April 17, 2013
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SPRING 2013 INSIDE & OUT
By Christina Porter
Spring Chores That Save Money
There are a number of cleanup chores you can complete yourself to save money down the road. With many of them, the hardest part is getting out of the chair. But by doing these few simple things, you can keep your home in good working order and give yourself a pat on the back for being so handy. Clean or replace your air and furnace filters. You need to do this more often than once a year. A dirty filter forces your HVAC system to work harder, which in turn drains your wallet. It could also shorten the life of your blower motor. Clean your dryer vent. Not all lint is caught in the lint trap; some makes its way into the dryer vent. A clear vent will save you money by reducing the time your dryer has to run. A plugged vent not only wastes money, but could also cause a house fire. Check the washing machine fill hose. Look for cracks that could become leaks. A leaky hose
under pressure can cause major damage in a short period of time. Clean and repair your screens. Trying to reduce your electric bills this summer? Often, you can keep your house cool (at least at night) by opening windows. Gently scrub screens on a flat surface with soapy water. Also, patch small holes as needed to keep flies, mosquitos and other pests outside where they belong. Vacuum your refrigerator coils. The coils you’ll find on the bottom or back of your refrigerator conduct the hot air from inside the unit. If they’re coated with dust, they do the job less efficiently and cause your fridge to work harder. That means a higher electric bill. Use a vacuum cleaner hose or a brush to clean the coils. Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. You never know when you’ll need them. Sometimes, it’s a matter of life or death, so take the time to change the batteries now.
Check seals around windows and doors. Winter weather can crack and harden caulk and other weather seals. Inspect them now and repair and replace as needed. You’ll reduce your airconditioning bill and could prevent water from entering your home and causing damage. Clear any vegetation around your air conditioning compressor. To work efficiently, the compressor needs good airflow. Prune any plant growth that could block it. Drain your water heater. Sediment builds up in your water heater tank. Use the spigot near the bottom of the heater to drain it. By doing so, you’ll prolong its life and reduce your electric bill. You’ll probably need to dedicate a couple days to complete the list, but don’t look at them as chores. View them as crucial preventative measures—ones that will help you save on your utility bills and avoid big repairs later on. It could be the highest paid work you’ll do this week.
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Last year at this time my lettuce was already an inch tall and growing fast; not so this year. I planted my lettuce a few weeks ago, however the cold has kept it from sprouting even though it is a cold weather crop. I no longer start plants in my sunroom since my wife turned it into a guest bedroom. My wife and I had words, however I didn’t get to use mine. I now purchase my plants at the Thompson feed store and have been more than pleased with their selection and quality. This also takes some pressure off me trying to prove to myself that I can actually grow something from seed other than lettuce and zucchini. I will be starting the onion and shallot sets in the greenhouse very soon and hope to get some growing tips off the internet. I can’t seem to grow large onions, just tall stalks that I use in my soup recipes. My tomato experiment; the one where I cover the tomato plants and only water the roots after the leaves start to wilt from lack of moisture, worked out great. The plants undercover grew to nearly 2.5 pounds and were meaty with few seeds and no black spots. The ones growing open and exposed to rain were not so big with too much juice and too many seeds. The grape tomatoes enjoyed the rain and were delicious so they are not going undercover. My potatoes turned out well last year except the red ones were pitted and rough on the exterior. I called them the batch of uglies; tasty but not much to look at. I was told to put some Epson salts in the soil and to continue to cover the greens as they grew. I did this for a while till I could no longer cover them; it turned out to be a contest. The greens would grow and I would cover them only to find them sticking out 2 inches the next day, I kept thinking, are home grown potatoes really worth all this effort? I enjoy gardening. It keeps my boyish figure somewhat under control, I get fresh vegetables that I know were grown without pesticides and chemicals and nothing tastes better than fresh salad with home grown tomatoes. Yummy! To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editorial@middlefieldpost.com. Joe has 20some years experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found that you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide. Please consult an expert when in doubt.
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Geauga ReStore Earth Day Seven hundred tons equals 1,400,000 pounds, and that’s how much weight Geauga County’s ReStore has diverted from landfills. That’s a lot of weight by anyone’s standard, but how much is that really? Well, that’s equivalent to 350 Ford Crown Victoria cars or 3,000,000 Big Macs. With your generous support, we are helping to keep the planet a little nicer to hand it off to our children, and in better shape than when it was handed to us by our parents. ReStore does this by accepting donations of furniture, housewares, appliances, building materials and more and selling them to those who can use them. The profits are put back into Habitat for Humanity to help in its mission of providing affordable housing for low-income families. The thanks should go to those who have donated usable goods and those who purchase these goods, for keeping the landfills a little less full. We appreciate every one of our donors and customers very much. To celebrate Earth Day and further our recycling efforts, Geauga Community Recycling will be on hand April 19 and 20 to accept electronics and computers for certified recycling. No TVs, please. ReStore will also have a 20 percent off storewide sale both days, so come in and get some amazing deals. The Geauga County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 12180 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Donation hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 440-564-7475 or visit habitatgeauga.org/restore.
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Ohio’s Dam Safety Program The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Geauga County Department of Emergency Services (EMA) are hosting a Dam Safety Meeting on Tuesday, April 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell. Learn Ohio’s dam safety laws with resource professionals from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Soil and Water Resources. All Geauga County dam owners and officials are encouraged to attend this program covering laws, classifications, maintenance, owner responsibilities, emergency preparedness and emergency action plans. To register, call Geauga SWCD, 440-8341122 by April 26. Be there and be prepared!
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{spring ~ home ideas } Master Gardener Scholarships Grants The Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers provide scholarships to Geauga County residents pursuing an education in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science or related fields at The Ohio State University. High school seniors or current students at The Ohio State University are encouraged to apply by the April 29 deadline. The Master Gardeners are also open to requests for grants to local classroom teachers and schools pursuing special projects and instruction in the sciences. For an application and information about MGV scholarships and grants call the OSU Extension at the Patterson Center, 440-834-4656. Visit www.geauga. osu.edu to learn about Master Gardener class offerings and the annual scholarship fundraiser.
Sweet Treats Shop Hop Mark your calendar now for the Quilters’ Fling Sweet Treats Shop Hop, running Wednesday April 10 through Saturday April 20. Nine area quilt shops will be participating. This year’s theme is “Strips and Dips!” featuring beautiful 2-1/2” batik strips and some tasty dip recipes. Each shop will share a unique quilt setting made of blocks using the colorful strips. Fabric kits will be available for purchase. If you visit all nine shops during the hop, completing your free passport, you will receive a free book from Atkinson Designs, including the block designs and the recipes, a $19 value. If you purchase the strip kit at each shop, you will have 40 strips, making a complete strip bundle/jellyroll, perfect for our quilts or for any of the abundant strip projects available. While each shop’s normal hours vary, all shops are required to be open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but check with each shop for additional hours to extend your adventure. For information on participating shops and hours visit www.quiltersfling.com.
Middlefield Historical Society Art Show The 29th annual Middlefield Historical Society Art Show, featuring student artwork, will be held in conjunction with co-sponsors The Frank Agency and Western Reserve Farm Cooperative. The high school and middle school show will be held Saturday and Sunday April 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will feature work from Cardinal and Grand Valley high
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