes work well.

Give paint extra protection with Black Dog Salvage Guard Dog and Show Dog Topcoats and General Finishes Gel and High Performance Polyurethane Topcoats.

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How to safeguard your vehicle from the elements (Metro) In a perfect world, all vehicle owners would be able to park their cars and trucks in garages. In such a world, automobiles would not be vulnerable to sun, storms and other natural elements that, over time, can contribute to wear and tear.

But many drivers cannot or choose not to park their cars in garages. Some are content to let their vehicles brave the elements, while others look for ways to protect their cars and trucks as much as possible. Drivers who count themselves among the latter group can take these simple steps to protect their cars and trucks from whatever Mother Nature has in store for them.

• ar in t e s a e ar ing in the shade can protect both the interior and exterior of a vehicle.

Shaded areas protect upholstery and dashboards inside the car from sun-induced fading, while also limiting the damage sun can cause to exterior paint. Faded paint may hurt the resale value of a vehicle, prompting prospective buyers to walk away or at least

wonder if a vehicle with a faded exterior was well maintained.

• as an ax as ing and waxing a vehicle helps to minimize damage that’s inevitable regardless of where drivers park their cars. Dirt and debris

exterior looks good and reduce the likelihood of rust and other corrosion from occurring.

• ont rite o bir roppings. Some drivers, especially those who do not park their cars and trucks in garages, may write

Parking a car in the sun can leave the vehicle vulnerable to damage such as faded exterior paint. litter roadways, and over time cars can collect a large amount of these unwanted stowaways. If dirt and debris are not removed, they can cause long-term damage to e icle exteriors as ing and waxing a car can ensure its

o bir roppings as an anno ing et armless si e e ect o ehicle ownership. However, bird droppings are acidic and, if left to their unsightly devices, can cause permanent damage to vehicle paint. Tree sap is an equally

formidable foe, potentially caus- from the elements and can be ing scratching because it can be quickly and easily removed. very difficult to remove without Nature can be harsh on vespreading. Specially formulated icles rotecting automobiles sprays can help drivers remove bird droppings and sap from their vehicles.

• mplo a car co er ri ers who have garages but use them to store things other than their vehicles can use car covers when parking their cars in their driveways. Covers protect cars

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PROTECT YOUR HOME (AND MORE) FROM WINTERS FREEZE

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 people scurrying to do whatever is necessary to safeguard themselves from the big chill. But its important homeowners also protect their homes in cold weather.

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.

The Red Cross says pipes that freeze most frequently include pipes in unheated areas, such as basements, attics, garages, and crawl spaces. Close vents to the outside in areas like attics and basements to limit the amount of cold air that gets indoors. Think about

insulating unheated areas, as well as using pipe sleeves, heat tape or wraps on exposed pipes.

By opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors, homeowners can allow warm air from a home to reach pipes under the sink. During extreme freezes, keep cold water dripping from a sink to prevent pipes from freezing.

SERVICE HVAC SYSTEMS

Its 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.

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.

Remove snow shovels and other winter gear from storage and make sure the items are easily accessible during snowstorms.

WINTERS BITE CAN BE SEVERE. Homeowners can protect themselves and their properties when the freeze sets in.

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

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