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This undated photo shows watering with a water wand in New Paltz, N.Y. Although very satisfying, a water wand is not a very effective way to water in-ground plants unless you're willing to hold still, training the water in one spot, for a very long time. (AP photo)
A little planning makes watering much easier, more efficient In many regions, sufficient rain falls throughout the growing season that you can pretty much forget about watering except to get newly planted transplants established. But even in those places, timely watering often spells the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that is truly exuberant. Timely watering need not involve setting up your sprinkler and then moving it around each day to ensure that the roots of all your plants get a good soaking. One way to avoid being a slave to your sprinkler is to grow plants that can get by with natural or little rainfall. In the vegetable garden, plants like tomaLEE REICH toes and melons, once established, can go long periods without rain. (They will yield more fruit with additional water, though.) Among flowers, many familiar plants are drought-tolerant, including such favorites as sedum, yarrow, alyssum, butterfly weed, cerastium, black-eyed Susan, morning glory, moss rose, cornflower, sunflower and zinnia. Another effective alternative to the hose and sprinkler is drip-irrigation. EFFECTIVE WATERING Of course, it can be relaxing to stand out in the early morning sun on a Saturday, iced tea in one hand and hose in the other. But unless you have a lot of patience, watering like this does little more than wet plants’ leaves. You don’t believe me? Scratch down into the soil after this watering and see how deep the water penetrated. Effective watering can be just as easy, but takes some planning. First of all, you’re more apt to water a plant in need if you don’t have to unroll the hose and drag it across the lawn, or fight through some shrubbery to get to a spigot. Make your garden as convenient as possible to a hose spigot, or vice versa. WATERING TECH Also, some technology makes watering easier, saves water and is better for the plants. “Drip irrigation,” sometimes called “trickle irrigation,” drips water to plant roots at a rate more in sync than a sprinkler does with how water is lost from the soil. The moisture level stays closer to the ideal for plants, never flooded (such as after a thorough sprinkling) or dry. Since the water is emitted at ground level, plants’ leaves stay dry and there is less chance for disease. Drip irrigation emitters, which drip water at a pre-set rate of anywhere from 1 to 4 gallons per minute, come in two “flavors.” With the first type, you punch holes and plug the emitters into black plastic pipe at intervals. Since the emitters can be spaced far apart, they are useful for See Garden p. 2D Newspaper Theft
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This photo provided by Castelle shows a table and chairs set from their Barclay Butera Collection. The Barclay Butera Outdoor Collection for Castelle is handcrafted to capture luxury, sophistication and designer chic. (AP photo)
RIGHT AT HOME: Decor that brings the luxe outside By KIM COOK Associated Press Innovations in design, materials and manufacturing have had a big impact on home decor — outdoors as well as in. Besides advances in durability, there’s now an expansive range of styles that designers can tap in to. Luxury is one of them. Think velvet cushions. Tailored detailing. Rich, soft upholstery. Lacquered or carved artisanmade furniture. And lots of other high-end elements that bring the elegance and sophistication of a richly finished interior to a home’s outdoor space. “Think fully upholstered sofas covered in performance chenille fabric that’s just as soft as traditional chenille,” says Waynette Goodson, editor-in-chief of Casual Living and Exterior Design magazines. “Then there’s Carrara marble tabletops, Italian volcanic rock finishes, and even natural brass, like Brown Jordan’s classic Kantan collection.” Casual Living’s features editor, Jennifer Bringle, says decorative accessories, too, are being elevated. “We’re not talking the tiki torches and scratchy coir rugs of yore,” she says. “Innovations like solution-dyed acrylics, polypropylene weaves and water-resistant LEDs mean that outdoor accessories offer the same level of on-trend style and luxury as their indoor counterparts.”
This photo provided by CB2 shows a French Riviera-chic Tropez sofa in bold black and white cabana stripes and a mahogany frame. (AP photo)
Barclay Butera, a designer in Newport Beach, California, has a collection for Castelle that would look equally at home on a city terrace as on a suburban pool deck. “I was inspired by this magnificent geometric ceiling carving I saw in an English manor years ago,” he says. “I’ve incorporated this pattern into the fretwork.” The collection’s aluminum frames are handcast in sand using a process that eliminates air pockets, making the material nearly as solid as iron. Frames accented with artisan-applied brass details cradle deep tailored cushions, and the pieces are crisply done in Butera’s signature navy and white. The pieces are made using the same techniques as fine interior furniture, with carefully finished
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joinery, hours of hand-finishing, custom detailing and thick, high-quality cushions. Characteristics like these, including the use of marine-grade steel and durable tropical hardwoods like Costa Rican teak, are the hallmarks of top-end outdoor furnishings. Prices tend to reflect the luxury features. Butera’s three-seater sofa lists for around $5,000. At Gloster, the Cradle outdoor daybed designed by Londoner Henrik Pedersen is a framed circle of powder-coated aluminum and teak with a thick slab mattress, and retails for around $13,000. Vondom collaborates with international designers and architects on highconcept resin decor with an edge. That includes Ramon Esteve’s geometric Vela collection, which
uses LED lighting in the bases, so seating and tables seem to float slightly at night, to ethereal effect. Planes and angles create sculptural pieces of art that are also a sunchair, bench and planter. Also at Vondom: Teresa Sapey’s Adan collection of giant faceted heads has an Easter Island vibe. And ultramodern chairs by designers Eugeni Quitllet and Jorge Pensi are cloaked in gleaming gold or silver, combining avant garde with elegance. Tropitone’s Cabana Club collection blends woven, metal and upholstery elements in roomy, contemporary seating inspired by luxe resorts in Bali and the Cote d’Azure. CB2’s new outdoor collection includes Ceci See Patio p. 2D
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Don't let the down payment scare you off By BRIANNA McGURRAN NerdWallet College is over, but you still have to do the kind of math that matters. Like: How am I supposed to save $50,000 for a down payment on a house? If this question sends you into a shame spiral, making you second-guess your career, the city you live in and the jacket you bought yesterday, stop right there. You don’t need to save 20 percent of a home’s value for a down payment. Yes, it could lead to a cheaper mortgage payment or lower interest rate. But many federal, state and local programs will let you buy a house with less down, or help you pay for the down payment outright. Here are your options — and how to decide what’s best for you. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS You may not know it, but there are tons of first-time homebuyer programs that can make homeownership more affordable. State and local governments invest in them because high rates of homeownership can mean more stability in a community, and more accumulated wealth for local families, says Marietta Rodriguez, interim senior vice president for national initiatives at the nonprofit NeighborWorks America. Daria Victorov, a certified financial planner at Abacus Wealth Partners in San Mateo, California, is buying a home this way. After applying for about 10 properties in San Francisco’s affordable housing lottery, Victorov won the chance to buy a one-bedroom apartment. Since she makes less than the program’s income cap — which for 2018 is about $83,000 per year — she was able to put 10 percent down, get a 30-year, fixed-
McCURRAN rate mortgage at 3.4 percent, and pay about half the amount the unit is worth, she estimates. Take advantage of your city’s or state’s generosity. Look up local programs through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website. You can also go directly to your state’s housing finance agency, Rodriguez says, and ask about resources. The National Council of State Housing Agencies has a handy list of agencies to contact. Look into national programs, too. A loan through the Federal Housing Administration lets you put 3.5 percent down, for instance (some banks and traditional lenders also have oplow-down-payment tions). These may require you to pay extra mortgage insurance each month; use a mortgage calculator to see how much it would cost. Buying could still make sense for you, and the insurance may be able to come off your loan eventually. WHEN TO GO FOR IT Just because you can buy a home with 3.5 percent down doesn’t mean you should. Buying your own place is a big commitment, so follow the golden rules of homebuying no matter how large a down payment you’re planning to make. Consider buying when:
¯ You plan to live in the same place for five years or more. ¯ You won’t clean out your savings to pay for the down payment and closing costs. You’ll still need money left over for maintenance, repairs and nonhousing emergency expenses. ¯ Your credit score is in good shape. A score of 720 or above in the FICO scoring model will get you the best chance at qualifying for a loan, and the lowest interest rates. Some loan programs, though, like the Federal Housing Administration’s, don’t require such high scores. Even if homeownership may be closer than you thought, renting is not a dirty word. Until you know where you want to put down roots, you can keep saving and enjoying the freedom of asking your landlord to repair things. But when the time comes to buy, know there’s help out there. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the realworld stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com.
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plants similarly spaced. By not watering the soil between plants, water is saved and weed problems decrease. The other type of emitter is a tube that drips water along its entire length; it’s useful for wetting whole areas of a garden or rows of closely spaced plants, such as carrots. With this type of emitter, water enters the soil through closely spaced perforations. So-called soaker hoses — rubber tubes that ooze water — are poor substitutes for drip irrigation. They deliver water too inconsistently along their length and over
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changes in elevation and time, and they eventually clog. AUTOMATE, SIT, RELAX With drip irrigation, the ideal is to turn the water on and off many times each day. Plants, after all, are soaking up water from the soil throughout the day. You don’t have to be tethered to your hose spigot, though, if you mate your drip irrigation system to a battery-powered timer. Some timers even hook up to a sensor that monitors rainfall and determines whether watering is necessary. Once all of this is set up, you can sit back in a chair on your terrace and sip your iced tea there.
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Thompson’s French Riviera-inspired mahogany and cabana-striped sofa. A daybed poises slim cushions on an iron frame given a rich golden glaze. European midcentury modern looks are also finding their way outdoors. For Gloster, Petersen’s chic, minimalist Blow side table perches a sliver of teak on a smoke, coffee or emeraldhued ceramic base. And Cecilie Manz’s Atmosphere collection pairs a curvy, powder-coated aluminum frame with a slim teak seat, then pads the sofa and chair backs in hues like nightshade, salmon, quince and lichen. For those seeking a more traditional look, Richard Frinier’s Archipelago collection for Century features richly carved and stained teak seating and tables that evoke British and Dutch Colonial style. The new Lilly Pulitzer collection at Pottery Barn includes the designer’s sigpreppy-nautical nature prints on outdoor soft accessories, and crisp, white, trellis-patterned planters. Many designers’ patterns Read The Mining Journal’s Sunday Auto Section to find the perfect auto for you!
This photo provided by Pottery Barn shows Lilly Pulitzer's white trellis-patterned planters and are part of a new collaboration the brand has undertaken with Pottery Barn, debuting this spring. (AP photo) dispel the notion that outdoor furniture should be printed with tropical motifs. Brown Jordan’s Suncloth fabric collection includes menswear-style houndstooth, tweed and even sweater prints. Elaine Smith, a former jewelry designer in England, now designs runway-inspired luxury outdoor pillows. On solution-dyed Sunbrella fabric that resists fade or mildew, she incorporates dressmaker details like silky fringe, hand-crafted knots and jewelry embel-
lishments. Her patterns range from jaunty nautical motifs to animal and tribal prints to florals. Sunbrella’s Makers Collection includes weatherresistant fabrics that evoke fine wools, hand-loomed Peruvian cottons or metallic-thread linens. Other outdoor fabric houses are being inspired by antique tapestries, quilting or Japanese kimonos. And some are using specialty yarns to create sumptuous pearlescent or silken textiles that withstand the elements.
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Well maintained home in a quiet Ishpeming Township neighborhood. Three bedrooms, 1.25 baths, full basement, one car detached garage with a nice backyard. Laundry is currently on the main floor. Upstairs bedroom has a walk-in closet and a vanity with sink. This home is a great starter home. Home is in move-in condition. Come see for yourself! Priced to sell! $99,900
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In this March 28 photo an “under contract” sign is shown outside a single-family home on the market in Denver. On May 31, the National Association of Realtors released its April report on pending home sales, which are seen as a barometer of future purchases. (AP photo)
US pending home sales fell 1.3 percent in April
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By KIM COOK Associated Press For city dwellers, adaptability comes in handy in the kitchen. Urban kitchens are typically tiny, presenting storage challenges. And for food storage, there’s also the frequent problem of unwelcome houseguests, like mice or bugs. Luckily, there’s a lot of great gear to keep perishables and pantry goods organized and protected, much of it pretty stylish too. Alex Weibel, senior food editor at Rachael Ray Every Day magazine, spends a lot of time cooking and developing recipes in her tiny Brooklyn, New York, kitchen. When her cookbooks began to buckle her cabinetry, she realized it was time to triage the collection. “I moved my aspirational cookbooks to shelves outside the kitchen,” she says. And then she used the same approach with everything else. “Anything not vital to daily activity doesn’t belong on kitchen shelves,” she says. “I disguise visible pantry storage in attractive vessels, like vintage Pyrex containers which are easily stackable. And I live by the ‘first in, first out’ mantra I learned in culinary school, strategically positioning perishables in the front so they get used first.” Weibel went to Home Depot for a large wire shelf to mount on an empty wall, and stows her hundreds of spice containers on it. “Now my spices are easily accessible, and look charming,” she says. You can also mount metallidded jars under cabinetry by affixing a sturdy, strong magnetic strip. Yamazaki Home’s undercabinet white metal storage shelf is a handy place for resealable bags or tea towels. Rolling chef’s tables or carts with wooden tops provide more surface and stor-
These undated photos provided by Target show items that can be used in kitchens to store things. Above left is a pewter wire basket with copper handles, which brings some farmhouse chic to a small city kitchen, where it can be used to store small tools, napkins, cleaning cloths or produce. Above right is a glass receptacle with a dark-stained lid that can be a practical yet decorative option for city kitchens – they can hold cookies, crackers, dried foods or sweets. (AP photos) age in tiny kitchens with limited counter space. The cart’s shelves and baskets can house hand mixers or other small appliances. Don’t forget about the inside of cabinet doors. A short curtain rod attached to the inside of a cabinet can hold small tools on ring clips; put a peel ‘n’ stick cork panel behind it for a message board. A larger rod under the sink can stow spray bottles, paper towels and trash bag rolls. Lowe’s spokesman Matt Michaels has a pro tip for keeping the fridge functioning well: “Clean door seals regularly with soap and water.” He says dirt and grime can prevent a tight seal, so the fridge doesn’t stay cold. “Test your seals by sliding a piece of paper in the closed fridge door; if it falls out, it’s time to replace them.” For countertops or cabinets, consider a system of matching containers that stack and stow seamlessly together. Rubbermaid’s Brilliance storage set, made of BPA-proof plastic, is leak-proof, air-tight and stain-resistant, with sturdy latches. Vents allow for microwaving, and the pieces not only stack but are freez-
er and dishwasher safe. There’s also a system for produce, called FreshWorks. Its containers have trays in the bottom and a vent on the lid that keep moisture away and increase airflow to keep fruits and vegetables from spoiling too quickly in the fridge. Glasslock’s Slimline lowprofile lidded set is made of tempered microwave-safe glass. And the Pyrex sets can go straight from fridge to oven. Identify all the containers using erasable food storage labels. Target has a set of sleek stainless steel canisters for cereals, pasta or baking essentials. A steel rack stowed in a cabinet will hold pot lids, pie pans, and baking and roasting sheets more efficiently than stacking. There’s also a collection of glass storage cylinders with decorative stained wood tops. Pest removal and prevention services may be provided by landlords, or you can try some non-chemical methods, like those Katie Voytasek, of LA Best Pest Control, posts on http://www.forrent.com. As soon as you bring food home, for instance, transfer
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By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in April, reflecting the dearth of properties being listed for sale in the U.S. right now. The National Association of Realtors said May 31 that its pending home sales index fell 1.3 percent in April to 106.4, after rising for two consecutive months. The index has drifted downward 2.1 percent from a year ago as the housing shortage has grown more intense. The association reported previously that sales listings in April had declined 6.3 percent over the past 12 months. A relatively robust job market has led more Americans look for homes. But the housing shortage and rising mortgage rates over the past year are putting home ownership out of reach for an increasingly large number of people. Home prices are rising at more than double the gains in average hourly earnings, meaning that many firsttime buyers are being forced into lower down payments to afford a home. The S&P CoreLogic CaseShiller 20-city home price index released this week climbed 6.8 percent in March from a year earlier. Pending sales over the past year have fallen in the Northeast, Midwest and West, a sign of those cost pressures. But pending sales have risen 2.7 percent in the South where home prices are generally lower. New construction has yet to alleviate the supply shortage. Builders have said they, too, face price pressures from rising land values, a dearth of construction workers and higher costs for building materials — which could become more expensive given tariffs announced last week by the Trump administration on aluminum and steel. The European Union immediately said that it would impose countermeasures on trade, and Mexico opened its defense with its own tariffs minutes after the U.S. announcement.
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E4047 Cold Spring Road, Chatham
2172 Werner Street, Marquette
Eighty acres of rich, beautiful land with a pond, Black Creek, old farmhouse, old barn – perfect for a hobby farm or camp. MLS#: 1108096
116 Riverdale, Harvey
Updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home in a convenient Marquette Township location. MLS#: 1107578
Stunning turn-key home in Chocolay Township with a pool! MLS#: 1108143
TBD Big Garlic Headwater, Co. Road 510, Big Bay
TBD Woodland Drive, Copper Harbor
$179,900 NATHAN BRABON
$120,000 SUE FELDHAUSER
TBD Silver Creek Road, Marquette
Beautiful 2.5 acre waterfront building site with nearly 450 ft of frontage on Silver Creek. MLS#: 1106565
$328,000 BRIAN OLSON
28 acre building site with land on both side of CR 510 and year round access! MLS#: 1108220
$70,000 BOB SULLIVAN/NATHAN BRABON
$49,900 BRIAN OLSON
13740 Hahn Road, Engadine
Here’s a rare opportunity to own over 300 ft of frontage on Copper Harbor. MLS#: 1107351
Parcel 2, Brass Road, Michigamme
$190,000 BOB SULLIVAN
380 Hemlock Street, Republic
Cozy cabin lying on over 3 acres with trout stream frontage near Engadine. MLS#: 1108395
Beautiful lakefront parcel with year-round access and 266 ft of frontage on Lake Michigamme. MLS#: 1107353
Three bedroom home in South Republic with many updates. Investment rental. MLS#: 1104935
TBD Imperial Heights Road, Michigamme
406 Acres, Beaver Trail Road, Mass City
TBD Yellow Dog 550, Marquette
$69,900 ROB SULLIVAN
$135,000 BOB SULLIVAN
Diverse, 406 acre parcel adjoining National Forest land on three sides. MLS#: 1108453
Twenty-five acres with white water frontage on the Spurr River. MLS#: 1108171
$89,000 BOB SULLIVAN
Peaceful cabin and 24 acres along the shores of the Yellow Dog River. MLS#: 1108456
$65,000 BRIAN OLSON
$250,000 ROB SULLIVAN / NATHAN BRABON
307 Lawson, Skandia
119 Hemlock, Republic
Farm house and 43 acres -- the perfect place to raise animals, vegetables and families. MLS#: 1108454
Nice starter home or rental investment in South Republic. MLS#: 1105168
$184,900 BRIAN OLSON
Love the Land!
$53,000 NATHAN BRABON
Bob Sullivan
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Rob Sullivan
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$33,000 NATHAN BRABON
Brian Olson
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Sue Feldhauser Agent Cell: 906-360-2891
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