Palouse Living, June 2020

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HOW TO REFRESH YOUR HOME USING ONLY THE DECOR YOU ALREADY OWN

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How to design a fitness room at home

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will t. Leave some oor space empty for movement exercises or mat activities. eople exercise for many different ¥ Keep the space bright. Darkness can reasons. Exercise can improve oneÕs appearance, reduce the risk sap energy levels, so invest in mirrors and adequate overhead lighting to make for illness, alleviate stress or anxiety, the space inviting. Natural light can and even help pass some time. Exercise make the exercise area more enjoyable. is often a social activity, but in the wake ¥ Consider the ooring. New ooring of social distancing guidelines issue in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many can protect against damage and make people have found themselves looking for an area more conductive to working out. Rubber mats can offset echoes ways to exercise at home. and reduce the noise of running on a Building a home tness room has treadmill or setting down heavy weights. never been a more timely project, and ¥ Use space-saving equipment. A home such a project can continue to provide gym space will likely not be as expansive rewards even when life returns to some as the space inside a traditional tness semblance of normalcy. HereÕs how to center. Thankfully, many activities do successfully stock a home gym. not require a lot of space or equipment. ¥ Find a dedicated space. A home gym Classic exercises like squats, lunges, push will be limited by the amount of space that can be devoted to workouts. Possible ups, and sit ups require little gear but still produce results. Figure out which tness room locations include a spare bedroom, a garage, a basement, or an enclosed patio. Measure the space so you can pick and choose equipment that Courtesy of Metro Editorial

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eather can be unpredictable.

Carefully developed plans for days spent in the great outdoors can be derailed by unexpected rainstorms, while sudden bursts of sunshine can turn overcast afternoons into chances to get outside and breathe some fresh air.

Lawn and garden enthusiasts know just how mercurial Mother Nature can be, especially during summer. The specter of drought looms every summer, but the National Weather ServiceÕs Climate Prediction Center does not anticipate any broad-scale areas of drought developing in the Lower 48 states in 2020. While thatÕs good news for lawn and garden enthusiasts, itÕs wise to remain prepared for drought.

In recognition of the difculties drought can pose, the Environmental Protection Agency offers the following tips to homeowners to ensure that water is available to meet critical needs. ¥ Learn local regulations. During dry periods and droughts, local water utilities put restrictions in place.

These restrictions are not meant to be nuisances, but designed to ensure water is available to ght res and meet other critical needs. Adhering to these guidelines, no matter how difcult they can be, helps your community stay safe.

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How to refresh your home using only the decor you already own

By Ana Durrani Courtesy of Realtor.com

With so many of us abiding by stay-at-home orders, we're probably not the only ones who have gotten more than a little bored with our home decor. Staring at the same artwork, armchair, or rug day in and day out might have you thinking it's time to a major change-up.

But there's good news: An interior overhaul doesn't mean you have to buy brand-new stuff!

There's plenty you can do with the furnishings you already own.

Take an afternoon to assess your space and put some of the following ideas into practice.

You can get creative on your own or enlist your family to help you with the brainstorming.

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overused objects," says Daniele Busca, creative director and brand ambassador of Scavolini USA in New York.

EXPERIMENT WITH A DIFFERENT LAYOUT

Put your spacial reasoning skills to the test and rearrange your furniture. If your sofa and love seat combo has been in the same L shape for as long as you can remember, consider having the two pieces face each other. Add an armchair and fun coffee table, and you have a whole new living space.

“I’d recommend buying furniture sliders so you can move things around without too much effort and no damage to your oors” says Joel Moss, broker with Warburg Realty Partnership in New York.

LET NATURAL LIGHT IN

That box full of papers you've been meaning to go through isn't doing your decor—or mindset— any favors. Take some time out of your day to get rid of any extraneous clutter that's lingering in your home.

“The most important and budget-friendly way to revamp your space is to get rid of unused or

Natural lighting can help you feel happier, healthier, and more productive. And who doesn’t need that right now?

Look at the room you spend the most time in.

If the drapes are heavy, try swapping them out for ones in your house that are lighter in color and texture.

Busca also suggests removing the window treatment altogether if you have an interesting window frame that can stand on its own.

Moss says having natural light in her house is very important. With her former dining room receiving very little natural light, they rarely used it.

"We moved our dining table to an unused space by our sliding glass door. Now it overlooks our gardens and frog pond, gets great light, and we use it for everything,” says Moss.

SWITCH UP YOUR INDOOR LIGHTING

While nothing beats natural lighting, having strategically placed lamps in a room can also do wonders for the look of your decor.

Swap out the table lamps throughout your home, or move a oor lamp to the other side of the sofa. Don't be afraid to experiment until you come up with an exciting new layout.

RESTYLE YOUR BOOKSHELVES

An organized bookshelf is one of our favorite decor updates. It doesn't require any heavy lifting, it gives you time to admire and rediscover your collection—and it makes an impact without costing a dime.

Color coordinate your books, and alternate stacks of vertical and horizontal books. If you have some candles, picture frames, or other decorative objects, try interspersing them throughout.

“Placing lamps on shelves between books can give a space a more stylish look,” says Busca.

CREATE A NOOK TO READ OR RELAX IN

During uncertain times, getting lost in a book can be a welcome escape, so make that reading space a serene one. Make sure you have good lighting—either next to a window or from a lamp—pillows, a blanket, and a side table to place a hot cup of tea on.

REARRANGE ARTWORK

By now you might be rethinking some of your art choices, like that abstract painting you picked up at a ea market. But there's a x for that.

Busca suggests switching up your artwork by hanging it on different walls and even in different rooms.

The same sort of swap can be done with wall mirrors, too.

FIND NEW USES FOR A ROOM

There are no rules that say the family room must serve only as the TV room. Maximize your space to do double or triple duty.

“We start each day with yoga and have the living room furniture arranged so we can easily push it back and have our own little yoga studio in front of the re,” says Moss.

She says the bonus is being able to do yoga in front of the replace during the winter.

“The double bonus is that morning light oods that room," Moss says. "What could be more perfect for sun salutations?”

Anayat Durrani is a freelance education reporter for U.S. News and World Report. Her work has been featured in Military Ofcer, California Lawyer, and the American Scholar magazines.

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maintenance also can ensure homeownersÕ air conditioning systems withstand the test of time.

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electricity rates increased throughout the United States by about 15 percent between 2009 and 2019. An energy-efcient unit can help homeowners save considerable amounts of money, so homeowners can ask their technicians to recommend energyefcient units that suit their homes. A unit that adequately cools a home without consuming a lot of costly electricity should be every homeownerÕs goal. The U.S. Department of Energy employs the Seasonal Energy Efciency Rating, or SEER, to inform consumers about the efciency of each air conditioner. This rating is noted WHAT ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY? Energy efciency is an important on the Energy Guide¨ label on each unit, and the higher the number, consideration when purchasing the more efcient the unit. a new air conditioner for a home.

Home air conditioning systems Energy rates vary depending on are costly. But the right choice of where a person lives, but rates unit can keep homes cool without remain pretty high across the costing homeowners a fortune in board. The Energy Information energy costs.

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The AHRI notes that the homeÕs age, the number and quality of its windows, how well itÕs insulated, the number of stories it has, and its square footage are among the factors to consider. Homeowners can benet from working with trained technicians who can investigate each of these factors and recommend the correct system. The AHRI recommends homeowners ask their technicians to perform a Manual J analysis, which is a standardized formula that can help homeowners get the perfect system for their homes.

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continued from page 2 equipment you like the most and invest in two or three key pieces. Dumbells of various weights, a medicine ball and a yoga mat can be all you need to create a versatile, effective workout. A TRX system and a door-mounted pull-up bar also are great space-saving options.

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continued from page 3 ¥ Inspect  xtures for leaks.

Conservation is the goal of water restrictions. Leaky xtures compromise conservation efforts, so inspect all interior and exterior faucets and pipes for leaks and x them immediately. ¥ Look into upgrades. Upgrading outdated bathrooms and other water features can be a great way to conserve water without changing daily habits. For example, the EPA estimates that waterconserving toilets can reduce water consumption by as much as 60 percent each year. That saves consumers money while also helping them to conserve during droughts or periods of dryness.

¥ Have a TV hookup. A home gym may benet from a smart TV that you can use to stream workout videos or catch up on the latest news while running the treadmill or using the stationary bike.

A home gym is benecial year-round, and can be especially valuable when social distancing guidelines are put in place. ¥ Water wisely. The EPA notes that experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of the water we use outdoors is lost to evaporation, wind or runoff due to overwatering. The EPA recommends watering primarily in the early morning and evening, after the sun goes down, so less water is lost to evaporation. If you have an irrigation system that uses a clock timer, consider replacing the timer with a WaterSense labeled irrigation controller, which acts like a thermostat for a sprinkler system, using local weather and landscape conditions to tell the sprinkler system when to turn itself on and off.

Drought and dry conditions in summer highlight the importance of conserving water.

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