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Garden Club Spotlight Nazareth Area Garden Club
Submitted by SANDRA RINEHART The Nazareth Area Garden Club was established more than 20 years ago. We meet on the third Tuesday, March through November, at Dryland UCC on Newburg Road in Lower Nazareth Township. Programs are planned for each monthly meeting, from vegetable gardening and canning to floral arranging and crafts. There are also garden tours and nursery visits. This year our annual plant sale will be in the parking lot of the church on May 28 beginning at 9 a.m. On September 9 and 10 we will hold our 20th Annual Garden Show, featuring member designed floral arrangements, two club project plants that we will grow from May to September in identical pots, as well as hundreds of entries including house plants, vegetable and floral specimens. The show is free and open to the public. If one wants to join, membership is open to all and the cost is $20 per year. Visitors are always welcome to join us for every meeting. For additional information contact club president Donna Caldwell at 610-417-6566. Dedicated to making the path smooth for buyers and sellers. Let me help you make that move! Ann Lerch Realtor
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10 Herbs to Include in a Butterfly Garden
Thespruce.com With new attention to the danger posed by some pesticides to pollinating insects like butterflies and bees, gardeners are constantly seeking ways to nurture these beneficial insects by choosing plants that attract them and provide food sources. Focus on growing herbs for your butterfly garden with brightly-colored blooms. Several common culinary herbs work well in a butterfly garden by providing both color and nectar. Butterflies love everything from dill and parsley to mint and lavender. Create an environment with shelter, sources of moisture, and a chemical-free hangout.
1. Lavender
Lavender is showy and fragrant—attractive to both insects and gardeners alike. Because there are so many varieties and colors of lavender, they are perfect choices for any garden. Lavender is best known for the oil derived from its leaves. You can grow lavender in the garden for the insects, then harvest the flower buds to enjoy Continued on Page 4
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them yourself for the rest of the year. Lavender prefers hot and dry conditions with well-drained soil, but it requires good airflow and is susceptible to fungal problems in humid conditions. Lavender blooms early and continues until hard frost. Because it is especially good at attracting insects, this is a must-have herb for a butterfly garden.
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3. Chives
Because it is a clumping herb, chives will stay put, for the most part, only becoming rounder and more significant over the years. However, if you don't deadhead faded blooms, they can selfsow, and you could have new plants popping up in unexpected places. The fat, fluffy blossoms are irresistible to insects. Bees and butterflies are especially attracted to chives. Chives should be lifted and divided every two to three years to keep the clumps vigorously growing.
4. Fennel
Fennel is showy, growing up to 5 feet tall or more with a similar spread. Insects are drawn to it like no other herb. Take care while harvesting to avoid disturbing the caterpillars destined to become butterflies. Fennel is easy to grow, but do not grow fennel next to dill. Fennel works so well at attracting and protecting beneficial insects. Consider growing it in two locations: one for yourself, which you can keep trimmed and tidy, and a second patch can finally organized. lead to water damage to your roof that yougetcan allowMore to develop to its glorious, full importantly, there are some and exterior of your home in adheight as a destination for butterflies. home improvement projects that dition to flooding your basement.
Known as catnip or catmint, this herb needs to be in your butterfly garden. Butterflies are fiercely attracted to catnip. This herbaceous perennial will take over the garden if not kept contained, so plant this lovely herb in a pot and then bury the pot into the ground up to the rim. Be aware that the effects of catnip on cats are entirely accurate. Catnip is an intoxicating scent forcourtesy cats; of you can expect kittiesyou toarevisit your ment project: well-rested garden, rolling on the plant and chewing it the to after your summer holiday, windowsonwashington.net smithereens. have isto fence pleasant and,off withthe the Fall is the perfectYou time tomight tack- weather summer le almost any home improveplant or keep a close watch on it.heat waves over, you should be done during fall. So, the first home improve5. Yarrow Read on to find the must-do ment project tofor tackle this fall As an herb, yarrow is used mainly medicinal list that any homeowner must should be cleaning your gutters purposes, often relieve check off before the winterin chillteas and to installing gutterdigestive guards to problems. Its spicy scentprotect and showy flowers can sets in. them from additional 6 October 15-21, 2020 debris, ensuring therecontinues will be less withstand harsh treatment, and it work flowers to do next year. Getbloom your mind the other to long inafter succumb to gutter drought or lack of sunlight. Inspect your roof Cleaning your gutters may not
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establishing maturity between 70 to 90 days after planting. Parsley is pollinated via bees and other pollinators. Its blooms are especially attractive to black swallowtail butterflies, where they commonly lay eggs.
7. Dill
Dill's feathery foliage is ornamental, making it an excellent addition to flower beds that attract pollinators and butterflies—particularly the Eastern black swallowtail. It self-sows, growing from early spring to late fall. It is a cold-hardy plant, growing quickly, with seedlings appearing in around ten days.
8. Basil
Basil plants are one of the most popular herbs to grow and one of the easiest. Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is in the mint family. Its aromatic leaves come in various flavors, from sweet basil's lemony-mint flavor to cinnamon and licorice. The flower buds are also edible. Leaf colors range from rich green to deep purple, with smooth or crinkled leaves. The flowers are insignificant but very popular with bees. Butterflies also visit its blooms for high-energy, sweet nectar.
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Mint species are hardy perennials with long stems that grow upward, flop over, and roots from where the stems touch the soil, spreading aggressively and growing quickly. Its small white, pink, or purple summer blooms flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Mint is planted in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.
10. Sage
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is one of the easiest perennial herbs to grow. Also called culinary sage, this shrub-like plant's leaves are wooly, gray-green, and aromatic, used fresh or dried in cooking. Spikes of bluish-purplish flowers appear in the summertime. Sage is pollinated primarily by bees and butterflies and is excellent at attracting these beneficial insects to the garden.
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9 Types of Countertops You Should Consider for Your Next Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel Realsimple.com
1. Marble
This natural stone instantly elevates a kitchen, giving a clean, contemporary feel. There's nothing else that looks quite like a bright white marble finish, but marble countertops are available in other colors as well, including shades of gray, brown, taupe, and even green. No two marble countertops are exactly alike. This stone is certainly not the most practical choice, however. Marble is softer than other natural stones, so it's important to be careful and invest in proper cutting boards. If you cut directly on marble, it will scratch. Another issue with marble is that it's porous, so temporary spills easily become permanent stains. One unique aspect of marble is that it maintains a naturally low temperature, making it ideal for people who enjoy baking. Marble is a great surface to roll out and shape dough. This type of countertop can also be more affordable than you would assume. While marble looks upscale and sophisticated, some kinds of marble, such as Carrara, can be budget-friendly.
2. Quartz
Do you have a large family, cook a lot of meals or just want to make sure you invest in an all-around durable countertop that's built to last? Then quartz could be the best choice for you. You might be surprised to learn that quartz countertops aren't made of 100 percent quartz but rather they are a composite stone engineered from natural quartz combined with a resin binder. This
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stone is also non-porous, incredibly hard, and never needs to be re-sealed. Because they're man-made, quartz countertops are a great way to get the look of natural stones like marble or granite without worrying about durability.
3. Granite
Granite countertops have been the standard for many years because it's a natural stone with great durability. Granite is available in a range of dark and light colors with all sorts of flecks and variations. Another unique feature of granite is that it can be cut with a variety of edge choices, including square, beveled, ogee (which is an S-shape), as well as half and full bullnose. Granite countertops require very little maintenance and are easy to take care of, but it's best to avoid harsh cleaning products. Getting granite clean only requires a little soap and water. Some granites are more porous than others and may require periodic sealing in order to prevent stains. Granite is heat-resistant, however, it isn't wise to cut directly on granite; this stone is so hard that it will dull your knives.
4. Concrete
Made popular by Joanna Gaines, concrete countertops are a wonderful way to elevate a farmhouse chic kitchen or add a special touch to an industrial, modern kitchen. Concrete has a really bold, striking look. It is also almost entirely indestructible, which is why they use this material to make roads and sidewalks. Commercial concrete countertops are available or if you are really skilled with DIY, you can make your own using a kit. However, keep in mind that concrete can take up to 28 days to dry completely, so it's not ideal if you're working on a tight schedule. It also needs to be sealed. But concrete is far from perfect. These countertops can crack as a home settles. The good news is that cracks are very easy to repair. But, if you insist on having a countertop that will look Pinterest-perfect for years to come, it's probably best to choose something else.
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5. Butcher Block
Butcher block is an affordable alternative to stone countertops. It's made from pieces of wood that are bonded to form a larger slab. Butcher block countertops have traditionally been made from all types of wood, including cherry, maple, oak, walnut, and even teak. Which finish you choose depends entirely on the style of your home and kitchen. Butcher block is also the only type of countertop surface that allows for direct cutting and slicing, because it is essentially a giant cutting board. Butcher block countertops can be sealed or unsealed, however, once the wood is sealed, it's no longer appropriate for food prep and must be used with a separate cutting board. This material is also porous, so spills must be sopped up quickly or you risk staining the wood. Unsealed butcher block countertops must be oiled twice a year.
6. Soapstone
Soapstone is a natural stone that is domestically sourced from the Appalachian
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Mountains, or often imported from Finland and Brazil. It has a high percentage of naturally occurring talc, which gives the surface a soap-like or soft feeling. When compared to marble and granite, soapstone has several advantages. It requires minimal maintenance and is entirely non-porous, so it is stain-, bacteria-, and heat-resistant. It also has a unique look to it and is available in a variety of gray shades with blue or green undertones. The natural, marble-like veining varies from stone to stone. While soapstone is susceptible to damage, it gives the stone an antiquelooking patina. In fact, it is recommended that homeowners oil the countertop once a month for the first year to allow the surface to oxidize and for the patina to develop.
7. Stainless Steel
This type of countertop is an instant way to give your kitchen a stylish, industrial look. Continued on Page 10
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9 Types of Countertops You Should Consider Continued from Page 9
If you clean stainless steel properly, it's easy to maintain. But the longer you leave a splash or spill, the harder it becomes to clean. You can clean stainless steel countertops with a little bit of soap and water or a product formulated specifically for this surface. Stainless steel also shows fingerprints and water spots easily, so it isn't ideal for a home with young children. Another pitfall of stainless steel is that it can dent and scratch. But for the most part, stainless steel is incredibly durable and entirely non-porous.
8. Laminate
Laminate countertops, which are often called by the brand name Formica, were incredibly popular during the 80s and 90s. While older laminate countertops can look dated, the laminate countertops of today are a bit different. Newer laminates can give the look of more expensive materials
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like wood and stone for a fraction of the price. This product is nonporous and won't absorb bacteria. It also never needs resealing and is easy to clean with a little bit of soap and water. However, it is easily damaged by heat. Furthermore, unlike other synthetic materials or stones, laminate won't add resale value to your home. So while it isn't ideal for large kitchen renovations, it is a great way to stay on budget for less important projects like small rental property kitchens, a basement bathroom, guesthouses, etc.
9. Tile
Tile countertops are starting to make a comeback. If you're good with DIY and need to stay on budget, tile is an option worth considering. Tiles are available in a variety of sizes and shapes from classic squares to subway tiles and even trendy hexagons in different materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and even natural stones. Granite, quartz, and marble tiles are a more affordable alternative to large slabs. While the maintenance and durability of tile depends on the material, all tile countertops have one issue in common, which is that grout lines can be a challenge to keep clean and fresh looking. So, if your kitchen countertop tends to get dirty, you may want to consider darker colored grout like gray or black. Troopers killed Line of Duty, Page 3
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Lehigh Township set-up, and vehicles. Board of Supervisors held The April 12. their first meet- Lehigh Township Police Departing of the month ment is now in The Lehigh on Tuesday, comes after a March 8. police agencies the top 12% of Department Township Police This reduction all residential for The Lehigh Township States to have in the United applying for is in the process of $70 surcharge By KERI LINDENMUTH this program seal. a grant through customers was Police use the Bath Department was the Residents who for their wa- and commercial pleased to an- The seals are reserved for public Justice Assistance Grant in 2021. The goal nounce they safety agencies (JAG). were granted Borough Authority will notice implemented that have demon- The JAG program is the was to help the ac- strated compliance creditation by needs primary of the surcharge payments on a the ter and sewer with CALEA provider of federal criminal jusin their next on Accreditation Commission standards make tice funding to call from Mr. and are the “marks a slight decrease Bath Borough authority loan from the USDA, for Law Enlocal and state We received a forcement Agencies, local professional of quarterly bill. The of Directors $13 milliontaken out to pay for a Aaron Schisler, well-known Inc. (CA- department. excellence” for the jurisdictions. It supports a LEA). Early last a valurange of areas such as Authority Board$5 reduction in which was sewer plant. funeral director. He had corrections, drug did a two-day month CALEA a state-of-the-art Police Chief Scott history he treatment, law assessment of the has announced Fogel proudsurcharge, new Pennsylvania Department of able chapter of local our loyal enforcement, entire department ly stated that, The customers’ quarterly “It has been six courts, etc. The grant will be Protection man- wished to share with down to $65 areas, including in 30 different years in the used to upgrade the the department’s making.” bringing the total per EDU for Environmental agency’s records readers. policies, procedures, (or the plant. CALEA will present management software. handed me a per customer equipment, creditation This re- dated reason for this reduction, Mr. Schisler the It would a treasure The plaque to the force accommercial customers).during the is due to the notebook containing on Continued on written says the Authority, From left to right: duction was approved page 2 their loan inter- of local history - letters 16 meeting and Howell, our District Director State Rep. Ann Flood, Esther Fenstermaker, Board’s February in customers’ USDA reducing by Capt. Theodore celebrated to Senator Mario page 2 most will be reflected charge. Continued on community’s and Bath Mayor Scavello Brian Fenstermaker, They were next quarterly sewer Fiorella Mirabito. Civil War veteran. By CATHERINE and 1863. STROH written in 1862 Esther Fenstermaker by about Capt. of Bath andfriends and family; we’re happy We had written columns a turned 100 thankful that the years young on able to family was March 11, 2022. Howell in someago. The famdo it for her,” said She was number of years Esther’s Howell. in Upper Nazareth Townshipborn son and Bath Borough came from New Capt. Theodore Thomas and Gerti ily originally to Pro Tem Council By SAVANNAH the Colonial era Barry Fenstermaker. Hahn. Page 8 BROWN Jersey during grist mill on the Contributed photo.wouldShe was married Esther received During the a to Emory citations from School Northampton results through services and Fenstermaker and purchased Creek formerly sylvania Regiment. He pro- mended GOB grams for students.” for 54 years un- the Borough of Bath, Board meeting the Senate 14, Executive for the 2022-2023 til his death in Hokendauqua Wilson, one of see action at Chancellorsville, on March and the PA House school year is Seventy six percent Director of Representa- lonial homemaker all 1999. She was a tives. State owned by Hughwhat is now the Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. her Intermediate Unitof the Co- 20 funding comes of the CIU overall budget $3,835,200. The he was wounded increase is 2.3% six children. She life and raised Bath MayorRep. Ann Flood and 20), Dr. the founders of 20 (CIU sources, from local $84,650, At Gettysburg, and in the arm. or has Christopher Northampton. lived of Fiorella 12.3% in but Bath the increase to Wolfel, comes from state and borough Howell sold twice in the hip hon-the surrounding area for over were in attendance to Mirabito sented the intermediate pre- monies, and 11.6% the school In 1844, Joseph 1863, he was 80 issue a ciyears. comes from As a district withholding is 0%. unit’s tation and also Howell, the fa- On July 22, returned result, the $43,894.88 in attendance was budget for the upcoming school federal sources. Development the mill to John Esther has 13 discharged and Howell. year. GOB contribution from Following, Wolfel grandchildren, Senator Mario Scavello’s the CommunityRodite presented ther of Capt. Theodore Mary orably 16 great-grandchildren District Northampton presented Area Director Wolfel stated that home. the IU’s General Block Program. improvements to Theodore would marry School District and two Esther’s Brian Fenstermaker, By KERI LINDENMUTH the CIU 20 great-great-granddaughters. Operating Bud17 meetfor provides educational, He writes: (NASD) a prominent get will remain the great-nephew. During their March Borough several ideas asked them to start Levan, a member of Creek, administra- since(GOB) to the school board same as the 2021An open house Fenster- tive, and They technology it requires local “Camp near Potomac celebration council and centenarian maker was present on behalf would Allen Township family.family. ing, the Northampton school dis- Continued on page 3 Senator of over 86,000 students services to trict support a presentation exploring projects they 1862 was a large and Council received in 13 school and friends at St. held for family marked Scavello’s office and re- districts were blessed withthe Civil War di- December community like to see done. Page 14 broken down, theapproval. When that John’s in the area. The advent of from Victor Rodite, cal camp several park Dearest Mary, our old GOB compris81st Year, Issue Lutheran Church Evangeli- get to present it was an honor to enlisted “The mission has been instrues 1.4% of Rodite suggested in Bath on a citation to one new No. 11 the nation. Howellcanvassed No. 12 planner. Rodite Sunday, We are still in his relatives. of develop positiveat CIU 20 is to the base the IU’s revenue and is www.homenewspa.com the borough improvements, including the vided here forMarch 13. He 81st Year, Issue budget that supports mental in helping relationships in October 1862.for recruits and and expect to remain “The event was grants for bathrooms or pavilions at that support We wish Esther Mae nicely attended student growth, administrative services neededthe www.homenewspa.com apply for and receive Fenstermak- responsiveness like of Canal Street Allen Township elected captain er a very happy 100th page 4 operate the IU. to northern end Continued on council- was unanimously birthday! community improvements crucial needs, to stakeholders’ and infrastruc- Park. However, some D, 153rd PennAt this time, and demonstrate parks, pavilions, of Company Director stated the Executive 2 ture. that the recomrecently been Continued on page The borough has grant from USPS 248-700 FREE SEMINAR awarded an $80,000 248-700 •Throbbing Pain 24th
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If your Dutch oven is made from cast iron (most are), it might take a little longer to heat up. It is recommended that you do not “dry cook” anything in a Dutch oven; make sure to add a little liquid (oil works great!) to the bottom of the pan before cooking in it. Keep in mind, the lid is tight fitting and creates a bit of a self-basting system, trapping steam and heat, this is particularly delicious when making stews and casseroles. It’s important to develop a proper seasoning because cast iron will rust and cause food to stick when unseasoned. Brands like Le Creuset and Staub are forever-seasoned with enamel. The enamel is very durable and is even dishwasher safe. However, if your Dutch oven is made of cast iron without enamel, you will need to season the pan with fat (such as lard or oil) followed by a period of high heat (400-500 degrees). This seasoning is durable and will create a beautiful non-stick cooking surface - once done properly, the seasoning will last for a very long time. To season a cast iron Dutch oven: rub any type of oil (olive is great) or lard all over the pan, think of this as massaging the oil into the iron. Then, the pot must be heated; ideally above 400 degrees for about an hour, allow it to cool in the oven. While this is a great start to a seasoned cast iron oven, there’s no quick way to get a great seasoning. Seasoning will happen over time. Care for a Dutch oven differs greatly depending upon the seasoning of the pot. If your Dutch oven is enamel coated, the pot is incredibly durable, and is even dishwasher safe. To clean an enamel-coated Dutch
oven, use soapy water and a nylon brush to scrub away any food debris. Make sure you allow the pot to cool before washing as thermal shock can occur and damage the enamel. If your Dutch oven is seasoned with fat rather than with enamel, you should take great care in protecting the seasoning. Many manufacturers recommend only using soap as a last resort when absolutely necessary. For everyday cooking, you can simply use a spatula to scrape up any food bits, then wipe away the debris with a cloth. Salt is also a useful cleaning agent in lieu of soap! Use hot water and salt to clean the oven when necessary, but remember to never soak a cast iron Dutch oven. If you have a very stubborn mess – try cleaning the Dutch oven on the stovetop! Add about an inch of water and boil until the food softens. Use a spatula to scrape up what you can, then drain the water and use a nylon brush to finish cleaning. Whenever you use water or soap, make sure to massage a few drops of oil into the pan to protect the seasoning.
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New Uses for Old Glove Fingers
Don't throw out your old work gloves. Cut the fingers off and you'll find lots of uses for them. Use them to protect the tips of chisels when you need to carry them. They're also good for softening the grip of pliers and many other applications. Need a squeegee in a hurry? Take a piece of pipe insulation and use a couple cable ties to fasten it to the back of a garden rake. Works like a charm, and you don't even have to take it off to use the rake.
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for the tops of your ladders to protect your siding or walls, but why? A pair of old sneakers (who doesn't have some!) and a little duct tape will do the job just fine.
Garage Floor Dam
Garage floors are puddle prone: springtime floods, melting ice from tires, you name it. You can keep that water away from your tools and toys with a dam made of expanding foam. It sticks, it's waterproof, and you can walk or drive over it without damaging it. And come summer, it'll scrape right off.
Gentle-Grip Pliers
Here's an oldie with a twist. Use pieces of garden hose or other tubing to soften the jaws of slip-joint or other pliers so you can grip plated surfaces without damage. The twist? Size them so you can slide them up the handles to keep them handy.
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band. Place the flashlight in the jaws of the pliers; then wrap a rubber band around the handles of the pliers. That’s it! Point the light wherever you need it.
PVC Sanding Files
Stick sandpaper to cutoff pieces of PVC water pipe with spray-on adhesive and you'll be able to sand concave curves to perfection. PVC pipe is labeled by inside diameter; here's an index for the outside diameter of useful pipe sizes. 1/2-in. i.d. = 7/8-in. o.d. 3/4-in. i.d. = 1-in. o.d. 1-in. i.d. = 1-1/4-in. o.d. 1-1/4-in. i.d. = 1-5/8-in. o.d. 1-1/2-in. i.d. = 1-7/8-in. o.d. To apply sandpaper to the pipe, spray both the paper and the pipe with a generous layer of adhesive. Let both surfaces dry several minutes before joining them. Use two grits on each pipe—80-grit for sculpting a precise radius, and 100- or 120-grit for finish sanding. When the sandpaper's worn out, just pull it off, spray fresh adhesive on
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No-Ladder Gutter Cleaner
This gutter cleaner is inexpensive, takes about 10 minutes to make and will help you avoid ladder climbing. Buy 3/4-in. PVC pipe, two elbows, a garden hose coupling and a cap at a local home center. Drill 1/16-in. holes in the cap as shown. Make the handle long enough to comfortably reach your gutters, and cement the parts together with PVC glue.
Fastener Trough
Cut a 2-ft. length of 4-in. PVC pipe lengthwise with a scroll saw, creating a trough that’s a little more than half the pipe’s diameter. Glue or screw in 1/2-in. thick wood partitions to create compartments for often-used screw and nail sizes. To make it tip-proof, trace the pipe’s curve on a couple of scrap 2×4 blocks, power-sand or saw out the curve, and screw the pipe on this scrap block base.
Use a Sneaker to Clean Sandpaper
Make sandpaper nearly new again with a lowly old sneaker. Start up your power sander and dust collection system (remember to wear hearing and eye protection). Then slowly press the rubber sole of an old sneaker along the sandpaper—you'll see a difference instantly!
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A rubber chair leg cap instantly converts a hammer into a rubber mallet. And if you want to drive a nail without denting the surrounding wood, cut a hole in the rubber cap. Pound until the rubber strikes wood, then finish driving the nail with a nail
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Bobby Pin Nail Holder
There's no need to risk hammering a finger when working with tiny nails or in tight quarters. A common bobby pin makes a great nail holder—and keeps your fingers at a safe distance! Once the nail is started, remove the bobby pin and continue hammering away.
Wine Cork Caulk Saver
Synthetic wine corks are great for sealing partially used tubes of caulk. Drill a 5/16-in. hole into the cork about 1 in. deep. The cork fits perfectly and makes an airtight seal.
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Calculating How Much Mulch You Need
You can easily calculate how much mulch you’ll need by multiplying the length and width of the garden bed (in feet) and dividing the result by three. This will give you the volume you need in cubic feet (cu. ft.) to cover a bed four inches deep. The volume of mulch in a bag will be printed on the label. You’ll be surprised by how many bags you’ll need. A medium-size SUV can hold about a cubic yard (27 cu. ft.), or about 14 bags. When spread four inches deep, that much covers a bit more than a 7-ft. x 11-ft. rectangle. A big garden takes a lot. Consider delivery or bulk (dumped, not bagged) for large areas.
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Most natural organic mulches turn gray in about a year, depending on the amount of sunlight that hits them. However, if you want more color to accent your plants and flowers, buy custom-colored organic mulches. They’re processed with vegetable dyes in several colors. Expect the color to last for two to three years. Bright colors like red might run during a hard rain, but the color should wash off nearby walks. Colored mulches also tend Continued on Page 17
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to have finer textures, a characteristic that helps them mat together and stay in place on slopes. Ask for colored mulch at your local nursery. Stone mulches also come in various colors, depending on the rock types available. The colors won’t fade, but lightercolored rock may need periodic cleaning to keep it looking fresh.
Mulch Wide, But Not Deep
Mulch holds moisture, moderates soil temperatures, reduces competition from grass and weeds and prevents lawn mowers and trimmers from nicking the trunk. Mulch also insulates the ground, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Put Your Old Containers to Work Again Do you have old planters or baskets that no longer hold plants? Storing them is a good idea, but why not put them to work too? Put common shed goods in them — extra mulch or potting soil, bird seed, fertilizer, packets of garden seeds and more.
More Free Mulch
Store-bought mulch has its place — it looks great up close by the front door where you can see it — but it’s a money drainer. Most municipalities offer free wood chips for the taking. If not, call a tree service in your area and ask if you can have some of theirs. Most will happily oblige. Some may even deliver it if they’re grinding a tree in your area. You can also save money gardening by buying mulch in bulk.
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Easier Mulch Unloading
If you drive a pickup truck, the mulch you buy in bulk probably gets dumped into the bed with a front-end loader. You could shovel the mulch onto your driveway and haul it from there to where you needed it. But here’s a much easier method. Load the pickup bed with five-gallon plastic buckets, then have the mulch dumped into the truck as usual. Use a rake to even out the load so every container is filled. When it’s time to unload, do it one bucket at a time and dump the mulch exactly where you want it. Store the buckets in the garage and use them throughout the year for all sorts of projects.
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2. Make A Knife Sheath
Protect your kitchen workhorse when moving or traveling with a paper towel tube. Just trim the tube so it’s about an inch or two longer than the blade. Then, place the knife inside and fold the overhang of the tube over on the long and top sides. Secure with tape.
3. Turn Them Into Stamps
Pass an afternoon with the kids by making these simple art stamps. Just pinch the ends of a cardboard tube into a shape like a heart, oval, or make cutouts in the cardboard for a funky design. Stamp onto Kraft paper for a DIY wrapping paper design.
4. Contain Those Pesky Cords
Cords are one of the most annoying items to keep neat but a cardboard tube can help.
Just fold a phone charger or HDMI cord into a neat stack and then place inside a toilet paper tube. Label the outside with the cord’s function and store in a bin for easy access.
5. Craft A Diy Birdfeeder
Cover a tube in peanut butter and roll in raw, salt-free seeds or nuts (check online for what your local birds prefer). Place the tube over a branch and watch birds enjoy a snack.
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Continued from Page 18 scenarios, only then do you know you have a winner. Brush Samples Right on the Wall If the walls you're painting are plaster, have any texture to them, or are covered in wood paneling or intricate molding, it's a good idea to brush a paint sample directly onto the surface. Textured surfaces reflect light differently than smooth ones, changing how the color is perceived. If you have a new home with perfectly smooth walls, painting a sample on a board that you can move from room to room should work, but if you have older walls with lots of texture, painting directly on them is the way to go. Find the Right Finish Once you know what color you want, there's still one more decision to make: what finish to get. In general, the higher the sheen, the more durable and easy-to-clean the painted surface will be. However, high gloss surfaces show dirt. To find a happy
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