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Protect your Winter Landscape From Hungry Wildlife by gardening expert Melinda Myers There’s no doubt that managing critters in the landscape can be a challenge especially as food supplies start to dwindle. If you are battling with rabbits, deer, groundhogs or other wildlife, don’t let down your guard as the growing season begins to wind down. Be proactive. Start before they get into the habit of dining on your landscape. It is easier to keep them away than break the dining habit. Fence them out. Fencing is the best defense against most wildlife. A four feet tall fence around a small garden will keep out rabbits. Secure the bottom tight to the ground or bury it several inches to prevent rabbits and voles from crawling underneath. Or fold the bottom of the fence outward, making sure it’s tight to the ground. Animals
tend not to crawl under when the bottom skirt faces away from the garden. Go deeper, at least 12 to 18 inches, if you are trying to discourage woodchucks. And make sure the gate is secure. Many hungry animals have found their way into the garden through openings around and under the gate. A five foot fence around small garden areas can help safeguard your plantings against hungry deer. Some gardeners report success surrounding their garden with fishing line mounted on posts at one and three
foot heights. Break out the repellents. Homemade and commercial repellents can be used. Apply before the animals start feeding and reapply as directed. Consider using a natural product like Messina’s Animal Stopper (www. Messinas.com). It is made of herbs, safe to use and smells good. Scare ‘em away. Blow up owls, clanging pans, rubber snakes, slivers of deodorant soap, handfuls of human hair and noise makers are scare tactics that have been used by gardeners for years. Consider your environment when selecting a tactic. Urban animals are used to the sound and smell of people. Alternate scare tactics for more effective control. The animals won’t be afraid of a snake that hasn’t moved in weeks. Combine tactics. Use a mix of fencSee wildlife on 7 ing, scare
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Why join in the Lakes Region Parade of Homes Tour? Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 12th - 14th from 10am - 4pm
If you are looking for a typical garden home tour then this is not it. This home tour is different because at each and every home you meet the craftsmen (and women!) behind the beauty. The people who designed, calculated, built and sweated over these gorgeous homes will available to answer even your most detailed questions. These people are the
members of the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association – professionals who know their stuff and are ready to prove it to you during the 2013 Lakes Region Parade of Homes!
viewing all the while taking in New Hampshire’s fall foliage. Inspiring home design, products, whole house systems, landscaping and interior design await you on this tour.
This year’s tour will feature eight spectacular homes throughout several communities in the Lakes and Mountain Region. These stunning homes can be
While on the tour you can visit one of the biggest charity projects to occur in the Lakes Region during 2013 – The Children’s Charity House Build 2013. This awesome 3,000 square foot show house was built in a collaborative effort by Lakes Region Builder’s Association (LRBRA) members and will be sold during Columbus Day weekend to benefit one of the Lakes Region’s best children’s charities – the WLNH Children’s Auction! This house will be an unbelievable buy for someone in the market for a new home.
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Dates of the tour for the Lakes Region Parade of Homes are Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 12th 13th and 14th. The hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
Tickets are just $5.00 per person (12 and under: free) with this year’s charity donations for the Parade of Homes going to the WLNH Children’s Auction. Tickets may be purchased at the door of any Parade Home and more information may be found on&EATURING NEW AND REMODELED HOMES DESIGNED BUILT line at www.nhparadeof homes.com.
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Autumn Entertaining Made Easy With Fabulous Fall Decor Ideas The golden days of autumn are upon us, signaling a new direction in home decor and entertaining. What are your plans for updating your house? These easy tips will bring the feeling of fall into your home without a lot of money or extra effort. “Fall marks a time for entertaining as friends and families come back together,” says Visual Merchandiser John Griffith. “The brilliant bursts of reds, oranges, and yellows mark the last vestiges of color until spring, and people are looking to grab onto those, especially those who appreciate nature as a decorating tool.” Griffith and his team create seasonal decorating vignettes for the retail store at Replacements, Ltd. The company is known as the world’s largest retailer of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles. Griffith’s merchandising team has seen fall decorating become an increasingly popular trend. Shoppers are requesting recommendations for autumn decor, as opposed to waiting for the traditional winter holidays to start seasonal decorating. Industry insiders say manufacturers are answering the trend in autumn decorating by offering more seasonal ornaments and dinnerware patterns, especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. “People want a change, but with higher gas
prices and the economic uncertainty, they’re worried about spending money,” Griffith says. “Many of us don’t realize we can give our homes a refreshing seasonal style with what we already own. This starts with rethinking how you use your tableware. Fall is a great time to forgo form for function and use your dinnerware in creative ways that aren’t only pretty, but a great conversation starter for fall entertaining.” While most people think about using their dinnerware for its intended purpose, finding new uses for those pieces opens up fun ideas to style your table. For example, Griffith suggests turning a balloon wine glass upside down over your favorite fall foliage, small gourds, or seasonal ornaments, and then placing a votive on the inverted base. This creates a pretty accent on the dinner table or anywhere in the home. Look out in your yard for pine cones, nuts, seasonal berries or magnolia pods to arrange on silver serving trays, compotes or various sized serving bowls. You can even create unique centerpieces by mixing various natural elements and candles on single cake stands. Griffith suggests filling wine glasses with small seasonal-colored ornaments to use at each place setting, or in various rooms around See decor on 7 your home to capture a
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tactics and repellents. Keep monitoring for damage. If there are enough animals and they are hungry, they will eat just about anything. Don’t forget about nature. Welcome hawks and fox into your landscape. Using less pesticides and tolerating some critters, their food source, will encourage them to visit your yard. These natural pest controllers help keep the gardenmunching critters under
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burst of color. If you are looking to expand your dinnerware collection for fall entertaining, experts say there is no shortage of options. “You’ll find fall and Thanksgiving dinnerware in traditional browns and yellows, as well as this season’s trend color, pumpkin orange,” says Replacements’ Product Marketing Vice President Robin Long. “You can easily capture the spirit of the season simply by adding accent plates to the patterns you already own. Another great option is to add a decorated turkey platter or other serving pieces featuring colors and designs of the season to your table.” You can set off each course, such as hors d’oeuvres or dessert, with seasonal accent plates. Favorite Thanksgiving patterns include His Majesty, Autumn Monarch and Wild Turkeys. As an additional note, Long suggests pulling out your dinnerware and flatware in preparation for fall entertaining. You may notice chips or cracks, or recall a broken piece needs replacing. Silver may have lost its shine. She says you can find replacement pieces and care tips on the company’s website, along with information on restoration services. You can also find more decorating ideas on Replacements’ YouTube channel and Facebook page.
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Tackling Those Home Renovations Before The Holidays Arrive Fall is a great time to tackle some of those home improvement projects. Now that the summer vacations are over and children are back in school, you’re ready to make your home all comfy and cozy before the deep freeze and holiday guests arrive. Consider starting with your bathroom first, since this is a room frequently used both by your family and guests. If your bathroom is dated in decor, aged in function and behind the times in energy efficiency, you’ll be doing your home and your pocketbook a good service by upgrading some features. Here’s how:
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Top Tasks for Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Keeping your home in shape may not top your daily to-do list, but completing certain small seasonal tasks can save you money, time and the need to complete larger, more expensive projects in the future. “Investing a small amount for preventative fall home maintenance can save thousands in the long run,â€? Leah Ingram, personal finance expert, says. Don’t know where to start? The following checklist from HomeAdvisor can help homeowners prepare their homes for the cooler months: • Clean gutters: During the year, debris such as leaves and twigs can pile in your gutter. Cleaning them once a year prevents problems such as water damage, roof damage and flooding. •Service your furnace: A well-maintained furnace can help save on heating costs and prevent the need for repairs. Before temperatures drop, schedule your furnace to be serviced. • Install weather stripping: As fuel and electricity costs continue to rise, keeping your
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• Clean your chimney: Chimney maintenance is not optional. Deadly fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and expensive chimney repairs are serious consequences associated with neglected chimney maintenance. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends all fireplaces, chimneys, flues and venting systems be inspected at least once a year by a pro. • Flush your water heater: Generally speaking, water heaters are fairly reliable, so they usually aren’t top of mind. But flushing your water heater periodically can prevent leaks and promote efficiency.
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bold with vibrant accents and splashes of color to give your room a sense of energy. • Elegant tiling: Prefab showers are easy and convenient, but they can look aged and stained after long use. To really spruce up the look of your shower area in the bathroom, consider tiling the surround, or installing large glass pieces painted to match the color of the room. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful the shower will appear, and you may decide that you won’t want to hang a curtain to block the view of the beautiful surround, and instead opt for a sliding glass door.
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