JUNE 2011
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ACER GRANITE CORP. See pg. 11
ON THE INSIDE Valuable Window Treatment Tips - Pg. 7 Gold Continues To Rise - Pg. 8 7 Hidden Dangers in your Home - Pg. 10 2011 Hur ricane Survival Checklist - Pg. 14 Home Improvement Guide - Page 1
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1. Order an extra vane for vertical blinds. Patterns, styles & colors come and go quickly. Get an ! extra one ʻnowʼ while you can. 2. Don’t use indoor treatments, outdoors. ! A simple rule to follow and is self-explanatory. 3. If you are interested in blocking light, put your treatments “on the wall”, or get interior shutters. ! Tell your design consultant that you want an outside ! mount and to make sure the treatments extend 6” on ! each side, & 2” past the sill. 4. Ask what the treatments are made of. Find out exactly what you are buying. 5. Ask where the products come from…You should always ! make an effort to buy locally,. wherever you live. 6. Caulk is a wonderful thing! If you are conquering this project alone, donʼt lock ! yourself into the past. Before using the old brackets, ! examine them carefully. Are they really in the right place? ! Donʼt hesitate to move the mounts, simply caulk over the ! old holes. Donʼt fret about this. Get Latex caulk,.. itʼs ! easy to find,easy to apply, & easy to wash off your hands. 7. Remember there are remote controls for everything. ! More affordable than ever! You can easily open, close, ! and tilt hard to reach blinds. Windows on the second ! level or behind the big tub are prime places customers ! want more control,..remote control. 8. Ask about discounts…you should do this with everything ! you ever purchase.
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oes your bathroom, closet or basement have an old musty odor? Blame mold spores. They make themselves at home in damp spots. “Mold can grow within 24-48 hours where thereʼs moisture and what they consider a food source,” says Jeff May, coauthor of My House is Killing Me! and The Mold Survival Guide (both from The Johns Hopkins University Press). " It doesnʼt take much to make mold happy and multiply: It chomps down on dust, wood, paint, paper, cotton or oil, among other things. Itʼs attracted to modern building materials like drywall. " Complex heating and cooling systems can make mold matters worse, especially if you suffer from allergies or asthma. " Mold spores can trigger asthma symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, the Mayo Clinic reports. Allergic reactions include: sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy, watery eyes; and inflamed sinuses. " Common spots to find the fuzzy stuff – it often grows in a circular pattern and can be black, brown, white, yellow, pink or greenish-blue – are basement walls and carpets, closets and on wooden backs and bottoms of furniture stored in damp spaces.
ou canʼt see these microscopic critters with the naked eye, but they can wreak havoc on your health. They may be one of the most common causes of allergies and asthma and can trigger the same miserable symptoms. " Dust mites, too, need moisture and feed off the dead skin cells our bodies shed. " Their favorite hiding place? Beds, pillows, mattresses and sheets.
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Hurricane Survival Checklist
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Here are the most important items for your Disaster Supply Kit. Stock up today and store in a water-resistant container. Replenish as necessary: ❏ Two weeks supply of prescription medicines ❏ Seven day supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods ❏ Drinking Water/containers - 1 gal/per person/per day (minimum 7 days) ❏ Flashlights and (7 sets) batteries for each member of the family ❏ Portable radio and (7 sets) batteries ❏ First aid book and kit including bandages, antiseptic, tape, compresses, aspirin and aspirin-free pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, Syrup of ipecac (used to promote vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) ❏ Mosquito repellant & citronella candles ❏ Fire extinguisher (small canister, ABC type) ❏ Instant tire sealer ❏ Whistle and/or distress flag ❏ Two coolers (one to keep food; one to go get ice) ❏ Plastic tarp, screening, tools and nails, etc. ❏ Water purification kit (tablets, chlorine (plain) and iodine) ❏ Infant necessities (medicine, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles) ❏ Clean-up supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant) ❏ Camera and film ❏ Non-electric can opener ❏ Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & lamps, etc. ❏ Garbage can or bucket with tight-fitting lid and kitty litter (for emergency toilet) ❏ Plastic trash bags ❏ Toilet paper, paper towels and pre-moistened towelettes or baby wipes
If you evacuate you also should take:
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Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc. Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) ❏ Games, books, playing cards & favorite children’s toys ❏ Important papers and irreplaceable keepsakes (driver’s license, special medical info, insurance policies & property inventories, photographs)
Precious commodities before & after a storm: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Cash (With no power, banks may be closed) Charcoal, wooden matches & Grill (Don’t use indoors) Ice A corded phone that does not require electricity
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edecorating or renovating your house can give you a headache – literally. Ideally, new carpet should be aired before installation. But if thatʼs not possible, keep the carpeted room well ventilated and stay out if youʼre sensitive to 4-PC. " When your wall-to-wall or area rug gives off that new carpet smell, itʼs usually shedding 4-PC, a chemical in carpet backing, May says. " Though the smell probably will go away within days or weeks, it can cause temporary headaches and hoarseness in people sensitive to chemicals.
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o teens, toddlers and preschoolers, prescription and over-the-counter medications may look as tempting as candy, thanks to their interesting shapes and colors. Some protective steps are: " Store these drugs where kids canʼt find them and use a safety lock on that cupboard or cabinet. " Never leave meds within easy reach, such as your purse, night-table or countertop. " Make sure all bottles have child-resistant caps. " Never call any drugs candy – no matter how desperate you are to get them to take it when theyʼre sick – or they may dip into the “sweet stuff” on their own. " Most important: Put the number of your local Poison Control Center where you can easily find it in an emergency. Need the number? Visit the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) at www.aapcc.org.
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hey may keep your favorite sweaters from resembling Swiss cheese, but the stinky naphthalene balls that keep moths away also emit chemicals that can irritate people. " According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “acute exposure through inhalation, cont. on page 20
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ingestion and dermal contact is associated with anemia, damage to the liver, and, in infants, neurological damage.” " Signs that youʼve had short-term exposure to naphthalene include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, anemia, jaundice and convulsions. " A couple of protective steps are as follows: Play it safe by replacing moth balls (and their horrible aroma) with natural moth repellants like cedar blocks or chips or dried lavender. " Even white peppercorns are reputed to ward off these flying insects.
ore than one million children under 5 years old are exposed each year to potential poisons such as medicines and household chemicals, the AAPCC reports.
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And like medications, the bright colors and sweet scents of cleaning products make them look appealing to little ones. But thereʼs nothing pretty about health problems they can cause. The most common products ingested by children are drain, oven and toilet bowl cleaners, bleach, detergents, furniture polish and rust remover.
his odorless, colorless gas is toxic and may even kill you. And you may not even realize itʼs in your home! " Typically, the danger comes from fuel-burning appliances: furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, clothes dryers, water heaters and space heaters, as well as automobile exhaust from attached garages. " Low levels of this toxic gas may cause headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue, according to the EPA. " Higher levels can lead to impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, unconsciousness and, at very high concentrations, death.
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Hurricane Plan For Your Pets
Don’t leave your pet and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. Don’t put yourself, your family and your pet at risk! You are responsible for planning for your pet.
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If you are ordered to evacuate, take your Pet Survival Kit if you go to friends, relatives or a hotel. Unless there are pet-friendly shelters in your county, shelters cannot accept pets. As a pet owner, you must plan ahead. Check out your options. For more information call your local SPCA, Animal Control or Humane Society. If you plan to go to a hotel or motel, go online to www.petswelcome.com. After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could easily be confused and become lost. Downed power lines, other animals and insects brought in with high water could present real dangers to your pet. Take care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may have become contaminated. Nearly 80 percent of pets displaced by a storm are never reunited with their owners.
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❏ Proper ID collar and rabies tag/license* ❏ Vaccination paperwork ❏ Carrier or cage (large enough for your pet to move around) ❏ Leash ❏ Ample food supply (at least two weeks) ❏ Water ❏ Water/Food bowls Fluffy ❏ Any necessary medication(s) ❏ Specific care instruction ❏ Newspapers, cat litter, scoop, plastic trash bags for handling waste ❏ Proper ID on all belongings ❏ Photo of you and your pet ❏ A comfort item such as a favorite toy or blanket ❏ Non-electric can opener *Make sure your pets have had all their shots within the past 12 months. Per-friendly shelters and boarding facilities will require proof of vaccinations.
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