Home and Garden 11/26/16

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BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT RETURNS TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ENSURE SAFET Y AND WARMTH THIS SEASON

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BY GINA CRONIN, GINA.CRONIN@GAZETTE.COM

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hanksgiving weekend is, for many people, an opportunity to spend time with family, eat scrumptious food, cross some names off of the Christmas shopping list and start decorating the exterior of the home. It’s always an accomplishment to create a display that will put a smile on onlooker’s faces. The design styles for decorating a house are nearly endless, so shake things up and have fun dressing your home in holiday cheer. As a plus — the activity outside is a great way to burn off some of the calories from those piles of mashed potatoes and slices of pie.

RELIGIOUS DISPLAY

For those who have a “keep Christ in Christmas” bumper stick on their car, a religious display might be an appropriate way to go. There are so many decorations available that can set a spiritual tone for the entire block. A nativity set is a great place to start. From light-up outlines to life-size, realistic statues, you can have fun choosing a set that feels right to you in commemorating the birth of baby Jesus. You can also find a beautiful selection of light-up angels and crosses that can be placed where you see fit on the lawn or home. A cross-shaped wreath is a wonderful choice for the front door to go along with the theme. There are also

light-up signs with sayings like “Jesus is the Reason” and “He is Risen.” If you wish to keep the attention on these religious accents, it might be a good idea to use white lights only to decorate the home.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

The kids will love a Santa’s workshop display. The key to creating Santa’s workshop is to have as many decorations as possible. Don’t hold back with this theme. Play it up. Think about one time you passed a home that exuded a feeling of Santa’s workshop; it probably had a rather chaotic selection of colors and characters scattered about. If this is the route you wish to go, check your holiday

storage space and check there is ample room. If you have the green light in that arena, head to the store — you will most likely need to make a few stops — and stock up on a variety of light-up and inflatable wrapped presents, elves, candy canes, lollipops and more. You can also add some familiar characters like the misfits from Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and others.

And do not forget Santa with his sleigh and reindeer. Cover your home in green and red lights as well.

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Blossoms of Light RETURNS TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS

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very November, the Denver Botanic Gardens becomes illuminated with thousands of multi-colored LED lights. The colors reflect off of the small ponds at the gardens, creating a magical sight for visitors of all ages.

This year, Blossoms of Light will stay open until January 1. The display begins every evening at 5:30 p.m. Be prepared to dress for cold weather, since the gardens are outside. Hot drinks and various treats, such as cookies and roasted peanuts, will be available for sale during the walk through the gardens.

The use of LED lights was important to the gardens’ staff, due to their commitment of being environmentally friendly. The event’s team actually begins preparing the display in August in order to have everything ready by the opening in late November.

Communication manager Erin Bird says Blossoms has been a staple of the gardens for many years, and that the staff works to ensure a new display every year so that recurring visitors can have a unique experience each time.

“Sometimes we just switch the path around,” she says. “But, this year we’re going to have an interactive display at the stage where we hold concerts in the summer. We’ll have drums and other instruments that people can play with and the lights will respond to their touch. It’s going to be massive.”

There will also be digital projections that can be seen while you’re walking the path. One will show off giant snowflakes falling and the other will have holidaythemed designs over the building’s windows.

It takes around half an hour to walk through the entire display of lights, Bird says. Depending on the night you visit, carolers might be strolling through the gardens, singing traditional Christmas songs.

Two of the most popular stops in the display are the Japanese garden and the O’Fallon Perennial Walk. “The Japanese garden always looks so elegant and people love to stop and look at it,” Bird says. “The Perennial Walk is the grand finale and it’s the long sidewalk that leads to our visitors center. It’s a stunning view as you walk out of the display.”

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Simple WAYS T O DRE S S UP YOUR HOME FOR T HE HOL IDAYS

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he holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is the many homes and businesses decorated with the lights and colors that have become synonymous with the season.

Decorating for the holiday season can be time-consuming. While decking the halls may not consume as much time as holiday shopping and wrapping presents, according to data from a 2013 American Time Use Survey, interior and exterior decorating for the holidays may consume anywhere from 2.5 to three hours per session.

Holiday decorating includes things as simple as setting up a menorah or as complex as stringing lights on the exterior of a home. Though elaborate displays can take hours to erect, time-crunched holiday celebrants can still create festive, welcoming displays.

T H O U G H E L A B O R AT E D I S P L AY S C A N TA K E H O U R S T O E R E C T, T I M EC R U N C H E D H O L I DAY CELEBR ANTS CAN S T I L L C R E AT E F E S T I V E , W E L C O M I N G D I S P L AY S .

BRING IN MORE GREENERY

Drape evergreen boughs on staircase hand-railings or on the mantle. The scent will be inviting and adds instant festivity.

USE THROWS AND DECORATIVE PILLOWS

Change the look of a room with holidaycolored decor if you do not want to clutter the space with knickknacks. A red and green blanket draped over the sofa can create a comforting holiday tone.

FOCUS ON THE FRONT DOOR AND ENTRYWAY

Celebrants who do not have the time to decorate their entire homes can create a warm, inviting space by decorating their front doors and entryways. Place greenery, bows, tinsel, lights and winterinspired accessories by the front door so friends and family visiting for the season catch the holiday spirit the moment they walk through the door.

HANG HOLIDAY WREATHS

Holiday enthusiasts without much time to decorate can invest in a couple of holiday wreaths, which can be dressed up as much or as little as celebrants prefer. If you do not have the time to string lights on the house, wrap them around wreaths hung in windows or hang the wreaths on a home's main entrance. Celebrants who want to go a

a prominent location, such as a busy hallway or the foyer of your home. Hang ornaments on clear filament from the mantle or within the main window of the house, where they can reflect tree lights and add sparkle.

PLACE LED CANDLES IN WINDOWS less traditional route can hang wreaths made of holly, citrus fruits, ribbons, or any other greenery instead of the more customary evergreen wreaths.

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DECORATE WITH ORNAMENTS Ornaments are not exclusive to Christmas trees. Fill a vase or bowl with metallic ornaments and place it in

Rather than contending with twinkle lights and electric cords, homeowners can employ battery-operated faux candles to create a homey appeal in windows and hallways throughout their homes.

AROUND THE HOUSE

Ensure safety and warmth this season

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BY KEN MOON, SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

KEN MOON

Dear Ken: I have a mountain cabin, and the county wants me to put in a propane “sniffer” in the crawl space. They are kind of pricey. What do you think?

– Alisa

It’s a no-brainer. Propane is insidious and nothing to fool with. Unlike natural gas — which is lighter than air and so telegraphs its presence quickly — propane is relatively heavy and consequently clings to the lowest parts of hidden spaces to dangerous — even explosive — levels. The detector you describe will shut down the main gas valve on the incoming house line if it detects propane fumes. It’s a vital piece of equipment to keep you safe in your cabin, regardless of the cost!

Dear Ken: I have a mobile home and would like you to tell me the preferred method to keep the water pipes from freezing.

– Rick Modern heating heat cables, sometimes called heat tape, do a nice job. Most folks wrap them with insulation and duct tape, although manufacturers discourage confining them so tightly. Use as many lengths as it takes to serpentine the tape around all the pipes and valves, taking care not to wrap the tape on itself.

These tapes have a little thermostat that kicks them on when the ambient temperature gets below about 40 degrees. That means you can leave them plugged in year round.

Dear Ken: I have a natural gas heater that smells when I start it up and sometimes when it runs. It’s sort of a burnt smell. What is this and what can I do about it?

– Elsa Gas furnaces and water heaters exude some unique smells both during and after start-up. There can be an initial flashback of natural gas odor as the burner struggles to overcome the resistance of the cold flue pipe. That smell should dissipate quickly — within 30 seconds or so. A burnt smell usually means dust

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particles that have settled on the burners and heat exchanger are being combusted by the flames. That’s the typical smell from a furnace when we first fire it up for the heating season. Again, that odor should disappear after a day or two of use and shouldn’t reappear again until the next fall.

So, I have two concerns. You say it is a “heater,” and not a furnace. These appliances can be trouble if they’re an older variety. They must have a direct, outside source of fresh air. Does yours?

Second, the discharge that’s bothering you hasn’t gone away. So, you should have it checked ASAP by a heating contractor. And make sure you have a carbon monoxide near the floor in the hallway leading to your bedrooms.

Dear Ken: I have new stucco house.

There is dirt splattered on it near the ground and it won’t come off. Other than repainting, is there any way to get it off?

– Jerry Try power washing. You could rent a machine or buy a homeowner version — invaluable for driveway, deck, porch and RV scrubbing — for less than $150. Be careful, though, stucco is not as hardy as it looks. If you would like to try a more benign treatment first, Windex makes a window washing hose attachment system that might remove that grit. It looks like that spray-jar contraption we use to apply fertilizer to the garden. In this case, the solvent is a soap-like mix that not only cleans but also doesn’t streak. They’re so cheap — less than about $12 — that it might be worth a try before you try the power wash.

Since you mentioned paint, let me repeat my recommendation to get yourself a gallon of matching exterior latex house paint — flat, no sheen — for stucco touchup. You can dab it over the inevitable dings and nicks on the surface, and it is also useful for hiding the tiny thermal expansion cracks that are too small for caulking.

Ken Moon is a home inspector in the Pikes Peak region. His radio show airs at 9 a.m. Saturday and is carried on KRDO, AM 1240 and FM 105.5. Visit AroundTheHouse.com.

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TAKE OUR ADVICE ADVICE

Dear Amy: I recently caught my fiancee of 12 years cheating on me with a co-worker.

We have two children together.

After I discovered her infidelity, she came home crying and admitted everything. She was also AMY very surprised at how I handled DICKINSON it. I didn’t yell, curse or demand anything. I tried just asking the right questions with the right tone. This allowed her to be more forthcoming.

She obviously wants to make our relationship work and is leaving her job since that guy is still there. I told her we need to talk more and for her to stop holding in any emotions or thoughts and try to talk to me like how I was talking to her when I caught her.

It’s been almost a month now since she got caught, and we have been talking more and she has been listening to me, especially when I get those irritating thoughts of what she did, which helps alleviate my frustration.

I’ve seen much improvement. She really wants our relationship to continue, but she stresses the fact that she does not want me to retaliate in order to punish her.

Do you think this is something that can be repaired? I really want to make this work, but I’m scared at the same time. What will happen when she starts her new job? What if another guy sweeps her off her feet and she decides to do this again? — Worried

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Question: My husband is taking prescription testosterone supplements, and he says they make him feel much better.

DR. OZ AND DR. ROIZEN But new labeling will contain warnings about the risk of heart attack and personality changes! Should he stop taking them? — Francine G., Philadelphia

Dear Worried: You and your partner are demonstrating that it is possible to recover from an affair if both parties deal with it by being honest with each other, and by making big changes.

Her decision to leave her job is a good one. It is necessary for her to leave the orbit of her affair partner and to cease contact with him. Your choice to remain calm and to do some intentional listening is ideal. You two may see your overall relationship improve.

You have work to do, too. It doesn’t seem fair to you, but in order to continue to recover, you will simply have to make a deliberate choice to trust her. Trust is a choice, every single day.

Answer: The Food and Drug Administration makes it clear that prescription testosterone supplements are approved for use only in men who have low testosterone levels, along with an associated medical condition. That includes those who need the supplements because of pituitary disease, chemotherapy or genetic conditions.

About 20 percent of men over 60 have diagnosable low testosterone. That often is associated with the following conditions: High blood pressure — About 40 out of 100 men with HBP also have low testosterone.

High cholesterol — About 40 out of 100 also have low testosterone.

Diabetes — About 50 out of 100 also have low testosterone.

Overweight — About 50 out of 100 also have low testosterone.

For these guys, taking testosterone supplements may restore energy, muscle tone and sexual function and interest. But an untold number (red flag here!) use the hormone supplement for muscle building or in doses higher than recommended. It’s the health hazards associated with those behaviors that prompted recent FDA labeling changes. Those who take too much, and especially those who combine testosterone supplements with other anabolic androgenic steroids, says the FDA, are at serious risk for “heart attack, heart failure, stroke, depression, hostility, aggression, liver toxicity and male infertility.”

Depending on why your husband is taking the supplement and how much he’s taking, it may be a really bad idea or just what the doctor ordered.

Send questions to askamy@tribune.com or to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

Email your health and wellness questions to youdocsdaily@ sharecare.com.

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Dear readers: A cold, wet nose or pink paws and whiskers under the Christmas tree? It may sound like a good idea, but think again.

Giving live animals as gifts usually is a bad idea. Owning a pet HINTS is a time- and money-consuming FROM endeavor. If you are giving the HELOISE animal to a child, the parents or other older family members may ultimately need to walk, feed, clean up after and train the dog or cat or other animal. Consider doing this instead: Make a donation to a local animal-rescue group or adoption center in exchange for a “gift card,” where future pet owners can go on their own time to pick out their newest family member, on their schedule, when they are ready.

And if they are never ready? You’ve made a charitable donation to the shelter. — Heloise Dear Heloise: I am sick and tired of carrying all the cards that are needed to get discounts at various stores or needing to sign up for reward points to save money in the future.

I understand the marketing reason, but my wallet is so large now that it is hard to close it.

Merchants, please just give us the discount at the time of purchase! — Pam in Wisconsin With some merchants, you can pull up your account by typing your phone number into the keypad at the checkout. — Heloise Dear Heloise: I love yoga and casual stretch pants. They are comfortable and inexpensive.

However, this casual-pants trend has gone too far. Yoga pants should stay in the gym or on the walking trail. — Anne V., Lubbock, Texas Dear Heloise: When my children were small and had a sore throat, here was my trick to get them to open their mouth so I could take a look.

I used a lollipop and asked them to sing “Ahhhh.” This would make them giggle and open their mouth. This will guarantee a laugh. And then let them keep the lollipop as a reward. — A reader, via email —

Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Friends could challenge you to think deeply about what is truly important. You can have or attain anything you want, but first you must be cognizant of your innermost desires.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Hooked up with the right partner, you can conquer any task. One of you has the brains and the other the brawn. Form an unbeatable team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you want to guarantee peace and tranquility, you can offer an apology. Go ahead and play romantic games with the one you love, but remember to play by the rules.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Focus on exchanges of romantic love and affection with a true soul mate that can grow into a beautiful, harmonious relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) While hanging around in front of the TV may be relaxing, don’t ignore the call of the great outdoors.

Something in your immediate environment could trigger your interest and offer food for thought.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Benefit from the kindness of strangers. You may be treated with consideration while in a public place or even on a mundane shopping trip for groceries.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This may be a good time to honor social obligations. Get out and about for a few hours while your diplomacy and tact are accentuated. You may form a helpful new friendship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Although this might not be the best time to make a serious proposal, it could be a great time for ecstatic expressions of affection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Emphasize the very best. You can grow closer or find things in common with a family member this weekend. Similar and familiar attitudes provide you with a sense of security and a feeling of serenity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Love waits patiently for peace and tranquility to return. Disruptive friends or minor emergencies can interfere with plans for togetherness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Accept criticism at face value. Let it roll off of you like water off a duck’s back and move on to more constructive activities. Offer a helping hand if you see a friend in need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Look long and hard for lasting love. The real thing is always going to be something that remains a classic under any circumstances.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nov. 26 You are riding high on a wave of confidence and attractiveness between now and the end of December. Since you are sincerely friendly and helpful toward others, this is an excellent time to meet new people or join groups, organizations and clubs. In February, March and early April, your business sense is at a zenith.

This is a good time to make decisions about your financial affairs or to make key business decisions.

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an angel-in-training who tries to help a struggling singer (Eric McCormack) repair his fractured family. Her mentor? Shirley MacLaine. (6 p.m., Hallmark).

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EVENTS

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Exhibit — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St.. Regular gallery admission applies; 634-5583, csfineartscenter.org.

“The Nutcracker” — Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $29-$60; 5207469, pikespeakcenter.com.

CC Tigers Hockey vs. Air Force Academy — 6:07 p.m., Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., go online for ticket prices: cctigers.com.

Manitou Christmas Parade — 6 p.m., Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, free; manitouchristmasparade.com.

“Babette’s Knock Out Opera” — 7:30 p.m., The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $18-$25. Advance tickets: themat.org.

John Denver Tribute — With Ted Vigil, 8 p.m. Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $18-$2; 476-2200, stargazerstheatre.com.

ON TV Mushy holiday movie alert: In “A Heavenly Christmas,” Kristin Davis plays

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BIRTHDAYS Impressionist Rich Little is 78. Singer Tina Turner is 77. Bassist John McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 71. Actress Jamie Rose (“Falcon Crest,” ‘’St. Elsewhere”) is 57. Actor Peter Facinelli (“Nurse Jackie”) is 43.

Hip-hop artist DJ Khaled is 41. Country singer Joe Nichols is 40. Singer Natasha Bedingfield is 35. Singer-guitarist Mike Gossin of Gloriana is 32. Singer Aubrey Collins (Trick Pony) is 29.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT IDEAS

a local garden center for natively-grown and fresh cut garland, wreaths and sprigs to adorn every part of the home. Garland can be draped on the fence and frame the doorway, wreaths can be hung from the door or an extra-large one can be displayed front and center on the house itself. Mini potted trees and poinsettias can be placed along the walkway as well.

Large terracotta pots can be filled with sprigs and pine cones, while stacks of firewood can add a feeling of warmth to the porch. To keep this theme going into the night, decorate with only green lights; or even green and blue lights to signify the earth.

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hire help; but still want to have a showstopping presentation, get your hands on a holiday light projector. These projectors come with a variety of color capabilities and shapes, and shine thousands of lights onto the front of the home from just one light source. The lights can stay stationary or move around the home. Say goodbye to wires and cramped storage spaces with the perfect gadget for instant holiday appeal.

These are but a few ideas for your holiday décor. The most important part is that you have fun and are proud of your final display. Sometimes the best way to get inspiration is to make it a family tradition to pack into the car, turn on some Christmas music and check out the lovely lights in the neighborhood one evening each Holiday season.

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