Fall Home Improvement Guide 2021

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INSIDE: How to Attract Hummingbirds, Page 2 5 Must-Do’s Before Winter Hits, Page 3 Don’t Get Bugged This Holiday Season, Page 4 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Upgrade, Page 6

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go bad, so be sure to regularly empty your feeder of unconsumed nectar and clean it completely before refilling it.

SAFER WINDOWS When birds are feeding, they are easily frightened and are apt to take wild, evaMIGRATION sive flight. To avoid this from happening, After their breeding season, humming- position birdfeeders closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 feet from windows. Surbirds migrate south for the winter. This prisingly, the safest placement is attached autumn journey is long and potentially perilous, requiring considerable amounts to the window itself.

Whether you have birdfeeders or not, of energy to complete. Taking steps to make your property a safe haven will give however, you should also be sure to apply hummingbirds an important opportunity special decals that reflect ultraviolent sunlight to make your windows visible to to rest and refuel. birds of all kinds. This is because millions of birds are killed annually in the United BIRDFEEDERS States when colliding with windows.

One way you can help hummingbirds The decals from WindowAlert have thrive is by stocking your garden with the appearance of frosted glass but glow small native species of flowers to give like a stoplight for birds, so you don’t wildlife needed nourishment, as well as have to compromise your own view out cover from predators. You may want to supplement this nourishment source with your window. The brand also makes a high-tech liquid called WindowAlert UV a birdfeeder, too, as hummingbirds need to eat often and in large amounts relative Liquid, which should be applied between decals for even greater visibility. To learn to their size.

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

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t’s that time of year: Pumpkin spice is here, and so are shorter days and cooler nights.

Before nightfall comes too early, take advantage of the milder temps to prepare your home for winter. Here are a few easy do-it-yourself tasks to check off your list.

Close Up the Patio.

It’s important to protect patio items from winter wear and tear so you can enjoy them as soon as the weather breaks in the spring.

When the weather in your area seems to be changing for good, clean outdoor furniture like tables, chairs and décor and protect them with a heavy-duty cover.

If you don’t have interior storage, secure everything tightly so you don’t risk items tipping during a gusty winter storm.

Clean the grill, remove and store the tank and winterize outdoor hoses and faucets.

Easy-to-install faucet covers can help prevent water damage and freezing pipes.

Also, don’t forget to plant your bulbs now so you’ll have flowers to welcome you when the warm weather hits.

Secure Loose Shingles and Fix Broken Gutters.

Assess your roof and gutters to ensure your home is safe from water damage and leaks this winter. If you suspect or discover a problem, even a small one, don’t wait to fix it. It will be even more difficult to repair after the roof has become snowy and icy.

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clean the surfaces on and around the unit to keep it free from buildup of dander, leaves, acorns and pine needles.

Next, using an air conditioner cover, securely protect your A/C unit from snow and ice so it’s still in its best working condition when you uncover it in the spring.

Keep Cold Weather Out. Frigid temperatures draw attention to drafts coming into your home. While turning up the furnace helps, the constant escape of warm air leads to high heating costs.

Seal cracks and gaps around windows and doors wisely. Many seals tend to freeze and crack, never really fixing the problem. However, Duck Brand Heavy-Duty Weatherstrip Seals are made with a durable, flexible material, creating a barrier against cold air throughout the winter. When spring arrives, the strip will work against dust, pollen and insects throughout the warmer months.

Clean Windows.

Giving your windows a deep clean before winter allows natural light to pour in during the day, Prepare your home for short helping combat winter blues. gloomy days and long nights by If it’s not within budget, try a DIY fix giving windows and blinds a deep clean.

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While many traditional bug sprays direct you to clear the room during and after use, there are effective alternatives that allow you to spray and stay that won’t disrupt your holiday festivities. @UNEXPECTEDBLESSINGS (JENNY ASHBAY)

Make Your Home More Inviting This Holiday Season By Taking These Steps

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hile you may associate insect invasions primarily with warmer weather, bugs are liable to make themselves at home in your living spaces during all four seasons.

In fact, it is actually common to see an uptick in spider activity in your home during the colder months around their mating season. What’s more, most bugs are far more resilient than you may realize and can survive on little food and under strange conditions. (A cockroach can live an entire week without its head!)

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CLEAN UP The holiday season means more meats, crumbly sweets and sugary treats around the house. Most bugs don’t need much food to survive. In fact, a cockroach can survive for months on a single crumb of food.

After cooking and baking, be sure to wipe down surfaces and sweep up crumbs thoroughly. You should also shake out carpets and vacuum rugs in your dining room or anywhere crumbly cookies and cakes are enjoyed.

DEFEND ENTRY POINTS Did you know that many of the steps you can take to improve energy efficiency in cool weather have the added benefit of helping to keep bugs out of your home?

Keep entry points of your home sealed, such as the garage door, and caulk small

cracks in your home’s foundation and siding. These measures will go a long way toward regulating the temperature in your home, and also toward preventing insect infestation.

BANISH BUGS WITHOUT HESITATION While many traditional bug sprays direct you to clear the room during and after use, there are effective alternatives that allow you to spray and stay that won’t disrupt your holiday festivities.

Zevo, a brand of nature-inspired insect control products, has sprays for spiders, ants, wasps and whatever other critters are hunkered down in your house this season. Zevo’s BioSelective technology, made of essential oils, targets and shuts down biological pathways found in bugs.

It’s safe for use around people and pets when used as directed. For more information, visit www.zevoinsect.com.

MIND FIREWOOD Everyone loves a roaring fire during the holidays. However, bugs can commonly make their way into your home via firewood. Store firewood outdoors under a tarp to keep it dry (moist firewood attracts bugs) and don’t bring it inside until you plan to burn it.

While the holiday season is all about welcoming guests, you don’t need to extend that invitation to pests. Make your home more inviting to your friends and family by taking steps to keep bugs at bay.

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Each year, celebrity designer Taniya Nayak teams up with FrogTape brand to share design trends. In 2021, Nayak suggests using the bright and bold colors of the “play hard” design trend, which is all about designating a place for fun and happy activities.

USE BRIGHT AND BOLD COLORS It’s common to keep interiors neutral with trendy grays and off-whites, occasionally adding in pops of color with accessories or accent walls. If you’re looking to take a unique approach to rejuvenating a room, consider adding bright and bold hues to your walls. Take inspiration from the outdoors, fruity drinks or blue skies to evoke emotions of joy with vivid greens, pinks or blues.

s a homeowner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by necessary renovations and all the things you’d like to accomplish around your property. If your list of updates is long, but your time and budget are strapped, remember, even small changes can make a big impact.

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With just a few tools, including paint, brushes and tape, you can add striped or checkered designs to walls, tables and floors.

Creating a pattern doesn’t have to mean splurging on a variety of paint colors. You can create subtle variety by alternating high gloss and matte finish paints or by adding varying amounts of white paint to create multiple shades of the same base color.

However you create the pattern, having the right tape will be critical to avoid paint bleed from stripe to stripe. FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape is made with PaintBlock Technology, which forms a barrier that seals the edges of the tape, to ensure sharp paint lines and professional-looking results every time.

CREATE CALMING SPACES While old homes have unique character, outdated features can make the task of modernizing interiors feel like a major undertaking.

For bathrooms, it’s simple and affordable to sand down what you have and refresh it with a coat of paint. Consider giving boring, outdated square tiles a contemporary look with different tones of gray. You can take it a step further by updating the vanity with deep green paint and gold accents.

When you’re finished, you’ll have a sanctuary from your daily stresses created efficiently and affordably.

ADD PERSONAL POPS OF STYLE Think about the spaces where you spend a lot of time doing things you may not always enjoy – like the office or laundry room. Give these spaces a little TLC. Add fresh color to the walls, organize and hang photos of your favorite places to balance energy, encourage productivity and make everyday tasks feel less like chores.

DEDICATE AREAS FOR HAPPY MOMENTS Do you have that one spot that you’re not sure what to do with? It could be a nook or the basement. Use these areas as places to live well and embrace the calming, happy moments in life, like relaxing with family, reading a good book or playing a board game.

Add comfy, cozy textures of knit throw blankets, worn leather sofas or knobby rugs. Consider comforting, familiar shades like navy, light blues and grays and cognac. These colors and textures work well on fireplaces, bookshelves or walls.

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