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At Home 2012

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Also Tips to avoid Do It Yourself dangers “Green” label adds value to home Orange: new black in home decor (Cover) David Giese turned the wall of the carriage house at his Moscow home into an outdoor piece of artwork. (Top Inset) The front of Giese’s 1930s’ home. (Middle Inset) An ornate chandelier hangs above the dining room table at Giese’s home. (Bottom Inset) A large open kitchen with vaulted ceilings and a bar for dining and entertaining reflect the lifestyle of Dave and Donna Pankey of Lewiston.

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House makes time travel seem possible

By Peggy Hayden

Of Target Publications

It feels as though you have traveled through time to another era when walking into David Giese’s Moscow home.

Giese purchased this 1930s house 15 years ago. Since moving to Moscow, to teach art and design at the University of Idaho, he had been in love with the house, even though he had only seen it from the outside. So when it went on the market he decided to make a bid on it.

Gail Byers, a Moscow Realtor, had listed the house so he contacted her with an offer. She told him another person had made the same offer and the owner had rejected it and advised him to offer the asking price telling him it would give him a better chance, so he did.

His first offer was accepted before it was rejected. After stewing about the rejection and deciding that he really wanted this house he gave Byers another call. She told him that he could choose to make another offer. What came next was a bit of a bidding war with another individual.

This war, though, was less about money and more about closing dates. So he offered more money and offered to Tribune/Kyle Mills close at the owners’ conveABOVE: Filled with his artwork and antiques, David Giese’s living room gives a sense of the history of the Moscow house. BELOW nience.

In the meantime Giese had LEFT: Giese talks about the history of his Moscow home. BELOW RIGHT: The formal dining room in Giese’s house offers a view of his backyard. Giese had a glass-sliding door installed to allow access to a small covered deck outside. a friend who told him to buy what he referred to as a “reality kit,” which includes a small statue of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of family.

The “Saint Joseph home sale kit” works like this: If you are selling your home, you place the statue in a window facing out. If you are looking to buy a home, you place it looking into the house, Giese said. After the statue is in place you say a series of prayers over a specified period of time, So Giese purchased the kit and had it express-mailed to him. He took the statue to the house where he placed it in the backyard facing the house. Once the statue was in get muddy but which does offer place he realized that he didn’t have as much time a bench on which you can sit to as you need to say the prayers before the other inremove your shoes — to the statue dividual, whose offer was first in line, would close that dons the bottom of the stairon the house, so he had to say the prayers at a case handrail and the decor he has faster pace. Giese said he was reciting the prayers filled each room with. three times a day, in the morning, at noon and then Over the fireplace hangs one of again in the evening. A few days later he received Giese’s original pieces, which truly a call from Byers, who told him the house was his. looks right at home in this period Giese did little to change the 1930s charm his house. He even has a small sithouse exudes. You find it from the mud room at ting room for overnight guests that the front entrance, which you would not want to includes curtains, which can be untethered to provide privacy.

Being an artist, he has used his talent to make many of the pieces that decorate his home, such as two of the lamps in the living room that have stone beads which resemble glass hanging from the shades — keeping with the 1930s feel.

He purchased much of his furniture at rummage sales in Milwaukee before moving to Moscow 36 years ago, but you would think he got them to go with this house, or that perhaps they were passed along from previous owners.

He has really kept with the time Garden Gulch Rd., Lapwai period of the house; even the rugs on the floors look as if they came on their red velvet backs. right out of the 1930s. In the dining room he has The original house was a farmhouse from somea chandelier that looks time around the turn of the 20th century, which as though it is original was incorporated into an extensive remodel in the to the house, complete with tiny cherubs hang- 1930s.

A local doctor purchased the place and had the ing from it. The dining room table is formal and original farmhouse lifted and turned to face the opposite direction. He built a basement and added has six chairs around it that have famous quotes to the main floor as well as building a second story

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FAR LEFT: A sitting area, complete with tethered curtains provides privacy to any overnight guest visiting David Giese.

LEFT: Arched entryways show the classic 1930s design of Giese’s Moscow home.

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The main floor of the house contains most of its original features, such as the hardwood floors. In the kitchen area is an ingrain cedar floor that can no longer be found on the market.

Giese did some remodeling after purchasing the house. In the dining room he replaced a window with a glass-sliding door out to a covered deck. He also replaced all of the windows in the house.

He also had the kitchen painted and a mud room removed to add more space. He had the countertop added to create a small bar area and give him

extra drawers and cupboards. The guest room on the main floor doubles as a TV room and has a full bathroom off of it.

The staircase leading to the second floor is a nicely maintained wood that doesn’t show its age but does give you the oldhouse feeling.

The second story, Giese said, provides him with privacy even when he has guests. It includes his bedroom and two other bedrooms as well as a full bathroom. The main bedroom is at the back of the house, giving him a buffer from the busy street and providing a quiet place to sleep. He uses the two extra rooms upstairs; one as a dressing closet and the other for storage and a treadmill.

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Get through this winter without burst pipes, broken furnaces, heat loss, ice dams, house fires, flooded basements, unwanted critters, huge energy bills, cold feet and other problems that can plague the frigidweather homeowner with these helpful tips.

Chimney: l Have it inspected by a professional chimney inspector every year. l Have it cleaned every year or two, or more if you have a lot of fires or tend to burn softer woods. l A chimney cap with a rain hood and screen will minimize rain damage and keep critters out.

Fireplace: l Stock up on clean, dry firewood. Store it away from your house to keep mice and other vermin at a distance. l Close the damper when the fireplace is not in use. When you’re using it, turn down the thermostat and open a window near the fireplace to prevent warm air from being pulled from other parts of the house. l Install glass doors on the fireplace to keep warm air from being drawn up the chimney.

Keep the cold out and the heat in: l Reducing air leaks and properly insulating walls, crawl spaces and floors can cut energy bills by up to 10 percent. Seal leaky ducts with metal-backed tape or aerosol sealant. l Consider having your insulation updated to save money, improve comfort and lower the risk of ice dams. l Set your thermostat between 65 and 70 degrees when you’re home; lower it when you’re sleeping or away from home for more than a few hours. Use a programmable thermostat to make the switches automatic. l On sunny days, open curtains and blinds to let the sun’s heat in. Close them at night to trap the warmth inside. l Close or install storm windows, which reduce

drafts and frost formation and can cut heat loss through the window by 25 percent to 50 percent. A less expensive alternative would be to cover windows with plastic. l Schedule a home-energy audit through your energy company. A professional will inspect your home and identify ways you can save on energy, including windows, insulation, and heating and cooling systems.

Keep rooms toasty: l Run your ceiling fan at low speed in reverse direction (clockwise) so the blades drive warm air down into the room.

Heating: l Change your furnace filters per the manufacturer recommendations. Most homes are built with a 1inch filter which should be refreshed every month. l Clean your furnace before the first cold spell.

If your furnace isn’t too dirty, you can save money by vacuuming the blades yourself. l Get acquainted with your house’s ductwork.

Most homes are equipped with dampers, allowing you to change the volume of heat delivered upstairs, downstairs and all rooms in-between.

Plumbing: l Disconnect your gar-

den hose, shut off the water valve and drain the spigot — even if you have a frostfree faucet. l Drain the sediment from your water heater.

This should be done once or twice every year.

Pests: l Repair any exterior damage that might invite pests. Carpenter ants like leaky pipes, warped storm windows and tattered roof shingles, whereas frayed screens and chewedthrough door sweeps attract rodents. l Clear your garage of mice-magnets, especially if you have an attached garage. This isn’t the place to stash woodpiles and unsealed birdseed.

Spring: l Prevent a flooded basement by caulking any gaps in your sidewalks, especially those closest to the house.

Roof: l Check the caulking around vents, chimneys and other roof protrusions to make sure the seal is tight. Open any roof drains or vents. l If you tend to have problems with snow and ice backup, consider installing electrical heat tapes to keep melted snow flowing off the roof.

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When you go into the backyard you enter another place and time — one that takes you to what appears to be some ancient European ruins.

He created the piece on a wall of his garage that includes a fountain and looks like it came from the renaissance period somewhere far from Moscow, Idaho.

His backyard also has a small pond and leaves you with a tranquility that you would not imagine possible just off of a busy street.

Giese’s house also includes a detached two-car garage that has an apartment over it, which he rents out.

The garage was the original barn from the turnof-the-century farm that once covered the lot and beyond.

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Precautions minimize DIY dangers

By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal

AKRON, Ohio — Bob Campbell has done his own concrete work for years. So the Akron, Ohio, do-it-yourselfer never thought twice about laying the concrete foundation for his new carport.

Until he got into the shower afterward and the skin on his knees came off.

Campbell’s skin had come into contact with lime from the cement portion of the concrete. When alkaline compounds get moist from water or sweat, the reaction can eat away at skin and other tissue.

It had never happened to Campbell before, so he didn’t know about the potential danger. And because he didn’t know about the danger, he didn’t read the warning on the bill of sale he got from the company that delivered the concrete.

A month after the accident, Campbell’s wounds had healed with no long-term damage. But he wanted other homeowners to know about the hazard in the hopes of sparing someone else a similar fate.

That’s the thing about doit-yourselfers: It’s not uncommon for handy types to plunge into projects with more confidence than know-how. And sometimes that can-do cavalierness can have painful consequences.

Accidents from projects around the house send thousands of do-it-yourselfers to emergency rooms each year.

For example, in 2010, lawn mowers sent an estimated 89,518 people for treatment in the United States; home workshop power saws, 80,688 people; and workshop manual tools, 131,762 people, according to the most recent figures available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Not all accidents are preventable, of course. But in many cases, some simple precautions can save us from ourselves.

John Drengenberg, manager of consumer affairs for Underwriters Laboratories, and Christy Beeghly, violence and injury prevention program administrator of the Ohio Department of Health, offered some suggestions for reducing DIY injuries. l Don’t take any project

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Bob Campbell’s knees were burned when he laid the concrete floor for his carport and didn’t realize that chemicals in the concrete were caustic. Here, he checks the smoothness of the surface, Sept. 20, at his home in Barberton, Ohio. lightly.

Even something as simple as changing a light bulb can have potential danger, said Drengenberg. Screw in a bulb that uses more watts than a socket is rated for and heat can build up over time, he noted. That can damage the socket, the wires in the fixture or even the wiring in the wall, possibly sparking a fire.

His point: Lose the I-canaccomplish-anything arrogance and humble yourself enough to find out what you’re getting into. l Slow down.

We’re busy. We don’t like spending precious time on nagging projects when more appealing options beckon. But rushing can lead to injury, noted Beeghly.

Take the time to make sure you’re prepared, she said.

Read all the instructions. Assemble the equipment you’ll need. And give yourself time to do the job properly and safely.

Often the instruction manuals for tools and equipment will include safety tips, so read them and heed them, Drengenberg urged. l Wear the right gear.

Safety glasses are a must if you’re working with any tool or in any situation that might lead to eye injury. Think that through, Beeghly said. Bits of material can fly up when you’re drilling, sawing or hammering. Branches can poke your eyes.

Gloves, ear protection, proper footwear and other protective garb or equipment can also be important, depending on the job. Avoid loose clothing, jewelry or long

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Ladder accidents account for more than 200,000 emergency room trips a year, said Drengenberg. Long extension ladders aren’t the only culprits. Stepladders and stepstools can be dangerous, too, he said.

The basic rule he cites is “one step at a time, two hands at a time.� Wear a tool belt so you can always keep two hands on the ladder, or have someone hand up tools to you, he suggested.

Use the right ladder for the job and set it on a flat surface, Drengenberg said. Don’t overextend your reach, no matter how much trouble it is to get down and move the ladder instead.

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Another feature that exists for a reason is the safety guard. Don’t remove it, Drengenberg said, unless you absolutely have to for making a special cut. If you do remove it, replace it immediately.

Keep tools in good working order and be sure to use the right blade or tool for the task, he said. It’s funny when someone posts a picture online of some doofus trying to prune his tree with a circular saw. It’s not so funny when that doofus cuts off a couple of fingers. l Keep your work space clean.

This isn’t a Felix Unger thing. Picking up debris, cleaning up spills, unplugging and putting away tools and equipment, and otherwise keeping your work space reasonably orderly means less chance of slipping or tripping, Beeghly warned.

Those precautions also help safeguard children and pets, she noted. Of course they should be kept out of the area when you’re working, but it’s just as important to make the work zone safe for them when you’re not. l Use the right extension cords.

Extension cords are made differently for different jobs.

Some carry less power than others; some have jackets that can stand up to moisture or hard use; some have particular types of prongs. Talk to a knowledgeable salesperson at your hardware store or home center who can help you choose one that fits your needs, Drengenberg suggested.

If you’re working outdoors, use only a cord rated for outdoor use. Use one that’s long enough so you don’t have to plug two or more extension cords together. The connections can get exposed to moisture from rain, snow or dew, possibly causing electrical leakage, Drengenberg said.

Never try to repair an extension cord with electrical tape, he said. Replace a nicked cord instead. l Have a first aid kit on hand.

Accidents happen, even when we take the proper precautions. Make sure those precautions include having a properly stocked first aid kit, Beeghly said. l Know your limits.

Pay attention to that little voice that says you might be in over your head, Beeghly warned. Stop if you’re not comfortable with a tool or a procedure, especially when you’re working with electricity or tools that are difficult to control. That’s a good indication it’s time to call in a professional, she said.

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Organizing your closet can help your wallet

By John-John Williams IV

The Baltimore Sun

SHOPPING FOR AN ORGANIZED CLOSET:

Organizing your closet begins durBALTIMORE — ing shopping, according to experts.

After years of watch“Don’t buy over-the-top trendy,” ing Lynn Weisberg purchase garment Karen Ciurca-Weiner said. “Buy after garment, boutrendy pieces that will be preserved tique manager Karen over a period of time. People go disCiurca-Weiner finally count shopping and they buy things told her loyal customthat don’t coordinate. It’s better to er a hard truth — she buy a couple great pieces that you needed to stop buying can style around as opposed to piecand start looking at what she had. es that you don’t know what to do Ciurca-Weiner with.” suggested that what THINGS TO THROW OUT: Weisberg really needed was to organize her Our experts have no problem getcloset. ting rid of items — especially when “She kept buying all the threads have seen better days. these clothes,” CiurThings that don’t fit and stained ca-Weiner said as she clothes: “No matter what you paid, stood inside her cliit had its day. It’s over,” Judy Pressent’s closet, a 9-by-12foot converted office man said. space that now has Outdated clothes: “I don’t care shelving and drawwhat you paid for it,” Pressman said. ers to accommodate “You really think it will come back, Weisberg’s clothes. “I but it’s like an old boyfriend: Even told her to stop buywhen it comes back, it’s never the ing items and make outfits out of clothes” same.” she already had.

MCT MUST HAVE ITEMS: Since their initial ABOVE: Lynne Weisberg, of Pikesville, Md., left, is getting help keeping her closet organized from Every women’s closet should consession five years ago, Karen Ciurca-Weiner. BELOW: Karen Ciurca-Weiner, left, shows client Lynne Weisberg what cloththe two have come totain these items, according to Karen ing items she has that will pair together for a workday outfit. gether twice a year to Ciurca-Weiner. organize Weisberg’s White shirt: A fitted clean, crisp clothes — once at the white shirt is a must. beginning of spring Boyfriend blazer: Everyone should and once at the beginown a black or white “go-to” jacket. ning of fall. The nearBelt: A belt that is the right length ly four-hour sessions allow Weisberg to — preferably black patent leather maximize her closet — completes any wardrobe. space while planning Nude-colored shoes (taupe or her outfits for the upbeige): They go with everything. coming season.

Little black dress: It’s a no-brain“She cleans out and er. refreshes my closet every season,” the Ruffled blouse: It’s timeless.

Pikesville, Md., resident said about Ciof several hooks for urca-Weiner. “It’s a clothes and jewelry, a time-saver and a huge money-saver.”

More and more people are seeking the few shelves for shoes help of closet organizers to create order and even a curtain and save money, according to experts. rod to hang scarves, In addition to purging closets of space- anyone can maximize eating out-of-date garments, the experts their closet space, said are using their knowledge to identify Ciurca-Weiner.

“It’s very important hidden gems to create fresh looks for to create closet and their clients.

Although more attention is being paid drawer space,” she to the closet, it still remains one of the said. “You must utilize least-used rooms in the home, according every space. You have to Ciurca-Weiner, who works at the Bal- to have a need for each timore women’s clothing boutique Jones space.”

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“The biggest problem is that people ganizes closets by garthe store and pick things that I need, spice,” and creation of a “look book” don’t know how to utilize their space,” ments and colors — arranging items as opposed to buying everything I like charting every item of clothing in the she said. “They don’t have enough cube from light to dark. “I organize a closet - most of the time,” Weisberg said with closet. space. And they don’t stack things such like it’s like a store. I make it easier to a laugh.

Pressman then makes a list of items shop your closet,” she said. as sweaters.”

Image consultant Judy Pressman her clients need.

Weisberg’s closet reveals Ciurca- agrees that closets shouldn’t be used just You don’t have to have a lavish “Sex In “After we’re done, no item is bought The City”-type closet to use the services Weiner’s handiwork. Behind the slid- for hanging clothes that get little wear. unless it has a purpose,” Pressman said. and suggestions of a closet organizer, ing door is a space filled with outfits As the founder of the Baltimore-based “My clients are professionals. They according to experts. With the addition pieced together by Ciurca-Weiner. One J.P. Images, Pressman has fine-tuned don’t have time to waste. Image is imwall is lined with customized her closet organizing during the last 30 portant to them.” shelving and stacked with 100 years.

Karen heels and wedges by designers “After you work with Ciurcasuch as Jimmy Choo and Stuart me, you’ll feel great. The For all your Sand, Gravel, & Concrete Needs Weiner Weitzman. On the same wall, confusion is gone. It will drawers are neatly organized by has take you two seconds to organized items including jewelry and ex- get dressed in the mornercise clothes. A hanging rack ing,” Sand & Rock said Pressman, Lynne on the back of the door is filled whose roster of clients inWeisberg’s with assorted ballet flats and cludes professional womConcrete sandals. A vanity and comfy, en in Baltimore, Washingshoes so Locations in Lewiston/Clarkston and Moscow/Pullman plush chair allow Weisberg to ton and Virginia, and can that she coordinate her makeup with her swell to up to 100 at the Dust Control Distributor can easensemble for the day. start of the spring and fall ily match “I use every little bit of space seasons. there is,” Weisberg said. “This them to Pressman’s sessions, is not storage.” which run $150 per hour her daily Upon completion of the closet for an average of three outfits reorganization, Ciurca-Weiner hours, include a consultaSand & gravel made with little provides clients with a list of tion, an overall cleaning clothes they need. to specifications: effort. and organization of the 743-5596 “That way, they’ll go in the closet, a mission state• Contractors store with a list of basics they MCT ment where she assigns 4341 Snake River Ave. • Builders need to fill in,” she said. “I’ll clients labels such as “elLewiston, ID 83501 • Homeowners scale down their purchases for egant chic” and “glamour the season.”

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ABOVE: Homeowner Dave Pankey made room in his home for his T’ai Chi studio where he teaches classes twice a week. BELOW: Built-in cabinets and custom alcoves accent this Lewiston home’s entryway.

By Peggy Hayden Of Target Publications

In 2003, when Dave and Donna Pankey had Runsvold Construction build their Lewiston home, they had a specific floor plan in mind — one that included a T’ai Chi studio in the basement.

Dave Pankey uses the studio, which he calls Quiet Tiger T’ai Chi, to teach classes twice a week.

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A long island-bar is the only separation the kitchen has from the dining room and great room, allowing for each room to be visible from the others. The bar makes the kitchen a triangular shape with a very functional flow from stove to refrigerator to sink and dishwasher.

The kitchen has a large walk-in pantry with a lot of space for food and small kitchen appliances. There is also a stereo system in the pantry that provides music to the upper level of the house, including the covered deck. The kitchen cabinets have a special treatment that Funke’s Custom Cabinets in Clarkston included when they made them. There is a space on top of the cabinets for decor and enough storage room in the cabinets that the pantry is really for extra storage.

The great room includes a gas fireplace in one corner that is lifted about a foot above the floor with a stoop. The blue-pearl granite that dons the outer edge and stoop of the fireplace is also used on the island-bar top in the kitchen, tying the rooms together nicely.

One whole side of the great room and dining room has windows facing out to a deck that is the entire length of the house and offers a magnificent view of the river as well as an Oriental ceramic cooker that is royal blue in color.

The amazing view of the scenery continues into the master suite, which has a wall of windows looking out. The walk-in closet in the master bedroom is large enough to be a small bedroom itself and includes plenty of shelving for storage. The master bath includes a soaking tub big enough for two, and a large open shower with a glass-block wall separating it from the tub and plenty of lighting.

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Don Bottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architectural firm in Lewiston worked with the couple to incorporate their ideas into the floor plan of the house, adding some special touches along the way like the

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Homes by Vanderbuilt: green label adds value to a home CHARLOTTE, N.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An article published in The Los Angeles Times shared research that indicated investing in energy-efficient upgrades can lead to increased resale values. In a statement to the press, prefabricated housing manufacturer Homes by Vanderbuilt noted the aggregate importance of energy-saving efforts.

University of California-Berkeley professor Nils Kok led the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Marketâ&#x20AC;? study with co-researcher Matthew Kahn of UCLA. The article reported the study indicated green improvements added up to 12 percent in value at the time of sale.

According to the article, the researchers analyzed data for 1.6 million single-family homes located in California which were sold between 2007 and 2012. Approxi-

mately 4,300 of the homes had green-label certifications. Researchers compared the green-labeled and non-green-labeled homes with similarities in age, size, amenities and location.

The benefit of making a home greencertified appears to outweigh the costs. In addition to increased sale values, owners of green-labeled homes enjoyed annual savings on energy bills equaling an average of approximately $700. The results of the study also concluded it cost approximately $10,000 to improve a homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy efficiency by 35 percent.

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To realize the increased values, homeowners are typically required to go through the processes set forth by Energy Star, GreenPoint Rated or LEED for Homes. These organizations oversee programs that certify improvements.

The article noted the research study recorded an increase in certified-home prices more recently than five years ago. Taking into account all other factors, sale prices for green-labeled homes were relatively higher in 2012 than they were in 2007.

Typical enhancements included upgrading to water- and energy-efficient appliances. Homeowners were also found to have made regular improvements as well as adding insulation. It is believed individ-

uals in the market to purchase a new green home value the secondary qualities, like improved air quality, also found in these houses.

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With a nearly 90-yearold house in Rye, N.Y., Melanie Cadenhead spends a large part of every winter being cold.

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Modern living does not have to be that hard, energy efficiency experts say.

They cite a host of simple ways to cut energy consumption without sacrificing comfort or lifestyle. From sealing air leaks to unplugging cellphone chargers, these recommended improvements donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require big-ticket purchases like windows or air or heating systems (although those may be necessary in some cases).

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Air leaks, often found around foundations, pipes, recessed lights and chimneys, can be easily identified and sealed; many states have programs that contract with people like Stefan to help you find the source of the problems.

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Folks, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom!

A few simple steps helped to make this little bathroom seem light, large and clean. Can lights or overhead lights are good for general illumination, but primping requires the proper lighting. Vanity lighting should wash over your face evenly, providing a flattering glow.

Sconces on either side of the mirror at eye level are best at eliminating unsightly shadows. Incandescent and halogen lamps on dimmers allow for low-level mood lights or bright levels for makeup or shaving.

A window in the shower? Looking out at treetops while showering is a great way to start the day. Higher windows help avoid splashing, but steam and moisture are enemies to wood. Many new extremely waterproof paints are available to protect woodwork.

For privacy, instead of fussy lightblocking shades or curtains, insert a textured glass panel or apply frosted privacy adhesive film. It will last quite a while and can be easily and cheaply replaced after a few years.

The shower space shares a standard 5-foot tub, which is much less expensive than a longer bathtub. A tiled ledge fills in the larger bathroom width while opening the shower area.

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WASHINGTON — A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 4.6 percent in August compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase in more than six years.

CoreLogic, a private real estate data provider, also said that prices rose 0.3 percent in August from July, the sixth straight monthly gain.

Associated Press Steady price increases, combined with greater home This Aug. 21 photo shows an exterior view of a sales and rising builder con- home sold in Palo Alto, Calif. fidence, suggest the housing recovery may be sustainable.

Other measures of home prices have bound this year more than five years after also increased. The Standard and Poor’s/ the bubble burst.

Sales of previously occupied homes Case Shiller index rose in July compared with a year ago, the second straight yearly jumped in August to the highest level increase after two years of declines. And since May 2010. The rate at which buildan index compiled by a federal housing ers started single-family homes rose last regulator has also reported annual in- month to the fastest in more than two creases. years. Builders have also increased their Housing prices are rising in most ar- spending on single-family home construceas, according to CoreLogic. Only 20 large tion for five straight months. And the lowcities out of 100 tracked showed declines est mortgage rates on record have made in the 12 months ending in August. That home buying more attractive. compared with 26 in July.

Even with the gains, the housing mar“The housing market’s gains are in- ket has a long way back. Many would-be creasingly geographically diverse with only six states continuing to show declin- buyers can’t qualify for stricter lending ing prices,” said Mark Fleming, chief standards or save enough money for larger down payments that most banks now economist for CoreLogic.

States with the biggest price increas- require. Home sales, housing starts and es in the past 12 months were Arizona, prices all remain below healthy levels.

CoreLogic said its measure of prices is Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. Prices soared 18.2 percent in Arizona, partly be- 26.7 percent below a nationwide peak in cause the supply of homes for sale is low April 2006. and foreclosure sales have slowed. Prices Still, the broader economy will likely have risen 10.4 percent in Idaho. benefit from rising home values. When The states with the biggest declines prices rise, people typically feel wealthier were Rhode Island, Illinois, New Jersey, and spend more. And more Americans are likely to put their houses up for sale, Alabama and Connecticut.

The housing market has begun to re- which could further energize the market.

Confederate rose is an heirloom for the ages

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Gardeners everywhere love the changing colors of the blossoms, which are special in the horticultural world.

The flowers open pure glistening white and as they mature they unbelievably change color to a burgundy red. While there are single-petal types it is the double or rose form that I see most often.

After blooming, a round hairy capsule forms which dries, a trait that inspired one of the plants common names of rose cotton as the buds resemble the boll of that famous member of the hibiscus family.

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Rich, fertile welldrained soil is needed for the lushest-looking specimen and to insure a spring return in colder areas. Soggy wet winter soil may prove fatal.

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At the Columbus Botanical Garden, the confederate rose is in a large sweeping bed that also has the blue flowered duranta, spring blooming forsythia, fall blooming mums and buddleia.

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Beyond pumpkins: Orange hues are hot indoors, too

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ABOVE: In this undated publicity photo, designer Brian Patrick Flynn has layered several deep shades of orange throughout this space and then accented with shades of blue to create a cozy, inviting room.

RIGHT: In this undated photo, Flynn uses pops of orange in an otherwise black and white room to bring energy and inspiration to this home workspace. harmony in a room.”

Along with pale grays and deep charcoals, orange also goes well with dark and light blues as well as browns, taupe, cream or white.

Burnham cautioned against pairing orange with other tropical colors or other harvest colors, like red and yellow. The room can easily begin to feel as though you’ve taken those themes too far.

Rather than piling on all the fall colors at

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Use different textures in these similar color tones ... jutes, velvets and linens for that cozy fall feel.”

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Upholstery fabrics, paint colors, furniture and accessories that range from neon orange to tangerine to terra cotta are getting attention this season.

But orange isn’t for everyone. When interior designers suggest decorating with orange, clients can get nervous. Designer Kyle Schuneman often eases homeowners into using orange by suggesting variations of it.

“The idea of orange can sound juvenile and unsophisticated,” Schuneman said. “But if you go with umbers, burnt bricks or terra cottas, you can sell a client on the idea much easier.”

The key, he says, is using orange creatively and carefully.

Here, Schuneman, and designers Brian Patrick Flynn and Betsy Burnham offer tips on decorating with the color orange, and avoiding the pitfalls of using it poorly.

HOW MUCH TO USE? Orange can be overpowering as the main color in a room. But, like red, it works brilliantly as an accent color.

“I don’t suggest painting your walls orange,” Burnham said.

“But maybe there’s an orange in the print on your pillows.”

It can be casual: “maybe you bring in a garden stool that’s bright orange,” or chic and sophisticated: “think of Hermes orange, those shopping boxes,” she said.

In a bedroom with muted, gray-blue walls, Burnham opted to add lacquered end tables in a rich shade of orange.

Orange paint can also be a great way to spruce up a dated piece of furniture.

“Think about painting a great old chest-of-drawers a beautiful shade in a high gloss,” Schuneman said, “and changing out the knobs to really special crystal knobs to make a statement piece in a room.”

WHICH SHADES ARE BEST? All three designers like earthy burnt orange tones that are almost as brown as they are orange.

“With a burnt orange, you’d be surprised what the paint chip looks like,” Burnham said. “It looks more like a brown. But you paint a piece of furniture that color, and it reads orange. It does what it’s supposed to do — it brings some whimsy.”

Flynn also likes using red-orange, “ideal for more youthful or edgy rooms.”

The style of your home may help determine which shades you choose,

said Schuneman. “Terra cotta is a beautiful backdrop for a traditional or retro feeling space, while pops of a more neon orange could be really fun for a modern space.”

Whatever tone you choose, Schuneman suggested testing a sample if you’ve decided to take the plunge and paint with orange. “Try three or four different shades,” he said, and view them in various types of light.

He continued, “orange is a lot like red when you’re painting, so you’re going to need three or four coats to get an even finish. But the end product will be a beautiful cozy space.”

Just one word of warning: “Don’t go with a true shade of orange,” Schuneman said. “It will feel like ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.’ ” WHERE DOES IT WORK? Orange can look good anywhere in your home, but these designers concur it’s especially beautiful for bedrooms.

“Orange is my favorite choice for kids’ rooms, because it’s totally gender-neutral,” Flynn said.

“My favorite combo for a kids’ space is tangerine and white. It’s clean and classic.”

Schuneman agreed: “I love a warm shade of orange for a bedroom. My last bedroom was a burnt brick. It felt so warm and cozy. It really works well with dim lighting at night, but also can invigorate you to wake up in the morning.”

Burnham used orange and white gingham print draperies, along with navy blue and dark denim upholstery, to decorate the bedroom of a pre-teen boy. “It’s boyish, but sophisticated,” she said. “Not over-thetop country or anything.

Sort of preppy.”

WHAT GOES WITH ORANGE? “I love pairing gray with orange,” Schuneman said. “It immediately amps up the hip factor and brings it into a contemporary setting. It works well because gray has a cool base, where orange is warm. So the balance really creates

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Seeds of fall are nature’s small, perfect packages

By Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times

Fall has arrived. And with it, our time of fruition, as plants offer their seeds for a coming generation.

Winged, fluffed, beaded, barbed: Each has a unique beauty — and strategy for dispersal. Some come in a package so delicious, birds and other animals are more than happy to do the distribution work for them.

After all, for the plants that produce them, the flowers and fruits we have enjoyed all summer long are only about one thing: creating the next generation.

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dust, they are tucked in long, slim seed cases beginning to split open.

Horse chestnuts bore their shiny, brown seeds in a space alien’s helmet of a protective cover, green and stuck all over with stiff spines. Golden rain trees were hung with lanterns of dry, papery bladders that hold hard, beadlike brown seeds within. Give the lantern a swish and the seeds rattle softly.

Most familiar were the helicopter seeds of the maples, with their stiff, winged blades.

Even within that family there is variety, with the blades set at different angles.

The red fruits of bittersweet nightshade looked like the ti-

niest of cherry tomatoes, vivid and succulent, and indeed, tomatoes are in the same family of plants.

Plants use two basic dispersal strategies. One is a very inefficient method of spewing thousands upon thousands of seeds, a blanket-the-world method, in which at least some are bound to land and germinate. Dandelions are proof this is a winning method.

Or, there is the more energy-intensive method of creating wet fruits. It pays off with a more efficient dispersal of seed, complete with the moisture and fertilization packet of an animal’s scat.

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Deep within the seed, the embryonic plant is alive and respiring, even when it is not growing but just waiting for the right moisture and temperature to sprout.

Just how long a seed can remain viable continues to surprise even the experts. Reichard recalled a lupine seed estimated to be 10,000 years old that still germinated after it was taken out of a peat bog.

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WASHINGTON — In 2010, 4.2 million more people worked at home than a decade before, according to a report released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau.

According to the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), the number of people who worked at home at least one day per week increased from 9.5 million in 1999 to 13.4 million in 2010, increasing from 7.0 percent to 9.5 percent of all workers. The largest increase occurred between 2005 and 2010, when the share grew from 7.8 percent to 9.5 percent of all workers, an increase of more than 2 million.

The SIPP has provided timely information on home-based workers since the mid-1990s and differentiates by those who work exclusively from home (home workers), those who worked only outside of the home (onsite), and those who worked both from home and at a location outside of the home (mixed workers).

The survey revealed that median household income was significantly higher for mixed workers at $96,300, compared with $74,000 for home workers and $65,600 for onsite workers.

According to the American Community Survey, 5.8 million or 4.3 percent of the U.S. workforce worked the majority of the week at home in 2010. This is an increase of about 1.6 million since 2000. Because of its sample size and timeliness, with data collected from about 3 million households annually, the American Community Survey provides both reliable subnational estimates and detailed information about the class of worker, industry and occupation of homebased workers.

Estimates from the 2010 American Community Survey indicate that the Boulder, Colo., metropolitan area had among the highest percent of workers who worked from home most of the week with 10.9 percent, followed by Medford, Ore., with 8.4 percent, Santa Fe, N.M., with 8.3 percent, Kingston, N.Y., with 8.1 percent; and Santa RosaPetaluma, Calif., with 7.9 percent.

Detailed class of worker information from the American Community Survey suggested that although nearly half of home-based workers were self-employed, government workers saw the largest increase in home-based work over the last decade. Homebased workers increased by 133 percent among state government workers and 88 percent among federal government workers. There was a 67 percent increase in home-based work for employees of private companies.

“These changes in work patterns have both economic and social implications. Researchers and policy-makers, including those in the fields of technology, transportation, employment, planning and housing, will find this report helpful in future transportation and community planning as well as technological trends,” said Peter Mateyka, an analyst in the Census Bureau’s Journeyto-Work and Migration Statistics Branch and one of the authors of the report.

ton Park Arboretum now is a revel in the pageantry of seeds just now on offer from both native and exotic plants. In a profusion of colors and forms, some seeds are getting set to fly, float on the wind or water, or hitch a ride on your sock.

“They are so infinite in their variety, and each is a small, perfect package,” said Sarah Reichard, director of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, which includes the arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture.

She pointed to fireweed that seemed to smoke, so thickly flocked were the graceful wands of its branches with the white fluff that will carry its dark seeds on the wind. Tiny as