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PSE customers to receive ‘smelly’ pamphlet The Puget Sound Energy bills reaching more than 1.5 million homes and businesses through October include a scratchand-sniff pamphlet to remind customers of the odorant used to help identify natural gas leaks.

A scratch on the natural gas safety pamphlet releases a distinctive, sulfur-like aroma, a smell similar to rotten eggs. To help detect natural gas leaks more easily, PSE and other natural gas utilities add an odorant, called mercaptan, to natural gas, which is naturally odorless and colorless.

“Every family needs to know that ‘rotten egg’ odor of natural gas so they can recognize, react and report a gas leak around their home or elsewhere,” said Andy Wappler, vice president of corporate affairs for PSE. “Safety comes first, and having your family know what to do is our top priority.”

In addition to bearing the “rotten egg smell,” the pamphlet also guides people to call 811 two days before digging to prevent damage to underground utility lines and on how to recognize and safely report suspected natural gas leaks by going to a

Bathroom job doesn’t have to be expensive According to Remodeling magazine’s 2011-12 “Cost vs.

Value Report,” which compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale, homeowners could spend more than $50,000 on an upscale bathroom remodel. That makes a bathroom remodel one of the

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more expensive home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake.

For many homeowners, that costly price tag is simply too much money to commit, especially in an economy where money is still hard to come by. Fortunately, there are several simple ways homeowners can give their bath-

safe location and calling 1-888-225-5773 or 911 from a safe distance. PSE natural gas technicians will respond immediately at no charge from service centers located across western Washington.

If a natural gas odor is smelled inside a house or building, the occupants should leave the premises immediately.

If anyone suspects a natural gas leak, follow these steps: • do not use phones • do not turn any electric switches, appliances or lights on or off.

• do not smoke, light a match, use a

rooms a new look and feel without breaking the bank.

• Install a new shower. One of the best ways to give a bathroom a new look is to replace the traditional tub and showerhead with a bigger, more airy shower. Such showers are typically found in modern hotels that boast luxury amenities. Instead of the tub and slide glass, choose a hinged door with heavier glass, replacing the bathtub entirely.

• Add windows and a skylight.

Many bathrooms, particularly those in older homes, sorely lack adequate lighting. Adding some extra windows and a skylight can give a bathroom an entirely new look, even if you don’t replace any of the existing features or fixtures. Sunlight can make a bathroom more inviting, giving

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lighter or do anything that might create a spark.

• use a phone well away from the area and call PSE, 24 hours a day, or call 911.

“Smell isn’t the only way to detect a natural gas leak,” added Wappler. “A hissing sound or blowing dirt may also indicate a possible natural gas leak.”

Washington state’s oldest local energy company, Puget Sound Energy serves 1.1 million electric customers and more than 750,000 natural gas customers in 11 counties. For more information, visit www.PSE. com.

Sprucing up a bathroom doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are many small projects that modernize the room at moderate expense.

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Give dogs a place to get some relief

REMODEL FROM 13 the room the feeling of a sanctuary that many of today’s homeowners prefer.

• Add some entertainment.

Just like they offer larger showers with more room to breathe, many luxury hotels now ensure guests can be entertained even while they’re in the bathroom.

Such hotels often feature small flatscreen televisions that sit behind the bathroom’s mirror. Guests don’t even see the television until it’s turned on.

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of burnt, straw-like grass where a lush lawn used to be can be aggravating. The same can be said for finding dog “presents” all over the yard. All it takes is stepping in or sliding in a pile of joy to raise blood pressure. Plus, there’s the extra work of tracking down such presents and having to clean them up. This can be time-consuming with a big yard, not to mention messy and smelly.

Containing your dog to a run will keep messes all in once place.

When the dog cannot be supervised by you, a dog run will be a way to let the dog spend time outside in a way that he or she won’t get into trouble. The run can be constructed of any material you desire, whether chain-link fencing, wood slats, lattice material, or tightly spaced shrubbery. Pea gravel is a good material to use on the floor of the dog run. Not only This is especially valuable to homeowners whose bathrooms currently feature soaking tubs where they can escape the daily grind with a hot bath and now even watch a little television while they soak.

• Replace old tiles. Many homeowners cite their bathroom’s tiles as the feature they would most like to change. Old linoleum tiles give many bathrooms a dated look that few of today’s homeowners find appealing.

Glass tiles are growing in popularity, but those old linoleum or glazed tiles can be swapped out with porcelain or stone tiles to give the room an entirely new look without spending exces-

To keep Fido happy a homeowner has to give the dog some space. Pets need room to run and “do their business.” An identified dog run is one way to go. is pea gravel aesthetically appealing, but it also allows urine to run through into the soil below and will be able to keep feces above for easier clean-up. It also can be hosed off and topped off when gravel is depleted.

Avoid landscape fabrics or artificial turf that is not designed for pets. It may collect waste and lead to the proliferation of bacteria, which can create odor and unsanitary conditions for the dog.

Many people like to camouflage dog runs from the rest of the yard. Trailing vines of ivy or other upward growing plants sively.

• Replace the toilet. Another easy way to give a bathroom a new look is to replace the toilet.

Older toilets may be eyesores and many are not very eco-friendly, either. A new toilet can give the bathroom a sleek, modern look, and since many of today’s luxury models are low-flow, you’ll also save money on your monthly water bill while doing something good for the environment.

Renovating a bathroom is a top priority for many homeowners. But if a full-scale remodel is not within your budget, there are still plenty of inexpensive ways to give your bathroom a new look and feel.

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Succulents can keep garden chores simple Now is the time of year to focus on outdoor landscaping projects.

One popular project involves redesigning the front yard or backyard to include an array of different flowers and foliage.

While many people gravitate to the flashy and colorful annuals on display at nurseries and home centers, you may want to consider adding some succulents to your home landscape.

Succulent plants can be a boon to a homeowner without the time or resources to maintain plants.

Succulents get their name from their primary function, which is drawing up and storing water.

Succulents are able to thrive in arid conditions, and there are more than 300 different types, including some exotic species.

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bushes or big rocks that don’t allow traction.

Do make a dog running path by the fence where there is a lot of foot traffic. This way your dog can run back and forth and watch the neighbors go by. Again, pea gravel is a good choice here so that it will mask paw-trodden grass.

Dogs will behave like dogs, so pet owners should learn the best way to enjoy the backyard together. Training the pooch to relieve himself in one spot and creating places that are safe for him to urinate may alleviate destructive behavior.

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may suffice. Avoid planting any poisonous plants next to the run so they are not accidentally consumed. It is also best to keep sweet nectar plants away to minimize bee and wasps from flying close to the dog.

If you do not want to segregate your dog from the rest of the yard, find ways to prevent him or her from getting into places you’d rather keep off limits. Cobble rock is often difficult for dogs to walk on. Use it to form barriers of 3 to 5 inches in width to prevent access to certain parts of the yard.

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But when dogs spend time outdoors and cause damage to lawns and gardens, that cute and cuddly appeal might dwindle.

Although dogs are beneficial in numerous ways, their tendency to create unsightly messes in the yard have many homeowners wringing their hands in frustration. Erecting a dog run or using other strategies may help to alleviate any damage the dog causes.

A dog run is essentially a fenced-in part of the yard where dogs can play or be trained to relieve themselves. As most pet owners know, dogs – particularly females because their urine is concentrated to one spot on the lawn – can create unsightly urine burns. Looking at patches

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Finding the balance between beautiful and ‘livable’ rooms Fall is the time of year when thoughts turn back toward the home. With kids back in school and the holidays approaching, many homeowners look for ways to make their rooms more stylish, but struggle to find the balance between beautiful and livable.

“Of course your home should be stylish. But if you can’t enjoy living in it, what’s the point?” says Erinn Valencich, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and blogger for HGTV’s Design Happens. “I believe in creating beautiful spaces that are fun, elegant and livable.”

Redecorating a space with a few key elements can completely transform the look and feel of the room without breaking the budget.

“Keep the livability of the design elements in mind to make sure you have a balance that works within your lifestyle, but still gives the room personality and a special flair for style,” notes Valencich.

One of the easiest ways to breathe new life into a room is by refreshing the floors. A dull or scuffed floor can make a room look tired. Selecting the right floor-

ing will create the perfect canvas to help tie all a room’s design elements together.

Flooring is one of the key design elements that will bring both personality and livability together.

Adding personality “Great rooms have a personality ... a mix of vision, style and inspirations from everyday life, all while being comfortable and easy to live in,” says Valencich, who shares her tips at www.quickstepstyle. com/videos.

Blending a variety of influences will add distinction to a room. Start off by having a clearly defined color palette.

One option Valencich suggests is selecting a rich-toned floor to serve as a warm background for furniture.

To add contrast to a warm floor, add a subtle color to the walls. Then, incorporating a collection and variety of prints and frames will help break up the wall color and add visual interest.

Once all these elements are brought toget her, Va lencich recommends adding a few pieces and accessories that will add dimension, such as a

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Rooms can be beautiful, but many families won’t really be happy unless the space is also “livable.” Some tips that need not be overly expensive can help achieve the goal. chandelier or colorful accent pillows to tie the entire room’s personality together.

Livability within design Authentic style that works in real life is key to achieving a beautiful and comfortable room. Valencich’s recommendations include: • Keep both comfort and style in mind when selecting furniture pieces.

• Develop a list of how the room will be used by your family and guests. Keep it top-of-mind when determining the layout and flow of the room.

• Select flooring and furniture that is durable. Be sure to review all the warenvironmentally friendly at the same time.

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The third week of September is when the shorter days and cooler nights awaken dormant lawns. If you allowed your lawn to “go golden” or lie dormant without extra water this summer, it’s time to celebrate your lower water bill with a good long drink – for the grass. After a few days of heavy rain, invest in a greener future and fertilize the lawn with a slow-release fall and winter lawn food. If you aerate the lawn before you fertilize you’ll be encouraging deeper roots and a more droughtresistant lawn next summer.

If you really want to save water and save money when it comes to lawn care, make this the fall you add topsoil on top of the old lawn, raking water-holding compost and topsoil mix into the holes left from a core aerator. Improving the soil can be done without tilling up the turf, but you must remove plugs of old soil so the new soil can get down to those roots. There’s no need to rake up the ugly plugs left over from lawn aeration. They will break down over the winter and add to the soil.

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Should I dig out my burning bush? I do love the brilliant red color of the leaves every autumn but this year my burning bush just went from yellow to brown. P.C., Enumclaw Sounds like your burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is being consumed by spider mites. The fine webs you observed are one hot tip toward answering your burning question and solving this case but don’t prepare to remove the body just yet. Winter is coming and sometimes a few months in the deep freeze can mean a fresh start for victims of insect invasions.

To foil the tiny culprits be sure to collect and remove all the fallen leaves and clean up around the base of the burning bush and layer on a few inches of bark chips, moo doo or compost to cover the soil and seal in any mite eggs. In January you may want to consider spraying your leafless shrub with a dormant oil spray to get rid of mites hiding in the corky bark. Give your infested burning bush another year to shake off the past before passing judgment and throwing in the trowel.

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Keeping your carpets terrific As the weather cools and daylight hours shorten, families tend to spend more time inside. After a long summer of open windows, sticky treats and constant activity in and out the door, you might notice that your carpets are looking a bit drab. Keeping carpets clean might seem like a daunting task, but with some tips from the experts it’s quicker and easier than you think.

Carpet provides good traction, absorbs noises and saves homeowners money because it naturally insulates a room. And, contrary to popular misconceptions, carpet that is cleaned regularly is fine for people with allergies, and even asthma.

The best practice for keeping carpets consistently clean is having a regular maintenance routine.

Refreshing carpets after a special event, season of tough use, or simply any time of year is easy with these tips from the experts at the Carpet and Rug Institute, a national carpet trade association that focuses on science-based research, customer advo-

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Create a vacuum schedule Have you ever wondered if vacuuming really makes a difference? Removing soil when it’s on the surface, before it gets tramped down, is the first and most important step in carpet maintenance. Use slow, repetitive motions that overlap (about four swipes), ensuring you get right up to the edges where dust, pollen and pet dander like to accumulate.

How often do you need to vacuum? That answer may surprise you. Generally once a week with a CRIcertified vacuum is a good place to start, but depending on how frequently the area is used, you’ll likely want to do it more often.

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The advantages to planting succulents are many. Because they store water in their stems, roots and leaves, this reduces the number of times an owner must water them. Succulents can go several days between waterings. Succulents, like cacti, that have few if any leaves, are perhaps best at managing water because they lose little to evaporation through the foliage.

Succulents are particularly good to have in areas prone to arid temperatures or where water restrictions are often in place. They can be environmentally friendly because of their ability to conserve water. Succulents treat water as a precious resource, and their entire makeup is designed to minimize consumption of water.

Because they thrive in sunlight, succulents can be the ideal plants to put

in extremely sunny and hot locations.

They will not wither and dry out due to extreme heat. For particularly dry areas of landscape or where soil is subpar, consider the placement of different varieties of succulents to create a varied and eye-catching display.

There are many other advantages to planting succulents; some of which include: • Succulents offer contrasts in shape, texture and colors. With the many varieties, you’re bound to find something interesting and different to add to the landscape.

• Whether you have ample acreage in the yard or simply some containers available for planting, succulents will thrive. They grow just as well in containers as they do in the ground.

• Succulents don’t tend to require pruning or cutting back of the plant.

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• Succulents are perennials. So once you plant them, they should last for years and years without the hassle and expense you can expect from planting annuals every year.

• Indoor greenhouses or sunrooms can be another good place for succulents. They prefer not to get chilled, which makes a controlled environment advantageous.

When considering a spot for your succulents, choose areas that get plenty of sun. Think about pruning back or removing trees that would create too much shade on the succulents. Space the succulents widely apart -- more so than you would with other plants -- to allow them to spread. Pebbles or gravel make good mulching material around succulents so that drainage will be adequate.

It will also set the succulents apart from other plants by contextualizing them in your garden.

Succulents might be the answer for gardeners who are looking for low-maintenance, low-water options.

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eliminate danger of overexposure, never use the oven to heat a home. Always run exhaust fans when cooking, especially during the holidays when stoves are left on for longer periods of time. Also, open a nearby window periodically when cooking to allow fresh air to circulate.

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I have a hellebore plant that has grown too large. Can I divide it? What time of year is best for dividing up hellebores? G.M., email Bad news for the heavenly hellebore.

These tough perennials aren’t so tough once you get down to their roots – they hate to be divided. If you must downsize this winter-blooming plant, remove the entire clump in August or September (this week would be perfect) and hose off the roots. Then use a sharp knife or spade

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to separate the thick root clusters, leaving at least a few leaves attached to each division. Replant immediately into soft soil that has been amended with compost. Put any leftover divisions into containers to give away. Hellebores do not need a lot of fertilizer but they really appreciate a lot of compost. Remember the middle of the plant is the old, weak section so you can’t just slice off a side section and hope the mother plant will go on to do great things. Get down and dirty and lift the entire clump out of the ground so you can be sure each new division gets a bit of the mother plant along with the young

growth around the edge.

What are the beautiful trees full of red and orange berries I see in some neighborhoods?

The foliage is rather bluegray in color and ferny. The berries are just beautiful in the fall. P., email Mountain ash or Sorbus are sometimes used as street trees with spectacular berries.

There are many varieties, some with the gray and ferny foliage you describe.

You’ll need fertile soil with good drainage and full sun to grow this tree, plus lots of elbow room. This is a great month to visit a local nursery and check out the berry color on Mountain

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