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To do List Weather we do… Clean those gutters Grunting for a man cave Get that garden started Relax a little Understanding color Winterizing power tools
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Inspect your heating Seal those cracks
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Weather we do or Weather we don’t... Scott Graves Managing Editor Curry Coastal Pilot Don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes... Winters along the Southern Oregon Coast can be a study in constant contrasts, with weather changing from wet and wild to sunny and warm within a few short hours on any given day. Of course there are times when the rain seems to fall for weeks on end, especially in November and December, but that is often followed by weeks of sunny, balmy days in January and February that rival those of Southern California. There’s a reason why the coast around Brookings and Harbor is often referred to as the “Banana Belt” of Oregon. It’s a nickname based on the area’s year-round mild weather, with highs in the summer rarely surpassing 90
degrees and winter lows barely hitting the freezing point. The average annual maximum temperature is 68 degrees (in August). The annual minimum temperature is 41 degrees (in January). The average annual precipitation is 73.45 inches, with most of that falling between November and March. Snowfall is minimal — 2.3 inches per year in the coastal mountains, and nearly nonexistent along the coast. A state climatologist once offered the following explanation: “Brookings has a typical maritime climate caused by the ocean and the general eastward movement of the upper level airflow.”
The copious amounts of winter rainfall, he explained, are the result of the southward displacement of the main jet stream, which can bring warm,
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Fall/Winter
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shorter, The kids are back in school, the days are ather is the holiday season is ahead and the we intain turning. Here’s how to monitor and ma your home and keep your family safe and comfortable for the months ahead.
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moist storms from the central Pacific or water-laden cold fronts from the northern sea. The peculiarities of the climate around Brookings may result from the northwest-southeast orientation of the coastline for about 10 miles — from the border with California to the north, and from the rapid inland increase in elevation. For gardeners, winter can bring an average of seven days when low temperatures plummet below the freezing mark. The average minimum temperature is 29 degrees, with the lowest temperature recorded in Brookings at 17 degrees. A frost, or even a dusting of snow, is most likely to happen from December through February, with a slight chance as early as late October and as late as midMay. When it comes to rainfall, a
majority of it — about 13 inches — falls in December. Weather records show there are typically about 18 rainy days in that month, with as many as 28 rainy days recorded. In recent years, as much as 4 to 5 inches of rain have fallen in a given 24-hour period. Suffice it to say, the Southern Oregon Coast weather, on any given fall or winter day, can catch locals and visitors off guard, spurring them to throw on heavy rain jackets or shed clothes down to single layers. One day they are stoking the fireplaces to keep warm, the next they are opening the windows to let the warm sea air inside. To stay on guard, people can easily obtain updates on local and regional weather at the Pilot’s weather station at www. currypilot.com.
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If it hasn’t been done in a while, having a professional check out your system (including space heaters and dehumidifiers) can save big money on your heating bill.You can keep the system running smoothly by changing air filters regularly.
Small animals will look for a warm place to nest or sleep; check for places they can get into or under your home.
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Cleaning the gutters is not the job anyone looks forward to, but it’s one of the most important fall jobs you can do for your home. If gutters are not cleaned and maintained, water can build up next to your home and cause rot on wooden surfaces, pull gutters off from the weight, and potentially ruin your roof.
Although there are all kinds of tools you can use these days, like a shop vacuum, extension poles or even robots, the simplest and most efficient way is still by hand. All you need are work gloves, a ladder and a trash bag or compost bucket. You might also want a trowel if you don’t want to use your hands.
Ladder safety is the most important part of this cleaning job, so make sure the surface you place the ladder on is level and someone is there to hold it at the bottom. Also, be sure there is a stand-off for your ladder to keep it from damaging your gutters during the cleaning process. Once you scoop the debris out, take the garden hose set at highest pressure and wash down toward gutters the
downspout. You might want to take an auger to the downspouts to make sure they are not blocked. If your roof is under trees you may need to do this a couple of times a year and might
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Step 1 : Declare Your Space Nothing can be started, finished or enjoyed if you haven’t marked your territory. This is also known as “asking for permission�, and must be done if you don’t already have a designated area like the garage, outbuilding, camping tent or a dog house that you are simply repurposing. Step 2 : Pick a Theme Decide on a theme for your man cave that is inspired by your personality and interests. For example, if you’re a big Baywatch fan, you can fill all those empty spaces with all your Baywatch paraphernalia. Step 3 : Paint Painting the walls of your new man cave can transform the look and feel of the space quickly and affordably. Choose wisely, for this is probably the ONLY time that YOU get to choose the color of ANY painting project (inside or out). So be fully aware that in the end there will no one but yourself to blame, that
and your newly acquired “I’m color blind� excuse.
Step 4 : Accessorize Chances are that you still have your little league Tee-ball trophies from 1978, or that collection of famous peoples hair clippings you collected which you have been secretly saving all these years for precisely this very moment. Well, now’s your chance. If not, you can always accessorize the walls of your space inexpensively by buying some posters, pictures or collectibles from online retailers such as eBay or Amazon — like everybody else does. Step 5 : Attain the crown jewel. Shop around for bargains before buying your man cave’s centerpiece... THE flat-screen television. Although an 80-inch display might break your budget, a 50-inch or 55inch screen offers savings potential and can be seen as a compromise and/or stepping stone to your ultimate goal... that 75� UHD 4k back lit LED Smart TV you aren’t finding at any ‘thrift store’.
Step 6 : Furnish Again, keeping the budget down can only be a good thing and small sacrifices must be made. Consider furnishing your man cave with second-hand rather than new furniture. “Suggest� that it may be time to get a new couch for the living room and then “offer� to “store� the old one in YOUR space to get it “out of the way�. Or check garage sales in your neighborhood and online at the Curry Coastal Pilots new online classified section “The Pilot Promoter�, a FaceBook site where the classified section of the Curry Coastal Pilot is posted and is chock full of local bargains. Step 7 : Snackerizing You will require the use of a refrigerator in your man cave, and you will need to select one that’s large enough to contain enough food and beverages in the case of a “lockdown� or more likely a “lockout� event. Again, by utilizing the new online classified section “The Pilot Promoter� on FaceBook, you can yield additional savings by buying a used model. Step 8 : The snackBar Put a snackBar in your man
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As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, we know fall is upon us. This happens to be one of the best time to plant new plants. It also means that our vegetable garden will need some change outs of crops and our perennials will begin there march toward winter. It sounds like a lot of work but it really isn’t, especially for a gardener. It can be an exciting time for all of us that enjoy being outside as much as possible. Beautiful days and nights that are beginning to get a bit chilly makes for ideal conditions. Introducing new plants this time of the year allows the plants to get settled in during the winter months and develop a strong root system. The winter rains will keep them watered sometimes well into April. Since they have set nice roots, once the hint of spring ar-
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rives they will take off and grow a bit better since they have the root system to support the growth: Evergreen and deciduous plants both will benefit in the same way. This time of year is also a great time to clean up the vegetable garden from the spring and summer crops. I find that this is a good time to add new organic compost and a good organic fertilizer. It is easy to work them in so that the nutrients are down in the root zone and readily available for any new plants. There are many vegetables that can be grown during the colder time of year.
Consider Broccoli, Swiss Chard, (Bright Lights is my favorite Lettuces, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Parsley and Peas. Consider adding Garlic and Rosemary alongside your veggies since they are good insect repellents. Herbs are great as well in winter such as Oregano, Thymes and Sage. Very easy crops that will do well here. The fall season is a great time to get your lawns in shape so that in spring it will be green and lush. This is the time to aerate and de-thatch to allow the oxygen to get down to the root zone. Once you have done this follow up with lime to sweeten the soil to reduce acidity and that will also help you with any moss problems you may be experiencing. Re-seeding should be done at this time and for the grand finale top dress the new seed with a good organic mulch. If your lawn is
already in good shape then all you should be doing is applying a good slow release lawn food and call it good. I realize that in this drought many frown on lawns but using the right grass mix such as Tall Fescue can be of great help. Fescue uses much less water and makes a beautiful lawn as well as hardy for foot traffic, weeds have a tough time taking hold and it is very deep rooted for drought tolerance. A nice lawn really sets off the rest of the landscape. Perennials will soon need a little work. This
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is a good time to remove any spent flower heads (deadheading) but also a good time to thin out if spreading into other plants. Many perennials have lots of life left so deadheading and general cleanup will help them continue a bit longer. It would not hurt to add a good organic fertilizer that will be used a bit now and will have some ready to take up in spring as the soil temperatures slowly rise. Do not use too much nitrogen since you do not want to push too much new growth this late in the season.
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From Chaos to Calm Our lives these days are busier than ever. We spend more time in our offices or on the road than we do in our own homes. Our lives have become so fast paced and frenzied that we really need to make a concerted effort to slow down. For many of us this no longer comes naturally and we must force ourselves to relax – to really stop and smell the roses. A home that is disorganized and chaotic is not a relaxed one. There are a few simple and very basic steps that we can do to make our homes more inviting and peaceful at the end of a busy day. One can easily set the tone for a calm and relaxing home by taking a few simple steps. Lighting is very important, and natural
sunlight does wonders to one’s spirit. Don’t block a room’s natural sunlight. Be sure to keep shades pulled up and curtains and drapes pulled off to the sides. Even when the sun is not out, daylight’s natural light is best. The paint colors you choose in your home can have a profound effect on your mood. Keep bright and jarring colors out of furniture and fabrics in the areas you wish to keep calm. Bright colors tend to energize, and our goal is to create the opposite effect. Remove clutter. Clutter is distracting and immediately instills a sense of chaos and disorderliness. The idea here is to create a space that looks and feels softer,
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calmer and more relaxing. Layering soft textures can create this effect as can fireplaces. The bedroom is THE place we go for ultimate calm and relaxation. Therefore it is really important to remove all clutter, particularly on your bedside tables and your dressers. Put away any clothes that are left out or that are hanging from doors or behind doors. Try not to leave the house without making your bed. Consider a new mattress. Purchase sheets with a high thread content. The higher the thread content, the softer the sheet. Place a basket next to your bed or end table where you can toss all remote controls, cell phones and electronic tablets.
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and keep blankets nearby organized in a basket or furniture that can double as storage. As you see, many ideas are repetitive, even in different rooms. This just serves to illustrate that a few simple steps can go a long way in making your home more relaxing. Also, keep in mind that
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color to create an emotionally healthy home, color consultants say you should first consider the primary function of each room. Next, pick a predominant color. Although it can’t be proven scientifically, color consultants say some hues work better than others at encouraging certain activities. Need ideas? Here’s a
emotional well-being of you and your family. Color is a universal, nonverbal language, and we all intuitively know how to speak it. What color you paint your walls isn’t just a matter of aesthetics. It’s a tool that can be leveraged to affect emotions and behavior. If you like the idea of using
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and lavenders, can be great choices here. The darker the hue, the more pronounced the effect is believed to be. Bathroom paint colors. Whites and warm colors have always been popular choices for bathrooms, in large part because they connote cleanliness and purity. But nowadays the bathroom is used not just as a place to wash up, but also as a private retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation. Most people feel comfortable with blues and greens and
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turquoises because these colors give a sense of being clean, fresh and calm. Home office paint colors. The name of the game here is productivity: the faster you complete work-related tasks, the more time you’ll have to spend enjoying family and friends. And color consultants agree that green can be a great choice for a home office. Green is the color of concentration. It is also one of the best colors to be surrounded by for long periods of time.
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cause they’re thought to stimulate conversation. These are colors that encourage people to sit around and talk. Kitchen paint colors. Color consultants say that if you have fond memories of spending time in the kitchen when you were a kid, it might make sense to recreate the color scheme in your grown-up kitchen. If there’s no particular paint scheme you remember fondly, blues and yellows can be great colors in the kitchen as well as in the living room and foyer. But watch out if you’re watching your weight, you might want to keep red out of the kitchen. The restaurant industry has long recognized the appetite-stimulating power of red decor. Dining room paint colors. Because it’s stimulating, red decor can be great for a formal dining room. In addition to encouraging conversation, it whets the appetites of your guests. Bedroom paint colors. The bedroom is where you go to relax. Cool colors, because they are thought to have a calming effect like blues, greens
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How to Winterize Your Lawn Equipment Have you winterized your outdoor power equipment? Taking a few simple steps before storing your gas-powered tools for the winter will ensure a hassle-free start next spring. It will also extend the life of
your small gasoline engines. Your outdoor power equipment will last for many years with some basic maintenance and care. As you get your equipment ready for storage, it is also a good time to take a
few extra preventive maintenance steps. But whatever your plans full tune up or just washing the dirt off remember... The most important step is draining or stabilizing the fuel Gasoline left in fuel tanks over the winter will degrade leaving gum deposits and varnish build-up that will plug up the fuel system. You can either drain the fuel system or use a fuel stabilizer. Use a stabilizer in your mower and drain fuel from tools with two-cycle engines string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers and chain saws. Fuel stabilizers will keep the gas fresh until spring. They can be found at most hardware and home stores.
After adding the stabilizer, run the engine for at least 5 minutes to be sure the stabilizer gets into the carburetor. To drain the fuel system, first pour the gasoline out of the tank into a gas can. Then pump the primer bubble several times, start the engine and let it run until the remaining fuel in the carburetor and lines is used up. Add fuel stabilizer to a full gas tank and run the engine a couple of minutes. Then fill up the tank. A full tank prevents water condensation from getting in tank and keeps gaskets from drying. Remove and sharpen the blade Clean the mower deck. The caked-on grass clippings and
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per filters. Foam filters can be cleaned with soap and water. Replace damaged and extremely dirt filters. Check fuel lines and replace the fuel filter. Rubber fuel lines will rot, crack and eventually disintegrate over time. Inspect for worn or missing parts and hardware. And lube throttle cables, hinges and moving parts. Many of the things that need to be done are pretty simple. However, if the task is to complicated or if your just not sure, consulting your local power equipment business is always recommended.
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Fall Back for Safety Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential safety equipment for any home. Smoke Detectors sound an alarm when they sense the presence of smoke particles. Most local fire safety regulations require installation of functioning smoke alarms on every level of all homes and buildings. Carbon Monoxide detectors alert you to toxic levels of an invisible and odorless gas that can cause serious health problems. Together, these two devices provide significant and cost-effective protection for your home and family. When installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home, it’s important to understand the capabilities and benefits of different alarm types. There are two types of home smoke alarms, distinguished by their sensor designs. Ionization smoke alarms –In this design, electrodes continually conduct a low-level electrical current through ionized air. Smoke particles that enter the
ionized air disrupt this current, triggering the alarm. Ionization smoke sensors may detect smaller, less visible fire particles, such as those produced by flaming fires, sooner than photoelectric sensors. Photoelectric smoke alarms
dering fires, sooner than ionization sensors. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Products and equipment powered by internal combustion engines such as portable generators, cars, lawn mowers, and –This design detects smoke us- power washers also produce CO. ing a light sensor and a light How many people are uninbeam. Ordinarily, the light beam tentionally poisoned by CO? points away from the sensor. On average, about 170 people When there’s a fire, the smoke in the United States die every particles scatter the beam, redi- year from CO produced by nonrecting some light to hit the sen- automotive consumer products. sor, which triggers the alarm. These products include malPhotoelectric sensors may detect functioning fuel-burning applilarger, more visible fire particles, ances such as furnaces, ranges, such as those produced by smol- water heaters and room heaters;
engine-powered equipment such as portable generators; fireplaces; and charcoal that is burned in homes and other enclosed areas. Many of these deaths were known to have occurred during power outages due to severe weather. When selecting carbon monoxide alarms, there are two basic options to consider: Standard carbon monoxide alarms –These alarms include sensors that trigger an alarm when carbon monoxide gas reaches unsafe levels. Combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarms –For an allin-one solution, look for a unit with both carbon monoxide and smoke sensors. Like standard smoke alarms, these models use either ionization or photoelectric sensors. Every home should have working carbon monoxide alarms as well as smoke alarms. Installation requirements vary by region. For specific regulations in your area, contact local fire safety authorities.
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Setting the Mood
Lighting is a very important aspect when designing the perfect interiors. The lights you use play a large role in defining the mood of a room or a space. There are many interesting lighting
products available in the market, but natural lighting is by far the best. Infusing the maximum amount of natural light into any room can be achieved by introducing large windows and
skylights if the design permits. An individuals mood is definitely affected by the lighting in a room. Higher levels of light make people more active, whereas lower levels will re-
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