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here’s no need for gardeners to go dormant along with their landscape when cold weather arrives. Arranging plants in small dishes and pots can be an enjoyable indoor alternative at the end of the summer growing season. “By creating a dish garden, you are in fact creating a miniature landscape,” said Dawn Pettinelli, an Extension educator with the University of Connecticut. “It can be as plain or as frivolous as one desires.” Dish gardens generally consist of several different plants arranged together in a single container. The most important thing is choosing plant varieties needing similar surroundings and care. For example, dish gardens combining succulents with cacti would work. Mixing plants preferring direct sunlight with something like shade-favoring orchids might not. Or choose a theme: desert garden or tropical garden, moss garden or rock garden, herb garden or woodland garden, and many others. “You could make one up depicting where you vacationed, a holiday theme or even the time of the dinosaurs,” Pettinelli said. Indoor gardens, with their miniature, low-maintenance plants, thrive in small spaces, and that makes them a natural fit for succulents. “Thanks to their intriguing forms and ease of care, succulents are replacing African violets as the plants of choice for indoor gardens,” said Debra Lee Baldwin, author of “Designing With Succulents” (Timber Press, revised second edition). Succulents are shallow-rooted. “For a windowsill, a pot that fits into your cupped hands is perfect,” Baldwin said. “If using a tall or deep container, fill it half full with empty plastic water bottles,” tightly capped, she said. “You won’t waste soil that the plants don’t need and that might even compromise their health by holding moisture See Fosdick p. 2D
Top, this photo shows an array of sedum at Bayview Farm and Garden near Langley, Wash., and would be a good choice for an indoor garden. Dish gardens generally consist of several different plants in a single container. Above, an array of succulents planted in a shallow dish for display inside a home near Langley. (Dean Fosdick photos via AP)
High technology is finding its way into every room of the home, even the bathroom. (Photo courtesy of MetroCreative) By MetroCreative Technology is infiltrating every room of the house. Many new home buyers are millennials, and this tech-savvy demographic covets technological innovations. A recent survey by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent of Generation X and Y home buyers want their homes equipped with the tech capabilities they have grown accustomed to. Many of these involve smart innovations, including those that can transform one of the most private rooms
in the house — the bathroom. Automated home theater rooms and Wi-Fi-enabled home security systems have become the norm, but what tech improvements are available to make the powder room more in touch with today’s digital lifestyle? According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, bathrooms have the most potential of any rooms to be improved with technology. The following are just some of the bathroom gadgets and gizmos no one should resist before giving a try.
Automatic faucets: Infrared sensors have been helping keep public restrooms more hygienic for years. The same technology can be used in home bathrooms to curtail water waste and keep faucets and sinks from becoming infested with germs. In addition, faucets with built-in timers can be programmed to set tasks for brushing teeth or washing your face. Musical shower: Instead of having See Tech p. 2D
Small kitchen improvements that maximize functionality By MetroCreative Many homeowners wish for expansive kitchens. Modernized kitchens that include sought after features and showcase the latest trends go a long way to improving the overall value of a home. As desirable as such kitchens may be, some homes simply don’t have enough space for a centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. However, homeowners with small kitchens can still improve the form and function of their existing spaces. Reconfigure and revamp cabinetry Homeowners whose kitchens are small often lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some more cabinetry, may take care of certain storage issues. The experts at Merit Kitchens suggest utilizing corner space with LeMans units, lazy susans and other gadgets to make access to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall cabinets See Kitchens p. 2D
Improvements to smaller kitchens are increasingly popular with homeowners. (Photo courtesy of MetroCreative)
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House to Home Pantry design can be changed for better utilization of space and to meet homeowners’ needs. (Photo courtesy of MetroCreative)
Design a more functional pantry
By MetroCreative Many homeowners wish they had more storage space, and kitchens are one area where people seemingly can always use more storage. Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until recently, kitchen pantries fell out of favor. Builders and architects may have thought that close proximity to supermarkets as well as multi-use cabinets in kitchens would offset the need for pantries. But according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, a kitchen pantry is the most desirable kitchen feature for buyers in the market for a new home.
Locate the appropriate space Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the kitchen. But not every home layout allows for this setup. Some homeowners need to move storage pantries into the garage, the basement or a mud/laundry room. Various factors should be considered before placing a pantry outside a kitchen. What is the climate? Will food spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin or insects can infiltrate the room and access food? These factors will dictate whether to have closed cabinets, air-tight bins or open shelves or if other modifications must be made to the room prior to building. Choose the type of pantry Accessibility is essential in a pantry. Every-
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that extend to the ceiling also can add more storage, as can roll-in work carts.
Work with the walls Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Vertical storage
Tech from 1D to blast the volume on the portable speaker you use in the bathroom, a wireless speaker is built into some showerheads. This enables those who like to sing in the shower or listen to podcasts while washing up to enjoy this luxury effortlessly. Smarter weight management: Bathroom scales have gone high-tech as well, with various options enabling users to measure weight, BMI and body fat percentage before sending the data wire-
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that causes rot. Plus the pot will weigh less.” When choosing containers, determine first how large the plants will grow, Pettinelli said. “Either give plants that tend to grow a little larger and faster a larger and deeper container or plan on switching them out when the container looks out of proportion,” she said. Container plants should not be encouraged to grow too rapidly, so Pettinelli recommends using halfstrength liquid fertilizers two or three times per year. “For succulents, I would use a cactus potting mix,” she said. “For all others, I would use a layer of coarse sand or gravel at the bottom and then a thin layer of horticultural charcoal.” Stick a finger into the potting soil to determine when to water, she said. “If it feels on the dry side, add some water. The soil should not be saturated but it should feel moistened. “I think watering properly is one of the most difficult tasks for people to learn,” Pettinelli said. Use whatever materials you have to accessorize —î natural ones like rocks, lichens, sticks, acorns, small shells, or figurines and fairies, she said. “Because fairy gardens
thing should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things. Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change. In smaller spaces, French door-style reachin cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility. Must-have features Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large items will be needed. Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights can improve visibility when trying to locate items. Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves. For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially for those who freeze-andeat after bulk shopping ventures. Pantries are popular features that homeowners can customize depending on their storage needs and the amount of time they spend in their kitchens.
units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an under-the-cabinet toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space. Use scaled-down appliances Shop with size in mind
lessly to a phone, tablet or computer. This can put you in greater control of fitness goals. High-tech toilets: Borrowing ideas from bidets and trends around the world, modern toilets do not require hands or paper. These toilets have temperature-controlled water, spritzing wands and air dryers. Self-cleaning toilets help busy professionals save time and are ideal for those who always want their bowls as clean as possible. And if you desire extra comfort, toilet seat warmers are available, while LED lights can make nighttime reare still pretty popular, often local garden centers carry fairy-themed and other small items suitable for dish gardens,” she said. Much of the fun in growing succulents is their adaptability, Baldwin said. “Give them adequate light, good air circulation and fastdraining soil and you can grow succulents in a pair of socks,” she said. Online: For more about dish and windowsill gardening, see this fact sheet from Cornell Cooperative Extension: http://chemung.cce.cornell.e du/resources/dish-and-windowsill-gardening.pdf You can contact Dean Fosdick at deanfosdick @netscape.net.
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This graphic represents a Tuesday survey of regional lending institutions. Figures are based on rates at Range Bank, First Bank of Upper Michigan, Marquette Community Federal Credit Union and mBank.
Many household items find surprising new lives By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press From packaging to clothing to cigarette butts, more and more everyday items that once were destined for landfills are being recycled, composted or upcycled in creative ways. Many of the new products made from waste are finding their way onto runways and into design museums and households. The company TerraCycle, for example, has devised ways of collecting waste like ocean plastics, cigarette butts, chewing gum and even dirty diapers, and then processing it so it can have a new life. “Waste is way more than figuring out how we can deal with a negative. It’s really rather exciting,” says TerraCycle’s CEO, Tom Szaky, who loves to put surprising trash items to use. Some of the company’s upcycled products, like tote bags made from juice pouches and laptop cases made out of retired US Mail bags, are sold online, by the retailer dwellsmart.com . Pittsburgh, New Orleans, San Francisco and dozens of other cities, partnering with TerraCycle, are finding it worthwhile to collect and process old cigarette butts and packaging, which is shredded, separating the ash, tobacco and paper from the plastic filters, Szaky says. The ash, tobacco and paper are then composted, and the plastic filters (made from cellulose acetate) are shredded, compounded and turned into plastic pellets to make a variety of products like park benches. The cigarette recycling program in the U.S. is fi-
when looking at new appliances if you have a small kitchen. Compact versions won’t take up as much space as larger alternatives. Homeowners should consider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think about which appliances will serve them well. Homeowners with small
kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized commercial stove.
stroom visits easier. Soaking tubs: As fast as stand-alone showers were introduced to the modern bathroom, tubless designs have been replaced with streamlined soaking tubs. Tubs come with different features, including chromatherapy,
which employs colored lights to enhance mood. Air baths are controlled electronically and provide different levels of sensation for those who are skipping the hot tub. Round out these innovations with automated lights, chilled medicine cabinets and
Add some glass The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to improve the perception of space in small kitchens. Glass lets you see through
nancially supported by The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, he says. Kiehl’s, Nespresso, Colgate, Tide, Brita and a host of other brands, meanwhile, are finding it advantageous to offer clients ways to recycle their packaging so that it doesn’t have to end up in landfills, an eco-friendly effort which gives them cachet among ecominded consumers. And a new program about to be launched in Europe, partly paid for by a diaper company there, will distribute publicly accessible odor-proof bins to collect dirty diapers, which will then be recycled into their various components and reprocessed, Szaky says. Many firms are finding uses for recycled materials at the beginning of the design process. The company ReWall, for example, makes high-performance wall board, exterior and other architectural products out of unwanted packaging materials. ReWall recently worked with the architecture and design firm Bureau V and designer Mary Ping to come up with a futuristic tabletop as part of a commissioned artwork. “This was one of our first projects using upcycled materials, but it certainly won’t be our last,” says Peter Zuspan, founding principal at Bureau V. “It’s definitely the type of thing we’ll see more of in the future.” The tabletop was featured in one of two recent exhibits at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum that looked at ways in which items many people assume cannot be recycled are transformed.
the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spaciousness or what designers call “negative space.” Glass also can be reflective, visually expanding the space. Embrace high-end materials It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger ar-
eas, so homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that really add personality to a kitchen. Flooring, counter materials and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart. Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right improvements to maximize the space.
aromatherapy, and your bathroom will indeed become a technological spa.
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1111693 This cedar log home is in a private setting just minutes from town. Home has cathedral ceiling, open floor plan of kitchendining-living area, 20x20 upper level loft, first level has two bedrooms and full bath, lower level is family room, two more bedrooms, utility area, 3/4 bath, storage in maintenance room. LP fireplace, roofed front porch, metal roof, outdoor wood furnace, detached 24 x 24 garage. $ 2 7 5 , 0 0 0 1111696 2.5-acre parcel adjacent to USA land, just a short distance from town but right in the middle of Hiawatha National Forest on year round road - 30 x 30 metal sided pole building with power, cement floor, a 10’ and 8’ front doors plus 8’ roll top door in the rear of the building. $ 4 9 , 5 0 0 1105064 190 acres with DEXTER CREEK meandering through - blinds set up throughout the property - select cut a few years ago making it excellent for deer habitat! A 3-bedroom hunting cabin, featuring a full basement, bath, kitchen-living area with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, wrap around deck and year-round access. $ 2 2 9 ,9 0 0 1108778 This home is located on 10 acres. As you enter the walkout basement you will see a large storage area and utility room. The main level includes a finished porch, bedroom, bath, kitchen, dining area and living room, large deck for additional outdoor living. Upper level has 2 unfinished bedrooms and 1 1/2 bath. All the electrical and plumbing have been run. All it needs is some drywall or tongue and groove paneling. $ 1 7 9 , 9 0 0 1107807 Cute home close to schools and walking distance to downtown. Great neighborhood with spacious backyard, garage and basement. Option for Bedroom 4 to be converted back into more living space if not needed. Home features hardwood flooring, solid oak kitchen cabinets, updated bathroom, solid wood doors and trim. Move in ready! $ 1 1 5 , 0 0 0 1103038 Vacant commercial building on busy H-58, previously a convenience/gift/party store. Beer-wine take out license is in escrow, coolers, display racks, shelving, and more - just waiting for you to start your own business. Includes a 27 x 32 detached garage. $ 1 1 0 , 0 0 0
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Directions From Washington St: Take Front Street North to Park, turn East (right) to High Street, turn North (left) on High Street to home on right. This well maintained turn of the century home has all natural woodwork, a eat-in kitchen with a pantry, corian counter tops, recessed sink and extra storage off the kitchen. Dining Room is next to kitchen and is open to the living room. The fireplace in the living room adds warmth and beauty. A beautiful front porch adds extra living space. A bedroom off the living room is tucked away behind the stairs and is currently used as an office. Upstairs is two large bedrooms with large closets, and a full bath. The walk-out basement has a separate storage room, a workshop next to the 3/4 bath and laundry area as well as a sauna. The two car garage is insulated and heated. The central air keeps you cool in the summer and the outdoor patio and perennial gardens provide a perfect landscaped setting. Home is located within walking distance to Lake Superior in a quiet neighborhood on the East side of Marquette. Must be seen to be appreciated! NEW PRICE! $219,999
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