Home & Garden, 2019

Home & Garden Spring | Summer 2019

An advertising supplement of the Lewiston Tribune & Moscow-Pullman Daily News

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Bringing a ‘90s home into the present

By Hollie Posey // TPC Marketing

Linda Elizarde’s ideas were just visions when she imagined her dream home. In order to make that dream a reality, she hired Linda Bolton of Quality Design to bring her wishes to life. Bolton’s last job before retirement was turning the home into exactly what Elizarde had envisioned.

became much cozier and more welcoming to the homeowners and visitors alike.

of turning a sunken living room

The kitchen needed help with its dated cabinets and generic appearance, but new countertops, cabinets, and an archway facing the living room gave it a modern update while still keeping it practical, turning it into a cook’s dream to spend the day in. For guests there is a Northwest bedroom decorated with a rustic wooden accent wall for the ultimate outdoorsman (or woman) to snuggle into and feel like you are surrounded by wilderness.

into “unsunk ” territor y, the space

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And what a vision it is. Taking seven months to complete, the design team removed walls, created an enviable man cave in the lower garage, and had Knox Concrete refinish the concrete flooring. With the formidable task

the fireplace in the living room gives it a touch of modern with a relaxing at-home vibe. The home itself welcomes all who enter with its stunning luxury vinyl plank floors, bright lighting, large windows and airy architecture.

Seeing a dream home become reality is something that everyone hopes to have happen in their lifetime. With the right team on your side it is more than a possibility. Even subtle changes can make a huge difference in the appearance of a room, much less a whole house. Dreams can become reality with some elbow grease and dedication.

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The updated kitchen also included the custom installation of an underlight system that gives the floor a warm g l o w a n d h e l p s re d u c e s t u b b e d t o e s i n t h e e v e n t o f a m i d n i g h t s n a c k o r l a t e n i g h t g l a s s o f w a t e r.

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The sunken floor of the living room (above left) was raised to a nice, stumble-free single level. By emphasizing neutral tones and warm accent colors, the home achieves a wonder ful combination of classy and coz y.

For a change of pace, the custom “man cave� (below) was decked out in dark greys and pops of bright accent colors.

Guests can admire the walls peppered with pop-culture posters and team pennants and personal memorabilia. The cave also features a dining bar, complete with bar stools to recreate the fun of a sports bar with the comforts of home, and far fewer unruly patrons to deal with.

The cave also utilizes under lighting, creating a warm, diffused light on the concrete floors, custom finished by Knox Concrete.

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or avid cooks, seasoned hosts and busy families, the kitchen is likely the center of daily life and a place where both form and function are of the utmost importance.

This high-traffic space generally influences the design of the rest of the house, especially if the home has more of an open-concept layout. The colors and materials used in the kitchen normally set the tone for the rest of the home.

Wellborn’s ColorInspire program.

For those with a visionary and creative approach to design, the blue tones for cabinetry reach atmospheric wisps of colors and capture the unique space between technology and spirituality. The unbridled adventurer may use burnt orange to soak in

Defined or rustic woods are made from materials such as walnut, oak and cherry.

For nature enthusiasts or those seeking the rustic farmhouse style, you can find beautiful organic finishes in Wellborn’s Aspire Full Access Frameless line. The standout feature is heavy graining. Hand sanding, along with hand-rubbed finishes, provide a quality product with varied textures that minimizes the need for a lot of color.

Focus on Function

When it comes to considerations like finish and materials, kitchen cabinetry trends are shifting toward colored cabinetry and a mixture of exposed textures and materials.

A beautiful kitchen may please the eye, but when it comes down to it, a kitchen’s function is its greatest value.

Integrate these ideas for a kitchen that offers maximum function for one of your home’s most-used spaces.

Colorful allure White kitchen cabinets have dominated the market for years; white is constant, safe and classic. While white kitchens are likely to remain a popular option for homeowners, buying trends are showing a shift in painted cabinetry design from classic white to eyecatching colors.

Natural colors, burnt orange, shades of gray, blue hues and green tones are likely to be the leaders in painted cabinetry colors in 2019, and all are offered through an option like

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the blue of endless horizon and the subtle earthy colors of the high plains and desert.

For the naturalist, green earthy tones can bring the wonder of the world into your kitchen. For the cozy home-body, dark warm tones of gray on cabinetry add a rich and modern scope that spans space and time.

Trends in texture From classic to modern and from farmhouse to high-tech modernistic styling, designers work to make surfaces make a statement.

With cabinetry, there’s no shortage of options: matte and glossy, dark and light, with and without handles.

Technology has played a major role in the improved quality of laminates in the kitchen; many of today’s laminate options have a more realistic appearance and texture than their ancestors. For a more authentic wood look, an option like Wellborn Cabinet’s Decorative Laminate Veneer Door Collection is filled with color choices in a range of materials spanning embossed and textured melamine, acrylic, laminates, metal and more.

Another option is cabinetry featuring timber with exposed grain for a balance between embracing nature and exuding sophistication.

This trend celebrates imperfections and allows you to bring nature into your home.

Declutter the countertops.

Consider incorporating pullout and roll-out trays into your cabinetry to maximize your storage space, as well as dressing your cabinets with appropriate inserts and organizational kits.

Eliminate wasted space by adding corner cabinets to utilize all your available space.

In addition, an option like Wellborn Cabinet’s Aspire Full Access Frameless cabinetry makes it simple to create diverse design styles with better storage options than traditional cabinet framing allows. Without a face frame on the front of the cabinet box, this style provides more room for storage and easier accessibility. You can create a modernistic kitchen, a rustic farmhouse kitchen or a nature-styled kitchen.

Determine the island’s function. The island is often the visual centerpiece of the kitchen, but determining its function can maximize its benefit. Fully functional cabinetry around the island can provide added storage space. For example, custom cabinetry appliance panels let you not only conceal bulky appliances, they also give your wall cabinets more space and functionality.

Make recycling easy. Place the recycle and garbage bins in a drawer near the sink to allow for easier accessibility and keep them out of sight.

Explore more trendy looks for your new kitchen at Wellborn.com.

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How color can affect your garden

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lower gardens can add color and

pastels may looked washed out in the midday

feel in their gardens without resorting to a

awe-inspiring appeal to a property.

sun, so they might be best enjoyed early in the

monochromatic color scheme. Harmonious

The National Gardening Association

morning or late in the afternoon.

colors give off a gentle feeling that can make

notes that gardeners can find nearly every color of the spectrum in flowering perennials.

So whether you prefer soft pink, are partial to bright red or want to relax in a garden and gaze at something deep blue, chances are you’ll find a perennial to tickle your fancy.

The NGA offers the following breakdown of colors to help gardeners learn how their gardens can set the mood they’re looking for.

Bright colors A garden full of bright colors like red, orange, magenta, and yellow can provide a

for a relaxing garden atmosphere.

Complementary colors

Monochromatic colors

Complementary colors are those that are opposite one another on the color

Monochromatic gardens can be awe-

wheel. Orange and blue are examples of

inspiring even though they stick to a single

complementary colors. According to the

color and don’t provide an array of awe-

NGA, complementary colors can add creative

inspiring colors. The NGA notes that gardeners

energy and vitality to a garden.

with monochromatic gardens make them interesting by using plants of various sizes and

Harmonious colors These colors are those that are next to each

shapes.

other on the color wheel, such as orange and

When planting a garden, gardeners can

red. The NGA recommends harmonious colors

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Pastel colors Pastels, which include soft pink, powder blue, lavender, and peach, create a tranquil feeling in a garden. This makes pastel perfect for those who want their gardens to be a relaxing, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The NGA notes that

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How to safely tackle home projects Family Features

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hen contemplating home upgrades or building projects, contractors and DIYers

alike focus on factors such as budget, scheduling and materials. Another important consideration before starting work on any project - from renovating a main living area to expanding a bathroom or transforming your outdoor space - is safety.

While having properly functioning tools is crucial to completing projects both big and small, proper handling and transportation of power tools and batteries can sometimes be overlooked.

Due to their efficiency, energy storage capabilities, convenience and durability, lithium-ion battery-powered tools are a popular choice for taking care of task lists of all sizes, but must be handled correctly.

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storage, transportation and disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

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• Never immerse your tool, battery pack

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small size of lithium-ion batteries makes them ideal for cordless power tools but also pose additional safety risks when • Batteries are not interchangeable, so it’s important to only use batteries and chargers from the original power tool

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• Never modify, disassemble or tamper with a battery. The performance of

Disposal: • Throwing a lithium-ion battery in the trash or municipal recycling can be a fire hazard.

• Safely dispose of used or damaged lithium-ion batteries by taking them to a local battery recycling center or placing them in a receptacle specially designed for recycling batteries.

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Simple ways to prevent dog-related lawn damage

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ogs love spending time outdoors.

Dog owners with yards know that dogs benefit greatly from some

exercise in the backyard. While that time might begreat for dogs, it can take its toll on lawns.

Dog urine and feces can adversely affect the look and health of a lush green lawn.

Nitrogen is essential to healthy soil, but only at certain levels. When those levels are exceeded, the result can be lawn damage.

According to The Spruce Pets, an advisory site that offers practical tips and training advices to pet owners, this is what happens when pets frequently urinate on grass. Urine is naturally high in nitrogen, so when pets urinate on lawns, the grass might turn yellow or brown due to the excess nitrogen content. Nitrogen also is present in lawn fertilizers, further exacerbating the problem for pet owners who

to spend time exercising outdoors without

small properties. Hardscaping does not

fertilize their lawns.

granting them access to the entire property.

include grass and can add visual appeal

Large dogs will need more room than small

to a property while saving pet owners the

ones, but try to build fenced-in areas that

headaches of dealing with dog-related lawn

allow dogs to run freely and get the exercise

damage.

In addition to urine damage, dogs can trample frosted grass, contributing to problems that may not become evident until spring, and get into areas like gardens where they wreak additional havoc.

Pet owners who want to let their dogs run free in the yard but don’t want damaged grass may be tempted to put their pooches in diapers or confine them to crates when letting them outside. But such an approach isn’t necessary. In fact, some simple strategies can be highly effective at preventing dog-related lawn damage.

Dogs need time outdoors, and homeowners

• Work with a dog trainer. Dog trainers might

can take various steps to protect their lawns

be able to work with dogs so they only

from dog-related damage.

urinate in certain areas of the yard, greatly reducing the damage they can cause to a lawn. Trainers also might help curb digging and

• Speak with a landscaper about planting

clawing behaviors

new grass. Certain types of grass, such as Bermuda grass, can withstand dog damage better than others. Local climate will dictate which types of grass are likely to thrive in

that can damage lawns as well as gardens.

• Consider

a given area, so speak with a professional

hardscaping.

landscaper about the viability of planting

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• Install fencing. Pet owners with expansive yards can install fencing that allows dogs

they need to stay healthy.

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How to protect your yard from deer

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ith more than 60 different species of deer worldwide, there’s a good chance individuals

will have some sort of interaction with these majestic animals at one point during their lifetimes.

Deer, which live on all continents except Antarctica, can survive in everything from mountainous areas to wet rainforests to suburban neighborhoods.

These herbivores are voracious eaters that will search far and wide for their meals. Home landscapes tend to be easy pickings for foraging deer.

Many people are excited to see deer in their neighborhoods and yards because they can be such graceful creatures to behold. However, once deer start to munch on ornamental trees, annuals and flowering shrubs, the novelty of these animals may wear off. Furthermore, deer also can be covered in ticks that spread illnesses like Lyme disease. Here are some tips to keep deer at bay.

• Avoid tasty morsels.

Deer like English ivy, lettuces, impatiens, pansies, and hostas. Fruit trees also are targets. Choose other plants to grow, and wait until after early spring, when deer aren’t as concerned with regaining weight lost during the winter, to get them in the ground.

• Use fishing line to deter deer.

Put a few stakes in the ground and then run fishing line at a height of about three feet. Deer

can sense movement but do not have keen

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vision. As the deer approach your garden, they’ll

Scented soaps like Irish Spring may be especially

brush against the ÒinvisibleÓ fishing line and

good at warding off deer.

then get spooked off.

• Plant in levels.

• Plant plants that produce strong aromas.

Raised beds and sunken gardens can discourage

The experts at Good Housekeeping suggest

deer from coming into the yard because they

planting lavender and marigolds, which emit

aren’t avid climbers, offers the home and garden

strong aromas. Deer will be reluctant to walk

resource This Old House.

through because the smell can interfere

• Employ harmless scare tactics.

with their ability to find food and assess their

Deer are skittish, and any unfamiliar movement

environment via their sense of smell.

or sound may scare them away. Cans hung from

• Stock up on soap.

strings, sundials and lights can keep them at bay.

The tallow in soap helps keep deer away, according to the University of Vermont

Deer will seek out an easy meal, but homeowners can take steps to safeguard their trees, flowers and shrubs.

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Outdoor improvements that boost home value

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hether home improvement

• Outdoor kitchen

entertaining, dining and more. Remodeling

projects are design to improve

Many buyers are looking to utilize their yards as

magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value” report indicates

the interior or exterior of a house,

an extension of interior living areas. Cooking,

that an $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 in

focusing on renovations that make the most

dining and even watching TV outdoors is

resale value to the home, recouping around 82

financial sense can benefit homeowners in the

increasingly popular. Outdoor living areas can

percent of the project’s costs.

long run. The right renovations can be assets

be custom designed and built. In addition,

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if and when homeowners decide to sell their

prefabricated modular units that require a much

homes.

smaller commitment of time and money are

So how does one get started? First and foremost,

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speak to a local real estate agent who is

• Patio

an old door look brand new. These easy fixes can

knowledgeable about trends in the community.

Homeowners who do not already have a patio

improve a home’s look instantly.

While a swimming pool may be something

will find that adding one can increase a home’s

coveted in one area, it may impede sales in

• New landscaping

value. Patios help a home look neat, add useable

another. It also helps to study generalized trends and data from various home improvement industry analysts to guide upcoming projects.

The following outdoor projects are just a few renovations that tend to add value.

• Fire pit A fire pit is a great place to gather most months of the year. Bob Vila and CBS news report that a fire pit realizes a 78 percent return on investment, or ROI.

Improve curb appeal with a new, high-end front door and garage doors. If that’s too expensive, a good cleaning and new coat of paint can make

The National Association of Realtors says an

space and may help a home to sell quickly. The

outdoor makeover that includes well-thought

experts at Space Wise, a division of Extra Space

out landscaping can net 105 percent ROI.

Storage, say that refinishing, repairing and

Installing a walkway, adding stone planters,

building a new

mulching, and planting shrubs are ideas to

patio offers strong ROI.

consider.

• Deck

Many different outdoor projects can add value

Deck can be as valuable

to a home.

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How to help flowers withstand heat waves MetroCreative

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eat waves are an inevitable part of summer in many places across the globe. While humans can escape

indoors to air conditioned rooms when heat waves hit full swing, flowers planted around a property have no such luxury, putting their survival in jeopardy whenever the mercury rises to especially steamy heights.

Wilted flowers that have succumbed to the summer sun are a sight many gardening enthusiasts can recognize. But there are ways to keep flowers safe and vibrant during periods of

extreme heat.

system, set the timer so plants are watered in

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The National Gardening Association notes

â&#x20AC;˘ Routinely check the soil moisture.

Soil moisture can help gardeners determine if

and evening because less water will be lost to

their flowers have enough water to withstand

evaporation during these times of day than

the heat. The NGA advises gardeners to dig a

during the afternoon, when temperatures tend

12-inch deep wedge of soil from their gardens

to be at their hottest.

to determine its moisture levels. If the top six

â&#x20AC;˘ Choose the right watering method.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just when but also how you water that can affect flowers during summer heat waves. Aboveground sprinklers might be great for lawns, but the NGA notes that such sprinklers can encourage the spread of disease on certain plants, including roses. Many gardening professionals recommend soaker hoses when watering flowers because they promote deep watering that can help the plants withstand the summer heat.

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inches of the soil is dry, water. If that area is still wet or moist, the plants have enough moisture to withstand the heat. Check these moisture levels more frequently during heat waves than other times of year. â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid overwatering.

Novice gardeners may be tempted to water more frequently when they see wilted leaves on their flowers. But wilted leaves are not necessarily indicative of suffering plants. Plants release moisture to protect themselves from excessive heat, and that release of moisture can cause leaves to wilt as the plants try to protect themselves by providing less surface area that can be exposed to the sun. So long as soil moisture levels are healthy, the flowers should be fine, even if their leaves have wilted.

No gardener wants to see their flowers succumb to the summer heat. Fortunately, there are many ways to help flowers survive heat waves.

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Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop

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Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange, and black. The door color should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.

Guide guests right to the front door with an attractive (and safe) walkway. Stamped concrete or decorative paver blocks may fit the bill. This

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Things to consider before building a greenhouse

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vid gardeners may be enticed

advises gardening enthusiasts to take into

by the idea of a greenhouse that

consideration the angle of the sun during all

allows them to explore their

seasons before choosing a location. Doing so

passion for plants year-round. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true

ensures that the sun is not obscured in the

that greenhouses afford this luxury, there are

winter or fall.

important things to consider before erecting a

Select a spot that also has ample drainage, as

greenhouse in your yard.

you will not want water pooling up along the

Greenhouses require ample time to maintain.

sides of or underneath the greenhouse. Raise

Greenhouses are not self-managing; they

the greenhouse on footings to alleviate flooding

require heat, water, venting, electricity,

concerns.

and maintenance on the part of gardeners.

Consult with a gardening or agriculture expert

Individuals need to determine how much time

about the best way to heat the greenhouse.

they have to devote to a greenhouse and then

Options abound with electric-, gas- and

consider their options.

propane-powered heating sources. Some

Start by choosing the size of the greenhouse.

systems will require venting. You also will need

Many experts, like those at the home and

who is a construction novice. Look for â&#x20AC;&#x153;grower

to know what is available and legal in your area.

garden information site The Spruce, suggest

greenhouses,â&#x20AC;? which are all-purpose options

Check to see if you need a building permit for

getting the largest one you can afford and fit

with adjustable shelving and space for growing

the greenhouse and any accompanying heating

into the yard. It is much easier to fill a large

plants full-term.

elements.

The next step is deciding where the

Once the greenhouse is situated, you can

greenhouse will be located. The goal is to have

begin to add other items, like benches,

Next, consider whether you want to build

a consistent amount of sunlight year-round.

additional shelving, hooks for tools, and even an

the greenhouse from scratch or utilize a

A south-facing locale is ideal, and structures

automated watering or misting system.

prefabricated kit that can make easier work

should remain north of the greenhouse so they

of the job. Kits typically contain all of the

do not cast a shadow on it. The building, cars

materials needed, and are easiest for someone

and technology resource Popular Mechanics

greenhouse than try to expand on a small one later on.

Greenhouses take commitment, but the reward is the chance to enjoy gardening all year long.