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Fairy gardens captivate the imagination of both kids and adults By Tracee M. Herbaugh, Associated Press
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set of little wings. Ceramic fountains. Tiny versions of ornate cottages and brick walkways fit for the English countryside. These are just some of the whimsical decorations that adorn fairy gardens.
This is a fairy garden made by Tracee Hannley, who writes the DIY blog “Dazzled While Frazzled.” She created the fairy garden with objects left over from her daughterʼs birthday party and an empty tin soup can.
When such miniature decorations are paired with similarly diminutive plants, these gardens - aimed at luring fairies - can captivate the imaginations of children and adults alike. “I think it is in our DNA,” said Brenda Williams, a master gardener at Pesche’s Greenhouse, Floral and Gifts in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For the last four years, Williams has been teaching classes to 4H students and through the University of Wisconsin’s continuing education program on how to create fairy gardens. We have the itch to garden, she believes, to satisfy some lingering part of our hunter-gatherer past. “That gene is still very present in modern people who no longer need to garden,” Williams said. And designing a little fairy abode turns a garden into “a living artwork,” she said.
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“I tell people to imagine some- birthday party and some empty thing in your head and try to soup cans from the kitchen. recreate it in a pot, or whatever,” “It makes me think back to the Williams said. days when I had a dollhouse,” The gardens can be designed Hannley said. “You’re able to underwater or with silk plants if take everyday stuff you have and the creator is more of a “set and make something with it.” forget” type of plant person, Yet fairy gardens also can take Williams said. on more solemn meanings. The Often, fairy gardens are a cre15-foot-wide fairy garden on the ative bridge between adults and side of Michelle Peebles’ home children. Jayme Tortorelli Benko, commemorates her daughter a 37-year-old mom from Denver, Amanda, who died at age 12 saw photos of fairy gardens from complications from a rare online and wanted to make one form of cancer. Peebles, 46, of for her young daughter, Alora. In a large pot, Benko put a ceramic flower with a resting fairy (named Nata), some rocks and an assortment of potted plants. Creating the garden was about spending time together, Benko said, adding, “Kids love magic.”
Fairy gardens’ appeal is similar, perhaps, to that of Japanese bonsai, the ancient practice of grooming small trees inside containers. In 1893, fairy gardens surged in popularity in the United States because of the Japanese Pavilion at the Chicago Fairy gardens are also part of a World’s Fair. larger DIY movement. Victoria No two fairy gardens are the Hannley, a 39-year-old mother of same. Some people use creative three who runs the DIY blog containers, especially antiques - “Dazzle While Frazzled,” made a wash tub, bird cages or pickle her first fairy garden with items left over after her daughter’s bottles.
Broomfield, Colorado, planted the garden two years ago with Amanda and her other children. “She helped me plant some snapdragons and she used to dig for roly polies (beetles) there,” Peebles said. There are still snapdragons in the spot, as well as a little fairy home and seashell walkway. Amanda’s digging tools are still there. “It’s just a little peaceful place, and it’s incorporated with her little stuff,” Peebles said.
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Janet Heishman takes a sniff from one of her herbs at Gabalot Gardens/Cedar Hill Gardens in Strasburg.
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Rhonda Stevenson points out scented geranium plant in her greenhouse at Country Gardens in Toms Brook.
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erbs can help us relax, heal, and better enjoy our food. And, you can grow many of them yourself.
Rhonda Stevenson has been growing herbs, as well as shrubs, trees and flowers, at the nursery/garden center located behind her large 100-year-old farmhouse for 35 years. Country Gardens is located at 1043 Country Brook Road, west of Toms Brook.
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Lemon trees are among the citruses grown at Country Gardens west of Toms Brook.
are coriander, and its leaves the cilantro. “Everybody loves cilantro,” Stevenson said. It’s not always the easiest herb to figure out, though. Stevenson said many gardeners tell her they can’t keep it growing.
“The reason you can’t keep your cilantro Sweet myrtle can be substituted for the bay growing is because it’s a four-planting herb,” when cooking, she said. she said. “You have to plant it four times a season. “It’s a little evergreen shrub,” Stevenson explained. While lavender has a beautiful smell, it’s The sweet myrtle can’t be wintered outside in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
not Stevenson’s favorite when it comes to cooking.
Stevenson said some rosemary and lavender she is growing will be ready for sale in May.
“It’s a little too bitter for me,” she said. “I’ve tried it in a half a dozen different recipes, and it’s just not my cup of tea.”
“By the time we’re ready in May, we will Most of her inventory is taken for sale in have at least 40 varieties [of herbs for sale],” the Washington, D.C., and Richmond areas. she said. She also gets shoppers coming out to the garCountry Gardens grows some citrus trees, den center from Charlottesville and the D.C. including lemons and limes. She cleans the metropolitan area. leaves with Murphy’s Oil. Hens, roosters, turkeys and a one-eared cat “We don’t use any chemicals,” Stevenson roam among the buildings and greenhouses. said. “We try to [be] organic.” Stevenson gives a few lessons on cooking Gardeners can plant jasmine and then use with some of the herbs she grows. the leaves in tea. Just a few steps inside one of her main Stevenson pointed out that scented geranigreenhouses, sweet bays are growing. It has um leaves can be placed in the bottom of the taken then about nine months to reach their pan before baking a white or yellow cake. 8-12 inch height, Stevenson said. They will “It will permeate your kitchen with this eventually grow into a non-hardy small tree smell, plus it gives a hint of flavor to the in this region. cake,” she said. “Once you’ve had fresh bay, you don’t want Another useful herb is cilantro. Its seeds to go back to the dry,” Stevenson said.
Gardeners looking to start a culinary herb garden would do well to include bay, rosemary, French tarragon, oregano, chives, sage, thyme and parsley, Stevenson suggested. She recommended that only sage, chives and parsley be started from seed. The rest should already have started growing before buying. Stevenson warned against buying anything marked tarragon at big box stores, as it might not be the French variety. “There’s a seeded tarragon called Russian, and it’s nasty,” she said. “You never want the seeded variety.” Rosemary is good for cooking with chicken, Stevenson said, and French tarragon with carrots.
The Northern Virginia Daily &GARDEN “Mint is another thing that’s easy to grow,” “For one thing, the dried herbs you get in she said. “You want to watch where you plant stores, the majority of them are imported,” Stevenson said. “They’re usually a year old it because it’s what I call an aggressive before they get to market, and they’re not as ground cover.” clean as the fresh-cut herbs. And the flavor Two very good varieties of mint are Kentucky Colonel for spearmint - “that’s what has so much difference.”
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At Gabalot Gardens/Cedar Hill Gardens, at 373 Green Acre Drive, south of Strasburg, Janet Heishman grows flowers, vegetables and dozens of herbs.
“We’re very lucky that we can grow so many different kinds of herbs here,” she said. “Herb “It gives a pretty good bite to your lemongardens should be lean. You can put that lime ade,” Stevenson said. in, but you don’t want to put [in] a whole She recommended some herbal substitutes. bunch of compost. We find that people will “A really good lemon substitute is lemon ver- start one and they will be doing the same thing they’re doing for a vegetable garden.” bena,” Stevenson said. “It just won’t winter here. You either have to bring it in [or cut it Rosemary and lavender are from the back]. Just throw it in the garage. Go out and Mediterranean, and prefer a leaner soil, water it every now and then.” according to Heishman. Lemongrass is good for cooking and for use “Everything needs a little bit of fertilizer, in lemonade. It has a refined taste, according you don’t want to overdo it,” she said. to Stevenson. Lemon balm mixed with butter Heishman recommended planting herbs in and sugar is tasty on tea breads, she said. pots or close to the house. To improve your herbs’ chances, she recommends fertilizing them. Stevenson said she thinks more people are growing their own herbs.
“We find that if people put them [far away] in their gardens, they don’t make an effort to go out there and go get [the herbs]. If you’ve got them up close to the house, you’re more
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Gabalot Gardens/Cedar Hill Gardens, outside of Strasburg, sells about 25-30 varieties of herbs, including the aptly-named candy corn vine.
prone to using them,” she said. Heishman suggested that the herb gardener go out every week, cutting little bunches of all the herbs they’re growing and putting them in a small bit of water in a Mason jar kept on the sink. “Then you can use them [when cooking],” she said. “They’ll be right there for you.”
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ainting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colors can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background. Many people are now looking to bold colors to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint color can be challenging. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colors that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and Greenery are some of the more eye-catching selections. Once colors are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colors in room designs. Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for color overload or just a small focal point of vivid color? Remember, using bold color doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold color display. Otherwise, rely on bold colors to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim. Try bold in a small space. Many people are surprised at how well bold colors work in small spaces. Powder rooms can be an ideal spot to experiment with paint colors. Try deep colors that can make the area seem intimate and even exotic. Dark, bold hues can be
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items in bright shades to make swapping out color that much easier. For Go bold in the kitchen. Incorporate example, replace area rugs, throw pila splash of color in the kitchen without lows and draperies. Paint over terra cotta flower pots when the mood going overboard. Try an appliance or strikes. design fixture in a bright shade. Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your Establish balance. Rely on neutral favorite color and install glass inserts furniture, rugs, moldings and basein the cabinet doors so that everyone boards if you decide to take bold colors gets a peek of the color beyond. A neu- up a notch. This will help create a tral kitchen also can be brightened up sense of balance in the room. with the use of silverware, dishes, pots Painting is a fun way to experiment and pans, and other kitchen items fea- with color. Many homeowners are not tured in bold hues. hesitant to use bold shades of color Stick to boldness on interchangeable items. Those who like to experiment with color may find that they like to switch out the colors now and again. Instead of having to repaint every few months, use decorative
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With rooftop decks, sky’s the limit for outdoor entertaining By Kim Cook, Associated Press
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ackyards and balconies are great places to enjoy an al fresco meal or a sun bath, but to really elevate your outdoor lifestyle, consider going up. To the roof. Rooftop decks were fairly common in early 20th century Craftsman and modernist homes, particularly on the West Coast. More recently, the trend has moved to city cores, where ground-floor outdoor space is minimal. A rooftop deck is nice if you’re lucky enough to have expansive nature views - water, mountains, desert, forest. But it’s also attractive to city dwellers keen to escape the confines of the concrete jungle without decamping to the wilderness. A vista of evening lights, with the city quite literally at one’s feet, can be captivating, and add value to your home. PRIVACY
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This roof deck in Chicago was designed by the Chicago Roof and Deck. Urban dwellers are looking up for outdoor living inspiration, installing rooftop decks complete with kitchens, lounges, gardens and entertaining spaces.
Urban rooftop decks might need to be screened from nearby buildings, or from unsightly elements like water towers or airconditioning units. Laser-cut steel, wood or tempered glass do the job, and add a decorative element.
gazebo structure is that it can house heating elements and lighting,” he says.
Los Angeles architect Dan Brunn has done several beachadjacent rooftop projects. He cautions that seaside decks need good wind screening, and homeowners must be mindful of community height restrictions. Wind can also be a problem for outdoor grills, keeping them from heating up properly.
Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, in the city’s Bucktown/Lincoln Park neighborhood, has even made them out of reclaimed barn wood. “With the client, we developed a material palette that mimicked the contemporary, steel-and-beam loft feel of the interior,” says company principal Adam Miller.
Use planters, pergolas and gazebos to define areas of a rooftop deck, Brunn says. “The other great thing about a
Pergolas provide some privacy and shade, too. Ipe is a popular wood because it’s durable and insect-resistant.
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March 25, 2017 9 and entertainment counters, because it’s Homeowners need to check regulations on durable. fuel sources for rooftop fireplaces and cook“We’re hit with every type of weather possi- ing appliances. ble, from blizzards to summers with 100 GARDENS IN THE SKY degree heat,” he says. “To have a product Weather is a consideration not just for the that looks just like natural stone and deck’s structural and decorative elements, requires no maintenance is a dream when but for landscaping. creating an outdoor kitchen.” “Hardy plants that can take a lot of wind For cabinetry, a Wallingford, Connecticut and salt, in coastal areas - are a must,” says company Danver Outdoor Kitchens makes a Miami designer Fernando Wong. “I have an powder-coated stainless steel line that can 80/20 rule for my landscapes: 80 percent be ordered in a range of colors and finishes. hardy, and 20 percent flowers and other Besides regular storage, you can use cabiplants that add beauty but are more fragile. nets to house smokers, fridges and other outWe sometimes use the same plants on the door appliances, for a streamlined look that ground, to create cohesion between the two mimics an indoor kitchen. spaces.” Dining and lounge furniture now resembles The goal is to use greenery that softens the interior furniture more than ever. Look for roof’s hard materials. big, comfy sectionals, cool bar stools, and finWong says he likes to use a limited color ishes ranging from weathered wood looks to palette in creating lush spaces; two colors, textural weaves and sleek modern silhouettes. For rooftops, look for heavy pieces that and one of them is green. “I’ll incorporate lots of flowering vines and things that caswon’t sail off on a windy day. cade out of pots and planters,” he says. While ipe and other marine-grade woods make beautiful decking, a less costly flooring to consider is tile. Slate, granite, ceramic, plastic and simulated wood squares are easier to lay on an uneven rooftop. HandyDeck, Fiberon and Greatmats are some options.
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Tasker, a rescue dog owned by Lore Fogle, sits beside a pair of bromeliads that are indoor plants as well as pet friendly.
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here are quite a few common household plants that can be harmful to cats and dogs.
Karen Deskins, salesperson at Fort Valley Nursery in Woodstock, said many people are fearful of owning a poinsettias if they have pets, but she said these plants are only mildly toxic and if they are kept away from the pet, they don’t pose a danger to them.
mild nausea to death. Reactions can include redness, swelling, salivating, difficulty breathy, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drinking and urinating, and fast, slow or irregular heartbeats.
She added that the weight of the animals and toxicity of the plant will determine the reaction a pet can experience if a toxic plant is ingested. Young puppies and kittens could have more severe reactions to the plants and should be monitored around plants more Other plants that are not pet-friendly include bulbs, elephant ears, asparagus fern, closely. corn plants, Easter and stargazer lilies, aloe, She said to keep any potentially harmful and the jade plant. plants out of reach of the animals and to be Poisonous plants may cause reactions from aware of “diggers,” referring to dogs digging
up planted bulbs or other plants. Plants that do not pose any serious concerns for pets, she said, include spider plants, most palms, African violets, wandering Jew plant, Christmas cactus, prayer plants, Boston fern and orchids. Deskins added that keeping toys easily available for pets can keep their attention focused on playing rather than eating plants. If your pet has ingested a toxic plant and is having serious reactions, call your local veterinarian. Contact staff writer Kaley Toy at 540-465-5137 ext. 176, or ktoy@nvdaily.com
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Traffic travels along South Main Street in Woodstock under the canopy of this line of Bradford pear trees.
Bradford pear trees pretty, but stinky and fragile get very full, which makes them he beautiful Bradford pear more likely to break apart in a strong wind. tree, long seen lining the main streets of America, is The Bradford pear, also called hiding a few dirty secrets – it’s the callery pear, went through a fragile, spreads indiscriminately, period of popularity with the and is stinky. ornamentals planted along main streets by municipal crews. Thanks to the mild winter, Main Street in Woodstock came That can be traced in part to alive early this year with the Lady Bird Johnson planting one white blooms gracing both the in the nation’s capital in 1966, east and west sides of the south- according to a New York Times ern gateway into town. column by Gabriel Popkin in The trees can grow several sto- March 2016.”Today the Bradford ries tall, and its fruit is inedible. pear may be the most despised tree in this part of the world ,” “We don’t really recommend Popkin wrote. “Its wood splits people plant them,” said Kathy easily, making extra work for Lutz, owner of Tall Oaks utility and public works crews.” Nursery in Mount Jackson. “They’re not a very strong tree, The trees have a beautiful and the wind tends to break spring bloom, but a not-so-pretty them up.” aroma, according to the website growingthehomegarden.com.”The She said the Bradford pear smell is reminiscent of rotting tree’s limbs have a tendency to By Kaley Toy
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flesh or bad fish left for too many age in high winds. days in the hot sun,” the site “A regular pruning to keep notes evocatively. them thinned out helps a lot,” Invasive.org refers to the scent Lutz recommended. as “malodorous,” but notes the If you’re looking for something tree’s spring snowy blossoms are to decorate your yard, there are “showy.” other trees that can be substitutAdditionally, the Bradford pear ed for the Bradford pear, according Lutz. is now considered an invasive species, its seed spread by birds “There’s a Cleveland silk pear,” who eat the fruit.Lutz cited a she said. “There’s some other local example of a town swappears that are stronger. They do ping the Bradford pear for some- well here.” thing a little easier to maintain. Rhonda Stevenson, of Country “New Market used to have a Gardens in Toms Brook, was bunch of them, and they even more direct in her advice replaced them there using ivory than Lutz when it comes to the silk lilac, which is white in Bradford pear tree. spring as well, and they’re a lot “The one thing [I recommend] stronger,” she said. “It’s a smaller is just eliminate Bradford pear ornamental.” from your landscape,” she said. If you already have a Bradford pear, there is a way to lessen your odds of it sustaining dam-
“They do have some better varieties [of ornamental trees] on the market now.”
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Weave your own baskets for hearth and home Whetzel said.
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She and Stultz are able to suggest different baskets for different occasions.
or more than 25 years, a pair of Woodstock women have been weaving their way into people’s hearts and hearths.
While the women do enter their baskets in the Shenandoah County Fair, they’re careful to not enter in any categories where their students have also entered, Whetzel said.
Virginia Stultz and Jean Whetzel, both former Shenandoah County Public School teachers, have been teaching basket weaving classes since 1991. There’s no telling now how many baskets made in their classes sit in homes around the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
The pair’s lives have long been intertwined.
The women learned the art side by side. “We learned about the same time from [an] art teacher in one of the schools where we taught,” Whetzel, who taught deaf and A wide variety of ages, includ“Quite a few people keep some, hard of hearing students, but then they start giving some recalled. “Then some people just ing children as young as 6, are to kids and grandkids, [or for] represented in classes, although started asking us if we would wedding gifts and baby showers,” most of the students are female. teach them how to make baskets.” “We have several men who Obviously, they’re quite talent- don’t come but several times a year maybe,” Whetzel said. ed, as both are juried artisans through the Artisans Center of They see both repeat students Virginia. The center’s website and newcomers. notes the women also teach “Somebody brings someone else splint bottom chair weaving, and along and they get hooked,” features several pictures of their Whetzel said, then jokingly handiwork. added, “It’s cheaper than mental She and Stultz, who taught therapy. grade school first and later com“The people who have been puter technology, teach basket there for a while will help others weaving from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beside them if they have a little the second, third and fourth bit of trouble, so they’ve got Thursdays of the month for 10 camaraderie. We try to make it months of the year in a studio right beside Stultz’s home at 944 not [be] stressful.” The cost for a class is based on Moose Road. the type of basket being created, They also teach a monthly typically ranging from about $15 class for Shenandoah County all the way up to $75. The more Parks and Recreation, and have expensive ones take more than a led classes for other groups, such single class to create. as 4-H and the Boy Scouts, too. There are three styles of weaving taught: round basket twining, over and under for rectangular and square baskets, and ribbed, such as for an Easter basket, Whetzel said.
“The beginning baskets, say, run 15, 18, 20 dollars,” Whetzel said. She said students usually keep some baskets, while giving others they’ve made away.
“We’ve enjoyed doing it,” Whetzel said. “She and I have been friends since we played softball [together] after we had our kids, in our 30s and 40s. We’ve been friends for a long time.” Those interested in taking one of the basket weaving classes, can stop by the studio on Moose Road during a scheduled time, or call Stultz at 540-459-3550, according to Whetzel.
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Non-Flower Gardens: 50 shades of green, plus other colors easy-care annual, with multi-colored varieties.
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hile beds tumbling with flowers are lovely, there’s an emerging trend in landscape design: the flowerless garden.
“On the perennial side, hostas are beautiful shade plants that thrive from Alaska way down to Texas,” says Hancock. “Variegated liriope has a wide planting range, and has deep green, grassy leaves edged in gold or silver.”
Non-traditional gardens are no less green. In fact, the hue is often more obvious than in a floral-filled space. Varieties of leafy shrubs, trees, vines and grasses create a verdant vista, even in small gardens. An additional perk: these gardens may be significantly easier to maintain than a plot full of posies.
Heuchera, also known as coral bells, “is another perennial that, like coleus, offers tremendous versatility with leaves in a wide range of colors, and varieties that thrive in sun or shade,” Hancock says.
Justin Hancock of Costa Farms, a nursery in Miami, describes two types of non-traditional gardens: “One is a soothing, naturalistic garden that’s filled with different shades of green,” he says. “The other is a little more flamboyant and uses variegated plants to bring in splashes of color.”
Fitzgerald recommends palm trees for southern zones 8-11. Gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic might consider cool-season grasses that bloom early, and warmseason ones that bloom at summer’s end. For the Northeast, varieties of conifers provide yearround greenery.
Both offer a pleasing aesthetic Costa Farms via AP in all seasons, and you don’t Forever Purple Heuchera paints a vivid portrait in a garden without need to worry about plants going flowers. in and out of bloom. variegated leaves at the back. always great,” Fitzgerald says. SERENITY Because the light color recedes, “Who doesn’t like to sit and A Zen-like garden keeps the it creates an optical illusion of reflect in a peaceful garden, focus on the garden structure more space,” he says. under some nice shade cover?” itself, with greenery that’s calmNo matter what hardiness zone VISUAL INTEREST ing. you’re in, there’s one annual he Hancock suggests using varieShawn Fitzgerald of the Kent, recommends for any non-tradigated shrubs or trees to add Ohio-based Davey Tree tional garden. color and texture to a garden. Company, thinks hardscaping “Coleus is one of the most verGive similarly hued plants like should also be a consideration in satile foliage plants you can hostas, dusty miller and succuthese gardens. choose. Some tolerate full sun, lents a tonal frame by placing “A water feature always adds a them next to bluestone pavers, but most grow in shade, too,” he nice element - a pond, or a creek, he suggests. Or play with scale says. “You can get varieties in so with the sound of running water. perception by graduating dark many colors. Redhead, which is a It’s especially nice if you have and light greenery along a path- personal favorite; Campfire, some lush foliage over the which is purple and orange; way. water,” he says. chartreuse Wasabi; gold “One of my favorite ways to He encourages adding of rocks, make a small space feel larger is Honeycrisp. Plant these in the perhaps some large and small to plant varieties that have rich spring, and enjoy them right through the fall.” boulders strategically placed. green, purple, or orange foliage “And, of course, benches are
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Hancock’s pick for a great North American native shrub is ninebark. “It’s practically bulletproof, and offers colorful foliage,” he says. “Diabolo is an older variety that has deep purple leaves from spring to fall and grows big, making it a stunner. Dart’s Gold is a smaller variety, with goldenchartreuse leaves.” Red twig dogwood, elderberry and variegated Japanese white pine would also provide all-season interest, he notes. “The key to a garden where flowers aren’t the focus is foliage,” says Fitzgerald. “There are lots of trees, shrubs and plants with stems, fruit and foliage of different sizes, shapes and textures. Just because there aren’t flowers doesn’t mean your garden can’t be colorful.”
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Tomato plants are very forgiving I By Sally Voth
f you’re interested in growing some of your own food, but are a novice, you would have a hard time going wrong by starting with tomatoes.
“They’re pretty adaptable,” said Lea Justice, who owns Vine Ripe Farm, 6015 Panhandle Road in Warren County, with her husband Jim. “Depending on the variety, they’re grown all over the world now, from Russia to South America, where they’re from. Any place that has decent sun, that’s all they need.” It’s said tomatoes need five hours of direct sunlight a day to fruit, or in other words, for their flowers to turn into the tomato fruit, according to Justice. “They really are one of the more forgiving types of vegetables,” she said.
Tomatoes can grow in any soil from sandy loam to heavier clay, Justice said. “They do need a fair amount of irrigation,” she added. “They’re mostly water. If you don’t have rain, you should be prepared to irrigate. Otherwise, their immune systems will lower and they will be more susceptible to diseases.”
first started to save the seed.
“It’s lower acid because it’s yellow with orange stripes, but it’s very sweet. It’s a beefsteak.”
tomato that’s very productive and flavorful, there’s one called the Celebrity that most farmers in our area really pay the bills with,” she said.
It has good disease resistance, There are more than 600 variparticularly for an heirloom eties of heirloom tomatoes, tomato from this region, she said. according to Gardenguides.com, “It makes the best BLT,” Justice and seeds available for “countless enthused. hybrids.” She also has an appreciation for While the tiny grape tomato, the dark tomatoes, particularly with names such as Elfin and There are thousands of tomato the Cherokee Purple. Chiquita, can be as light as 1 varieties, and the Justices will While it’s not a very good proounce, the large beefsteak varihave more than 25 types, along ducer, the Paul Robeson tomato eties, which include the Big Boy, with other vegetables, flowers is another favorite of Justice’s. can grow to about 5 pounds, it and herbs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. says. “It kind of has a cult following April 30 at their annual plant of people that like those dark sale. Their farm stand is open Tomatoes don’t even need to be Thursday and Friday afternoons tomatoes,” she said. grown in soil. They can be grown between May and November. hydroponically, using a water and However, the Paul Robeson variety isn’t very tolerant of dis- mineral system instead. “One of our favorites is called eases, so the season for them is Old German,” Justice said. While hydroponic gardens may not long. It’s just a good tomato “That’s an heirloom that hails have an initial higher cost, the from the Shenandoah Valley that while it lasts, Justice said. plants are protected from bugs, “For people who want an easy and can be grown all year inside. the Mennonites from Germany
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Don’t be in a hurry to plant those veggies don’t get in a hurry. This weather needs to moderate out. Getting lthough winter decided to things in [the ground] early doesn’t throw a last gasp - and for always ensure you’re going to be this year its only real gasp the first one to get anything.” just a week before the changing of the seasons, spring fever is here for Someone planting in June could have just as much yield as somemany folks. one planting in April, said And that includes wanting to get Heishman, standing in one of the out in the garden. After all, the greenhouses that make up Gabalot Bradford pears and the cherry Gardens/Cedar Hill Gardens. trees have bloomed ahead of sched- Besides vegetables, the nursery ule, and the daffodils and crocuses grows flowers, herbs, and even suchave long since shot up. culents and cacti. But, it’s important not to get in The Heishmans have had the too big of a hurry, at least when it nursery for 21 years. Pot Town comes to planting flowers, said Organics opened three years ago, Janet Heishman, who along with her husband said. There, customers can buy organic fertilizer, her husband Ron owns Pot Town pest control, potting soil, canning Organics, at 181 W. King St., products, seeds, lighting, hydroponStrasburg, and Gabalot Gardens/Cedar Hill Gardens, 373 ic gardening supplies and more. Green Acre Drive, just south of Janet Heishman said the first Strasburg. steps to starting a garden involve getting your hands dirty. “People get real antsy,” she said. By Sally Voth
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“They want to do something. Just
“You should be working the soil,”
she said. “You should be adding tilling and everything done, you some lime and some compost right can start putting in peas, onions, now.” probably some kale and lettuce. Lime reduces the acidity of soil, which will help nutrients from the soil better reach the plant, according to gardeningknowhow.com. Soil testing to check the pH of the soil won’t hurt, according to Heishman, but, “if it’s a vegetable garden, every single year you should be putting [in] compost and lime.” It’s also fine to till your soil when composting and adding lime, she said. And, that’s all that’s necessary before adding seed, according to Heishman. Well, that and to “hope the weather’s good.” Mid-March is a good time to plant tomatoes, Heishman said. “If you plant them too soon, they’re going to be real leggy and tall,” she said. “After you get the
“Some people try to get their potatoes out, but I’m a believer you should wait until April.” For herb gardens, she doesn’t recommend using much compost, but said lime can be put in the soil. And, for those looking to start a flower garden, there’s not much difference preparation-wise to a vegetable garden, Heishman said. But, she recommends waiting a little longer, noting the final frost date is normally around May 15. “So, we’ve got a long way to go,” she said. Nothing tender should be planted while there’s still a chance of frost, according to Heishman. “I think if people would just do steps, put the lime in and put the compost [in], they would be much more successful,” she said.
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Expect the unexpected when renovating
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ccording to projections released in 2015 by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, a growing number of people in the United States planned to renovate their homes in 2016. The report estimated that spending on remodeling and repairs in 2016 would climb 8.6 percent to $310 billion, a figure that is close to the peak reached in 2006. While it is still too soon to tabulate all of the figures from 2016, a quick glance at the data indicates renovations have increased across the country. And one only need travel through communities to see a greater number of contractors and homeowners working on homes. Tackling any renovation project is an exercise in patience. Renovations can impede on daily activities and cause a certain level of upheaval in homeowners’ lives. Homeowners planning renovations also may find that they must have some wiggle room when it comes to both their budgets and their expectations. Remodeling, particularly with regard to
older homes, may unveil unforeseen issues that only arise in the face of the renovation. So what can homeowners expect during a renovation? The following are a few issues that might arise during home improvement projects. Dirt and noise: Homeowners can count on dust, debris and noise throughout the renovation process. Dust appears when walls come down or go up, and construction teams typically erect temporary walls or tarps to contain the debris. Air filtering systems also can limit dust particles. Noise is unavoidable. If it becomes troublesome, arrange to be outside of the home when the bulk of the construction is taking place. Delays or schedule changes: Even the best contractors cannot control every aspect of the job. They rely on subcontractors and vendors to do portions of the work. Materials may not always arrive on time, or they may fall short of homeowners’ expectations. This can push back the project schedule.
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Dwain Livengood knows he can save money on his home renovation project by doing the work himself, but the owner of this 100-year-old farmhouse in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, also realizes that DIY projects in historic homes require more planning and information than those in newer homes and that mistakes can be costly.
DIY work on older houses takes extra know-how, flexibility By Melissa Kossler Dutton, Associated Press
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If your home or neighborhood has a historical designation, there wain Livengood can save money on his home renovation projprobably are restrictions on what you can do, particularly to exteriect by doing the work himself. But he also knows that do-ityourself projects in historic homes like his 100-year-old farm- ors. Consult with local authorities before initiating projects or hiring house require extra planning and research, and that mistakes can be contractors. costly. “The difference with a historic home is the materials used and how “Self-awareness is pretty huge,” says Livengood, who grew up in the they were constructed,” Robinson says. house in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is the third generation of his Slate roofs, wood gutters, weight-and-pulley windows, plaster walls family to own it. “Saving money isn’t worth it if in the end it looks and old building materials require special attention, experts say. like an amateur did it.” Luckily, there are numerous places where owners of historic homes He is planning the first major renovations to the property, including can find information about which projects they should and shouldn’t attempt on their own. a new kitchen, hardwood floor restorations and window repair. DIY “fails” in historic homes can do more than look bad; they can seriously damage a home’s structure and character, says Jody Robinson, historic preservation officer for the city of Bellevue, Kentucky. DIY has a place in historic home renovation, she says, but
Cities, preservations societies, restoration enthusiasts, and even businesses that specialize in historic renovation offer workshops and classes. Window repair, plastering, basic fireplace fixes and tiling are among the most popular subjects.
The Northern Virginia Daily &GARDEN Understanding your home’s construction and appreciating historic renovation methods are the first step, says Benjamin Curran, department head for historic preservation at Savannah Technical College in Georgia. Through its Historic Homeowners Academy, the school teaches classes geared to the do-it-yourselfer.
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When homeowners try to apply modern solutions to old homes “a remodel can easily turn into a re-muddle,” Curran says. For example, using the wrong mortar can damage old bricks. He recommends taking a class and consulting with a professional or historical preservationist. “From there, it’s a question of what is achievable. What is the breadth of your skill set? Where might you stretch yourself and learn more?” Curran says. Jim Wigton, president of the Monrovia (California) Historic Preservation Group, says it was formed nearly 40 years ago by residents who were restoring homes and wanted to share knowledge. “At the beginning of the organization, we invited craftspeople in to share how to do things,” says Wigton, adding that group also offers a home tour and works on city-wide preservation projects. Livengood, who has experience restoring antique carriage and tractors, plans on repairing the 40 wood windows in his foursquare house this spring. Using tips from a professional restoration company, he will replace the rope that holds the cast-iron weights that allow the windows to move up and down, and will paint the windows’ interiors. He’s hired a professional to tackle the exterior. He anticipates the work he does will reduce the repair costs by $200 per window. Windows are a good DIY project because the work is more timeconsuming than difficult, says Danielle Keperling, who with her parents and husband owns Historic Restorations in Lancaster. Her company is open to teaching the how-tos in order to reduce project costs, she says. To maintain a home’s historical character, repairing old windows rather than installing new ones - makes a big difference, says Keperling. “Windows show the age of the house,” she says. Whenever Doug Heavilin hires a professional to work on his 1902 Queen Anne Victorian in Franklin, Indiana, he shadows the person, soaking up as much information as he can. “I’ve learned 90 percent of what I know about plumbing by sitting there and watching a plumber,” says Heavilin, who is restoring the 4,700-square-foot house with his wife, Amy. They’ve finished five of the home’s 22 rooms. During their restoration journey, they’ve learned to install tile, hang wallpaper and drywall, repair plaster, and match stain and paint. He once engineered a solution to create rounded replacement pieces for their home’s turret. The Heavilins read books and magazines, watch videos, take classes and swap tips with other homeowners before starting a project. But they also know things might not go as planned, and say it’s important to be flexible. “You never know what you’re going to find,” says Amy Heavilin, recalling the time they discovered that their dining room chandelier was wired to a pipe with a coat hanger. “We’re at the point where I’m pretty comfortable with whatever we find,” Doug Heavilin adds. “I’m not always happy, but I’m comfortable.”
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ou are thinking of making a major renovation to your home. Perhaps it’s time to create that master bedroom suite you long have admired or install that wrap-around porch? What is the first thing that should be done before getting down to business? The correct way to begin a home remodeling project is to obtain the necessary permits for the job. Many municipalities request individuals obtain permits for a range of work on homes or other structures, such as office buildings. Permits are generally required for all new construction as well as specific modifications that will affect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. It’s important to check with the local building office prior to beginning work to see which permits you will need before the project can begin. Permits are necessary whether a homeowner is doing the work or hiring an outside contractor. Due to the cost and time involved with securing permits, some homeowners
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skip this step so they can begin a project promptly. However, this can end up being a costly mistake. Permits might seem like a nuisance, but they actually protect homeowners in various ways. Permits ensure safe workmanship Permits provide a blueprint by which contractors and do-it-yourselfers must complete renovations. Because inspections will take place, there is no wiggle room. Shortcuts often translate into subpar work that may lead to malfunction and injury in the long run. Safeguarding against poor workmanship means homeowners can feel confident in the work being done. Permits reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes As inspectors go through their checklists, they may notice things that were done incorrectly and will offer advice about how to mend the problem before it becomes a larger headache. If left unchecked, an electrical error could lead to a fire or another dangerous situation. Repairs that are not structurally
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sound may pose problems or deteriorate more quickly than structures that are constructed correctly. Furthermore, catching improper technique early on eliminates having to tear down and redo work, which can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Permits protect against fines Sometimes work goes as planned even for homeowners who did not obtain the necessary permits. However, years later, when other work needs to be done, inspectors may discover homeowners never secured proper permits and inspections years earlier, leading to fines. Furthermore, if work is done without a permit and an accident occurs, any damages or injuries may not be covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy. Permits are an important part of the home improvement process. Homeowners should not skirt the responsibility because the permit and inspection process is in place to provide protection to occupants.
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Pitch in and save money
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ome improvement projects can be expensive. While the size and complexity of a project will affect how expensive the project is, homeowners can expect to shell out a pretty penny when they renovate or remodel areas of their home. According to HomeAdvisor, an online resource for homeowners looking to connect with home improvement, maintenance and repair professionals, the average bathroom remodeling project costs $9,348, while the average home addition costs slightly less than $41,000. But renovation-minded homeowners need not reconsider their comdepending on the project, the contracmitment to remodeling, as there are various ways to cut the costs associated tor and the amount of hired help that contractor intends to employ. However, with home improvement projects. some estimates suggest labor will One such way is for homeowners to pitch in and do some of the work them- account for anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of the overall cost of the projselves. Calculating labor costs can be difficult, as such costs can vary greatly ect. So it’s no surprise that homeown-
ers can save themselves substantial amounts of money by doing some of the work themselves. Homeowners who intend to do some of the labor themselves should discuss this plan with contractors during the vetting process. Before hiring a con-
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The Northern Virginia Daily tractor, make sure homeowners’ expected labor contributions are clearly defined in the contract. While it’s best to leave the most complicated parts of a project to the professionals, homeowners can pitch in during the following phases. Demolition: Demolition involves more than picking up a sledgehammer and swinging away. Some demolition projects are best left to the pros. For example, any projects that involve exposure to hazardous materials are risky and therefore best left to experienced laborers. However, many homeowners are capable of safely and effectively pulling cabinets from walls, removing flooring or knocking down drywall. Homeowners unsure of how to approach demolition tasks can ask their contractors to demonstrate the proper technique so the demolition is done right and on time. Salvage: Removing debris and items that will no longer be needed once the renovation is complete is another way homeowners can pitch in. Homeowners remodeling their kitchens may be replacing their existing stoves and
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Budgeting home improvement projects Home improvements can add value and aesthetic appeal to a home. However, to reap the rewards of a remodeled room, home addition or any home improvement project, homeowners will have to invest both their money and their time. Establishing a project budget can be helpful and prevent overspending. According to Visually, a marketing information service, nearly half of the homeowners surveyed said the cost of their renovation projects did not exceed their budgets. However, more than one-third of those surveyed reported going over budget on their projects. To keep costs down, consider hiring a contractor. He or she will have industry contacts and may be able to get materials at a lower cost. While you will pay for labor, working with a contractor greatly reduces both the time spent on the project and the risk of costly mistakes being made. In addition, think about the way you finance the renovations. Industry experts have found that homeowners who finance their home improvement projects with lines of credit end up spending more money on average than those who use their savings to fund projects. While it may be tempting to take out a line of credit for a home improvement project, spending only money you already have may be the more responsible route to take.
refrigerators and hoping to donate these items. In such instances, driving the items to the donation site or arranging for them to be picked up rather than taken off the premises by the contractor or his employees can cut labor costs, as it allows laborers to keep working toward the end goal rather than requiring them to leave the work site to drop unwanted items off.
Cleanup: Homeowners also can save costs by cleaning up after the contractors at the end of each workday. Speak with the contractor about cleaning up the site each day, asking him or her what can be discarded and what must remain on-site. Home improvements are costly. But homeowners who are capable of pitching in can greatly reduce the overall cost of their next renovation project.
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Learn how to prevent DIY injuries Create a safe environment
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housands of people try their hands at do-ityourself home improvement projects every year. Whether working indoors or outdoors, wearing safety gear and exercising caution is a necessity when undertaking any home remodeling project. According to the Home Safety Council, one in five consumers will need medical attention this year as a result of home improvement projects. A 2013 survey by 3M TEKK Protection and the National Safety Council found that more than onequarter of DIY home improvement projects ended with injuries to homeowners or someone else in the household. Falls from ladders, cuts from power tools and injuries from thrown debris account for many emergency room visits. Accidents involving chemicals and cleaning agents also can occur. Safety should be the utmost priority when renovating, and that means utilizing appropriate safety equipment. Footwear Wear solid shoes that provide considerable traction during home improvements. A firm, reinforced toe is helpful as well. Should any items fall, they’ll be less likely to cause injury if your foot is encased in a protective boot or sturdy shoe. Soles that grip surfaces will help safeguard against slips and falls. Eye protection Safety goggles and glasses are a must-have for any doit-yourselfer. They will provide a barrier between the eye and flying debris. According to VisionWeb, an eye education resource, most
When working at home, make sure to use tools in the manner in which they were designed. Keep power cords tidy so they do not pose a tripping hazard. Falls from ladders often occur when climbing above the recommended rung or engaging in risky behavior while on the ladder, such as reaching or hanging over too far.
of the 110,000 eye injuries that occur each year in homes within the United States result from splashes with household cleaners, flying debris such as wood chips, or getting hit by branches. Many of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection.
When outdoors, exercise caution in inclement weather, which can make it harder to work safely. Be sure there are no bystanders too close ulate or filtration respirators when using power tools or when performing tasks, such tools that can kick up debris. as sanding, where you might The right safety gear and be exposed to particles. Gas some smart do-it-yourself and vapor respirators offer protection against additional techniques can help DIYers avoid injury. substances.
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How to make existing windows more energy efficient comfortable.
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rafty windows make homes less comfortable by allowing cold air in during the winter and warm air in when temperatures rise. But comfort is not the only concern associated with leaky windows, as such fixtures also can have a negative impact on the environment.
Thankfully, making windows more energy efficient does not necessarily require homeowners to replace existing windows. Before going that potentially expensive route, homeowners can consider the following strategies to improve the energy efficiency of their windows.
Leaky windows require heating and cooling systems to work harder to keep home interiors comfortable during times of the year when temperatures can be extreme. In the dead of winter, a leaky window will force a home’s inhabitants to turn up the thermostat, which only increases energy consumption and energy bills. The same scenario plays out in summer, when leaky windows allow hot air in, leading homeowners to lower the temperature of air conditioning units so everyone inside is cool and
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Caulk or add weatherstripping. Small cracks and gaps around windows, which are most often found around windows in older buildings, might not seem like a big deal, but such breaches can lead to considerable energy loss. The DOE recommends using caulk to Hang curtains. Curtains can seal cracks that are less than help homeowners cut down on 1/4 inch wide on the parts of the window that do not move heating and cooling costs. (i.e., frames and where the According to the U.S. Department of Energy, proper- trim meets the wall). Caulk might be less effective at fixing ly hung draperies can reduce heat loss by as much as 25 per- leaks larger than 1/4 inch in width. Employ weatherstripcent. In the summer, curtains can block the hot rays from the ping to address leaks on movable parts of the window. sun from entering a home, Properly applied weatherstripreducing the need to turn up ping should adequately seal air conditioning units. While windows when they are closed curtains won’t fix leaks or without making it difficult to block hot or cold air from open or close them later on. entering a home, they can Weatherstripping is available serve as a buffer between a home’s inhabitants and the air in various materials, and
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homeowners can visit www.energy.gov/energysaver/ weatherstripping to find the material that’s most suitable for their situation. Install windows films. Plastic window films are another option for homeowners looking to improve the energy efficiency of their windows. Heat shrink film can be cut to fit each individual leaky window in a home and then attached to windows using double-sided tape. A hair dryer can then be used to shrink the film and remove any wrinkles. Low-emissivity, or Low-E, coatings are a more expensive alternative to heat shrink film, and they can be equally effective at improving energy efficiency. Installation of Low-E coatings can be more difficult, as they do not provide as much leeway for mistakes during application as heat shrink film.
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Is it time to update your home’s electrical system?
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he invisible systems in a home often are taken for granted. When such systems are working as expected, daily life moves along smoothly. However, when a system goes awry, it can negatively impact routines and may create a dangerous home environment. This is especially true when something goes wrong with a home’s electrical system. Faulty wiring is a leading cause of residential fires. Many homeowners, particularly those who live in older homes, might be living in properties that have outdated electrical systems. The
experts at Lowes ProServices state that having old wiring and/or insufficient amperage in a house can endanger residents. It also may damage appliances and make it difficult to sell a property in the future. It can be difficult to gauge exactly when to overhaul an electrical system. Unless circuits routinely trip or lights often dim, homeowners may put off the work. But degrading wires or overextended circuitry can pose a fire risk, so it is best to address electrical systems promptly. Home inspections may uncover electrical problems.
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Some homeowners may discover potential trouble while making renovations that require opening up walls or tearing them down, exposing the wires. Still other homeowners learn about electrical systems when they’re adding new, large appliances or other gadgets that consume more power than existing items. These devices may
continually cause power outages in the house, such as tripping the circuit breaker or popping a fuse. When it comes time to update the electrical system, it is always best to work with licensed and bonded electricians who have the expertise to work with electrical wiring without getting
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Electricians likely will recommend upgrading the electrical panel to bring more power from the utility poles into the home. This can include replacing the existing meter and circuit breaker box to allow it to handle more power or replacing items that are obsolete or dangerous. Many older homes are only capable of handling a minimum number of amps, utilizing just a few circuits. But nowadays, when homeowners have far more electronics in their homes than they once did, increased demand on electricity can overload a circuit (all of the outlets linked on one wire). Tripping a circuit breaker is a safety measure to prevent the wire from becoming overheated and causing a fire. However, in some old systems, the circuit breaker will not trip, and this can be problematic. Rewiring a home is another step. Wire insulation can deteriorate over time, and new wires may be needed. This can be messy and time-consuming, but it’s a small price to pay for safety. When rewiring an electrician also may suggest new outlets. Many home building codes now require outlets with ground fault interruptors, or GFIs, in kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms exposed to moisture. Some older homes may not even have three-pronged outlets, so this will necessitate an update as well. Electrical systems are the heart of a home, delivering power where it is needed. It is essential to keep such systems upto-date so they can handle the power demands of everyday life.
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