Soon, winter will be winding down, and homeowners will start planning — and prepping for — a variety of outdoor projects for spring. From cleaning, repairing or replacing decks, to creating raised beds for veggies and flowers, now is the time to start gearing up for those spring projects.
Cleaning up
Start with spring cleaning existing structures. Take a weekend to clean decks, gazebos and pergolas of dirt, debris, mold and mildew. For structures made of naturally durable western red cedar, a broom, garden sprayer and hose, plus a little bleach are all you need.
Sweep winter debris such as twigs and leaves from decks, taking care to pvc suction hose pipeclean between planks on horizontal surfaces. This facilitates airflow and drainage, and can help prevent a buildup of moisture when spring showers arrive. Next, use a garden sprayer to apply a-mild oxygen bleach solution to kill mold and mildew. Be sure to leave the bleach solution on the wood surface for approximately 30 minutes, and then rinse with water. Never use a pressure washer as it can damage the wood.
Maintenance and repair
Carefully inspect outdoor structures for wear and tear. While western red cedar contains natural preservatives that make the wood durable, all outdoor structures require annual care, fuel hoseincluding those made of pressure-treated lumber or composites.
Check planks, beams and boards for cracking, warping or rough spots and repair accordingly. Replace damaged wood, and be sure to examine hardware to ensure it’s working properly and free of rust.If you’ve always dreamed about lounging on a lovely deck on a summer afternoon, or savoring a spring morning beneath the shade of a decorative pergola, now’s the time to start planning the project.
A great deck is the showpiece of an inspired backyard, and spring is a prime time to add one. To ensure your deck affords you the most value and enjoyment, consider using an online deck planner to help you envision your deck before you begin building.
2014年4月14日 星期一
2013年10月23日 星期三
Hose and Sommer named Fire Safety Drill Champions
Push the button again, and five seconds later the water stops. Push the retract button and the machine reels in hose at an almost perfect walking pace. It's the civilized way to spray water around your property.The Great Stuff RoboReel Water Management System makes good on its promise to deliver a truly better garden hose experience, but we can't help wondering who this product is really for. Anyone willing to drop $700 on a hose probably has enough money to hire others to take care of his lawn, so the only remaining customer base we can think of is the obsessive, price-is-no-object lawn enthusiast who insists on taking care of his own turf. Great Stuff had better hope there are enough of those people out there are willing to buy the RoboReel.
After testing the local schools last week on their readiness and efficiency during a fire drill,Grain oil hoses suppliers the Crawfordsville Fire Department announced the winners of the 2014 Fire Safety Drill at the two winning schools Wednesday afternoon.The Fire Safety program in the area schools is part of Fire Prevention Week.Chief Inspector Brian Bechtel and Crawfordsville Professional Firefighters Local 4143 Vice President Dustin Harris presented a trophy to the principal of Hose Elementary and then at Sommer Elementary in front of their respective student bodies."We have four or five guys that come out and grade each school during their drills. We look for things like a sense of urgency but not tripping over each other, are they holding doors open for each other, if a student was left behind, then what part of the building they would be in," Bechtel said. "Just the basics of a fire drill, but really important things during a real emergency."
Bechtel said each principal and their faculties deserve a lot of credit for organizing their students as well as they did."We are really excited. We worked hard for this award, preparing our staff and students in case of an emergency Tank truck hoses suppliers," Hose Principal Carol Starlin said. "It's time to have the trophy at Hose for another year."Sommer Principal Suzi Gephart echoed that thought."Last year we went under a huge safety evaluation and really reworked a lot of the procedures," Gephart said, accepting the trophy for the first time at Sommer. "This award proves we're really doing the right thing here."
After testing the local schools last week on their readiness and efficiency during a fire drill,Grain oil hoses suppliers the Crawfordsville Fire Department announced the winners of the 2014 Fire Safety Drill at the two winning schools Wednesday afternoon.The Fire Safety program in the area schools is part of Fire Prevention Week.Chief Inspector Brian Bechtel and Crawfordsville Professional Firefighters Local 4143 Vice President Dustin Harris presented a trophy to the principal of Hose Elementary and then at Sommer Elementary in front of their respective student bodies."We have four or five guys that come out and grade each school during their drills. We look for things like a sense of urgency but not tripping over each other, are they holding doors open for each other, if a student was left behind, then what part of the building they would be in," Bechtel said. "Just the basics of a fire drill, but really important things during a real emergency."
Bechtel said each principal and their faculties deserve a lot of credit for organizing their students as well as they did."We are really excited. We worked hard for this award, preparing our staff and students in case of an emergency Tank truck hoses suppliers," Hose Principal Carol Starlin said. "It's time to have the trophy at Hose for another year."Sommer Principal Suzi Gephart echoed that thought."Last year we went under a huge safety evaluation and really reworked a lot of the procedures," Gephart said, accepting the trophy for the first time at Sommer. "This award proves we're really doing the right thing here."
2013年10月17日 星期四
Head to Hose to Handbags: Celebrity Fall Fashions for Less
One of the best parts of fall is being able to show off your cooler weather faves without being forced to cover it all up. (Clearly, this rule applies to everyone but Miley Cyrus). So to kick the season into high gear,Accessories suppliers here are some of the more covetable celebrity worthy accessories of the season—and their affordable counterparts.If you choose one notable accessory this season, make it a really great hat. And since hats add warmth, rescue you from a bad hair day, and make you look effortlessly chic, they're wise investment pieces that can be worn for years. Aside from Zooey Deschanel's weird encounter with a hot dog hat recently, you almost can never go wrong with a clever chapeau. Katie Holmes was spotted out and about recently in a fall-appropriate fedora see above. These hats aren't only for celebrities!
Eric Javits, Jr., the president and designer for Eric Javits Inc., a luxe hats and accessories company, told me that everyone can wear hats."If you're nervous about trying the trend, start with a smaller shape in a neutral tone. This way the hat can be worn with a variety of items that are already in your closet," he said. "This type of hat will become a wardrobe staple, and build your confidence, which will lead to trying brighter colors and bolder shapes."According to Javits, the hat of the season is a wide brim fedora "It complements fall's menswear inspired outerwear, chubby sweaters and tall boots.". And for the record, Javits also adds that felt hats have even more character once they are broken in.
San Diego Hat Company Floppy fedora. A cute basic fedora to try out the trend.Eric Javits Kim hand blocked wool fedora with grosgrain trim in charcoal.Definitely a go to classic, you'll be wearing this one for years to come.Eric Javits Tracy hand blocked fur felt velour fedora with a rakish tilt in royal. Probably one of the more universally flattering hats I've ever seen. And if you're a hat aficionado like me pvc suction hose pipe, you invest in a hat for an occassion and then punctuate your fall wardrobe with your new go-to piece. Very expensive, but very Duchess Kate.Lace, brights, leggings, texture, stripes, fishnet, solids—there is no wrong way to wear accent hose this season.
Eric Javits, Jr., the president and designer for Eric Javits Inc., a luxe hats and accessories company, told me that everyone can wear hats."If you're nervous about trying the trend, start with a smaller shape in a neutral tone. This way the hat can be worn with a variety of items that are already in your closet," he said. "This type of hat will become a wardrobe staple, and build your confidence, which will lead to trying brighter colors and bolder shapes."According to Javits, the hat of the season is a wide brim fedora "It complements fall's menswear inspired outerwear, chubby sweaters and tall boots.". And for the record, Javits also adds that felt hats have even more character once they are broken in.
San Diego Hat Company Floppy fedora. A cute basic fedora to try out the trend.Eric Javits Kim hand blocked wool fedora with grosgrain trim in charcoal.Definitely a go to classic, you'll be wearing this one for years to come.Eric Javits Tracy hand blocked fur felt velour fedora with a rakish tilt in royal. Probably one of the more universally flattering hats I've ever seen. And if you're a hat aficionado like me pvc suction hose pipe, you invest in a hat for an occassion and then punctuate your fall wardrobe with your new go-to piece. Very expensive, but very Duchess Kate.Lace, brights, leggings, texture, stripes, fishnet, solids—there is no wrong way to wear accent hose this season.
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