How To Guide, July 2022

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A supplement of the Lewiston Tribune & the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.

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IMPROVE THE FLAVOR OF YOUR GRILLED FOODS Metro Editorial

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Improve the Flavor of Your Grilled Foods �����������������������������Page 2 Choose An Air Duct Cleaning Company ��������������������������������Page 3 Choose a Stone Surface��������������������������Page 4 Handle Your Pain�����������������������������������Page 6 Ensure Peace of Mind for Yourself and Your Family ������������������������Page 8 Get a Head Start on the Set Yourself Apart as a Homeowner ������������������������������������� Page 10 Buy Diamonds: Online vs� Brick and Mortar Stores������������������������ Page 12 Keep Your Pets Occupied While You’re At Work ��������������������������� Page 14 Choose a Home Health Care Provider ��������������������������� Page 15

Many people insist grilling has no peers when it comes to cooking methods. Part of the allure of grilling is undoubtedly the chance to spend time outdoors in warm weather, which is when many people do the bulk of their cooking over an open flame. But grilling also produces unique flavors that simply can’t be replicated.

It might be impossible to match the flavor of foods cooked over an open flame, but that doesn’t mean those flavors can’t be augmented.

Grillmasters can try these strategies to improve the flavor profile of their favorite grilled dishes.

ADD SOME WOOD Wood is often utilized to add some extra flavor when smoking foods, but it also can add flavor when grilling in a more traditional way. Wood chips can be soaked in water or even wine or beer so they don’t burn so quickly that the flavor gains are negligible. Wood chunks or logs will burn slower than chips, so there’s no need to soak them.

Wood imparts a unique flavor to grilled foods, making meals even more delicious.

APPLY A DRY RUB TO THE FOOD Dry rubs are made from dry ingredients like herbs and spices.

Dry rubs don’t penetrate the meat too deeply, which means they

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don’t need much time to add flavor.

That’s ideal for people who decide to grill at the last minute and want to add flavor even if they don’t have the time to marinate their meat.

BRING MEAT TO ROOM TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO PUTTING IT ON THE GRILL Meat that goes directly from the refrigerator to the grill is likely to cook unevenly, which can affect the overall flavor of the meal. But this issue is easily overcome by taking the meat out of the fridge about 20 to 30 minutes before putting it on the grill. Doing so lets the meat reach room temperature and increases the likelihood it will cook evenly.

SEASON YOUR VEGETABLES, TOO Meat and other proteins might garner the bulk of the grilling attention, but vegetables are worthy additions to any grill grate.

Grilled vegetables can be made even more flavorful with some light seasoning with a little kosher salt and/or black pepper before placing them on the grill. As the vegetables cook, they will absorb the salt, which adds to their flavor profile. Dried herbs also can be used to season grilled vegetables for even more flavor.

Grilled foods are incredibly flavorful. That flavor profile can be even better when grillmasters employ a few simple techniques.

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CHOOSE AN AIR DUCT

CLEANING COMPANY Courtesy of B & F Power Vac

indoor air isn’t worse than the air outside.

In today’s well-sealed homes, when particles, pollution, chemicals and mold spores get in, they have trouble getting out.

Be sure to keep your heating, and ventilations system clean and well maintained so your

EXPERIENCE How many years has the company been in business?

You don’t want a fly by night business touching your expensive HVAC equipment.

Ask for their proof of licensing and bonding and liability

PRICING insurance. Do they have contractor/public works Has this company provided licensing? Do they have local you a competitive price? references? Ask neighbors, or Beware of the $99 whole co-workers about them. house special sales gimmick.

Check with other neighbors, QUALIFICATIONS or co-workers.

Is the company certified by SAFETY the national air duct cleaning association (NADCA) which Job safety should be a has strict standards relating to top priority this means they training, equipment, cleaning employ the ‘best practices’ procedures and ethical behavior. for safety at all job sites.

Do they have experienced Ask the company for their technicians that have earned the safety ratings? Do they use prestigious ASCS (air systems environmentally friendly, cleaning specialist) designation, non-toxic, air purification as well as CVI (certified ventilation products? inspector) VSMR (ventilation system mold remediator) duct Get your money’s worth, cleaning certification? Are check references, how long they a member of the better has the company been in business bureau? If so what is business? Ask for proof of their rating? What is their dun licensing/insurance! bradstreet rating?

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CHOOSE A STONE SURFACE Finding the perfect countertop Courtesy of Granite Concepts When choosing your countertop, first ask yourself if you want a traditional or contemporary look. Traditional tends to have more earth tones, where Contemporary shows more greys and whites. Next decide whether you like a consistent pattern, or like the movement or vein look throughout the slab. Something else to consider, is the lighting in your space. If you have a smaller space with little natural light, you will want to stick with a lighter color countertop. If your space is open and has lots of natural light, a darker countertop color would work.

After finding the perfect countertop, it is time to decide on the various fabrication options. First you want to select your edge profile. We have over 9 standard edge profiles to choose from along with many upgrade options. Next, choose the installation type for your sink. Undermount or Self Rim? With undermount sinks, we use a mechanical bracket that supports the weight of the sink and secures it underneath your countertop. We use a 30-year silicon to seal the sink to the countertop. Self-rim, or Top Mount sinks are supported by the countertop and rest on top. The last thing to think about is what type of backsplash. There a few options, if the backsplash needs to go all the way up to your upper cabinets, you can either choose tile or use the same countertop material as backsplash. If you don’t

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need to go all the way to the uppers, another option is to run a 4-6” strip of countertop material along the walls.

Decisions are made. Time to template the project. We use a laser template system to collect 2D and 3D data. After collecting the information, our template technician will go over some final details such as seam placement and outside/inside radii.

Once our programmer receives the data from the template technician, we can get you involved in layout with our state of the art layout software, where we have high resolution pictures of all of our slabs and can drop the templates on the slabs to show the various options in layout.

After all the data is processed, it is time to get cutting. At Granite Concepts, we use a Saw-Waterjet CNC that can perform any straight cut with a Diamond blade, while finishing up arcs, inside/outside radii, sink cutouts, and cooktop cutouts with a very precise waterjet, giving us the upmost precision. Once the CNC is done cutting out the tops, our fabrication team with a combined 20 years of experience will make sure the hand polish is perfect on your countertops.

Finally, Time for installation. Our installation team will arrive and carefully assemble your countertops in your home. After the install is complete, they will go over the routine care and maintenance to help your countertops look as good as new for years to come.

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HOW TO... HANDLE YOUR PAIN Courtesy of PEAK Physical Therapy

None of us like pain and we all complain about it. We spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars trying to rid our bodies of it. We go into the doctor’s office and when they ask us what the problem is, we state by saying that we have pain.

Let’s dissect this further. Pain maybe problematic, but it is not our problem. The pain is simply the SYMPTOM of an underlying problem, but it is not the problem itself.

PAIN ACTUALLY PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE...IT IS A PROTECTIVE MECHANISM The body uses pain to signal us that something within is systems/structure is wrong. So, when we have pain, we need to begin asking, “What is causing my pain”. By doing this, we will begin to look at pain differently.

If we find out the “why” and handle that, then we are in a better position to control our bodies. Not only enabling us to handle the pain, but now we are best positioned to keep it from reoccurring.

WHAT SHOULD I BE LOOKING FOR? I don’t know if you noticed, but when you visit a doctor or a physical therapist, they are not interested in what feels good. They only are interested in what hurts. They then go one 6 | July 17, 2022

step further and they push on it making it hurt worse. WHY? The purpose of this is...they are trying to determine what pieces and parts of your body are involved. If it hurts, it is relevant making it easier to establish a treatment plan. So when you are having pain there are helpful things to look for: 1) what causes your pain 2) what makes it worse (positions, activities, duration of activity, time of day, etc 3) what makes it feel better (yes... it is important too). With this basic information, it will give

healthcare providers a keener to be comfortable. A physical therapist can help in fixing the insight into your anatomy. problem that is causing your PAIN MEDICATIONS pain, getting you back into a Pain medications, anti- pain free lifestyle. inflammatories, etc are IF YOU HAVE ANY important and help keep us comfortable. These aide in QUESTIONS ABOUT A PAIN YOUR HAVING, PLEASE helping us feel better, but they CONTACT US. do not fix the problem.! Make sure that while you are taking Peak Physical Therapy – medications you continue to Moscow, 208-997-4500. look for the problem. If you fix Institute of Physical Therapy – your problems, you will have Lewiston, 208-746-1418 less of them, and you won’t have to continually rely on medication

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ENSURE PEACE OF MIND FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY “Death ends a life, not a relationship ... love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.”

Courtesy of Morrie Schwartz Merchant Funeral Home AN OPTION FOR SENIORS TO REMAIN AT HOME You’ve always strived to do things the right way in your life. Your good judgment, determination, organization, and passion have helped you find success in both your professional and personal life. You’ve worked hard to build supportive, loving relationships with your family and friends. Now you’re thinking about prearranging your funeral because you want to do what’s best for your loved ones and for yourself.

Thinking about final wishes doesn’t mean that a person’s sad, depressed, seeking to shock people, or looking forward to death. People preplan because they want to give their family and friends as much comfort as possible on that difficult, yet inevitable day. Some do it because they’ve had a say in all the other major decisions in their life and they want their funeral to be on their terms as well.

Others prearrange because they believe it’s just another part of being a responsible adult.

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of people make each day. More and more Americans have dispelled the antiquated notion that death and funerals are taboo by taking control of their funeral arrangements and finances well in advance. They’ve accepted that life follows a natural cycle and have decided that it’s simply good sense to be prepared for the end.

4 KEY BENEFITS TO PREARRANGING YOUR FINAL WISHES: 1. Family Will Know Your Wishes 2. Urgent Decisions Are Completed Now 3. Peace Of Mind Is Yours 4. Funeral Costs Are Addressed Specifically, there are four key benefits you should weigh as you consider prearranging your funeral.

First, it’s a practical step that lets your family know exactly what you want and minimizes disputes between well-meaning relatives. Your family and friends are the most important parts of your life, but without your clearly expressed final wishes, it will be up to them to try to reach a consensus during a difficult time.

Flowers, music, readings, and other simple decisions now can create feelings of animosity and disunity. Preplanning eliminates

the guesswork and lets your loved ones have peace as they focus on their own healing and remembrance.

The second is that by prearranging you take care of urgent decisions now and protect your family from unnecessary pain and expense. When that inevitable day arrives, you want your loved ones to be focused on the truly important things – remembrance, family support, and healing – not making arrangements and decisions about your funeral.

Preplanning prevents them from having to make considerable financial and logistical choices while under emotional duress.

Third, is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you will say goodbye in a way that uniquely reflects you and your life.

By prearranging your specific final wishes you ensure that your family will be guaranteed to have the service you would have wanted on that important day. Your decisions can shape how your family and friends remember you and can help their healing process with a personalized service that truly reflects your individuality and unique personality.

Finally, by preplanning and prefunding your funeral you address funeral costs today and

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lessen the financial burden for your family down the road.

Many people assume savings or life insurance will cover their final expenses. Funerals must be paid for upfront though and many life insurance policies or bank accounts aren’t accessible to families until well after funeral services are rendered. By funding your funeral in advance, you lock in the price of your specific wishes at current prices, avoiding rising costs caused by inflation. You can then enjoy the rest of your life confident in the financial relief you’ll give to your loved ones.

Prearranging your funeral allows you to show your love in a way your family will never forget.

By taking care of all the details yourself – and well in advance – your preplanned funeral will exemplify the selfless love and generosity you have shown your loved ones throughout your life.

Nobody is eager to reach the day of their funeral, but taking control of that inevitable step and organizing your final wishes is simply the right thing to do for yourself and for your family.

Completing the preplanning process will create a great sense of clarity, joy and pride.

You’ll have a renewed energy to live your life to its fullest with knowledge that you have accomplished something that your family will remember lovingly when the time comes.

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SET YOURSELF APART

AS A HOMEOWNER Courtesy of P1FCU If you’re a first-time home buyer unsure of how to get a leg up in the housing market, we have one tool that we cannot recommend more: preapproval. Having a mortgage preapproval will give you an advantage when making an offer on your home and help you avoid any surprises in the loan application process.

A preapproval is a determination by a lender that you can secure a loan. Preapprovals usually consider factors like your credit history, debt-to-income ratio, income, employment history, and a soft pull of your credit score.

Once you’re preapproved, you’ll have a preapproval letter that you can show to sellers. This preapproval will assure sellers that you’re committed to a home purchase and have done your due diligence to ensure that you can

actually secure the funds needed to purchase their home. For newer buyers, preapprovals add weight to your offer.

Being preapproved will also give you more insight into the lending

process once you’ve secured an offer. You’ve already worked with your lender and know what you qualify for if you’re preapproved.

This knowledge going into the next step of the lending process can take away some of the uncertainty and stress that accompanies the home buying process.

Finally, a preapproval means that you’ll be able to close on your home that much faster. Since you’ve already started the lending process, you’ll be one step closer to closing on your home than you would have been had you not been preapproved when you made your offer.

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BUY DIAMONDS: ONLINE VS. BRICK AND MORTAR STORES Courtesy of Sam Dial Jewelers Most people these days don't start shopping at a "Brick and Mortar" store for an engagement ring or a diamond; it's just too easy and convenient to research on your phone. But, according to The Knot, 87% of shoppers still prefer buying in store.

Online research can be daunting. Most websites are trying to promote a certain platform or website from which to buy and they are biased.

GIA.edu is a good place to learn credible facts about the characteristics of diamonds. You can learn about cut and how it affects overall brightness and light output. You can learn about internal clarity characteristics.

You can learn what "color" means and how it affects overall brilliance. These attributes are fairly quickly understood superficially if you can look at examples in person, but you can get a head-start understanding the concepts on GIA.edu.

On my many trips to Antwerp to buy directly from the cutters, and to get the first pick of all the new stones available, I sorted through hundreds of the exact same size diamonds with exactly the same characteristics on paper. I would narrow my choices down to say 12 from 100, and then look again and again to 12 | July 17, 2022

Old European Cut 2.5 carat Diamond Ring currently in our estate case. pick the top 2 or 3. Because of the arrangement and location and size of the natural inclusions, even though they are the same grade, stones can have brilliancy scores that are vastly different.

Furthermore, within the same color grade, there can be a further refinement of the color so that one diamond can face up much whiter than the other.

The result - hand selecting really does mean something.

Years of training to pick diamonds that maximize brilliance by selecting top color range and

optimal clarity arrangement, all while looking out for issues with faceting, fluorescence, proportions, and symmetry (to name a few), are essential.

Most websites do not even look at the diamond for you; they list stones on a database from sellers all over the world. They, themselves, look at a list and computer images to "help" you select a stone from stock that is LEFT OVER from discerning buyers like me. So, buying one actual diamond from a sea of those choices online, without

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even comparing them, is not recommended.

Whether or not you buy a stone through me is another issue, but not the purpose of this article; at least buy it from somewhere that is independently and locally owned. You will pay for what you actually get. You will have a professional help you navigate through all the information and choices. You will have someone to see face-to-face if you have questions later, and you will save time and effort.

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KEEP YOUR PETS OCCUPIED WHILE YOU’RE AT WORK

Metro Editorial If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration.

Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards of having humans nearby for much of the day.

As the world continues to open up and people are returning to their offices and schools, pets who have grown accustomed to having company all day long may be in for a shock. Concerned pet owners can take various steps to help keep their pets occupied and content while their human companions are away from home.

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GET A BUDDY When two pets get together, the opportunity for play increases exponentially.

Animals can keep themselves company and hopefully out of trouble. A single pet may experience separation anxiety when his owner goes away to work or school, and that may result in damaging behavior like chewing, scratching or even soiling in inappropriate places.

PROVIDE PUZZLING TOYS Keeping pets’ brains active can reduce instances of boredom.

PetMD suggests food puzzle toys that can be stuffed with treats and involve brain power to unlock the food rewards. .

EXPEND ENERGY Prior to leaving for work or

school, pet parents can help pets expend some energy so they’re more inclined to sleep during the day. The Animal Behavior College suggests an extra 20 minutes of walking each day may be enough to tire out most breeds. Working dogs, such as shepherds, pointers and setters, may need 40 or more minutes to burn off energy. Cat owners can play with their cats indoors, but generally cats will lounge around during the day anyway.

PROVIDE WHITE NOISE Pets may have grown accustomed to the sounds of an active house, so white noise can fill the void owners’ absences create.

Turn on the television or radio. Pet fountains, fans and other devices

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can create noises to keep pets content.

INTRODUCE NEW TOYS Keep a cache of new toys and rotate them on a regular basis. Pets may become so interested in the bevy of new toys that they fail to even realize their owners are gone for much of the day.

MAKE REST ENTICING Invest in a new and cozy pet bed (or cage bedding) that’s too comfortable for pets to ignore.

Pets who grew accustomed to constant companionship during the pandemic may need to readjust to a quiet home. Owners can try various strategies to help pets during this adjustment period.

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CHOOSE A HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER An option for seniors to remain at home Courtesy of Alternative Nursing Services Most seniors and their families will one day have to face an inevitable and difficult question as time goes by and health conditions become more of a problem: Is it possible to remain living independently, or will a move into some form of senior facility be necessary?

Moving into a nursing home is an option that might most appeal to seniors with mobility problems. A senior who has difficulty in the completion of everyday tasks is not restricted to a nursing home, however.

While the staff of such residences see to all of their residents’ needs, the attention can be clinical and impersonal, making the transition from the freedom of home even more difficult. The convenience of having everything done for the senior has the downside of becoming just another face in a crowd of patients. Another disadvantage is the lack of personal time and privacy.

Assisted living facilities offer another option for those who find the performance of everyday activities, including bathing and meal preparation, difficult because of mobility restrictions or other health issues.

A better option now exists to help seniors whose difficulties with daily household chores would otherwise make a move necessary. Use of an adult care service can give a senior

the best of both worlds.

Adult care services provide people who come to a senior’s home and carry out such tasks as basic chores and laundry, as well as giving medical reminders and running errands like grocery shopping. The variety of services they provide let elderly people remain in their own homes, enjoying the dignity and freedom of staying at home while receiving the help they need in the basic necessities of life.

Anyone with a parent or other elderly loved one who could benefit from such care should consider looking into local adult care services. Odds are that such a search will find a thriving business whose success relies on providing full service that caters to the patron’s specific needs.

Another benefit, apart from the assistance in daily tasks, is that adult care services offer a feeling of friendship and companionship that might

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otherwise be unavailable. A senior with a person coming into the home to do chores has the comfort of knowing there will be regular contact with someone who can be relied on.

The answer to the question of staying in a home versus living in a facility is a difficult one.

However, the options available should make it easier for any senior to enjoy the comforts of home as long as possible.

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