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Welcome to the Home Idea Show!

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he Home Idea Show is back, and this year’s event will feature hundreds of exhibitors, the latest building products and furnishings, services, seminars, fun and informative demos, and more!

In the very competitive Home Idea Show environment, with hundreds of leading companies under one roof, you know you can negotiate great deals. This is your opportunity to meet the experts and learn about the newest products and services that are available to add comfort and value to your home. Whether you are gearing up for the winter or preparing for the year ahead, you’re sure to gather handy tips for your Do-It-Yourself projects. For those looking to hire out for their improvement needs, this is the perfect setting to get up close and personal with a professional, so be sure to come with all your questions and concerns. From kitchens and baths to closets and garage; from roofing and siding to decks, hot tubs, hardscaping and landscaping, the Home Idea Show offers exciting ideas and useful information to turn your dreams into reality!

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Show Hours: Friday, October 7: Noon-8pm Saturday, October 8: 10am-7pm Sunday, October 9: 10am-5pm

The Home Idea Show is an enjoyable, informative and inspiring shopping experience! Don’t forget

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2016 EXHIBITOR LIST

1855 Slabjack ..........................50 20/20 Exteriors ......................238 A Box TV................................200 ADT Security Systems...........128 Advanced Blinds & Awnings ................. 317-318 Advanced Technology Heating and Cooling.......................221 Advocare ...............................169 All Seasons Tree Service ........51 Aloe Infusion ...........................88 Angie’s List ............................131 Atchley’s Hauling .......... 133-134 Artisan Portrait .......................207 Barton Boys .................... 26 & 28 Bath Fitter .......................... 65-66 Bath Planet .................... 165-166 Bear Creek Lodge ..................79 Beasley State Farm .................62 BECU.......................................91 Best Fit Bath Liners & Solid Surface ...............................60 Big Sky Insulations ................246 Binns Chiropractic .................220 Birky’s Better Built Barns .......123-124 & 139-140 Body Shaper by Euroshine. ...333 Books Are Fun ............... 310-312 Brimma Solar .........................325 Brother’s Flooring ..................227 Brownscapes ................. 149-150 Burgets Contracting Inc. 230-231 Cabinet Plus ..........................114 Cabinet Systems ........... 161-163 Call Before You Dig ...............356

Carpet Classics .......................20 The Cascade Team Real Estate .........................99 Celia’s Gourmet Foods ..............9 CertaPro Painters ....................22 Choice Marketing........... 120-121 Coeur d’Alene Wood ...............24 Comcast Cable ......................210 Costco Wholesale..................115 Country Estate Fence .....112-113 Culligan..................................097 Custom Concrete Curbs ........157 Custom Fit Lighting........ 144-145 Cutco Cutlery ...........................77 Dave’s Basic Garden Tools .....14 Dept. of Labor & Industries ....164 Don’s Affordable Landscaping ............. 105-106 Door Specialties, Inc...... 158-159 EcoWater Spokane ..................84 Edward Jones ........................212 Elite.................................... 52-53 Empire Irrigation ....................102 Evergreen Softub........... 217-218 Exchange Publishing ...............34 Expressions Window Fashions ...........................122 EZ Frame Structures/Shelters .141 Five Star Bath Solutions ........245 FloForm Countertop ...... 247-248 Floor Covering International ..211 For the Love of Pasta ..............92 Garage Door Solutions .. 225-226 Garage Renovations NW.........49 Georgio’s Innovation..................1

Stage Demo’s

Saturday 11:30am DIY Adult Chair Kit. Steel Tree Furniture 1:30pm The Truth About Radon! Questions Answered. Premier Basement Systems 2:30pm Concrete Lifting- Learn How to Lift Your Concrete!

Premier Basement Systems 3:30pm Quartz vs Granite. FloForm Countertops Sunday 11:30am DIY Kid Chair Kit. Steel Tree Furniture 1:30pm Love to Paint, Drink & Have Fun Demo. Pinots Palette

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Great House Design ..................3 Habitat for Humanity ..... 151-152 Handyman Connection .. 213-214 Health Mate Sauna ........ 228-229 Hidow Massager ............ 223-224 Hot Tub Warehouse/ Eco Spa ...125-126 & 137-138 Jacobs Custom Living ....... 15-16 JD Installations .............. 203-204 King Soft Water .......................54 Kitchen Craft .................. 305-306 Kitchen Place The ......... 208-209 Le Beau Boutique .................309 Lewis Construction & Development .................215 Los Vivid Inc. ................. 100-101 Mattress Firm..................... 69-74 Mario DeLeon Art/Illustrations .55 Medi-Rub Corporation ........... 111 Murando Sculptures ...... 339-341 Music City Spokane .................18 Naturescapes NW ......... 240-241 Nectar of the Vine ..................244 N-Hance Wood Renewal .......239 Norman Construction.................2 Northwest Heating/Cooling ....307 Northwest Rainbow ...............202 Northwest Resurfacing ............63 Northwest Retail ......................98 Old Fashioned Kettle Corn ....Out Oregon Tile and Marble .. 30 & 32 PCI Renewables ....................328 Personal Infared Sauna . 303-304 Pocket Pets ...........................142 Precision Garage Door ............85 Premier Basement Systems ....64 Prime Real Estate Group...........4 Quality Water NW .......... 103-104 Quick-N-Bright .........................35 R & R Heating & Air Conditioning ................ 067-68 R W Gallion ....095-96 & 107-108 Radio Spokane ......................156 Re-Bath & 5 Day Kitchens ..... 5-6 Renewal by Andersen........ 89-90 Renovations by Dave Covillo...46 River City Roofing....................10 October 7-9, 2016 • 3

Riversdale Builders..................36 Sam’s Lawn & Tree Landscaping .......................76 Sauna Health Store ....... 170-171 Scentsy ..................................201 Sears Home Services ................7 Simioni’s Warm Floors ... 300-301 Skyline Decks & Const. . 174-175 Sleep Number................ 205-206 Sleep System

by Euroshine. ............ 323-324 Solar Gem Greenhouses .......344 Solid Structures .....................216 Spokane Door & Window.................. 129-130 Spokane Post Frame ...............78 Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency ..............................357 Spokane Regional Solid Waste System ..............................358 Spokane Sunscreen ..............118 SpokAnimal ................... 350-351 Spokesman Review .................56 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaning..............................58 Steel Structures America .......127 Steel Tree Furniture ...... 93-94 & 109-110 Sweet Pea Imagery ...............334 Synergy Properties ...............242 Teak Furniture

by Euroshine. ............ 326-327 Teapotter & Jones....................12 Tile for Less ................... 345-347 Turf-N the North .....................243 UBuildIt ....................................81 US Flag & Gift..........................61 Valley Health Systems ...........233 VPI Home Solutions ...... 153-154 Warhorse Karate .....................80 Wayne’s Floor Covering 172-173 Whispering Creek Structures 314-316 & 335-337 Wild West Rustic Home Furnishings ................... 40-41 Window World .................. 37-38 Woodcraft ....319-320 & 331-332 Wright Brothers Sunrooms ....222 Workout Anywhere ................219 Zerorez of Spokane .................39

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Seminars

2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm

Friday Complete Control Building or Remodeling Your Home.

Paul Hamre, UBuilIt Design the Perfect House Plan. Glen Hyman, Great House Designs What Amount of Coverage is Right for Me, Home, Auto, & Life? John Beasley, Beasley State Farm Home Remodeling and Asbestos Basics. Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency What You Need to Know About Wood Heating and Outdoor Burning in Spokane. Spokane Regional Clean Air

Saturday 1:00 pm Wild Fire Safety. Dale Butler, Steel Tree Furniture 2:00 pm Complete Control Building or Remodeling Your Home.

Paul Hamre, UBuilIt 3:00 pm Design the Perfect House Plan. Glen Hyman, Great House Designs 4:00 pm Proper Floor Maintenance. Robert Georgio, Georgio’s Innovations.

5:00 pm Turning Spoils to Soil: Home Composting. Kris Major, Spokane Regional Solid Waste Systems Sunday 2:00 pm Complete Control Building or Remodeling Your Home.

Paul Hamre, UBuilIt 3:00 pm Design the Perfect House Plan. Glen Hyman, Great House Designs Live Booth Demonstrations Woodcraft Spokane Saw Stop Demo Friday & Saturday 1:15pm , & 6:15pm -- Sunday 1:15pm

Pumpkin Carving Contest...

Enter our Pumpkin Carving Contest Friday -- October 7th from 4-8pm

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SEMINARS You Can Manage the Construction of Your Own Home Friday, October 7, 2pm; Saturday, October 8, 2pm; Sunday, October 9, 2pm Join Paul Hamre, UBuildIt Spokane’s owner/superstar, as he instructs you on the ins and outs of managing your home construction. It’s easy to sit back and let your contractor take the reins, but why not ensure that your home is built to your needs? Originally from North Dakota, Paul is a third generation contractor and knows all about construction in the Inland Northwest.

Let Paul help you get your home construction under control. He’ll be available to answer any questions you may have. For more information, call 509-326-0544 or visit www.UBuildIt.com

Eco Friendly Home Design Friday, October 7, 3pm; Saturday, October 8, 3pm; Sunday, October 10, 3pm Are you thinking about designing your own home, but you want to keep your plans green? Let Glen Hyman and Great House Designs guide you in the right direction.

Glen’s seminar delves into designing for solar gain, insulated concrete forms (ICFs), 2x6 or 8 construction, SIPS panels and other things that you can do that may cost a little more at the time of construction. However, you will gain that investment back, making the initial cost and effort worth it. Plus, Mother Earth will thank you too! Glen will also go over longevity, maintenance, overall flow and comfort. Glen won’t only cover these areas, but he will open the seminar up for any questions or comments you may have. For more information, call 509-276-3800 or visit www.GreatHouseDesign.com

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SEMINARS Asbestos In Your Home Friday, October 7, 5pm

What Amount of Coverage is Right for Me: Home, Auto, & Life?

Friday, October 7, 4pm Life comes with risks. Ensuring that your home, family and automobile will be taken care of should an unexpected disaster hit requires the right amount of insurance coverage. Nobody takes care of you, your family and your possessions like State Farm. John Beasley with Beasley State Farm will speak on how to determine the appropriate amount of protection and how insurance plays a pivotal role in your overall financial security. For more information, call 509-315-8769 or visit the website www.BeasleySF.com 509-292-2334

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Asbestos can be dangerous. Asbestos is a natural mineral widely used in building construction, including your home. Left undisturbed and in good condition, these products can perform as intended. Problems arise when they deteriorate, fall apart or are disturbed during demolition or renovation work. Let Margee Chambers with the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency inform you of everything you need to know about this hazardous material. For more information, call 509-477-4727 or visit www.SpokaneCleanAir.org Burn Clean, Burn Safe (Wood Heating, Recreational Fires) Friday, October 7, 5:30pm With fire safety paramount this year, it’s a great idea to attend Margee Chambers seminar on burning safely & efficiently. Let the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency guide you through proper procedures. Information 509-477-4727 or www.SpokaneCleanAir.org

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SEMINARS Wild Fire Safety Saturday, October 8, 1pm

Proper Floor Maintenance Saturday, October 8, 4pm

Wildfires are undiscriminating. Given the right conditions, they will devour all that lies in their path. Understanding fire safety is a must and Dale Butler with Steel Tree Furniture will discuss what we all need to know about Wildfires. Learn why it is important to recognize a wildfire hazard, define your defensible space, reduce flammables like dry grass and debris, prune or remove trees, relocate wood piles, be accessible with easy to read signs and addresses, maintain your roof and have your home equipped with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, hoses and water pumps.

Robert Georgio has been in the flooring industry for 25 years and is a certified flooring inspector working with both carpet and hard surface floors all over the northwest. He has an extensive knowledge of flooring and will be sharing maintenance tips and speaking on damage prevention, covering what to do and what not to do for a long life expectancy of your floors. Also learn about his Stay Put Rugs designed to help prevent slips and falls. According to Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, 12.95 billion dollars is spent annually on workplace injuries that involve trips, slips, or falls. Discover how his innovation can help prevent injuries in your place of business or home. For more information call 800-893-0006 or visit www.TheStayPutRug.com

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Turning Spoils to Soil: Home Composting Saturday, October 8, 5pm Composting is an economical and convenient alternative to bagging yard debris for disposal or hauling it to transfer stations. Composting, a form of “natural” recycling, takes ordinary green and brown yard waste and transforms it into a superior soil amendment that improves the health of plants.

Composting also helps reduce the amount of trash in your home. So much of what we consume can be recycled. Compost enhances water absorption and is an attractive mulch that promotes weed and erosion control. In Spokane County, there are several different ways to make sure your clean green material is composted. Kris Major with Spokane Regional Solid Waste Systems will be going over composting for homeowners. For more information, call 509-625-6580 or visit www.SolidWaste.org

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Halloween Pumpkin Carving Pointers

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ransforming pumpkins into cleverly carved creations is a Halloween tradition. Each October, glowing pumpkins take up residence near doorsteps and porches, adding to the magical ambiance of the season. Young and old spend time designing their themes and then taking knife to pumpkin to achieve the desired effects.

Carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns can be traced back centuries to Ireland and a story about Stingy Jack. The tale involves Jack outwitting the Devil twice, the second time freeing the Devil from a prank in exchange for the promise that he would not claim Jack’s soul should Jack die. When Jack did die, God did not want the unsavory character in heaven, but the Devil could not claim Jack for hell. Therefore, Jack was relegated to roam the planet indefinitely with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put that coal into a carved-out turnip. His ghostly figure was referred to as ‘Jack of the Lantern.’ Later on it was shortened to ‘Jack-o’-Lantern.’ When Irish immigrants

arrived in North America, turnips weren’t plentiful, so jack-o’-lanterns were instead carved into pumpkins.

Today, many people carve jack-o’-lanterns, with some featuring just smiling or grimacing faces while others are far more artistic creations. These tips can help anyone carve a pumpkin.

• Begin with a fresh pumpkin. Look for a pumpkin with a green stem. If the pumpkin has been sitting around for too long or has been handled too much, the stem can get brittle and/or fall off. A thick, fresh pumpkin is best for carving.

• Plan your ideas. Draw a plan for your pumpkin before you make your first cut. Then transfer that design to the pumpkin with pen or a thin marker.

Pumpkin-carving kits come with designs that can be traced by poking small holes to create the outline of the design.

• Don’t cut all the way through. Many professional pumpkin artists do not actually cut clear through the flesh of the pumpkin. They carve and shave off layers of the outer rind until it becomes more translucent. The level of transparency can be adjusted based on how much skin is removed and as a way to add texture and shadowing. The more air that is allowed to penetrate the pumpkin, the faster it will start to degrade.

• Delay carving until the last minute. Wait until the day before Halloween to begin carving. Pumpkins are a perishable item, and they’ll begin to rot as soon as you begin carving. Spritzing them with water can help them stay fresh, but there’s no turning back the clock once the first cut is made.

• Cut a hole in the back. According to Brooklynbased Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, cutting off the top of the pumpkin can affect its structural integrity and cause it to rot faster. Instead, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin and use an electric light to illuminate it. LEDs are advisable because they don’t generate much heat, which can cook and rot the pumpkin from the inside out.

With some creativity and a little know-how, anyone can create an eye-catching jack-o’-lantern.

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Add Value To Your Home With These Smart Renovations

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omeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.

Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners

should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desirable these days.

Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

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Continued from page 18 Renovate the HVAC system.

Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years.

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Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desirable, especially as the ‘staycation’ has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior.

Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home.

Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.

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Water leakage and damage to the roof’s interior are just two of the potentially problematic issues that can arise when roofs are battered by cold, blustery weather. That’s why many home improvement specialists advise homeowners to conduct roof inspections prior to the start of winter.

Many homeowners can conduct their own cursory roof inspections, but they may not know exactly what to look for. The National Roofing Contractors Association says that there are certain key areas to inspect that may reveal some telltale signs of roof damage.

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Inspect a roof each fall to get an idea of the potential damage and any necessary repairs that may be needed before nasty weather sets in.

30 years, some may need to be replaced early, particularly when they have been exposed to harsh weather over a period of years.

• Attic leaks or water elsewhere might signal issues with the roof. Figure out if water inside the home is coming from the roof. Water stains do not always indicate problems with the roofing, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

• Look for protective granules wearing off. If gutters are filled with the sandy granular material that coats roofing shingles, that may be a sign of an aging or damaged roof.

• Inspect flashing. Professional roofers can recognize properly installed flashing, the material that connects the roof to other parts of the house that adjoin the roof, like skylights or chimneys.

Poorly installed flashing can cause leaks. Stains that appear below chimneys or near attic windows may indicate new flashing, and not new shingles, is needed.

• Gutters and downspouts should be in good condition. A roof is the sum of its parts, and that includes downspouts and gutters. If the gutters are clogged or damaged, they cannot direct water away from the house properly. Snow, leaves, and other debris needs to be cleared from gutters to help them function at optimal capacity.

• Animals and insects can cause damage, too. It’s not just poor weather that homeowners need to consider with regard to roof damage. Boring insects and animals may cause problems with roofs as well. A roof inspection may shed light on potential pest problems. Holes or nesting materials may indicate that an animal or animals are using the attic as a shelter from the elements.

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Carpeting that will be in high-traffic areas, such as halls and entryways, may require the most TLC. Routine vacuuming is necessary to dislodge dust and dirt particles. But at some point a more thorough cleaning may be necessary.

Vacuuming Frequent vacuuming will prolong the life of the carpet by preventing a buildup of particles inside of the carpet fiber that can eventually cause friction and sever carpet fibers. Use of a crevice tool and other attachments can enable cleaning in the corners where the carpet meets baseboards and moldings.

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Pet hair and vacuumed particles of food can create odor inside of the vacuum bag. Therefore, think about adding baking soda or an odor-relieving product designed to be used when vacuuming.

Treating spills Spills are one thing that homeowners in carpeted homes may fear. If not addressed quickly, liquid or food may permanently damage a carpet. It is advisable to manage a spill as soon as it happens to reduce the likelihood that it will contribute to a permanent stain.

Carefully blot up the spill until much of the offending item is removed before adding any type of cleaning agent. Test the cleaning product in an inconspicuous area prior to using it on the spill to ensure it will not damage or discolor the carpet.

Work from the outside of the stain and move inward to keep the stain from spreading outward.

Use a plush, white towel to blot up any remaining moisture and spill. The towel also will help to fluff up the pile of the carpet.

Remove shoes Dirt and germs can be tracked into the house on the bottom of shoes. Eventually this material can be deposited on carpets, which then becomes lodged inside the fibers. To reduce the amount of dirt tracked in, make it a rule to take off shoes upon entering the house. If pets are the culprits of tracked-in dirt, keep a towel by the door and wipe the animal’s paws before allowing it to roam through the house.

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Continued from page 24 Steam clean to refresh If you don’t already own a steam-cleaner, they can be rented for a fraction of the cost of buying one.

Together with steam, a cleaning solution is usually part of the procedure. The steam and cleaning product will loosen and dissolve dirt and then the dirty remains will be sucked up into a receptacle to be emptied. Steam cleaning is one of the easiest methods of thoroughly cleaning carpeting and reviving it to look as good as new. Many homeowners are quite surprised to see how much dirt can be removed from the carpet by using a steam-cleaner.

Intermittent use of a steam spot cleaner can help keep high-traffic areas of the home and stairs clean or treat a persistent stains.

Use area rugs There is a misconception that area rugs are used in lieu of carpeting, but both can be used together.

An area rug may be placed near an entryway to catch dirt from shoes before it is tracked elsewhere in the house. Area rugs can be used under a dining table where the frequent pulling out and pushing in of chairs may wear down carpeting.

The Spokane Home Builders Association Remodelers Council was formed to meet the professional needs of members who are involved in the remodeling profession. Members are made up of remodelers, builders, designers, vendors and service providers who are dedicated to their craft and want to further their professional development.

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Area rugs, when used in high traffic areas will protect your carpet or wood floors from foot traffic, as well as chairs when used under a dining table

Eliminate static Static electricity can plague people who live in homes with carpeting, especially during cool, dry weather. Placing a dryer sheet on the bottom of a dry sponge mop and then running it over the carpet can alleviate static. This will help prevent those annoying shocks or even damage to electronic equipment from static shocks.

Carpeting is something that can make a statement in a home. When maintained, it can look beautiful for years to come.

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ew people might think of potential safety hazards when planning to paint the interiors of their homes. Though every home improvement project can lead to injury if safety measures are not taken seriously, painting is widely considered a project where do-it-yourselfers are at minimal risk of injury.

But in addition to the injury risks associated with climbing up and down ladders to paint ceilings or out-of-reach corners, there are some health and safety concerns that painters must consider before beginning their projects.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the majority of paints contain chemicals

that evaporate in the air, and these chemicals can adversely affect human health. Problems associated with chemicals found in some paints include eye and throat or lung irritation, headaches, dizziness, and vision trouble. Professional painters exposed to paint vapors over long periods of time can develop problems with their nervous systems, liver and kidneys, and some chemicals found in paint have been linked to elevated cancer risk.

Though painting is often an enjoyable home improvement project, painters still must take the following precautions to ensure their safety when painting the interior of their homes.

• Read product labels carefully. Paints vary considerably with regard to how hazardous they can potentially be, so it’s best to read paint can labels thoroughly regardless of how experienced you are at painting. Labels provide safety instructions specific to that particular paint, including suggestions to reduce hazards and advice on what to do should users develop any adverse health effects.

It also helps to reread labels once the painting project has been completed. Labels often include instructions on how to clean or discard products and tools after use, as well as suggestions on where to store paints or other products used during the project that may be flammable.

• Paint during the right time of year. Exposure to chemicals found in paint can be reduced considerably if you paint during the right time of year. Spring and fall make ideal seasons to paint, as the weather outside during these seasons is typically pleasant, allowing painters to open all of the windows without making conditions inside the home unfavorable.

Caution must be exercised when painting indoors.

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• Open all of the windows and doors. While it’s especially important to open all of the windows and the door in the room where you will be painting, it’s even better to open as many windows and doors throughout the home, making sure to push curtains and blinds back to let the fresh air pour in. Keeping all windows and doors (use screen doors if you are worried about animals or insects entering the home) open promotes ventilation throughout the home, allowing for constant airflow that will usher any potentially harmful chemicals out of your home.

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Continued from page 28 • If necessary, place a box fan within a window frame to promote cross-ventilation. Never turn on the air conditioner as a substitute for fans and open windows, as that will not be pushing any air out of the home.

• Seal paint cans tightly once the project has been completed. At the end of the project, you may or may not have leftover paint. If you have a small amount of paint leftover that you do not intend to keep, contact your local government to determine the best way to dispose of the paint.

You also can do this if you have empty paint cans but are uncertain if they can be discarded with normal household trash and recycling.

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