TVT 7/17/23 The Valley Trader of Central Pennsylvania

call me from all over. Last week I received a call from Hawaii about one of my ads. LT

Antiques - 2

Large Antique Metal Trunk, $70; Fancy Antique Marble Top Side Table, $150. Call or text 570-452-7888.

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Apartment for Rent04

Man looking for a 1 bedroom apartment. Has a friendly medium size dog. Age 67 on disability so can pay up to $700 a month. Williamsport only. 570-974-1120. ufn

Autos/Trucks - 07

53 Old Vehicles plus parts, $1,000 - $5,000 or less. Too sick for hobby. 570-538-3464.

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Auto/Truck

Accessories - 10

For sale parts: 1997 Buick la Sabre, complete and ready to part out. Call 570-2049626. ufn

Campers, Motor Homes, & Rec. Vehicles - 11

1995 Chariot Park Model Camper, furnished, 34’x12’, w/loft, computer or office room, sunken BR, tinted living room window, furnished 8’x34’ porch sunscreen, 10’x20’ carport, 10’x20’ new shed. Make offer. 570966-6220. ufn

Farm & Garden Market - 23

Mary’s Market, 9873

N. Rt. 220, Jersey Shore, PA 17740Indoor hours: Thur. - Fri.

10 am to 5 pm; Sat. and Sun. 8 am to 5 pm. OUTDOOR Flea Market Sat.- Sun. 7 am to 2 pm 570-259-1886.

Yard Sales - 25

GARAGE SALE:

July 20, 21, 22, 8 am - 4 pm. Corner of Raspberry & Spruce Streets, Penns Creek. 7/17

Guns, Etc. - 26

Older Marlin, Bolt Action, 22 Clip, Fed, wood stock, nice shape, $150.00. 570777-4866. 7/17

As new Glock Model 19 Gen 5 MOS with

Gabe Gush Owner

Halosun 507K Green

Dot optical sight, Trijicon HD night sights, Tac Flat Trigger Kit; safety plunger upgrades. 30 rounds fired for magazines function. Pictures available. $695. Phone or let message. 717480-6481. 7/24

Help Wanted - 28

HELP WANTED: Cleaning lady, ranch home in Milton, flexible hours, reference required. 570-751-5024. 8/7

Experienced Sales Person to handle our Montour & Columbia Co. area. Very good commission structure. Send resume to The Valley Trader, Sales Position, PO Box 392,

Lewisburg, PA 17837

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Sales Rep Wanted: Expanding sales force in Lycoming & Clinton Cos. Sales experience necessary. Must have car & valid Driver’s License. Territory & account list provided. Send resume to: The Valley Trader, Sales Dept., PO Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or email to: thevalleytrader@ yahoo.com

Help Wanted: Part time Graphic Designer position. 24-35 hrs. over 2 wks, but mostly on week 2. Must be able to work in a high speed environment. Be literally your own boss, but work easily

with others. This may lead to a fulltime position in the future. Send resume & portfolio to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@ yahoo.com

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2 Metal Gliders, 1-3 Seater and 1-2 seater, 2 Metal Chairs, dark green. Asking $2,000. 570-495-3561. 8/14

Tan Plastic Table Round 60”, $5; Tie Dye Sneakers, 9M, $10; Coffee Table, 2 End Tables, $100; Clogs 9 M, new, $25; Wooden Oak Magazine Rack, $5. More info call 570-809-4267. 7/17

Montgomery Ward Air Compressor, runs good, $75.00; Road Master Tow Hitch, $300.00. 570-5471986. 8/7

Miscellaneous - 35 Child’s Outdoor Play House, $25.00. 570337-1720. 7/17

Meco Electric Grill

for outside use. Was new @ $80.00, now $50.00. Like new. 570-322-2974. 7/31

Men’s Suits, like new, size medium, $40.00 each; Marilyn Monroe Clock. 570-556-4344. 7/17

Pool Table, 8 Ft., Kasson Slate, Balls & Cues, with green felt & ball return. $600.00. 570-473-8588 after 10 AM. 7/24

Golf Clubs for sale: PXG Irons 0211, 6-PW, Graphite SR. Shaft 60A. 570-490-0776. 7/17

Larson Storm Door with screens & hardware, in very good shape. 90 3/8”H x 36 3/8”W. 570-742-8810. Your offer. 7/31

Motor Homes - 36

1976 Motor Home, 23’, roof damage, good 360 engine, 36,000 mi., good tires. $600.00 570-568-6823. 7/17

Rentals - 38

For Rent: West Milton plush 1 bedroom apt. 1 mile in country. No smoking or pets. $625/mo. 570-568-6823. 7/17

Motorcycles - 39

Pets - 40

English Setter Puppies, 3 males, 5 females, $900. each. 570-441-8840. 7/31

Chain Link Dog Pen, 4 separate panels, 6’ x 10’. one with door, large dog house. 570-490-8910. 7/17

Austrailian Shepherd Puppies, red murrels, red trib. $750-$800. 570568-6823. 7/17

WANTED - 50

Looking for small Upright Piano. 570-713-8109. 8/21

WANTED: Metal

Bed Frame Full. No mattress or bed springs needed. 570-966-0098.

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Wanted: Tall, attractive, country homeowner seeks Irish lady, 60-70’s for companion with drivers license. 570-538-3464. 9/18

Wanted: Seeking guy to do mechanical work in Watsontown area. 570-538-3464. 9/18

Hours: Monday Thru Friday,6:30 am -6pm; Saturday 6:30 am -2pm

The top 5 benefits of laminate flooring: A must-read guide for homeowners

(BPT) - Seasonal transitions can be messy, putting your home’s flooring to the test. When temperatures rise and storms increase moisture across the country, laminate flooring tends to outperform other options, offering durability that can stand up to mud, puddles and more.

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Laminate flooring has made a massive comeback in recent years as builders and interior designers have embraced the material with renewed enthusiasm. Laminate is more refined than ever, offering sophisticated style options and impressive durability without the excessive cost of other flooring materials.

Here’s what every homeowner should know about the benefits of laminate flooring so they

can make the best choice for their home improvement projects:

1. Durability

Jennifer Meska, Director of Merchandising for LL Flooring, says, “Moist weather and rainy seasons, plus everyday spills that happen all year long, can cause serious damage to your floors. With waterproof laminate flooring you can have peace of mind and be worry-free for whatever weather or messy spills might come your way.”

2. Affordability

The cost of laminate flooring is highly appealing, especially as consumers are tightening their budgets and looking for more cost-effective home improvement solutions. Laminate flooring typically starts at around one dollar per square foot, making it an affordable option with many styles to choose from.

3. Style

A design chameleon of sorts, laminate is available in a huge variety of tones and

textures so you can find the perfect style option for your home. Designed to closely replicate the natural look of real hardwood, stone and even mosaic patterns, laminate flooring offers the best of both worlds - impeccable style and practical function.

4. Wood-like options

If you want the look of wood without the maintenance concerns, laminate’s a go-to choice. With a core made from wood byproducts bonded with resins and a hard plastic surface protecting the printed design layer, laminate closely resembles hardwood in appearance, texture, and depth.

5. Easy maintenance

General cleaning on laminate floors is as easy as using a standard soft-bristle broom or dust mop on a weekly basis. If you

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Creating new brands to conquer everyday problems

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choice with child- and pet-safe solutions inspired by plants’ own bug-fighting abilities.

From its new On-Body Mosquito + Tick Repellent to its Insect Killer Sprays and Flying

(BPT) - What do more than 70% of consumers have in common? They all hate bugs. According to a recent survey, bugs bother a staggering 71% of Americans.[1] Yet, for more than a half a century, there were no “truly new” options for consumers when it came to pests until P&G Ventures reimagined the future and created a new brand, Zevo.

P&G Ventures is dedicated to growing new spaces for Procter & Gamble (P&G) that are outside of the Company’s current categories, including pest control, therapeutic skin care, pet parenting and automotive.

“We talk to thousands of consumers, spend time with them, shop with them, go to their homes, understand their pain points, test and retest, and then find a way to solve it,” said Mike Jensen,

senior vice president, R&D, P&G Ventures. “We’re on a relentless pursuit - in fact, we’re obsessed with finding completely new ways to solve daily problems - problems that people had given up on or were forced to settle for tradeoffs.”

P&G Venture’s first brand to go national, Zevo, skyrocketed to success, securing a coveted spot on Circana’s 2022 Top 25 New Product Pacesetter list. With 6 in 10 Americans doubting the efficacy of natural insect repellents,[2] Zevo emerged driving consumer

Fuel Up for Summer Fun

Dietitian-approved, family-friendly recipes

(Family Features) Summer sun brings an abundance of outdoor activities from jumping in the pool and playing in the yard to simply lounging in the shade. Making the most of those warm weather moments with loved ones means maximizing your time and fueling up for adventure with easy, kid-friendly recipes the whole family can enjoy.

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From favorite snacks to homemade lunches, flavorful dishes that are quick to make using nutritious fruits and veggies can help keep your family ready for whatever summer brings. Dietitian-approved recipes like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sweetpotato Taquitos and Easy Homemade Salsa offer better-for-you summer solutions with healthy ingredients like sweetpotatoes, blueberries, raspberries, sweet onions, Roma tomatoes and more.

Ready in less than 30 minutes, these taquitos let you enjoy the convenient benefits of cooking with an air fryer, including:

* Healthier cooking: Requiring little to no oil, air frying is a healthier alternative to deep frying.

* Timesaving: Air fryers can cook foods faster than traditional methods and typically with less cleanup.

* Versatility: From vegetables and meats to desserts or reheating leftovers, air fryers can cook a variety of foods.

“Get into the kitchen together as a family and get cooking,” said Julie Lopez, registered dietitian and culinary nutrition chef. “Cooking together can help kids build self-confidence and lay down the foundation for healthy eating habits.”

While shopping for your family’s preferred ingredients, remember to look for the Produce for Kids and Healthy Family Project logos next to favorite items in the produce department, as adding these flavorful fruits and veggies to your cart can help make a difference in your community. Visit HealthyFamilyProject.com to find more summer recipe inspiration.

Healthy Family Project

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

1 cup sweetpotatoes, peeled and diced small nonstick olive oil spray

1/2 cup peanut butter, preferred nut butter or nut-free butter

8 small, low-carb flour tortillas

1 cup blueberries, washed and dried

1 cup raspberries, washed and dried

Preheat air fryer to 400 F.

Add diced sweetpotatoes to air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil spray. Cook sweetpotatoes 10 minutes, shaking basket 1-2 times to toss sweetpotatoes.

Transfer cooked sweetpotatoes to medium bowl; add peanut butter and mix well.

Lay tortillas on counter and place 1-2 tablespoons sweetpotato mixture on each tortilla.

Add blueberries and raspberries next to sweetpotato mixture.

Roll each tortilla tightly. Place rolled tortillas, seam sides down, in air fryer.

Spray tortillas lightly with olive oil spray.

Cook in air fryer 6-7 minutes.

Easy Homemade Salsa

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

1/2 small RealSweet sweet onion, halved

5 mini sweet peppers, seeded and quartered

3 Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 1/2 limes, juice only

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, or to taste tortilla chips

In food processor, blend onion, peppers, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro and garlic salt until desired consistency is reached. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sweetpotato Taquitos

Recipe courtesy of Tracy Shaw on behalf of

How to Create Rain Barrels for Your Garden

environment, they’re also good for your plants and crops. Rainwater is chemical-free, non-chlorinated, naturally soft, oxygen rich and warmer than water coming from the hose or sprinkler. That means flowers, trees, vegetables and shrubs may be more vibrant and hearty when irrigated with rainwater.

(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process.

However, on those hot, dry days when there isn’t any rain in sight, harvesting rain and storing it may be a perfect solution. A triedand-true gadget like a rain barrel allows for the collection of rainwater from a home’s gutter system for later use.

Insect Traps, Zevo brings new-to-the-world solutions that are not just incrementally better. Combining a deep understanding of consumers’ needs for non-greasy, odorless solutions with the latest discoveries in science and technology, the experts at Zevo designed products, using naturally occurring amino acids and a blue and UV light systemensuring that consumers don’t have to sacrifice safety, efficacy or comfort.

to prematurely end outdoor excursions due to bothersome insects have solutions.

Helping keep homes free from pests is only the beginning. P&G Ventures is rethinking other categories where consumers had been left with solutions that were mediocre at best.

Beyond these cutting-edge pest control solutions, P&G Ventures is pairing the mastery of P&G with the passion and magic of entrepreneurs, innovators and creators to design products that deliver superior and irresistible performance that drive consumer choice in other spaces, including therapeutic

skincare, pet parenting and automotive categories. And P&G Ventures has its sights on continuing to grow new spaces that are outside P&G’s current categories.

Visit P&G Ventures where brands are born, to find out how they’re solving unmet consumer needs with trailblazing household products, like Zevo.

[1] Maru/Blue on behalf of Citizen Relations and Zevo, April 2023

[2] Survey conducted by Wakefield on behalf of P&G Ventures in April 2023, with a panel of 1,000 Americans ages 18 and older.

[3] Survey conducted by Wakefield on behalf of P&G Ventures in April 2023, with a panel of 1,000 Americans ages 18 and older.

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3. Clean up flower beds. An unkempt flower bed can drag down an otherwise stunning home. Keep beds tidy and vegetation trimmed, even

welcome mats. A cheerful mat at your front door can be an inviting sight for visitors, but those mats inevitably wear with time, and what was once bright and charming becomes dingy and dull. A new mat can help bring back that cheery entry you once cherished.

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Family Features) Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank.

These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they can also make a big impact on your home’s exterior image.

1. Paint your front door. As long as your front door is in good condition, there’s no need to replace it completely.Afresh coat of paint can instantly update your home’s facade. Go bold or stick with a classic hue - it’s all up to you.

2. Dress up the windows. Add character and charm by enhancing your front windows. You might add wooden shutters, window box planters or both.Also look at the trim around the windows. If it’s chipped and peeling, adding a fresh coat of paint doesn’t just look nice, it can protect your windows from damage, too.

during the offseason. Watch for weeds and replenish mulch or rock ground cover as needed to keep the beds looking healthy and inviting.

4. Install new lighting. Replacing outdated light fixtures can give your exterior an instant upgrade. There’s no right or wrong style; just choose a color and look that matches the rest of your design.

5. Replace worn

Spotts Real Estate, PP & Gun Auction, Saturday, August 12, 9am & 2 Day Tag/Moving Sale, Thurs & Friday, August 10 & 11, 9-4 daily 464 Jolly’s Grove Lane, Weikert, PA 17885

(located next to the Penns Creek “the cabin/house on-the-creek”, just past the Union County Sportsmen Club) Real Estate Open House Showings Sunday, July 30th & August 6th, 2 to 4 pm (or by private showing with auctioneer)

Deed #1 Well-constructed, almost maintenance free, modern, two-story home/vacation cabin on the creek, built 1966, with approx. 1,200 sq. ft. on 1.25-acre parcel w/152’ road frontage along Penns Creek Home has a stone driveway, metal roof w/rear gutter heat tape, vinyl siding, 3 BR’s, laundry room, 1 75 baths, eat-in kitchen, spacious family/living room with knotty pine walls, laundry room, rear porch deck off the Master BR Home has a 13’x24 ½’ heated workshop with a 13’x24 ½’ carport front and a 8’x24 ½’ rear overhang with a coalbin and additional storage space. 12’x30’, 9’x15’ sheds, 9’x12’ playhouse & a 20’x20’ open machinery shed also grace the property. Property also has an attached 23’x 24’ 2 car garage with upstairs storage, in addition to having a fabulous yard overlooking Penns Creek with a firepit, patio & electric lights A small stream flows at the rear of the property Mifflinburg school district! Home was totally remodeled in 1993! Utilities Heat pump with central air, 4 camera security system, electric hot water heater (replaced 2/8/17), an Alaskan coal stove, good well water (water softener & iron filter on the system), on-site sewer and 200amp electric service Deed #2 Adjacent 1.1-acre former railroad bed property to be auctioned also. Deeds #1 & #2 to be auctioned off separately and then together to determine how they will be sold. Terms: Deed #1-$20,000 & Deed #2-$1,000 real estate property deposit required day of auction, with good PA check or certified funds payable to Marquette’s Auction Marketing, balance at closing within 60 days of sale date. 3% buyer’s premium to be added to the purchase price of both real estates Real estates are sold “as-is” & are subject to owner confirmation. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material. Inspections may be done prior to auction at potential buyer's expense 1 1/2% realtors’ participation invited auctioneer’s guidelines must be followed in order to be eligible pre-registration required. Real estate will be auctioned off @ 11am

Tag Sale Items Antiques-Woodworking Equipment-Tools-Furniture-Appliances-Treestands-Rough Cut Poplar-Scrap Metal Auction Items--Kioti Tractor & Attachments-Sure Trac Dump Trailer-Log Splitter-Generator- Gun Safe, Guns & Bows, Etc.

Special Note: These items will be auctioned off on Saturday just prior to the real estate auction the 2014 Kioti tractor and attachments, the Sure-Trac dump trailer, generator & the log splitter, the guns & gun safe and any remaining Tag Sale items leftover Hours 9-4 daily or by appointment only! All items priced & sold as-is with no warranties applied. Terms Cash or good PA check only, ID required. Updated info & pics @ marquetteauctions.com, auctionzip.com ID1907 or GoToAuction.com ID6181 All applicable gun laws will be adhered to Owners not responsible for accidents Selling the real estate & contents for Jeff & Deb Spotts

Marquette's Auction Marketing Tom Marquette, AU-002855L,

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The nuts and bolts of making a rain barrel are simple. All it takes are three holes cut into a 55-gallon barrel and a few supplies from the hardware store:

1) A small hole is cut into the side of the barrel, just 2 1/2 inches from the bottom. A brass adapter is then inserted so a hose can be attached for easy watering.

2) The second hole allows excess water to drain away if the barrel gets too full. It is made approximately 4 inches from the top of the barrel, directly above the hose adapter.

3) Drill a large hole into the top 2 inches from the side of the barrel. This hole must align with a downspout in your home’s guttering system. It is often fitted with a screen to filter out sticks, leaves and other debris.

Instead of a rain barrel, create a simple collection system by placing any recycled, water-tight container directly under a downspout. Buckets, trash cans and large pots make for easy collection containers.

Find more solutions for your garden at eLivingtoday.com.

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1. More down in the dumps

6. Will Ferrell’s 2003 Christmas character

9. Century Gothic, e.g.

13. Twisted cotton thread

14. Greek “t”

15. Biblical mount

16. Dessert sandwiches

17. Barley bristle

18. Pungent edible bulb

19. *Shared ride

21. *Yellow Brick Road traveller

23. Member of the Benevolent Order

24. Sword handle

25. The little one “stops to tie his shoe”

28. AI “fodder”

30. *Gas station option

35. Thailand money

37. Phone cam images

39. Fill with happy spirit

40. Bora ____

41. Vexed

43. Uncontrolled swerve

44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s

46. Genesis twin

47. “The Odyssey,” e.g.

48. Hooray!

50. Speaking platform

52. Campfire residue

53. What sailors are to captain

55. Lawyers’ org.

57. *Jack of “On the Road”

fame

61. *Refreshment break

65. Live sign for radio, 2 words

66. Shakespearean “fuss”

68. Bar order, with “the”

69. Ownership document

70. Mitt Romney’s title, abbr.

71. Christmas Eve visitor

72. Keats’ works, e.g.

73. *Major road, abbr.

74. *Certain number of cylinders

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1. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g.

2. Turkish money

3. One on drugs

4. Run off to Vegas?

5. Sold on eBay, usually

6. Short for “and elsewhere”

7. Hammurabi’s code, e.g.

8. Plural of fundus

9. Porto____, Italy

10. Got this!

11. Sodium hydroxide

12. Like Tim of “A Christmas Carol”

15. Foray

20. Giraffe’s striped-legged cousin

22. Like one of the Testaments

24. Fine-toothed metal cutter

25. *Famous road from Beatles crossing

26. Actress Watts

27. Minute parasite

29. *Spare one

31. “If all ____ fails”

32. Sarpa ____, coral reef fish

33. Tiny purses

34. Olden day phlebotomy instrument

36. Waterproof canvas

38. Clothing line

42. UAE’s most populous city

45. Close the fastener, e.g.

49. Epoch

51. Between 90 and 180 degrees

54. E-wallet’s content

56. Very, in music

57. Japanese zither

58. Author Bagnold

59. Goes with interest

60. Great masters’ medium, pl.

61. *Hoofed “express” traveler

62. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” actress Lola ____

63. Solemn promise

64. Surveyor’s map

67. Morning drops

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vacuum, be sure to disengage the beater bar with hard bristles that can scratch or dull the surface. For periodic deep cleans (every two months is recommended), use a laminate-friendly product like the Bellawood Floor Cleaner applied to the mop - not directly to the floor - and avoid oil-based cleaning agents or anything containing wax or polish. Not all laminate is created equal A lot of laminate on the market isn’t reliably waterresistant, which is why it’s important to look for options tested and proven to stand up to the elements. One high-quality laminate option is the LL Flooring Dream Home Collection that is completely waterproof,

making it a game-changer when it comes to selecting flooring for anywhere in your home. Plus, with a clear aluminum oxide top layer protecting the boards, this laminate is exceedingly durable and stain resistant.

If you’re thinking it’s time for new flooring, laminate is an excellent choice for its durability,

easy maintenance, style, and cost. With so many benefits, it’s a go-to choice for bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, basements and beyond.

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6. Pressure wash the drive and walk. Over time, driveways and sidewalks collect an incredible amount of grime. Pressure washing not only eliminates the filth, but the clean surfaces also add to your home’s visual appeal.

7. Add new vegetation. Landscaping is a relatively inexpensive way to introduce more personality to a yard. Aim for a mix of pretty and practical, such as some low flowering bushes and some trees or bushes that offer privacy and shade.

8. Keep up with

basic maintenance. When your home is in poor repair, it shows. Pay attention to bent or rusting gutters, imperfections in the roof and other maintenance matters that aren’t just aesthetic; left unrepaired, they can also result in major damage.

9. Pay attention to details. Functional items like the mailbox might not seem like much of a design element, but these small details can be a big distraction if they’re not in good condition. Update or replace as needed to keep your aesthetic in sync.

10. Add seasonal

decor. There’s no need to go all out for every occasion, but some timely decorations that celebrate the holiday or season can make your entry fun and festive. Coordinate wreaths, planters, signs and other accent pieces for a cohesive look that says, “come on in.”

Find more affordable ideas for upgrading your home and garden at eLivingtoday.com.

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