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5 Orange You GladIt’s October?
6 Bring the Sparkle BackStylish lighting trends tocomplement your décor.
8 Tidy Laundry RoomsTips and tricks to stay organized.
10 Table TalkDining options range from the traditional to the trendy.
12 A New LookRoom painting basics.
13 Ask the ProGet window savvy.
14 Snow Know-howGetting the most out of snow removal equipment.
16 Make A Change in 2013Save energy on big appliances.
18 Before and AfterGoshen firm updates area homes.
20 year ‘round gardening –
Native Plants To Know Bottle Gentian
21 Business Gallery
22 Until Further Notice
Well I’ve made the switchover: falland winter clothes have taken theplace of lighter summer clothes inmy closet. Even my bed is nowwearing its “winter wardrobe.”Cotton blankets have been re-placed by a fluffy down comforter,which I love sleeping under in acool, dark room.
This October issue ofMichiana House & Home is filledwith helpful information for making
switchovers in your home. Julie Young writes about the evolu-tion of the dining room. Stately matched dining room furnish-ings have given way to creative, personal expression. I knowyou’ll enjoy reading her trend tips and about famous tablesthrough the ages. Julie also has a feature on big appliances.
Teresa Nicodemus describes what a difference the rightlighting can make in a room. Lighting is not merely functional,but the myriad of designs offered today can really set a moodand augment the décor of an entire room.
Many of us may still be in denial about winter loomingahead, but Shelley Swift wants us to be prepared, and haspenned the scoop on snowblowers. She also spoke to a localexpert on switching to energy-efficient windows, which will savehomeowners money while adding beauty to their homes.
October is a great month for change. This one marks my21st anniversary with The Papers, publisher of Michiana House& Home. It will also mark the end of my journey with the com-pany. Like our readers, I have learned so many things along theway through these publications, and I wish everyone the bestfor future success.
Rebecca Whitesel, EditorEmail: [email protected]
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Fall Harvest DaysFall is one of the most beautiful seasons inIndiana with its cool, comfortable days andcrisp October evenings. Amish AcresHistoric Farm and Heritage Resort will bedecorated for the season with corn shocks,pumpkins and scarecrows galore! Visitorswill enjoy the Harvest Market featuring crispfall apples and pumpkins, along with gourds,squash, bittersweet and Indian corn.Amish AcresNappanee, INwww.amishacres.com
October 4-5
Fall Crafters FairThe festival will be a tribute to the craftingand old-fashioned country culture in the sur-rounding Shipshewana countryside. Quilters,carvers, painters, cloggers, musicians andcrafters of all types will flood the town and itsmany quaint stores, providing demonstra-tions and entertainment Friday and Saturday.SR 5Shipshewana, IN260.768.4008 www.shipshewana.com
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Art-tober Put a little downtown in your life! Enjoy greatshopping, dining, and entertainment for thewhole family at First Friday events inWarsaw.5-8 p.m.100 W. Center St.Downtown Warsaw, INwww.koscvb.org
October 4
Kids Night OutThis First Friday event is all for the kids, withpainting, crafts, games and more. Stop bythe South Bend Museum of Art between 5p.m. and 8 p.m. and make a festive fireflythat glows in the dark. Idle Hours Bookshopwill host a book signing and musical eventfor the book “Fatty and the Ogres” beginningat 6 p.m. Meet Pete the Cat at the St. JoeCounty Public Library book sale and allaround town from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Transpo Trolley will be running free.Downtown South Bend South Bend, INwww.dtsbfirstfridays.com
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First Fridays –HomecomingWhat would fall be without homecoming,bratwurst and pumpkins? Goshen offers allthree with its annual Oktoberfest. MultipleOktoberfest tents will feature music, dancing,harvest eats and kids activities. BackyardBrass, Heartland Country Cloggers andLavender Jazz will all be performing.5-9 p.m.Downtown Goshen, INwww.cityonthego.org
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Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts ShowOver 280 exhibitors will display their handi-work and products at this 34th annual show,which is sponsored by Chapel Hill UnitedMethodist Church. There will also be foodand a bake sale.$2 admission charge8 a.m.-4 p.m.Berrien County Youth FairgroundsBerrien Springs, MIwww.chapelhill-craftshow.org
October 5 and 12
Syracuse Artisans andFarmers MarketEnjoy the talents of local artists and harvestof local farmers. Up to 40 vendors convenein Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill tosell fresh produce, baked goods, preserves,handcrafted items and diverse artwork.9 a.m.-2 p.m.Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill1013 N. Long Dr.Syracuse, IN574.457.3440www.syracuseparks.org
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October 19Lantern ToursExplore the fort by night, and hear tales of ac-tual encounters with Old Fort Wayne’s ghostsby re-enactors, visitors and “ghost watchers.”Maybe Old Fort’s resident ghost, Lt.Ostrander, will welcome you!6:30-10 p.m.$2 admission; children under 12 free260.437.2836Fort Wayne, INoldfortwayne.org
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Most birthday cakes, sisters havingOctober birthdays recall, were chocolate cakes
with orange icing. Of course, the cakeswould be decorated like smiling jack-o-lanterns,
with candy corn or autumn leaves.
Orange may be fitting for a fall-themed cake or a piece offruit, but is it a color you would choose for your walls or decoratingthemes? Of course it is! Vibrant orange adds design energy to al-most any décor. And,because most or-anges are part redand part yellow, theyare warm and invit-ing – perfect for proj-ects at this time ofyear. Nature offersclues on how to bestincorporate orange…
Earthy pumpkincan be a very serenecolor – think of how ripe pumpkins look in changing Midwesternlandscapes. When painting walls this color, let it be the dominant
color in the room, accentingwith white, cream or tan.Variations on fall tones of or-ange include rust and amber.
Next, picture sunset col-ors. Ahhh! Imagine how thesun, having changed fromwarm yellow to burnt orange,melts into an ultramarine oceanfor an idea of how orange can work withblue, a complementary shade on thecolor wheel. Purely dreamy!
Coral also works with blue, espe-cially watery aqua. We see a lot of thiscolor combination in coastal decorating.And there’s nothing like tangerine ormango for a tropical feel.Lighter yellow orange hues provide
pleasing contrast with traditional dark brown furniture, while bright red or-ange pairs nicely with minimalist modern pieces.
If expanses of orangeseem too overwhelming,think about just paintingone wall or adding pops oforange with accessorieslike lamps. Orange pillowsreally pop in a room full ofgrays. Peach, which is or-ange softened with white, isa wonderful way to addwarmth to your home. ■
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bring the sparkle back stylish lighting trends to complement your décor
reading lamps sport small lamp heads typicallyonly 2 inches wide to 4 to 5 inches in length.“Many floor lamps are being purchased by ourcustomers for practical uses rather than for dec-orative purposes. I see customers often buyingmore functional floor lamps used for reading ortask lighting and table lamps more often pur-chased for decorative uses,” comments Minnie.“For the more traditional homeowner, a retrotrend in floor lamps with a decorative flair is thegas lantern style lamp, which has a tall stemand glass globe that resembles a gas lantern.”
As you are adding or replacing lamps with-in your home, recommends Yoder, be sure toconsider the scale of your room and table. Lookat the proportions of your room. A room with tallceilings deserves a tall floor or table lamp. “Ifyour table lamp is shorter, place a stack ofbooks underneath to add height,” suggestsYoder. “Buying lamps is like buying jewelry foran outfit. They are important accessories thatcan pull the décor of a room together.”
LIGHTING TECHNIQUESFor decorative aesthetic lighting, consider plac-ing a light behind an indoor tree or sculpture.Strategically place a small lamp inside a book-case. “Lighting that is indirect adds interestpoints to a room. It’s the things in a home thatwe forget about that can be brought to life withlighting. Just like little bugs we are drawn to the
CHOOSE YOUR SHADELampshades offer a myriad of possibilities forrefining the décor in your home. “The large,rounded drum shade that was popular in the1950s and ’60s has made a popular come-back,” comments Cathy Minnie, showroom man-ager for Wabash Electric in Elkhart. “We arealso seeing more square and rectangularshades with sharp edges, which give a contem-porary twist to décor.”
In the modern interior design world, addsMinnie, a mix of trends in lampshades andlamps is available, giving homeowners more op-tions than ever before. In homes today, you willsee casual looks in lampshades replacing thepleated or silk formal shade. Wood lamps withshades wrapped in linen or burlap add an
by teresa nicodemushouse & home feature writer
If you are looking for a quick update to existingdécor, look no further than your lamps. A pletho-ra of stylish lampshades is on the market todaythat reflect more than just the light in a room.They display your style. Whether it’s sleek and
contemporary, traditional or somewhere in between, a new lampshade or a new lamp can
bring instant relief to an outdated room.
earthy flair to décor. The high-tech contempo-rary look offers chrome lamps with black shadesor metallic shades topping brushed nickellamps.
Neutral lampshades are fashionable choic-es to use to modernize your décor as well. Byadding a touch of color that coordinates withartwork or other elements in your décor throughslight embellishments in the shade such as rib-bon or fringe, you can add flashes of color toyour lamp and blend it into your décor scheme.
LIGHT UP WITH LAMPSCheryl Yoder of LJ Wagner Home Interiors inNappanee comments that many homeownersare choosing furniture with plain fabric andbringing color into the room with colorful lampbases, such as bright orange or yellow, with ac-companying neutral lampshades. Unique floorlamps can add focal points in your décor aswell. “In our showroom, we have a floor lampthat sits on what looks like a camera tripod.Single, large Edison bulbs with prominent fila-ment in hanging lamps or in a floor or tablelamp add to the popular industrial look in manyhomes today, ” she says.
A whole new generation of floor lamps thathave LED light sources has entered the designscene, according to Minnie. LED lighting is acooler light source that emits less heat and ismore comfortable to read under. These sleek
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light. Light draws our attention to an object,” explains Tam Schneider, buyer forMcAffery Lighting in South Bend. “This is called art light. It draws your eyes to theobject. In order to add this type of dramatic lighting to a room, you must have darkso the lighted object stands out.” This is different from task lighting, such as underyour cabinetry, where you want everything well lit for any task, adds Schneider.
Changeable LED lighting can be used to create soft hues of color in thehome. LED lighting can be used for fun in a child’s room, man cave or gameroom, comments Schneider. LED lights can transform from a cool, crisp light tolighter hues of red, pink or pale yellow for achild’s room. “With LED lighting, you are lit-erally changing the color of the room. It’s afun option, especially in a man cave set-ting. You could change the lighting in theroom to match your favorite sports teamcolors,” says Schneider.
CREATING AMBIENCEYou can create atmosphere anywhere inyour home with different types of ambientlighting. “Use a chandelier with dimmers,”suggests Cheryl Yoder of LJ Wagner HomeInteriors in Nappanee. “Dimmers are a neatway to control lighting in any fixture. Achandelier is not relegated to over the din-ing table anymore; consider a chandelierover a bed or in the living room.”
Lighting can also be placed aroundcrown molding or in recessed areas of theceiling to create ambience, Yoder recom-mends. Using lanterns indoors is anotheroption for generating soft, ambient lighting.Battery-operated lanterns or candles canimitate a flickering flame. These candlesare ideal for wall sconces and chandeliers.
“In modern home design, everythingis pared down and accessories are simpler.We used to do a lot of things to jazz up a room from wallpaper to wallhangings. Now we use lighting, and it’s more glamorous and fashion-orient-ed today. Lighting is no longer strictly functional; now lighting adds to thedécor of the home,” states Schneider. ■
You can illuminate your décor with a number oftrendy lighting techniques that will leave your art-
work, furnishings and your entire home shining.
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tips and tricks tostay organized
by teresa nicodemus, house & home feature writer
Maximize the storage in your laundry room with creative cabinetry andappliances that save space. You can keep your laundry room tidy and
make “doing the laundry” much more tolerable with a few simple changes.
STORAGE SOLUTIONSYour first step in changing your laundry room for the better is to considerstorage capacity and space. “Space savers in the laundry room are stack-able washer and dryer units,” states Chuck Snyder of Ed’s Appliance Storein Elkhart. “These units save at least a 3-foot-by-3-foot or even a 4-foot-by-4-foot space in the laundry room, depending on the size of the appliances.”
Lisa Miller, owner of Bob Miller’s Appliances and Mattress Showroom inSouth Bend, recommends compact washers and dryers for homeownerswanting to expand space in the laundry room. “Unfortunately, with govern-ment regulations regarding energy efficiency many washer and dryer unitsare being manufactured larger, which makes space saving more difficult.There are still compact units available through Bosch and Whirlpool Duetsand other manufacturers, which make larger but convenient stackableunits,” she says.
Miller also explains that “convenience” has always been the operativeword for appliance manufacturers, and that includes washers and dryers.Manufacturers have developed steam-assisted washers and dryers. Steamworks well removing stains from clothes, and the steam-assisted cycle onthe dryer is a convenient way to refresh clothing if a complete wash is notrequired.
CLUTTER FREE“Washers and dryers today often come with pedestal options to raise front-loading machines to a convenient level. Most of the pedestals have deepstorage drawers for soaps and miscellaneous laundry items to keep clutterto a minimum,” says Miller.
Innovative cabinetry options have worked wonders in organizing themodern laundry room. Everything from hanging bars and cabinets with
cubbies for sorting laundry tohampers enclosed in cabinetryhave made the laundry roomclutter free.
Even if your washer anddryer is occupying a corner ofyour basement or in a mudroomoff of the garage, think aboutusing as much space as possi-ble for storage. Consider built-inshelving above your units tostore items within easy reach toeliminate clutter. Counter spacebuilt around side-by-side unitsadds a convenient spot for fold-ing laundry. A pullout shelf un-derneath the countertops cre-ates added workspace.
Consider a pop-out ironingboard hidden behind cabinetdoors. And, Lazy Susans don’thave to be just for the kitchen. A Lazy Susan in laundry room cabinetry al-lows for easy access to your laundry items. Keep your hamper behindclosed doors with a handy pullout that is built into your cabinetry design.Open shelving large enough to house laundry baskets keeps sortedclothes looking neat.
From cabinetry options to smart appliances, the modern-day laundryroom has made the laborious task of doing laundry a matter of simple or-ganization and convenience. ■
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dining options range from thetraditional to the trendy
by julie young, house & home feature writer
Families ask a lot of their dining spaces. These are the places we gatherto share meals, do homework, play games or have a chat over coffee.
At the center of it all is the dining table: an iconic piece of furniture thathears every story, shares every secret, carries every burden placed
upon it, all while reflecting its owner’s personal taste and style.
As the season of gathering draws closer, it’s time to take a look at current table trends and dining details as diverse as the
people who use them.
Here is a quick list of the hottest trends in dining spaces:
• Cheap is chic. Don’t be afraid to look for bargains, discounts and other
deals that can spruce up your dining space. Spend the big bucks on the must
haves and use your weekends to scout out the best bargains.
• Glass rocks. Looking for a clean, modern look? Glass and other reflective
materials are very current. If you do not want a glass table, add a crystal chan-
delier above or a mirrored panel under the centerpiece to give a nod to light
and reflection.
• Round is ready to roll. If you have the space, consider a round table in your
dining room for an intimate, equalizing experience.
• Add a clash of color. Forget the rule that says some colors do not belong to-
gether and make your dining space sing with a festive cornucopia of hues! You
may even try painting each chair differently or mixing up your place settings.
NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S DINING ROOMRemember when a formal dining room consisted of a “suit” of perfectly co-ordinated furniture all polished to a brilliant shine? Those days are over.Today’s designers and manufacturers say that homeowners no longer haveto forgo formality to be fashionable. Modern style has moved away frommatching sets in order to allow a little creativity and personal flair in the din-ing room.
At Dutchman Log Furniture in Shipshewana, Menno Petersheim says
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his team is prepared to build folks the table of their dreams in Aspen woodfrom Colorado, cedar from Kentucky, and rustic pine from Michigan.
“Today’s homeowner wants options in their dining room and we canbuild tables of any size and shape,” he says. “We can do traditional legs orstump legs and we offer plenty of accessory options such as bars, islandsand hutches. The rustic look is in right now and we can barely keep up withthe demand.”
The rustic look is back, but more importantly it is being infused withcontemporary designs as well. Kris Schlabach at Legacy Home Furniture inMiddlebury says homeowners are taking their rustic tables and mixingthem with sleek, formal seating to create something very 21st century.
“We’re seeing people mix and match their chair styles or use bench
Famous TablesFamous tables are not hard to find. Here are fewnotable standouts from the past:
King Arthur’s Round Table. Builtnear the end of the 13th century, thetable, which hangs in the great hall ofWinchester Castle, is believed to be theone where the knights of Camelot con-vened. It is 5.5 meters in diameter,weighs 1,200 kg and is made from solidEnglish oak.
The table of the Last Supper. Immortalized in the famous DaVinci paintingand many others, this is the table upon which Jesus of Nazareth and his apos-tles ate their final Passover feast together.
The table upon which the Declaration of Independence was signed.What happened to the ancient oak table at the center of this historic documentremains a mystery. Some say the Bismarck Museum in Berlin has the originalwhile others claim it is a 19th century copy.
Aslan’s Table. Featured in the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan’s stone table, locat-ed on Ramandus Island is covered with delicious food and drink to be con-sumed each morning by the sunbirds.
Norman Rockwell’s Freedom From Want. Painted in 1943, this piecewas part of the Four Freedoms series of works inspired by FDR’s State of theUnion address in 1941. It has become one of the most iconic representations offamily celebrations in America.
seating in lieu of chairs. The different styles do not take away from the for-mality of the room, in fact it enables homeowners to work within their budg-et to create a space they can enjoy,” he says.
ELEMENTAL DININGThe freedom to experiment with a number of styles means that homeown-ers can find inexpensive items to show off their million-dollar style. A simpletable found at a tag sale or on clearance can be dressed up with a uniquelighting fixture hanging above it. The use of glass and reflective surfacescan add a bit of glamour to the dining room. Many homeowners are forego-ing traditional oblong shaped dining tables and opting for round ones, andsome are making simple upgrades such as slipcovers and new chair padsin order to give their dining area a new look.
“Don’t be afraid to mix up the color scheme or add accessories togive the dining room a new look. Today’s trends suggest anything goeswhen it comes to a formal dining area,” he says. “We are seeing a hugeblend of materials, styles and colors that give this space fashionable over-haul.” ■
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CHOOSE A COLOR AND FINISHGo to a paint or home improvement store and getswatches of colors to take home. Select a lot of optionsas chances are the florescent lights in the store willmake the colors look completely different than they willin your home. See how you like the colors on differentwalls and in different lighting conditions. Remember thatearly morning sun, midday and nighttime lamplight castdifferent color hues, so make sure you are happy withyour choice before you make your final selection.
Vicky Howell of Goshen stated, “My husband is avisual person. He has to see the paint on the wall beforehe can agree or disagree with me. Just recently we hadour living room repainted. We had small samples paintedon 2 walls, one near the darker corner and one near awindow. Had I not put one near the window, we wouldhave a different color in our room today! The lightingmade all the difference!”
Choose a finish depending on how the room orsurface will be used. A flat or matte finish helps concealflaws and absorbs light in well-lit rooms. Satin oreggshell finishes are a good choice for high-traffic areassuch as foyers, family rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.Generally these finishes clean more easily than flat ormatte paint. Baseboards, molding and railings look bestin a semi-gloss finish. Semi-gloss finish is the easiest toclean and provides a nice contrast to the walls.
PREPARE THE ROOM Give yourself adequate space to maneuver while you paint,and protect your valuable furniture and belongings. Also,be sure to cover those items that cannot be moved out ofthe room as well as the floor coverings.
Next, remove the switch plates and electrical outletcovers. It is easier to remove these items than it is to paintaround them or over them. Remember to repair nail holes,dents or chipped spots with patching compound beforepainting.
Before you paint, clean the walls with a mild deter-gent or wipe them with a damp cloth. Dust or dir t cancause blemishes in the paint. It is always a good idea tovacuum or dust the room before you paint to get rid ofdust or animal hair.
If you have any doubt about your ability to paint aperfectly straight line, or you are not as steady as youonce were, use painters tape to protect those areas thatyou do not want to get paint on. Or cut a sturdy paperplate in half. It gives you a straight line plus protects yourcontrasting wall or ceiling from the brush strokes, notedVicky Howell.
You’re ready to get started! Get out your brushes,rollers, paint trays and other supplies, and before youknow it you’ll have a brand new looking room.
For more information on home remodeling or reno-vation visit the Home Builders Association of St. JosephValley at www.hbasjv.com or www.nahb.org/forconsumers.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO INSTALL NEW WINDOWS?If you have old wooden windows that are starting to rot and the paintcontinuously peels, then it’s time to look into new windows. Another bigthing to notice is if your windows aren’t energy efficient. You might feela draft or feel the heat or cold coming in through them. That meansyour house is suffering energy loss, and it’s time to replace the win-dows.
WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF WINDOWS ARE THERE?There are double hung, single hung, bay windows, picture windowsand sliding glass doors. There are also basement windows that eitherslide open or tilt in. There are low-E and argon windows, which aremore energy efficient. Low-E is a transparent film coating that reflectsthe UV rays, which is what causes your carpet, curtains and upholsteryto fade. Argon gas is a gas within the window that keeps your housecooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH TYPE OF WINDOW IS BEST FOR YOUR HOME?In this area, with the cold winters and hot summers we have, it’s defi-nitely good to invest in the low-E and argon windows. As for the style ofwindow, that’s totally up to you. Some people like to enhance the lookof their home by adding a bay window where a picture window used tobe, so windows can also be decorative.
WHAT KIND OF COST SAVINGS CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN SWITCHING?That’s hard to tell. It depends on the house. If you have a cold draftyhouse and you just change your windows and the rest of your house isnot well insulated, you’re still going to be losing energy. But if yourhome is well insulated and you switch to better, more efficient windows,you’ll definitely see a savings in your heating and cooling bills. We havecustomers tell us over and over that they can see a huge difference.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF VINYL VS. WOOD WINDOWS?The main advantages are that you don’t have to keep them painted,and they’re not going to rot. Our vinyl windows carry a lifetime guaran-tee on the vinyl and a 20-year guarantee on the glass. Vinyl windowsare basically maintenance free, and they come in a variety of colors tosuit any home. We have white, beige and sand tone, and both light anddark wood grain on the interior part of the window.
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Autumn is in full swing, which means winter can’t be far behind.With the Farmer’s Almanac predicting an extra cold, extra snowy
season ahead, it’s a great time to start planning for one of the mostdreaded outdoor tasks – clearing away all that snow.
Snow removal doesn’t have to be a total headache, say experts.With the right equipment, clearing away the white stuff can be quite
manageable. You might even get the job done in time toenjoy some hot cocoa.
Ron Gingerich, owner of Crystal Valley Power Equipment inMiddlebury, stresses the importance of getting the right tool for the job.Most residential driveways and sidewalks can be handled with a snowblow-er. Bigger properties and especially long driveways might require a snow-plow that attaches to a tractor or truck.
There are three different types of snowblowers: electric, single stageand two stage. Electric snowblowers are the smallest of the three, and aremeant to handle lighter jobs.
According to the retail website snowblowersdirect.com, electric blow-ers can handle up to 4 inches of light, fluffy snow on paved or concrete sur-faces. They generally have the ability to clear a path 12 to 19 inches wide,and can throw snow up to 25 feet.
Single stage blowers can clear up to 6 inches of fluffy snow on pavedor concrete surfaces. They typically have a clearing path that is 19 to 22inches wide, and can throw snow up to 35 feet.
Double stage blowers are the granddaddy of them all, with the abilityto clear up to 18 inches of wet, heavy snow on both solid and gravel sur-
faces. They commonly have a clearing width of 22 to 36 inches, and canthrow snow up to 50 feet. They even work on hilly surfaces, whereas theother types of blowers work best on flat surfaces only.
“If you do anything off cement or blacktop, you’d have to have twostage; they’re bigger blowers and they drive with the rear wheels for morepower. Single stage blowers are lighter weight and are for smaller drive-ways and sidewalks,” said Gingerich.
At his shop in Middlebury, he sells mostly two stage blowers designedto handle heavy Michiana area snowfalls. The really heavy snows might notcome all that often, but when they do, you’ll want to be ready, he said.“There’s a lot of difference between the cheaper snowblowers and the high-er quality snowblowers,” said Gingerich, who carries the Toro brand ofblowers in his shop. “Cheaper ones won’t throw your snow as far, and theywon’t throw wet snow. A lot of times they’ll just plug up. The better qualityones will throw the snow a lot further and be able to handle the wet, heavysnow. They’re a lot more efficient,” he said.
An electric starter is a great feature to look for when shopping forsnowblowers. Rather than a pull start common on lawnmowers, an electricstarter simply plugs into an outlet and starts with the push of a button. Afterit’s started, unplug the blower and start plowing.
Stan Suski, owner of the Granger Lawnmower Place in Granger, saidthe newest snowblowers on the market are better than ever before. Heshould know. He’s been in the business for 40 years.
“The technology has changed so much within the last few years that10-year-old equipment just doesn’t get it done anymore. The new stuff is somuch better, and belts and bearings and all the parts are so much better,”he said. If you’ve had your snowblower for more than 10 years, it’s probablytime to start shopping for a new one, said Suski. The investment will pay offwhen you see how quickly and efficiently a new model can clear away thesnow, without clogged chutes or slow starts.
Like Gingerich, Suski advises against buying cheaper models avail-able at big box stores. “No matter if it’s cars or refrigerators or snowblow-ers, you get what you pay for. If you don’t pay much you don’t get much,”
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he said. “If you want to make sure your dollar goes a long way, you’re bet-ter off going to a dealer to get the product you want. They’ll be able to ex-plain it to you and tell you how it works and why it works,” said Suski, whosells Honda and Snapper brand products.
KEEP IT HUMMINGNo matter what model or brand you buy, experts advise getting your snow-blower serviced once a year to keep it in tiptop shape. Annual maintenancecan cost less in the long run.
“If nothing else just get it checked over each year,” said Suski. “Inmost cases it doesn’t cost much when you do it every year, because smallthings don’t cost much to fix. But if you let it go then small problems canlead to big problems, and you’ll eventually have four or five big problems tofix.”
Fall is the perfect time to get your equipment serviced and preppedfor the winter months ahead, although some dealers might be busy servic-ing lawn and garden equipment through October. A reputable service spe-cialist can provide tips on how to keep your equipment running smoothly allwinter long.
Suski encourages his customers to use only premium fuel in theirsnowblowers. “Lower octane fuel is a good product for automobiles, but forsmall engines like those found in lawn and garden equipment, the cheapergas can cause problems,” he said. “Ethanol draws water, and that watercan get trapped in your engine. Since there’s nowhere for it to go, thatwater can get into your carburetor, which can cause problems with starting.That’s why we tell our people to use only premium fuel, and a lot of thoseproblems will go away.” ■
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Big appliances offer homeowners big con-veniences, but they can also cost big bucksif they lack efficiency. You can reduce your
energy bills, improve your comfort leveland help protect the environment. It’s im-
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ASSESS YOUR USEAGEBefore you lay out any cold, hard cash on anew system or appliance that you may notneed, it’s important to see how your homemeasures up and where you may be able toimprove energy efficiency around the house.Homeowners can schedule a free energy as-sessment through Energize Indiana, ENERGYSTAR or other utility-sponsored program toget a complete overview of their home’s ener-gy use and learn where improvements can bemade.
“When you improve your home’s energyefficiency, you’ll see and feel the differenceright away,” says the Energize Indiana web-site. “Many times, a residential home energyassessment reveals that only simple and rela-tively low-cost improvements are necessaryto achieve significant energy savings.” sh
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Lee Bontrager with The Element Masters in Middlebury says once ahome’s owners know where their systems can be improved, it’s important tocontact a knowledgeable professional who can walk them through the op-tions to find the best products for their home, budget and lifestyle.
“It’s not a one size fits all thing,” he says. “There are a lot of productsout there designed to save energy, so it is important to work with knowl-edgeable professionals who will take the time to help you find the productsthat will meet your needs and budget.” ■
ENERGY STAR productsThe ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhousegas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use ofenergy and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchaseenergy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills withoutsacrificing performance, features and comfort. Here are somethings to know:
• ENERGY STAR HVAC equipment enhances the comfort of thehome while saving energy. They are also typically 12 percent moreefficient than baseline models.
• ENERGY STAR water heating units can help homeowners cut 30percent of their energy use and can reduce a natural gas bill byapproximately $100 a year.
• ENERGY STAR appliances save money and energy. Clotheswashers used about 20 percent less energy and 35 percent lesswater. Refrigerators can cut energy bills by more than $80 over thelifetime of the appliances.
• Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating use one-fourth the energy of traditional lighting, distribute light more effi-ciently and come in hundreds of decorative styles.
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by julie younghouse & home feature writer
While no two remodels are exactly alike, every project has some similarities. There are always challenges, there are always
surprises, and sometimes the best-laid plans go awry. However, with a team of construction professionals committed to value, customer service and plenty of integrity, homeowners
can turn their dreams into realities.
Jeff Loucks is owner of JL Construction in Goshen. Two of hisrecently completed renovation projects showcase the range of im-provements homeowners can make to their abodes while remainingtrue to the architectural design of the houses.
“I’m really proud of these projects,” he says. “Not only are theygreat for our portfolio, but they show the scope of what homeownerscan do in terms of home improvements.”
PROJECT 1 :KICKING OUTTHE KITCHENA cramped, tightkitchen is never themost effective placein which to entertainfamily and friends,and after enduringmore than their fairshare of uncomfort-able gatheringsaround an inefficientspace, the ownersof this home longedfor something more spacious. Ready to explore theiroptions, they called in Loucks looking for suggestions.
“For this kitchen, we took out an existing load bearing wall and joinedit with a nearby den space,” he says. “By removing the entire wall, we wereable to create an eat-in kitchen as well as a living space for the family.”
The open space provided the homeowners with additional room toadd a bar area and afford them plenty of square footage to entertain.However Loucks is quick to note that there were several challenges with a“simple” project such as this one.
“There are always problems and in this case, there were some struc-tural issues with how we had to set the beams because of the load bearingwall, and there were some spots that had some major structural points on itfrom the roof system,” he relays, noting that no one ever knows what theywill find until they get into the project and see what’s hiding inside. “Still,everything in the two-and-a-half-month project went pretty smoothly and thehomeowners are thrilled with the new space.”
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few shakes in order to tie it all together.” Loucks says that remodels that affect the interior as well as the exteri-
or of the house are always the most challenging. In addition to giving thehomeowners thespace they desire,they also have tomake certain thatthe exterior looksoriginal and main-tains the architec-tural integrity of thehouse. He says thehomeowners al-ready had some-one create the de-sign for themassive remodel,but no matter howbig or small thejob is, his team ismore than capableof drawing upplans to meet ahomeowner’sneed.
“We realizethat some homeowners have a difficult time visualizing the finished product,which is why even with the smallest projects we will do a 3D model,” hesays. “We feel it gives them peace of mind as to what it will look like whenthe project is completed.”
Loucks says that in the nearly 30 years he has been in the construc-tion business he has seen it all, but he says that this garage suite was a funjob to work on and that the family is thrilled with their children’s palace.
“It’s a great job to have in the portfolio and it was really a lot of fun towork on a bigger project like this.” ■
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PROJECT 2: SECOND STORY SUITEWhat’s a growing family to do when their two-bedroom home is no longerenough? Move up, not out! When the owners of this house decided thatthey neededmore space toraise their sonand daughter,Loucks wascharged withmaking theirdream of a chil-dren’s suite cometrue.
“For thisproject, we start-ed looking atways to expandthe house with anextra bedroom ortwo as well as aplayroom,” hesays. “Wenoticed thatthe housedidn’t havemuch in theway of alaundry/mudroom area sowe decidedto extend thegarage inorder to im-prove thisarea and pro-vide the roomneeded to build a second story onto the garage.”
The added room provided the family with two full bedrooms, a bath,and a playroom for the kids, kept comfortable by its own HVAC system lo-cated in the garage. Loucks says that the project offered the family thechance to upgrade and update their space without disrupting the wholehousehold.
“We created a stairway in the laundry area and were able to createsomething that didn’t destroy the whole house in the process, but it wasn’tan easy project to undertake. In the three months that we worked on itthere were challenges galore. We had to remove the roof, do some work onthe exterior of the house, replace a back deck, tweak the porch and add a
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This native perennial reach-es a height of one to twofeet and frequently hasmultiple stems originating from one taproot. The shiny, lance-shaped leavesare opposite with smooth margins and parallel arrangement of veins. Theuppermost leaves are frequently whorled and topped by a cluster of flow-ers with smaller flower clusters emerging from the leaf at an angle.
Bottle gentian blooms for approximately one month in late summer toearly fall. Gentian blossoms are truly fascinating and unique. Five pleatedpetals characterize the one-inch to slightly longer blossoms. These petalsare entirely fused together from the base to a short rim of fringe surround-ing a narrow mouth at the top.
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It’s the last thing people wantto see in the wee hours of themorning when they tiptoe into thehouse: a lone figure sitting in themiddle of the sofa, wearing a scowland tapping her foot demanding toknow their whereabouts.
“Do you know what time it is?”She asks the unlikely party animalswho are undoubtedly aware of thehour, hence why they are creepingaround in the first place.
My parents stared at me witha mixture of bewilderment and dis-belief. Was this their daughter ac-costing them like they were a cou-ple of teenagers who brokecurfew? Few nights in my life standout as much in my mind as thatFriday in October 1985, when Igrounded my parents.
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tive occasion. My homebody par-ents announced that they weremeeting some friends for a late din-ner, dancing and drinks at a near-by restaurant and I was thrilled. At13, I was content to have the houseto myself where I could blast musicon my stereo, eat pizza, pop pop-corn in the microwave and, if theystayed out late enough, catch theentire Top 20 Video Countdown onMTV.
Then something went wrong. Iwent to bed around 11 o’clock andhad just fallen asleep when I heardthe phone ring in the dining room.It was my mother telling me thatsome other friends joined them andthat they would be home “after awhile.”
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My parents hid knowing grinsand apologized contritely for theirbehavior. Satisfied that they wouldnever stay out so late again, I sentthem to bed and told them we’dtalk about it in the morning.“However, consider yourselvesgrounded until further notice.” ■
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