AMAZING NEWSLETTER
Volume 1 June, 2005
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Green Thumb Secrets for a Great Lawn
If you want a lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy, follow these important rules:
1) Choose the right grasses. The right grass for your yard will depend upon your climate, conditions, and soil. Talk to your nursery expert about the best choices. In general, cool-season grasses survive harsh winters but tend to suffer during summer months; warm-season grasses thrive in summer sun but go dormant during the winter--and turn brown in below-freezing temperatures.
2) Water appropriately. It's better to water deeply to encourage root growth instead of watering frequently. There are not hard-and-fast rules about how often to water. When the surface soil feels dry to the touch, it's time to water.
3) Fertilize. Apply a nitrogen fertilizer in late spring and summer and be sure to water thoroughly. Fertilize cool-season grasses throughout fall and spring. Again, ask a local nursery person about specific recommendations.
4) Mow properly. Don't let the grass grow too long; mow it when it reaches about one third taller than its optimum height.
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Decks: A Clean Deck Lasts Longer
Keeping a wood deck clean is a good way to avoid costly maintenance later. Debris that clogs the spaces between deck boards traps moisture, encouraging mildew and rot. Blast out the debris, using a powerful nozzle on a garden hose, then push out remaining debris with a putty knife or an old handsaw. Thoroughly scrub the surface with a sudsy mixture of water and laundry detergent, using a stiff fiber brush on a long handle. Work in small areas and rinse periodically. This may be all it takes to return much of the wood's natural tone. A good waterproofing works wonders!
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Hardworking Storm Doors Can Perk Up Your Home
In colder regions, storm doors block drafts, minimize energy loss and add an extra measure of security. They protect the prime (main) door and, when that door is open, allow more controlled ventilation and light. And they can be helpful at keeping pests out and pets in. But beyond practicality, the new breed of storm doors have great curb appeal.
The evolution of storm doors began several years ago, when the familiar aluminum mill finish gave way to white and dark brown. Then other colors crept into the market: sand, almond, green and others. The offering of colors was a major leap forward. ext, manufacturers’ looked for ways to improve the overall look of the product. This movement brought major changes in construction and decoration.
Visible screws disappeared, materials became more sophisticated and a variety of options entered the market. Now you can choose great looking, durable storm doors with solid brass hardware, keyed deadbolt locks and full-sized glass panels with etched, stained, beveled or camed glass--and more.
Windows: High-tech Glazings Mean More Daylight
In the past, effectively improving the quality and quantity of natural light in your home often meant adding skylights or windows--but at the expense of energy loss or heat gain. But now glazing technologies have begun to catch up with the energy efficiency movement. Today you can use more glazing to capture more light without yesterday's heat loss or heat gain problems.
The trick with glazing is usually to admit as much light as possible without causing excessive winter heat loss or summer heat gain or glare--the factors that, in the past, have limited window numbers and sizes. Heat moving through windows destroys a building's energy efficiency and wastes our natural resources. In fact, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit research and educational organization that fosters efficient use of resources, more energy is lost through American windows every year than flows through the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
The good news is that many new types of high-performance glazing have been developed in recent years that make it possible to use a lot more glass while minimizing heat loss, heat gain and glare. If you're building a house, remodeling or replacing windows, you can choose from a wide range of options, selecting glazing best suited to a particular window.
Talk with a window dealer about the specific properties and values available. Generally speaking, if you want to minimize heat transfer, pick high-performance glazing that has a high R-value. For maximum light, choose a type with a high visual light transmittance value or, to cut glare, with a lower light transmittance value. To cut heat gain, select glazing with a high shading coefficient. Glazing with a high UV value will block nearly all furniture-fading ultraviolet rays.
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