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thanks to creative chefs at upscale restaurants, although Italians have been enjoying it for centuries. The rich, slightly sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar readily lends itself to vinaigrette dressings and gourmet sauces, and brings out the sweetness of fresh fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and peaches. But don’t worry if you know next to nothing about oils or vinegars; the staff at AOO will be happy to educate you, and everything’s available for tasting. Bottles upon bottles line the shelves, enticing shoppers to study the labels and sip tiny cups of liquid delight. “It’s the best product on the face of the earth, in my opinion,” said Matt Grams with a wide grin. Living in Arizona until a year and a half ago, Matt and Leah discovered an olive oil processing plant with products

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7 Tips to Make Your Design Project a Success Custom Cabinet Trifecta Succulent Beauty Transform spaces into cozy retreats How to transform a fixer-upper Preparing your fireplace or stove for the season Color a new home décor with a fresh coat of paint Home improvement projects for your fall to-do list

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ransplant shock occurs when plants adversely respond to being moved from one place to another. Plants may need to be moved for a variety of reasons, but homeowners should be especially careful when moving plants around their properties. When moving a plant, do your best to avoid disturbing the root, even resisting the urge to shake dirt off the roots. Keep the rootball wet throughout transplanting, too, as roots that dry out are more susceptible to damage than those that remain moist. Transplant shock is less likely to occur if most of the roots are moved along with the plant, so try to dig up as many of the roots as possible before picking up the plant and moving it. Water also can help prevent transplant shock by helping the plant acclimate to its new location, so remember to water the plant after it has been moved.

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aking leaves may be an autumnal traditional for many homeowners, but those who want a less strenuous way to prevent their lawns from being suffocated by fallen leaves may want to consider mulching them. Fallen leaves should never be left to linger on a yard for very long, and some homeowners may be surprised to learn that waiting to rake until all of the trees on a property have shed their leaves can be detrimental to the lawn. That’s because fallen leaves trap moisture and prevent sunlight and air from reaching the grass, making lawns more vulnerable to disease. Fallen leaves also can harbor insects, again putting lawns at risk of disease. Mulching may be the best option for homeowners who prefer to avoid spending several weekend afternoons each fall raking leaves. Many lawnmowers are now equipped with mulching capabilities, which can remove the need to rake. When leaves are mulched, they are minced into tiny pieces that are left behind on the lawn. Such pieces are so small that they won’t block air or light from reaching the grass, nor are they likely to harbor insects. But as these tiny pieces of leaves decompose, they enrich the soil with nutrients, so much so that some lawns may not even need to be fertilized in the fall.

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o you’ve settled into your fall routine and are ready to tackle that design project you put off all summer. Whether you’re furnishing your first place or redoing a home you’ve been in forever, decorating can be a daunting task. Before you dive in consider these seven concepts to make your project a success. Number one: Have a budget.

Money. The topic nobody wants to discuss. So let’s get it out of the way. It’s important to know what you can afford and how much you are willing to spend. The cost of a design project can vary widely depending on the scope of work and quality of materials. Does your budget allow for a $500 rug or a $5,000 rug? It’s best to know that up front. What tasks will require a professional and what tasks are you able to complete yourself? Do your homework and be honest about what you want and need for the space. Having specific plans in mind before starting is important to avoid overspending. Remember that no matter how well you plan, the unexpected will likely happen. Have 15-20% of your budget set aside for additional expenses.

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Number two: Create a focal point. Every room needs a focal point. It could be a fireplace, a gaming table, or a large piece of artwork. In a media room the focal point may be the TV and the console it sits on. Have a room that doesn’t have a natural focal point? Brace yourself. I’m going to use the word wallpaper. Want to add a unique touch and create an instant focal point. Wallpaper an accent wall. I know, I know – you swore off wallpaper. I promise today’s wallpapers are more beautiful than ever and also much simpler to remove.

Number three: Consider scale and proportion. This is all about how your space feels. Too many large, bulky furniture pieces in a room will make it feel claustrophobic and small. Too many small items scattered throughout make it feel chaotic and unsettling. A mix of varying heights and sizes of furnishings and accessories is what you want to work with. Think of a cityscape. Play with scale. Mix objects of different sizes, masses, proportions, and patterns to add unique energy to a room.

Number Four: Lighting. Remember that budget we talked about. Plan to spend some of it on lighting. Create layers of light for richer looking and more flexible interiors. Using multiple sources of light creates maximum impact in a space. First, Ambient lighting provides the overall illumination for a room. Typically this will come from ceiling fixtures or recessed cans. Then add a layer of task lighting for activities such as reading or cooking. Finally,

add accent lighting to highlight areas in a room such as an architectural feature or beautiful artwork.

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Number Five: Art. Please don’t tell me you’re worried about putting holes in your walls. That’s an easy fix. Life is too short to have those walls empty. Artwork can be anything from a fine oil painting to your child’s drawing. Art can be a print, a sculpture, or items from nature. It can be purchased at a gallery or made at home. Remember those macramé wall hangings from the 70’s. They’re back with a fresh and modern twist. Fiber art is a beautiful way to add texture and style to your space.

Number Six: Add Personality. This can’t be defined by a set of rules. It’s about you. Take some risks and have fun. Throw in your favorite color. Display a personal collection. Mix and match design styles. Don’t be shy or concern yourself with trends when it comes to your home décor. Don’t worry what other will think. Personality is the magic ingredient that adds life to an interior. Bring in all the things you love to create a home that greets you everyday.

Number Seven: Purge.

Before you begin your design project get rid of all the extra stuff! Do you have any “guilty” objects in your home? Things you would like to part with but feel you can’t. That table Grandma gave you. That antique which delayed your retirement because you spent a small fortune on it. Now is the time. Let them go. What about items that are outdated, broken, or no longer serve a purpose? Tell them goodbye. Keep what you’ll really love and use and get rid of the rest. Ponder the words of 19th century textile designer William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Don’t wait until fall has passed you by. Start planning and doing. Implement these ideas and get started. The next time summer rolls around you can relax and enjoy your amazing new space.

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Custom Cabinet Trifecta Story and Photos by Cliff Coy

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abinets, you use them every day whether you realize it or not. They are a staple of any house that can make or break how a homeowner or prospective buyer views it. You can buy them from any of the big box stores around, but for a slight increase in the money you spend, you can have custom cabinets built and installed by local professionals. Filzen Custom Hardwoods have been in business since 2012 and they provide their customers with a superior product than the cabinets you can buy from the chain stores. Braden Filzen, the owner of Filzen Custom Hardwoods, has been building cabinets for 13 years. He started out building

them for a company in Mankato while he was going to school. Occasionally the owner would throw side jobs his way and over time he was working 40 hours a week at that job and an additional 40 hours a week building custom work in his spare time. “It turned out that I really loved doing the finish work. I liked doing carpentry but I wasn’t too crazy about crawling through the mud in March and when it’s 10 degrees out and it’s raining on you and muddy,” said Braden. “So I really fell in love with the interior finish work and being in a climate controlled shop every day is kind of what sold me on it. Not climbing around on roofs and stuff like that.” Eventually Braden had so much side work that he decided to split off from his first job and started doing all of the side work full-time in his garage. “I started in a three stall garage in my house, about 500 square feet,” said Braden. “That was too small so I rented out a corner of the current building we are in, which is about 600 square feet and then two years ago the land owner added on to the back of here. This was their warehouse, we did a build out in here, put lighting in, insulated it, liner tin and they moved

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A bathroom vanity made out of up-cycled pallets that was refinished and distressed to add a rustic look to the customers bathroom. the warehouse back into the new addition. So we went from a three stall garage to a 600 square foot shop to a 2,000 square foot shop. Now we are looking at possibly going to a 8,300 square foot shop.” As the workload picked up Braden hired on more workers, one such worker was Ryan Gemlo, the shop lead. He had worked with Braden at the cabinet maker in Mankato and was looking to expand his talents even more. Ryan started out doing a lot of 48 •

wood working in High School and found that he had a knack for it. “I actually tried to take the same shop class twice and that didn’t work,” said Ryan. “I just happened to kind of fall into it. I was looking for a job and someone recommended to me a wood shop in Mankato that is no longer there. Started working there and that’s where I met Braden. We always worked really well together and it kind of just kept evolving. I set up a little shop at my house at the time

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and played around as much as I could. I kept rolling with it and enjoying it, I kept getting praise for my work so I kept striving to do better and better and here we are. I still enjoy it thankfully, I feel like I am just getting paid to do something that I enjoy. They always say that if you can find something you love to do and make money doing it, you never have to work a day in your life. I really feel fortunate enough to have stumbled into that.” As they formed the company together and the work kept stacking up they found that getting the staining and finishing work done was what was holding them up from getting things done faster. So Braden found an artist to come in and give it a try. “I was teaching pre-school and art and they told me to come and try it because they needed help,” said Rachel Gemlo, the finisher at Filzen Custom Hardwoods. “So I came and I think that my background in art definitely helps, I was a painter. I guess we have all been on the same page as far as what finishes they want quality wise and he really wants to get creative and artistic with all the finishes. I came on Fridays for a while until I was done teaching but now I am here full-time.” “When it was just Ryan and me, we were scared of everything,” said Braden. “All we would do is stain stuff and spray clear on it. Rachel comes in and we are glazing, pin stripe glazing, we are distressing stuff and she made up a sample board with every finish that we have done in the last six months. Every time we have a new stain come through or we do rub throughs, antiquing and distressing. She is really artsy and really good at that sort of stuff.” With their trifecta of a team in place Filzen Custom Hardwoods started pumping out high quality products for their customers at a regular rate. Braden goes out to the customers and finds out what their vision is

Braden Filzen screws a cabinet into position during an install at a customers house.

Ryan Gemlo screws a cabinet into it’s final position during an install at a customers house.

and does his best to come up with functional and stylish cabinets to fit their needs. When he gets done with the design he hands it off to Ryan who starts kicking up saw dust getting the pieces put together and then it’s off to Rachel and the artistic side of the house and all the finishing touches. It’s a team effort from the start when the customer reaches out to them all the way to the end when the team installs the custom cabinets. “Those are our main jobs but really it’s a team effort and we help each other around the shop with anything we need to,” said Rachel. “It really is one big team effort.” So you may be asking yourself, why choose a custom cabinet over something you can get at the big box stores? If you’ve ever owned a house with custom cabinets or even been in one that does, you already know the answer. If you haven’t, the answer is quite simple. Custom cabinets are measured for your specific house in mind, they are designed to meet the specifications of what you are looking for and they are not only beautiful pieces of art but they are the most functional cabinets for your specific space. “I think it all comes down to quality, longevity and functionality,” said Ryan. “The price difference between our cabinetry and the cabinetry you can purchase from a big box store is not that great. It’s pretty insignificant when you think about what you are getting. Lifetime warranty on the hardware and all our stuff is totally customize-able.” “We are really building cabinets to custom fit in the space, we don’t have to work with 3 inch incriminates like box cabinets do,” said Ryan. “I get into situations where they are on the fence and they don’t know, typically

all we have to do to convince them to use us is show them a project we have done or show them some pictures of recently finished products. With the price difference considered it is kind of a no-brainer. If you are looking at buying a Cavalier would you fork over $500 to get a Cadillac instead? That’s kind of how I look at it.” Quality work and functionality is what this team lives by and you can see their passion for their jobs in every piece they complete. “Everyone here loves their job, they love coming into work every day and we love putting out top notch products, that’s our passion,” said Braden. “We go home and we think about projects and how things are going to get put together and built. Ryan will call me at night and tell me that he had an idea for how to do one thing or another. You can tell he is really in to this because he is thinking about it when he isn’t even at work.” “We put a lot of effort into what we put out but what I think is cool is that you can’t find it anywhere else,” said Rachel. “It’s unique to their space, to their house. The other part is that the customer has a lot of say in what they want and what we are doing. How their kitchen is going to function, how traffic is going to flow, just every little detail. Not only can we be proud what we put in there but when they start living there with it they can feel like they really had a part in it.” Braden’s vision for his company is simple, keep a lean company by only hiring a handful of people and to do that make quality products with a unique spin on them instead of turning into a company that just cranks out as many cookie cutter cabinets that they can. “I don’t have visions of employing

Rachel Gemlo finishes off a cabinet with pin striping at the Filzen Custom Hardwoods, in New Ulm.

like 50 people, I would rather keep it small scale,” said Braden. “Obviously we are going to have to add some more people eventually but I would rather purchase efficient equipment for two, three or four people to run than do things the old way and have 30 people on payroll.” If you are in the market for cabinets and want something that is unique to you and your space that also keeps local companies in business, go out and see what a custom hard wood cabinet maker can do for you to help incorporate beauty and functionality in your home.

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Succulent Beauty Story and Photos by Cliff Coy

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A large variety of succulents planted together create a unique mixture of color and texture. Many succulent gardeners combine different varieties of succulents together to create these beautiful arrays.

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ith the busy schedules that a lot of people are keeping these days it is getting harder and harder to keep up with gardens and house plants. But with the addition of a simple plant to your home you won’t have to sacrifice your time to keep your gardens and window sills full of vibrant colors. The succulent plant is typically found in dry, arid and neardesert locations worldwide. Its fleshy leaves and roots allow the plant to soak up water and store it for long periods of drought. Somewhat like a cactus, though lacking the needles, these plants do produce flowery blooms. Though that is hardly the reason that people keep them around. Aside from their notoriously easy care they also turn a variety of beautiful shades and colors when exposed to long periods of sunlight. “I think that it’s because they are easy to care for and they have lots of color and texture,” said Sarah Johnson Malchow, an Assistant Manager at Drummer Gardens in Mankato. “It’s kind of one of those plants that have gained

momentum and we have backed it up as an industry. Because of its easy care it is a good entry into gardening as a starter plant.” “One of the things that is cool about them and a reason I think that they might be popular, is if you look at how fun they are when they are combined,” said Sarah. “You have a half dozen different colors and all of these cool different textures that play well together.” Succulents come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Whereas many of them have fatter and more bulbous leaves, some are low to the ground and spread out over wide areas, and some are even tall and almost flower like which provides you with a wide variety of looks in which to set up your succulent garden. “It’s kind of unusual in the world of plants to have a species that has both tall and ground cover varieties,” said Sarah. “When I work with them I really like bold colors and textures so it doesn’t really matter to me which ones I pick out so long as I get four or five together that are really snazzy and bold together. And the thing is with some of these is that Special Advertising Section • OCTOBER 2016 •

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the hotter and brighter it gets these leaves will turn different colors.” When it comes to the care of this particular plant, it really couldn’t be much easier. Because they are from an arid place they need lots of sunlight and don’t need to be watered or fertilized heavily. If you are keeping them inside you still want them to get the maximum amount of light possible, so placing them in a bright window should do the trick. In addition to that you want to have them in a container that drains. It needs holes in the bottom so excess water can drain through away from the roots. “Primarily you want to offer them full sun or bright light,” said Fred Struck, owner of Traverse Des Sioux Garden Center in St. Peter. “If you have them outdoors you would want them in the sunniest spot you can possibly manage which usually means at least 6 hours of strong sunlight a day. That middle of the day super-hot sun.” Because of the environment where they come from you do need to be careful that you do not over water your succulent plants. They aren’t to be treated like your common house plant where you water them every day. If you suspect that your succulent has been over watered, unpot the plant and check and see if the roots have died. “Over watering is what kills them, so people are better off letting them get bone dry and then water them thoroughly,” said Fred. “We even joke about people about watering them and I tell them to watch the national weather and when it rains in Phoenix, water your succulents.” “You do want to water succulents but you want to water plentifully less often,” said Sarah. “You want to always check with your finger down in the soil. Should it be completely dry you want to water it thoroughly enough that it wets the soil and runs out the bottom. Because we are in the north we typically advise not watering them from November until the middle of March. Because in the winter time inside our homes plants aren’t respiring that much and a succulent with excess water that isn’t respiring will just rot and die.” With our busy schedules filled with work, kids and if we are lucky a little vacation now and again it can be difficult to maintain that beautiful green glow of plant life around the house, but with a little bit of research you can easily maintain a beautiful window sill or outdoor garden of succulents all year long. “Worldwide right now they are the most popular group of plants,” said Fred. “Part of it is because people don’t have time to mess with plants that need care every day. Succulents are fool-proof, if you forget to water them for weeks at a time they are still alive. With people being time short today it is the perfect plant.” Top left: Fred Struck, owner of Traverse Des Sioux Garden Center in St. Peter, demonstrates how to plant succulents in a living wreath made of peat moss. Middle left: A wide variety of different types of succulents are planted in a wreath made of peat moss, this allows for you to have a living wreath indoors that is full of beautiful colors and patterns created by the succulents.

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ool weather often drives people to spend more hours indoors than they do during the warmer months. Autumn is a time to winterize gardens, put away lawn furniture and prepare for the holiday season. Autumn also provides the perfect opportunity to begin home interior projects. Many people decide to redecorate their homes to reflect each season. When temperatures change, it’s time to transition from the light colors and breezy fabrics symbolic of summer to thicker, darker materials that evoke coziness. With some inspiration and a little know-how, any homeowner or apartment dweller can cozy up a space in time for fall and winter.

• Invest in area rugs. While wood floors can look beautiful and work well with many different design styles, wood can feel chilly underfoot. Thick area rugs add warmth to a room and can help it look more lived-in. Area rugs also help a room appear more cohesive, coordinating with other colors in a space and providing a visual border.

• Practice layering in rooms. An affordable and relatively easy way to make a room seem more cozy is to layer fabrics and other accents. Layers can include throws and blankets. Remove place mats from the dining room table and use them on accent tables or an ottoman in the living room. Table runners also can add a splash of color to the top of bedroom dressers.

• Play with texture. Look for fabrics that boast texture and can add a tactile feel to spaces. When used on throw pillows or small accents, faux fur can create that cozy cabin feel. Draperies made from nubby fabrics or those with grooves and ridges can add dimension to a room as well. Even a lampshade made of an unusual fabric, such as a waffle-patterned material, can add a little depth and warmth to a space.

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lighting helps establish a comfortable space for curling up and reading a good book. Spot lighting, such as fixtures that are trained on artwork or inside of a curio or china cabinet, also can set a more welcoming mood.

• Install a bookshelf and start a book collection. Piles and stacked books can add warmth to any space. Books evoke the hallowed halls of schools and quiet nooks in the library. Fill shelves with books interspersed with additional design accents, and you will instantly make a room feel more inviting.

• Choose dark paint. Do not feel nervous about incorporating deeper shades in rooms. Dark colors give rooms a more enclosed feel than lighter colors, and that can create a warm and cozy feeling. This works particularly well in larger spaces that feel vast and empty. If you’re scared to paint all of your walls, try a darker shade below a chair rail or just paint one accent wall.

• Add architectural elements. Think about adding rich

• Reevaluate your lighting. Lighting a space is more

moldings to crown the ceilings or to frame doorways. If you have the space for a nook, create a window seat beneath a picture window or add a bench and cushions in a corner for a nice escape spot.

than just flipping on a switch. Finding the right balance of lighting fixtures can instantly transform the feel of a room. Create more warmth and a cozy feel by switching out bulbs from cooler shades to warmer ones - those that give off yellow and pink hues rather than cool blues. Accent

Use the colder weather as an opportunity to reinvent some of the rooms in your home. With paint, texture, fabric, lighting, and more, rooms can be quickly transformed into cozy respites from the cold.

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he real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors. RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “YearEnd and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year. Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started. 56 •

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· Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Make an

· Save money by doing some work yourself. While

honest assessment of your abilities and which renovations, if any, you can handle. If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need renovation. With this list, begin getting estimates on how much money the work will entail. Determine if this fits with your budget or not. You do not want to invest so much that it exceeds what you could feasibly recoup when it comes time to sell.

the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

· Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

· Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves. This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money. Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more.

· Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry.

· Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in. Renovating a fixer-upper takes time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market. This article provided by Metro Creative Connection

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Preparing your fireplace or stove for the season

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ireplaces and wood-burning stoves not only can be beautiful focal points within a home, but they also provide an additional source of heat and can be used to keep rooms or entire homes comfortable without the need for additional and potentially costly heating sources. Just like more modern home heating systems, stoves and fireplaces need to be maintained, and that maintenance includes readying them before winter when they are used more heavily. Ensuring a fireplace or stove is in good working order helps to guarantee efficiency of use and safety during the winter months. Open-flame heating sources carry with them certain risks. The National Fire Protection Association states that, between 2009-2013, American fire departments responded to 56,000 home structure fires that involved heating equipment. The NFPA notes that the leading factor contributing to homeheating fires is a failure to keep things clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment. The following are a handful of ways to stay safe as you get ready for another cozy season around the fire. 58 •

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• Start with the chimney. Begin by having your chimney thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Creosote can build up inside of the chimney. Creosote is highly flammable and becomes more difficult and expensive to clean the longer it builds up inside your flue lining. In addition, animals may have created nest inside of the chimney since the last time the fireplace was used. A professional chimney sweep should be hired in this situation. He or she will be able to effectively clean the chimney in a manner that is the least messy and disruptive to residents.

• Install or check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Operational alarms are essential to preventing injury or death resulting from smoke or carbon monoxide inhalation. Such detectors are inexpensive safeguards that should be installed on every floor of the house. Batteries should be replaced every six months, and the alarms themselves should be changed every five to 10 years.

• Inspect the chimney from outdoors as well. Inspect the mortar around any bricks in the chimney and surrounding areas for cracks. If left unaddressed, these can cause dangerous fires. If there are serious cracks, a professional may need to make repairs or the chimney may need to be replaced. You also can have the chimney capped with a screen to keep animals and debris from entering.

• Inspect the damper.

A damper is a valve or plate that stops or regulates the flow of air inside a chimney. It should be checked prior to the first use of a stove or fireplace so homeowners can be certain it opens and closes smoothly.

• Clear out items. Move

flammable

flammable items away from the front of a fireplace or stove. Be sure curtains or other home furnishings are far enough away that they will not catch fire from any errant sparks or flames.

• Order wood now.

Be sure there is plenty of wood for the season. Ask a wood supplier to estimate just how much will be needed, and double-check that the wood will arrive in time for the start of the season.

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Woodcraft has all the paints and related accessories and supplies to “recolor” your home. Woodcraft introduced Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint to its line of fine finishes in spring of 2016, giving customers a product developed specifically for use with furniture that is custom-built in the Black Dog Salvage shop, as well as accessories that might once have been part of an historic structure. Using Black Dog, a pure black, and Clean Canvas, a pure white, homeowners can create an unlimited number of shades that can be mixed using 13 additional colors with whimsical names like Caution: Dogs at Work (orange). The waterbased ultra matte chalky finish interior paint is easy to use, self-leveling and low-VOC, and it covers in one coat. It can be used on finished and unfinished surfaces like furniture, woodwork, metal, glass and more and does not require priming. The companion Black Dog Salvage Guard Dog

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Gutter cleaning While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters make great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and

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