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“ON THE INSIDE...” 7 Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact - Pg. 8 Back-To-School Essentials - Pg. 21 Simple Ant Prevention - Pg. 24 Home Improvement Magazine - Page 2
Adding Luxury to your Kitchen & Bath see page 5
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HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS
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Seven Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact
Ever envy those beautiful homes that seem to get redecorated with every new season? The latest and greatest looks are easy to incorporate if you keep your furnishings neutral and the dĂŠcor uncluttered. From there, it's just a matter of bringing in a few simple touches that create a big impact. 1. Transform With Paint - Every interior designer will tell you the quickest way to transform a home is with a fresh coat of paint. Greet guests with a beautiful new door color. It will give your entire home a facelift with very little time and effort. 2. Warm Things Up - The look of hardwood brings warmth to every room in the house. Even kitchen and bathroom spaces can benefit from the addition of wood-look tiles, which are easy to clean, water resistant, and durable, but with the beauty and ambiance of traditional hardwood. Throw rugs are a great way to accent a wood-look floor and are easy to swap out with the change of season or style. 3. Keep it Clean - Kitchens are prime gathering places and just keeping them clean and uncluttered will transform the look and feel of an entire house. Leave just one or two appliances on the countertops, add fresh flowers and hang a pair of colorful kitchen towels to brighten the space. 4. Make a Space Pop - Add a pop of color and texture with new tile, such as American Olean's Garden Oasis featuring Oceanside Glass Tile. The tiles, come in various shapes, sizes, colors and patterns, so you can easily show off your own creative style anywhere. 5. Throw on Some Pillows -Filling a room with furnishings in neutral shades is actually the simplest way to embrace new decorating trends. Give a monochromatic room an instant makeover with pillows, artwork & tchotchkes. An inexpensive way to change things up whenever the mood strikes. 6. Be Neighborly - Even if you only have room for a small pot of flowers, make your front porch welcoming. If possible, set out some chairs for neighborly chats, place a small table between for refreshments and add plenty of cushions for comfort. 7. Let There Be Light - Instantly change the look and feel of a room just by changing the lighting. Simply change your bulbs to one offering more natural light or swap out the entire light fixture for instant beauty. Home Improvement Magazine - Page 8
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 12, 2013) – As of August 15, 2013, anyone caught contracting in Charlotte County without possessing the required license will be fined as follows: 1st Offense $1000 2nd or subsequent offense $2000 This is in accordance with Florida Statute 489 and direction from the Charlotte County Construction Industry Licensing Board and is an increase from the current fine of $500 per offense. Please note, these fines are also applicable to any person who obtains an Owner Builder permit under the exemption found in Florida Statute 489.103 (7) and fails to ensure that any person they hire to work on their job site holds the required license to perform the work.
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July 31, 11:00 a.m., Sunrise Environmental Park Grand Opening 20499 Edgewater Drive, Charlotte Harbor
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August 5, 10;00 a.m., Dedication of Chester Roberts Park 5084 Melbourne Ave, Charlotte Harbor
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Charlotte County’s New & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Thursday, August 8th, 2013 Benefit "The Sunshine Kits" (Kids with Cancer) Location: Visani Comedy Dinner Theater, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Time: 8:00 pm
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 Behavioral Health and Our Community Today Panel Discussion Location: Charlotte Regional Medical Center, 713 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS
Simple Ant Prevention Tips Of all the pests that can take up residence in your home this summer, ants are among the most common, & they don't discriminate. Taking preventative measures will help you protect both the inside & outside of your home from these pesky insects. Treat Using a Systematic Approach Even if you only see a few, adopt a systematic approach to help treat the ants you see and even those you don't. Start by treating the perimeter of your home using a product such as Raid Max Bug Barrier to defend against ants that want to enter your house. Next, use an instant-action product indoors to kill them on contact. Treat areas such as baseboards and entry points, as they are prime locations for ants to infiltrate homes. Finally, place baits in areas where you see individual ants or ones following a trail or path to protect against bigger problems in the future. Do not place ant baits in areas where sprays were used. Clear Damp Areas Ants love to build their colonies in moist areas, especially those in which organic mulch, leaves, weeds, branches and brush remnants collect. Places like where rain gutters overflow are perfect environments for ants so be sure to clean them out regularly. If you have an ant problem year after year, see if there is any wet debris up against your home and get rid of it. Use stone mulch and cut back weeds around the foundation. Store Food Properly To help protect the inside of your home from ants, store food in sealed containers, use dried goods in a timely manner and sweep up crumbs immediately. Even a small crumb on the floor is a large meal for an ant colony. Also, be sure to clean up after your pets. Many ant problems are the result of pet food bowls being left out with food remnants in them. Be sure to have an instant-action spray on hand, such as Raid Ant & Roach Killer, to kill bugs on contact. Be sure to read the label carefully when treating in and around food-prep areas. Monitor Mounds Outdoor mounds are nests that are underground. They are a big cue for a colony of ants, so when you see them be sure to treat them right away with a pest control product. Check Trees Carpenter ants are the largest of all ant species and usually get into homes from nearby trees. Inspect trees on your property for nests and treat as needed. Most carpenter ant nests are found in decaying wood in trees with holes or imperfections. In fact, carpenter ants can hollow out the wood throughout your home, causing problems that can be costly to repair. Home Improvement Magazine - Page 24
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