cleveland daily banner—sunday...

www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, April 22, 2018—D1

selling their house! If noone is home, the housewill typically have awhite sign in the yardthat lists contact infor-mation for interestedbuyers.

Following the acquisi-tion of a property, demo-lition begins; Trent saiddemolition is his favoritepart. The couple said allreceipts are kept todetermine the cost vs.the profits, and theycompare these to theiroverall “game plan.”

“We would go room-by-room, and say, ‘OKwe’re just gonna paint

this room,’ or ‘This roomjust needs new floors,’ inorder to determine in amethodical way what weneeded and what we did-n’t,” Lauren added.

Lauren paints, stains,decorates and rips off oldwallpaper, while Trentworks on “grunt work,”such as flooring, knock-ing out non-load bearingwalls and any other taskthat arises. Thankfully,they have both familiesto aid them with more

complex tasks such asplumbing and electricalwork.

Due to the prolifera-tion of HGTV’s showssuch as “Fixer Upper”and “Love it or List it,”the Nunnellys often getasked if they will be thenext Chip and JoannaGaines.

“Uh, no probably not,but that’s awfully nice toask!” Lauren said. “We

By COLBY DENTONStaff Writer

Trent and LaurenNunnelly are twoClevelanders who have ahobby that is atypical fora couple who are only 25and 23 years old; thathobby is flipping houses!

Many viewers of HGTVare familiar with the newtrend that is house flip-ping; however, mostviewers believe the prac-tice to be too costly orburdensome to embarkupon. The Nunnellysbelieve that couldn’t befurther from the truth.

“We started this threeyears ago in 2015, beforewe had bought our firsthouse together rightbefore we got married,”Trent said. “It was a fore-

closure and we bought itand worked on it right upuntil our wedding.”

Offering a specificamount to the originalhomeowner who initiallyturned them down, Trentsaid he prayed about itand, against theirRealtor’s wishes, eventu-ally offered the sameamount to the ownerwho took their offer thesecond time around.

“The Lord just blessedus and we got the firsthouse right before themarket exploded!” Trentadded.

Prior to the couple’shouse flipping aspira-tions, Lauren’s familyactually had been flip-ping houses for years,which immediately gotboth families on board

with the endeavor. Oncetheir plans had beenmade, both familiesbegan work on thehouse.

As house flipping ama-teurs, the Nunnellys gavea vast amount of creditto YouTube for teachingthem skills such as floor-ing.

“When we started, Ididn’t know how to doanything! So I justYouTubed differentthings like laying tile,”Trent said.

Trent works at theCleveland FireDepartment, whileLauren works forTennova, and despitetheir full-time occupa-tions, they are nearly fin-ished with their secondhouse flip after onlystarting in December!They attribute theirquick progress the sec-ond time around tonumerous things theylearned while doing thefirst house, as well asflipping the second withLauren’s parents.

Naming their brand“Turning Keys inTennessee,” the couplenow has a blog and web-site to show potentialclients their work.

“The house that we arecurrently working on isthe first one we haven’tlived in, as we are justdoing it to flip it, andwhen we go out and lookfor houses, we look forones that are in foreclo-sure and aren’t in realestate already,” Trentsaid. “If they are alreadyin real estate, then youhave to pay Realtor fees,which take away fromyour profit margin.”

Lauren will often gosearching for foreclosedhouses, where she willsimply go up to a door,knock and ask the ownerif they are interested in

D2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, April 22, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com

Supplying All Of Your Lighting, Plumbing, Heating & Air Needs

885 Keith St. NW • 478-1191

YOUR HOME TOWN FAVORITE!

Breakfast, Lunch...And Dinner • 126 Keith St.

Fast Food Restaurant Cleveland, Tennessee 478-2668

Since 1966!!

GRAVY BISCUIT

SUPER DELUXE CHEESEBURGER

TENDERLOIN BISCUIT

BBQ SANDWICH W/CHOICE OF HOT OR COLESLAW

CHICKEN SANDWICH

$ 1.49 $ 2.99

2 for $ 5 00

$ 1.99 THE CHEF

Fast Food Restaurant THE CHEF

Fast Food Restaurant THE CHEF

Fast Food Restaurant

THE CHEF Fast Food Restaurant



LIMIT ONE PER PERSON PER COUPON. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. EXPIRES 5/31/18






CHICKEN BISCUIT $ 1.99 2 for

$ 5 00 TOLL FREE 800-356-1253

Dalton, GA. www.hankscarpet.com

All Major Brands “For All Your

Flooring Needs!” Installation Available

Hank’s Carpet Great Flooring. Great Prices.

Contributed photo

TrenT nunnelly, left, and his wife, Lauren, right, stand in front of theirfirst house right after purchasing it and before any renovations had taken place.

Contributed photo

lauren nunnelly brings in new floorpanels in their first house flip. One task theNunnellys had to research was flooring.

Contributed photos

TrenT nunnelly wears personal protec-tive equipment in order to properly paint the olderwalls of their first house flip.

TrenT nunnel-

ly reinforces new win-dow sills in order toupdate the windows oftheir first house flip.

‘Turning keys in Tennessee’Trent, Lauren Nunnelly flip houses

See NUNNELLYS, Page D3

By CHRISTY ARMSTRONGStaff Writer

Though many peopletake a do-it-your-self approach to

home improvement,some projects may be toocomplex for those with-out special training.

For those larger proj-ects, homeowners maycall on professionalssuch as building contrac-tors, plumbers, roofers,electricians and the like.

While there are manylicensed professionalswho do great work, thereare also people who donot, and will take advan-tage of unsuspectinghomeowners. Knowingsome of the red flagswhich might indicate thelatter can mean the dif-ference between a greathome project and greatdisappointment.

Lisa Geren, executivedirector of the Clevelandoffice of the BetterBusiness Bureau, adviseshomeowners to payattention to anything ahome service profession-al does which might raisered flags.

“If they are in question

or have that bad feelingabout someone, theyshould do their home-work,” Geren said.

Once a homeownermeets with a professionalto discuss a particularproject and the work tobe done, one of the firstthings that is likely tocome up is how thehomeowner will pay forthe project.

However, one shouldbe cautious if the persondoing or overseeing thework automaticallydemands that the pay-ment be made up front— especially if it is amajor project costingthousands of dollars.

“There are very fewlegitimate companieswhich will simply askyou to pay everything upfront,” Geren said. “Theymay require you to pay aretainer or deposit, butthat is for them to makesure you are invested.This should be outlinedin a contract.”

A home service profes-sional not providing acontract or invoice to theconsumer as work isbeginning can be consid-ered another red flag.

The purpose of a con-tract is to describe exact-ly what the professionalwill do and how the cus-tomer will pay. While

some legitimate smallbusiness owners mightnot be in the practice ofissuing contracts before-hand, having a contractensures everyone knowswhat is expected.

Geren suggests thatany consumer who feelsuneasy about a businesstransaction not ignorethat uneasy feeling. Onemay prefer to seek out abusiness which is “moreestablished in the localcommunity” and is in thepractice of developingcontracts.

Other red flags includethe company representa-tives demanding all pay-ment in cash, goingdoor-to-door to solicittheir services, or pressur-ing the homeowner tomake an immediate deci-sion.

Geren added a home-owner should also becautious of “stormchasers,” business own-ers who flock to an areato try to find new cus-tomers after a damagingheavy storm. Clevelandsaw this after a hailstorm not too long ago.

“Some people wouldcome in, set up tents andadvertise work theycould do,” she explained.“However, these businessowners do not alwayshave the proper licenses

to do work in this area,and it is difficult to checkfor references.”

To be on the safe side,she advises looking forprofessionals who havebusinesses which arealready established inthis area, so one canmore easily verifywhether or not the pro-fessionals in question dogood work.

It is also important tomake sure that a profes-sional doing highly-spe-cialized work have anylicenses or certificationsneeded to do business. Ifa consumer cannot verifythe person in questionhas these, Geren saidthat is another red flag.

She also said con-sumers should be waryof those who offer to takeon projects at muchlower costs than are typi-cal of the industry aver-age. While legitimatebusinesses may offeroccasional specials, con-sumers should makesure that the professionaldoing the work arelicensed and likely to fin-ish what they start.

“That old adage stillstands: If it sounds toogood to be true, it proba-bly is too good to betrue,” said Geren.

Geren encourages any-one with questions about

a particular business or apotential scam to contactthe BBB’s Clevelandoffice at 423-464-5969.The office, located at 20N. Ocoee St. in down-town Cleveland, main-tains a database of areabusinesses, including

information of profes-sional licensing statusand any consumer com-plaints.

Consumer reviews ofbusinesses, news of cur-rent scams and more canalso be found online atwww.bbb.org.

www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, April 22, 2018—D3

1-877-262-CASH

Cash Advances Title Loans Prepaid Reloadable Cards

Bill Pay Western Union®

Need Quick Cash for Home Improvements?

Representing Bradley, McMinn & Polk County, TN

OCOEE REGION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Phone: 423-667-5760 • orbatn.com

DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER!

ALUMINUM FENCES & DRIVEWAY GATES

BEAUTIFIES YOUR HOME

WHILE MAKING IT SAFER

BURNS ORNAMENTAL IRON & FABRICATING, INC.

479-6844 www.burnsiron.com 2312 GUTHRIE AVE.

• Available In 7 Different Styles, Heights and Colors • Lifetime Warranty

NunnellysFrom Page D2

love that the Gainesesare Christian and hold totheir values, but I doubtwe’ll get to their levelany time soon!”

Unfortunately, not allassumptions about theircapabilities are positive,as she said they oftenget asked how theyafford to flip houses attheir age, or hear the

question, “Aren’t you alittle young to be flip-ping houses?”

“Trent saved for yearsbefore we even starteddating,” Lauren said. “Soit’s all about being smartwith your money.”

Before starting“Turning Keys inTennessee,” neither hadexperience in blog cre-

ation or maintenance.Lauren eventually dis-covered a website thathelps amateur bloggerscreate a site, and hassince heard from numer-ous people as far away asNashville who want thecouple to flip a house forthem when they move tothe area.

In the future, the cou-

ple hopes to be able tocomplete two to threehouses per year. Theyalso would like to hireout certain tasks to pro-fessionals to aid themfor faster project com-pletion. They especiallywant to give thanks totheir families andfriends for their crucialsupport throughout eachproject.

Those interested incontacting the Nunnellyscan reach them at theirwebsite at www.turn-ingkeys

Contributed photo

LaurennunneLLy,

left, and hermother Becky

Gray, right,work on

removing theold wallpaper

from their firsthouse flip, which

is a laboriousprocess with

numeroussteps.

BBB leader offers tips for hiring home improvement professionals

Lisa Geren

Suggestions when shopping for fencing(Metro Creative) —

Fences can improvefunctionality of a yardand provide extra securi-ty and privacy. Somefences are decorativewhile others are func-tional. Families with chil-dren and/or companionanimals also may findfencing is a necessity tokeep everyone safe andcorralled.

With a vast array offencing materials avail-able, homeowners mayfind it challenging todecide which material isright for their properties.The following breakdowncan help homeownerslearn more about fencingand potentially point

them in the right direc-tion regarding whichmaterial to choose fortheir properties.

BudgetBudget is one of the

first considerations manyhomeowners have wheninstalling fencing. Pricingwill affect whether onecan afford a chain linkfence (one of the mostbudget-friendly options),wrought iron or ornatewood (more expensive).Pricing out several differ-ent types of fences willgive homeowners an ideaof which material fitsinto their budgets.

PurposeHomeowners install

fencing for various rea-sons. If a fence is anornamental way to delin-eate property lines, apicket fence or a post-and-rail fence are simpleoptions that can lend ahomey feel to a property.These types of fencesalso can enhance andframe landscaping ele-ments, such as gardens.

In many area, lawsrequire homeowners toinstall fencing aroundswimming pools. In suchinstances, chain linkfencing that does notobstruct views of thepool might be the bestchoice.

See FENCING, Page D4

By KIM COOKAssociated Press

Innovations in design,materials and manufac-turing have had a bigimpact on home decor —outdoors as well as in.

Besides advances indurability, there's now anexpansive range of stylesthat designers can tap into.

Luxury is one of them.Think velvet cushions.

Tailored detailing. Rich,soft upholstery.Lacquered or carved arti-san-made furniture. Andlots of other high-endelements that bring theelegance and sophistica-tion of a richly finishedinterior to a home's out-door space.

"Think fully uphol-stered sofas covered inperformance chenillefabric that's just as softas traditional chenille,"says Waynette Goodson,editor-in-chief of CasualLiving and ExteriorDesign magazines. "Then

there's Carrara marbletabletops, Italian vol-canic rock finishes, andeven natural brass, likeBrown Jordan's classicKantan collection."

Casual Living's fea-tures editor, Jennifer

Bringle, says decorativeaccessories, too, arebeing elevated.

"We're not talking thetiki torches and scratchy

coir rugs of yore," shesays. "Innovations likesolution-dyed acrylics,

CB2 via AP

This phoTo

provided by CB2shows a

FrenchRiviera-chicTropez sofain boldblack andwhitecabanastripes anda maho-gany frame

create.

If security or privacyis the main desire, tallfences that make it diffi-cult for neighbors to seeinto the yard may makean ideal choice.

Restrictions

It is important tounderstand local regula-tions before installingfencing. Communitiesgoverned by homeown-ers’ associations mayhave rules in place thatdictate the type offences that can beinstalled. Townshipsand other municipalitiesmay have their ownrules concerning fencetype, property borders,fence height, and otherfactors that will have tobe adhered to so thatfencing will meet code.

If such rules are notfollowing fines may beimposed and the fencemay have to beremoved.

Homeowners also mayneed permits to installfencing, whether theyare hiring a contractoror doing the work them-selves.

Maintenance

Consumer resourceAngie’s List adviseshomeowners to considermaintenance beforechoosing a fencingmaterial. Wooden fenc-ing requires the mostmaintenance due topainting and staining.

Aluminum or vinylfencing requires lessmaintenance, but it canbe harder to repair iso-lated damage or replacepickets, if necessary. Insome instances, theentire fence may have tobe replaced.

Homeowners installfencing for many differ-ent reasons.Considering price,budget, purpose, andmaintenance beforemaking a decisionregarding fencing canhelp homeowners makethe best decision possi-ble.


We Feature Brand Names Such As: GE - DMP - ITI - DSC - Ademco & Others

• Fire • CCTV • Security • Access Control

• Commercial Business Phone Systems

Steve Castello - Owner

CALL TODAY! 476-8186

24 HOUR 870-3272

We Are This Area’s Only Locally Owned And

Monitored Alarm Company

HARDWOOD FLOORS

Sanding • Finishing • Installation Seamless Flooring • LVT Flooring

Vacuum Systems • Repairs

SERVING YOU FOR OVER 54 YEARS FREE ESTIMATES

3525 Waterlevel Highway 472-6087 472-7558

Family Owned and Operated

“We Say What We’ll Do and Do What We Say”

By Gregg MursetBusyKid CEO

Spring is just around the corner, whichmeans it’s time to start making a list of allthe “Spring Cleaning” projects you want toget done before the Summer heat kicks in.The average home has hundreds of projectsjust waiting to be tackled, including manyyour kids can jump in to complete.

According to a recent study by the Centerfor Parenting Education, children who regu-larly do chores are: better able to deal withfrustration; delay gratification; have higherself-esteem; and are more responsible com-pared to children who don’t help out withchores. To me, that sounds like a total win-win!

Long before studies were pointing outwhat we already figured, chores were teach-ing our kids about work ethic, responsibili-ty, accountability, time management, andsometimes, teamwork. No one will everargue that these are all positive charactertraits our kids will need as adults.

So as parents, why should we always tryto handle all of the Spring Cleaning tasksourselves or hire an expensive service forhelp, when we can assign some chores toour kids? It appears that I’m almost holdingback their personal growth by not lettingthem handle some of the Spring Cleaningtasks.

Here are just a few tips on how to tackleyour Spring Cleaning this year while gettinga little help from the kids:

• Plan It Out – Once you have come upwith a list of projects, sit down as a familyand discuss them, set the deadlines andwho is tackling what. Make sure to take ageinto consideration.

• Team Up — Instead of having each childtake on individual project, team the kids upto make the jobs go faster or promote team-work. While the key is getting the job doneright, you can get them matching coloredshirts, or if you have two teams, let themrace to see who can finish their cleaningproject the fastest, while delivering the bestresults. Remember quality always matters!

• Make It Fun — No one said chores hadto be boring, so look for ways to make itfun. Since younger children may not be ableto help as much, put them in charge ofquality control.

• Neighborhood Challenge – Have yourchildren decide on a neighborhood projectand have them ask a friend to come over tohelp. Clean a park, do something for an eld-erly neighbor or pick up trash from thestreet. The point is to work together tomake where you live a bit better.

• Time equals Money – When kids areable to help around the home is also theperfect time to start teaching your kidsanother real-life lesson – the value ofmoney and how to manage it. Though someparents don’t want to admit it, your chil-dren need to know about money, what theirtime is worth and how to manage what theyearn. The faster they learn this and build asolid money-management routine, the bet-ter off they will be.

• The Big Bonus – As a family, decide onone major task that everyone can work onand where the reward is something for thefamily. Maybe it’s shopping, or dinner out, amovie or getting ice cream. Not only canthis build teamwork, it can motivate every-one to do the best job possible to achieveone goal. After all, you just saved maybehundreds of dollars by not hiring someoneto clean, mow the grass, paint a wall orwash your dogs.

BusyKid is the first and only chore appwhere children can earn, save, share, spendand invest real allowance wisely. BusyKid iseasy to use, revolutionary and allows kids toreceive a real allowance from their parentseach Friday. No more points or trying toconvert imaginary money. BusyKid is com-mitted to helping children learn the impor-tant basic financial principles they don’t getanywhere else. Designed as a platform thatis easy for parents to implement, it featurespreloaded chores based on children’s agesand making chore payment approvals assimple as answering a text message.

Let your kids spring into action

FencingFrom Page D3

RIGHT AT HOME:

Decor that brings the luxe outside

Castelle/www.castelleluxury.com via AP

This phoTo provided by Castelle shows a table and chairs set from theirBarclay Butera Collection. The Barclay Butera Outdoor Collection for Castelle ishandcrafted to capture luxury, sophistication and designer chic.

See RIGHT, Page D5

(MetroCreative) —Home improvement proj-ects ramp up when theweather warms up, ashomeowners channel therejuvenating feelings ofspring and tackle theirhome to-do lists. Large-scale renovations cangreatly affect a home, butsmaller projects can yieldimpressive results and becompleted over the courseof a single weekend.

If time is of the essence,these weekend or one-dayprojects may satisfyhomeowners’ desires to fixup their homes.

• Create an accent wall.Painting a focal wall in ahome can create a seriousimpact. The bonus is itwill not take as long orrequire as many materialsas painting an entireroom. Accent walls fre-quently feature a boldcolor, so decide on place-ment and tackle this proj-ect in less than a day.

• Install stair runners.Dress up hardwood stairswith decorative carpetrunners. Runners come inelongated pieces of carpet-

ing or individual piecesthat can be placed on eachstep. If carpeting doesn’tfit with the home’s design,painting individual stairtreads also can createvisual appeal.

• Dress up the entryway.An entryway is a guest’sfirst impression of ahome. Many entrywayscan use a minor overhaul,

both inside and outside.Paint the front door a dif-ferent color so it popsfrom the curb. Install anew mailbox or decorativehouse numbers. A newwelcome mat can changethe look as well. Inside,consider laying a newfloor. Resilient vinyl tilescome in many differentpatterns and can mimic

the look of wood, traver-tine or marble. Installing afloor can take a day ortwo.

• Install a new faucet.Instantly improxve akitchen or a bathroomwith new fixtures. Newfaucets can provide aes-thetic appeal and low-flowfaucets can help conservewater.

• Create a gallery on thestaircase. Gather andarrange framed photos,artwork or wall accents sothat they ascend the wallof a staircase. This createsa designer touch and candress up an often barrenarea of wall space.

• Install a fresh light fix-ture. Improve drab spaceswith a little illumination.Better Homes & Gardenssuggests replacing anexisting fixture with some-thing new and vibrant. Ifhanging a new fixture isnot within one’s skill set,free-standing table or floorlamps also can cast a newglow on a space.

• Add molding. Moldingcan add instant aestheticappeal to a room. Moldingis appropriate near thefloor, at the top of wallswhere they meet the ceil-ing, or even mid-wall as achair rail. Some home-owners like to createframed molding on wallsin formal living spaces.

• Update kitchen orbathroom hardware.Replacing hardware is afast and easy project, butone that can have imme-diate impact. Swap outtired or outdated hard-ware for newer brushedmetals and more impact-ful shapes and designs.

Home renovations donot need to take weeks ormonths. Many projectscan be completed over thecourse of a weekend.

www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, April 22, 2018— D5

RONALD KIDD

479-2565

RONALD KIDD INSULATION

479-2565

Call Today! Residential • Commercial

SKIN CANCER &

COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY CENTER

2253 Chambliss Ave. NW Suite 300

423-472-3332 Bradley Professional Building

Cleveland, TN

Accepting New Patients and Most Insurances

www.KaceProperties.com 423-667-5760

Keith Jones & Charlotte Peak

polypropylene weavesand water-resistant LEDsmean that outdoor acces-sories offer the samelevel of on-trend styleand luxury as theirindoor counterparts."

Barclay Butera, adesigner in NewportBeach, California, has acollection for Castellethat would look equallyat home on a city terraceas on a suburban pooldeck.

"I was inspired by thismagnificent geometricceiling carving I saw inan English manor yearsago," he says. "I've incor-porated this pattern intothe fretwork."

The collection's alu-minum frames are hand-cast in sand using aprocess that eliminatesair pockets, making thematerial nearly as solidas iron. Frames accentedwith artisan-appliedbrass details cradle deeptailored cushions, andthe pieces are crisplydone in Butera's signa-ture navy and white.

The pieces are madeusing the same techniquesas fine interior furniture,with carefully finishedjoinery, hours of hand-finishing, custom detail-ing and thick, high-qualitycushions. Characteristicslike these, including theuse of marine-grade steeland durable tropical hard-woods like Costa Ricanteak, are the hallmarks oftop-end outdoor furnish-ings.

Prices tend to reflectthe luxury features.Butera's three-seater sofalists for around $5,000.

At Gloster, the Cradleoutdoor daybed designedby Londoner HenrikPedersen is a framed cir-cle of powder-coated alu-minum and teak with athick slab mattress, and

retails for around$13,000.

Vondom collaborateswith internationaldesigners and architectson high-concept resindecor with an edge. Thatincludes Ramon Esteve'sgeometric Vela collec-tion, which uses LEDlighting in the bases, soseating and tables seemto float slightly at night,to ethereal effect. Planesand angles create sculp-tural pieces of art thatare also a sunchair,bench and planter.

Also at Vondom:Teresa Sapey's Adan col-lection of giant facetedheads has an EasterIsland vibe. And ultra-modern chairs by design-ers Eugeni Quitllet andJorge Pensi are cloakedin gleaming gold or sil-ver, combining avantgarde with elegance.

Tropitone's CabanaClub collection blendswoven, metal and uphol-stery elements in roomy,contemporary seatinginspired by luxe resortsin Bali and the Coted'Azure.

CB2's new outdoor col-lection includes CeciThompson's FrenchRiviera-inspiredmahogany and cabana-striped sofa. A daybedpoises slim cushions onan iron frame given arich golden glaze.

European midcenturymodern looks are alsofinding their way out-doors. For Gloster,Petersen's chic, minimal-ist Blow side table perch-es a sliver of teak on asmoke, coffee or emer-ald-hued ceramic base.And Cecilie Manz'sAtmosphere collectionpairs a curvy, powder-coated aluminum framewith a slim teak seat,then pads the sofa and

chair backs in hues likenightshade, salmon,quince and lichen.

For those seeking amore traditional look,Richard Frinier'sArchipelago collectionfor Century features rich-ly carved and stainedteak seating and tablesthat evoke British andDutch Colonial style.

The new Lilly Pulitzercollection at Pottery Barnincludes the designer'ssignature preppy-nauti-cal prints on outdoor softaccessories, and crisp,white, trellis-patternedplanters.

Many designers' pat-terns dispel the notionthat outdoor furnitureshould be printed withtropical motifs.

Brown Jordan'sSuncloth fabric collectionincludes menswear-stylehoundstooth, tweed andeven sweater prints.Elaine Smith, a formerjewelry designer inEngland, now designsrunway-inspired luxuryoutdoor pillows. On solu-tion-dyed Sunbrella fab-ric that resists fade ormildew, she incorporatesdressmaker details likesilky fringe, hand-craftedknots and jewelry embell-ishments. Her patternsrange from jaunty nauti-cal motifs to animal andtribal prints to florals.

Sunbrella's MakersCollection includesweather-resistant fabricsthat evoke fine wools,hand-loomed Peruviancottons or metallic-thread linens. Other out-door fabric houses arebeing inspired by antiquetapestries, quilting orJapanese kimonos. Andsome are using specialtyyarns to create sumptu-ous pearlescent or silkentextiles that withstandthe elements.

RightFrom Page D4

Pottery Barn via AP

This phoTo provided by Pottery Barn shows Lilly Pulitzer's white trellis-patterned planters and are part of a new collaboration the brand has undertakenwith Pottery Barn, debuting this spring.

Weekend home improvement projects

Large-scaLe renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projectscan yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single week-end.

(Family Features)Upgrading your bedroommight sound like a daunt-ing task. You may assumeit costs an arm and a leg,takes months and requiresprofessionals to complete.However, upgrading yourbedroom doesn’t have tomean breaking the bank,or your back. Investing ina few quality upgrades tosome bedroom essentialscan make your life lessstressful and more cost-and energy-effective.

Whether you’ve movedto a new space, or justwant a fresh look and feel,these are four unique,functional additions youcan make to your bed-room.

Smart LightingLighting makes the dif-

ference between a cozy,inviting escape and a cold,fluorescently lit room. Youcan upgrade your tradi-tional bedroom with high-tech, smart lightbulbs,which can save you moneyin the long-run due totheir energy efficiency.These lightbulbs are oftendimmable, feature Wi-Ficapability and can be con-trolled from a central hub,like your phone, via manu-facturer or third-partyapps.

Adjustable BaseAn adjustable base can

help take your sleep tonew heights. Today,adjustable bases come in avariety of designs andsizes, and are usually dis-crete and sturdy.

If you suffer from neckpain or back pain, sleepingin a reclined position in anadjustable bed can helpdecrease the pressure onyour spine by creating anangle between your thighsand trunk, according toHealthline.

Bases are easily cus-tomizable, usually viaremote, so you can findyour favorite bed position,whether you’re sleeping,reading or lounging. Learn

more about adjustablebases at mattressfirm.com.

Blackout CurtainsThe right curtains can

help pull together the lookof a room, change the per-ceived size, impact thelighting, reduce noise andeven help with tempera-ture control, especially ifyou have older windows.There are a variety of sizeand color options tochoose from at differentprice points, so you canspend less time adjustingyour thermostat and moretime enjoying your sleepspace.

Self-AdhesiveWallpaper

Self-adhesive wallpaper

is one way to upgrade yourentire bedroom. There aretrendy, customizableoptions available that areeasy to install. The rightwall color can bringtogether the aesthetic of aroom, and peel-and-stickwallpaper can provide itwithout the mess andfumes of traditional wallpaint. Self-adhesive wall-paper can be applied toany flat surface, so you’renot just limited to walls,and if you change yourmind, it’s removable andresidue-free.

Remember, you don’thave to rush and upgradeyour entire bedroom all atone time. To ensure you’regetting the best value, lookfor deals on specific itemsthroughout the year andrely on retailers such asMattress Firm that canhelp stretch your budget,offering you more for less.


Jeff Sneed 361 Broad Street SW • Cleveland, TN 37311

Providing solutions for the south since 1957.

Phone (423) 479-9788

Cell (423) 595-2807

Fax (423) 479-9787

Electrical Supply

Glaze Supply Company Inc.

Store Manager Email: [email protected]

Feelin’ Hungry? Visit any of our 9

area locations Hwy. 411 Ocoee, TN

Keith Street Cleveland, TN

Blue Springs Rd. Cleveland, TN

Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN

Paul Huff Pkwy. Cleveland, TN

US Hwy. 64 Ducktown, TN

Hwy. 11 Calhoun, TN

25th Street Cleveland, TN

Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. Charletson, TN

Fast Approval Telephone

Applications Welcome 476-5770

Loans $ 200-

$ 1,250

Like us on Facebook or visit at capstonecleveland.com 2538 Keith St. • Cleveland, TN

Dennis Anderson 476-1300 4160 N.

Ocoee St.

Ideas to upgrade your home(Family Features) After

a long winter cooped upindoors, spring is theperfect time to start re-imagining your homeand making upgradesthat create a fresh, wel-coming vibe.

These project ideas –some big, some small –can help breathe new lifeinto your home so you’reready to enjoy yourfavorite rooms to thefullest.

Air it outMonths of closed win-

dows and doors canmake any room feeldusty and stale. As soonas temperatures allow,throw open the windowsand skylights to let thefresh air chase away theremnants of winter. It’s aperfect time to launderwindow treatments andclean area rugs. After afew passes with a carpetcleaner, allow rugs to air-dry outdoors.

If you’re consideringan update to the overalldecor, changing outthese textiles is an easyand affordable way to

create a new look. Justdonate the used drapesand rugs after cleaninginstead of bringing themback into the room.

Shift your outlookWhen contemplating

changes to a room’s aes-thetic, most people focuson the floor, walls andelements like furnitureand accessories. As somehomeowners are discov-ering, there’s a wholeother space waiting to bediscovered. The ceiling, afifth wall of sorts, opensup endless creativedesign opportunities.

Whether you’re seek-ing more natural light,access to fresh air, asense of spaciousness ora way to bring sophisti-cation to a room, a sky-light may be just thesolution.

For example, Veluxroom-darkening andlight-filtering blinds canadd a splash of color justwhere you least expect it,and they’re efficient inshielding your spacefrom the sun, meaningthe blinds and installa-

tion are eligible for a 30percent tax credit. Learnmore at whyskylights.com.

Paint to perfectionOver time, once cheer-

ful walls can grow dull.Create a livelierambiance with a freshcoat of paint, either inthe same shade or some-thing completely new.

If you’re not sureexactly where to start,tackle the project roomby room. To choose theright hue, select afavorite item in theroom, such as an heir-loom throw blanket or apiece of wall art, andconsider color shadesthat complement theitem well.

Make what’s old new again

Sometimes a fresh per-spective is as simple asrearranging a room tobetter fit your needs.Over time, the furnish-ings can become almostan afterthought becausethey’ve been in place solong. Try moving things

around to create newconversation groupingsor to highlight a piecethat has been tuckedaway in the shadows. Anupdated arrangementmay inspire to you addand embellish with somesimple new accessoriesor accent pieces for aroom that only looksbrand new.

Get earth smartWith all of the new

growth and hues of greenthat abound duringspring, it’s natural to bemore mindful of theenvironment. Earth-friendly upgrades likeswitching out inefficientlighting or installing low-flow toilets and showerheads can make a sizabledifference. Anotheroption for energy conser-vation: Look for ways tomaximize natural lightfor heat and to brightenrooms. Well-placed win-dows and skylights canharness energy naturally,so you can minimizeyour reliance on electrici-ty for comfort and con-venience.

4 bedroom upgrades that won’t break the bank

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Home security forthe do-it-yourselfer

(Metro Creative) —Feeling secure at homeis a priority for manypeople. Many peopleconsider installingsecurity systems intheir homes to improvetheir sense of well-being. Whether oneowns or rents, individu-als may be surprised tolearn that do-it-yourselfsecurity systems can besavvy investments.

The right system canhelp people protecttheir belongings andtheir families, but sort-ing through the varioussecurity systems on themarket can be a daunt-ing task. While full-ser-vice setups that includeprofessional installationand monitoring areavailable, some home-owners may want toinvestigate the highlycustomizable DIY kitsnow available. Someinclude personal moni-toring, while others areself-install technologieswith professional moni-toring.

Before getting start-ed, homeowners andrenters can ask them-selves a few questionsto help narrow downtheir options.

• What is your budg-et? Professional instal-lation and monitoringwill likely cost morethan DIY kits.

• How large is thehome?

• Are you tech-savvy?• How frequently are

you out of the home onvacation or extendedtrips?

• Do you desire emer-gency response?

• Do you want anentire package or justsome deterrent devices?

Once men andwomen have answered

these questions, it’stime to start shopping.Here are some DIYsecurity system itemsthat may be of interest.

Smart home security systemsThese home security

systems connect to ahome’s Wi-Fi networkso they can be moni-tored and controlledusing a smartphoneapp. Others may beaccessed through anapplication on theinternet. It is importantto look for a system thathas the extra security oftechnology that is noteasily hacked.

Security camerasSome people may

only want to watch theinside and outside oftheir residences. It cantake mere minutes toset up wireless securitycameras around thehouse. These devicesconnect to a Wi-Fi net-work and give cus-tomers free access to aconstant stream ofvideo. Some systemsmake it easy for home-owners to listen in onwhat’s going on athome and even talk toanyone within the cam-era’s range. Others canbe paired with cloudstorage for recordingvideo.

Professionally monitored

Residents who areaway from home fre-quently or are too busyto constantly monitorsecurity systems maylike the peace of mindof professionally moni-tored kits. Services likeFrontpoint®, LinkInteractive® andScout® are just three

See SECURITY, Page D7

(Family Features)When it’s time for ahome remodel, specifi-cally of a bathroom orkitchen, many homeown-ers turn to trendy looksas inspiration. Color, tex-ture and material vari-ance, like using differenttypes of tile, lead the wayin this year’s kitchen andbath trends.

To help amplify thelook and appeal of yourspace, consider these tipsfrom the experts at theNational Association ofthe RemodelingIndustry:

Try Different Shades

White is classic, crispand always in style, whilegray also provides a tra-ditional look. Manydesigners pair white orgray cabinets, tile andwall color with a pop ofcolor to add interestwithout overwhelmingthe space.

There are many waysto introduce color, suchas a bright island oritems that are easilyswitched out like windowtreatments and artwork.

Combining differentshades of white, gray andother neutral colors likebeige is an effective wayto create a warm andinviting space. Oneimportant note to con-sider when mixing thesehues is that they need tobe in the same color fam-ily.

When incorporatingwhite and gray, go forcolors that have the same

base – either yellow orblue. Mixing a yellow-gray with a blue-whitecan result in discord thatmay not “feel” right.

A qualified remodelerwho has experience indesign can provideexpert advice and guidethe decision-makingprocess to help avoidcostly mistakes.

Consider Various Tile Types

Another popular treat-ment in kitchens andbathrooms is to use dif-ferent types of tile andsurface stone.Incorporating tile of dif-ferent shapes and texturesuch as quartz, marble orgranite can energize eventhe smallest space.

Scale provides another

way to create interest. Toachieve a mosaic feel,look for 1-by-1-foot tilesprepped on larger 12-by-12-foot sheets.Sometimes these sheetsinclude a pre-definedpattern that can helpsimplify installation.

Pick AlternatePatterns

Tile options are avail-able in many varieties, soit can be difficult to knowwhere to start. Subwaytile, a classic standby,can be invigorated byarranging the rectangu-lar 3-by-6-inch shapes inpatterns like herringboneor basket weave. Thisversatile tile can be usedin both traditionalkitchens and bathroomsas well as transitional or

more contemporaryspaces.

Many manufacturersnow include textured tile,featuring patterns thatcarry the look of woodgrain; tiles are also avail-able in three-dimension-al textures adding move-ment and interest witheasy care. For example,using a variety of grayhues can create a relax-ing and warm environ-ment.

Find more trendy tipsfor home design atNARI.org.


1009 KEITH STREET • 423-476-3205

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

This message brought to you by

Disassociate Yourself With Your Home. • Say to yourself, “This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cere al on the

grocery store shelf. • Don’t look backwards -- look toward the future.

De-Personalize. • Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can’t see past personal artifacts,

and you don’t want them to be distracted.

De-clutter! • People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven’t used it in over a year, yo u probably don’t

need it. • Clean everything off kitchen counters.

Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets. • Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out!

Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably t ake good care of the rest of the house as well.

Rent a Storage Unit. • Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walk

ways and put them in storage.

Remove/Replace Favorite Items. • If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If a buyer never

sees it, she won’t want it. Pack those items and replace them.

Make Minor Repairs. • Patch holes in walls. • Fix leaky faucets. • Fix doors that don’t close properly and kitchen drawers that jam. • Consider painting your walls neutral colors.

Make the House Sparkle! • Wash windows inside and out. • Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior. • Clean out cobwebs. • Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks. • Wax floors. • Scrutinize.

Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no. • Go outside and open your front door. Does the house welcome you? • Make sure window coverings hang level. • Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You’re almost finished.

Check Curb Appeal. • If a buyer won’t get out of her agent’s car because she doesn’t like the exterior of your home, you’ ll never get her

inside. • Keep the sidewalks cleared. • Mow the lawn. • Paint faded window trim. • Trim your bushes.

Tips To Help You Sell Your Home....

Is Your Home Protected?

Each year termites do 5 Billion dollars in damage to American homes! The only way to

prevent this damage is to take action to protect your home.

What Type of Protection Do You Have?

If you can’t answer that question your home, is most likely, not protected!

Call us today for a FREE termite and 58 Point Inspection of your home!

423-472-7736 www.volpest.com

Our job is to solve problems and give you peace-of-mind!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Call before May 15th and mention code CDB121. Receive a FREE exterior pest

treatment of your home, while we are there.* Not transferable – no cash value – homeowners only

Serving Cleveland since 1970

4130 Jersey Pike

(423) 648-7863 Chattanooga,

Tennessee

For All Your Masonry Needs “Let Us Help”

that have affordablestarter kits and videomonitoring. Monitoredalarm systems can be setto call the police or otheremergency services ifnecessary.

Entry-level oradvanced systemsEntry-level systems

typically include a fewdoor and window sen-sors, a motion detectorand a hub that communi-cates with these sensors.This may be enough forsomeone in an apart-ment or small house.More extensive systemsmay include additionalsensors, door locks,

garage door openers, sur-veillance cameras, lights,sirens, and even waterand smoke detectors.

Do-it-yourself securitysystems represent a newwave to safeguard one’sbelongings and family.Kits continue to evolveand have become moreseamless than ever.

SecurityFrom Page D6

Source: National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Three kitchen and bath trends for 2018

(MeroCreative) — All family members should beconsidered when home improvements are beingplanned, especially the youngest household resi-dents who may not be responsible enough toavoid accidents and injuries.

According to a recent Vital Signs report fromthe U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, accidental injuries are a leading causeof death among the country’s youth — with onefatality occurring every hour from somethingentirely preventable.

The CDC notes that the leading causes of childinjury include suffocation, drowning, poisoning,fires, and falls. More can be done to keep childrensafe, and many strategies start at home.

Install security systemsA security system can be just as effective at

keeping little ones inside as it is at keepingunwanted guests outside. Alarms can be set tosound anytime a window or door is breached,which can deter curious children from trying toleave the house without permission. Pair thealarm system with secure locks and high latchesthat can also stop children in their tracks.

Benefits of child-safehome improvements

See CHILD PROOF, Page D8

NEW YORK (AP) —This month'sArchitectural DigestDesign Show offeredwinter-weary attendees abreath of fresh air withmany design ideas thatwere calm, cool and col-lected.

Some highlights:

CALMBrooklyn textile design

firm Eskayel put founderShanan Campanaro'spainterly watercolors ofMoroccan rooftops on itsMural collection of fab-rics and wallpapers, in asoothing palette withblue, gray and cream.

Stockholm-based tex-tile designer AkaneMoriyama's DrapedFlowers curtain was pop-ular with the Instagramcrowd at the show. Thelimited-edition curtain ismade of spun washi-paper thread in smallfactories in Japan. Thestrong, washable threadis knit into curtains withover 100 pockets wherefresh flowers can beplaced. The curtain's flo-ral tableau can be con-stantly changed for dif-ferent looks or scents,"blurring the linebetween still and livingobjects," says Moriyama.

The Bride pendantlamp, designed byMammalampa's Latviancreative director, IevaKaleja, and availablethrough Marie BurgosDesign , is woven byhand, so no two are alike.The fixture's plaitedpaper is meant to evoke abride's dress.

"As light shinesthrough, "says Kaleja,"you will find yourselfinfused by an aura of airylightness; almost as if thelamp were not subject tothe law of gravity."

Vermont Modern byHubbardton Forge addedto its collection of inno-vative lighting with theMore Cowbell pendant.Glass cowbells hung fromVermont maple dowels,creating a playful fixturewith a Scandinaviandesign vibe.

COOLTransparent and

opaque materials likeclear or brushed glassand plastic can be a nicefoil to energetic wallpa-

per prints, wild rugs orupholstery.

Dallas-based studioScout showed theirOrleans side table, a chicplay of contrasts withshiny brass legs support-ing a slice of clear Lucite.Also in the booth was amodern take on the rock-ing chair, with loopingacrylic and brass arms.

Patterned rondels inlatte, gray, tobacco andclear glass are crafted byRhode Island artist TracyGlover , and then mount-ed with brass arms tocreate a constellation-shaped fixture that canbe mounted on the ceil-ing or wall. Gloverhoned her craft in a 13thcentury Belgian convent'scrystal factory and atDale Chihuly's PilchuckSchool, where she wasmentored by Venetianmasters-in-residence.

New York architect andengineer RachelRobinson showed herPurl Lounge Chair.Brushed brass connec-

D8—cleveland Daily Banner—sunday, April 22, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com

OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK Come See The Back & neck Specialists

• New approach to chiropractic for overall well being

• Specialized and unique techniques (low force, specific analysis)

• Massage therapy • Homelike atmosphere

• No long waits in cramped waiting room • Patient and friendly doctors and staff

Complete Wellness Chiropractic

95 Mikel St. 476-0023

Dr. Eric Gruber Dr. Wendy Gruber

BACK PAIN GOT YOU TIED UP

IN KNOTS?

386 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SW • CLEVELAND, TN 37311 Phone: 476-2293

A Locally Managed Company Serving

Local Needs OUR MISSION:

Through teamwork that stems from faith in our fellow employees, Waste Connections of Tennessee, will provide the highest quality of service

and value to our customers with a focus on: Safety, Regulatory Compliance, The Highest Ethical Standards, and Shareholder Value.

JOE GUFFEY PERRY SUITS ELAINE WEAR BRITTNEY WEAR DAVIS KELLY GUFFEY TIM GOLDEN

• hardwood • laminate • tile • carpet • area rugs • and more!

DONNIE WEAR

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00 923 StarVue Dr. • 476-9434

THE FLOORING CENTER Fashion Flooring

for Spring!

“The Home Improvement Specialists”

Remove fall hazardsSafety devices

installed on windowsthat are above groundlevel can keep childrensafe. Stair rails shouldbe secure and in goodworking order.Temporary gates canblock kids from gettingon stairways. Improvelighting around staircas-es to help children andadults avoid falls, andremove any obstacles.

Anchor heavy furnitureThe U.S. Consumer

Product SafetyCommission warns thatunanchored televisionsand top-heavy furniturecan tip over onto chil-dren and cause severeinjuries and even death.Everyday furniture canbe tempting to climb;therefore, using anchorsto secure furniture towalls for security is amust.

Install locking cabinetsLocking cabinets can

keep medications,household chemicals,home improvement

paints and solvents, andother potential poisonsout of reach.

Erect fencingaround pools andyards

Install fencing aroundpools to keep childrenfrom wandering close tothe water’s edge.

Towns and cities mayrequire certain fenceheights or self-latchinggates to keep little onessafe.

Young children shouldnever be left to theirown devices around anysource of water, whetherit’s a pool, tub or toilet.

Test and replacesmoke alarms

Smoke and carbonmonoxide detectors areonly useful if they arefunctional.

Homeowners shouldinspect such devicesregularly to ensureproper operation andpromptly replace old orfaulty detectors toimprove safety.

Child proofFrom Page D7

Stephen Karlisch/Scout Design Studio via AP

This phoTo Shows Dallas, Texas-based ScoutDesign Studio's Orleans table. Scout showed theOrleans table at the Architectural Digest DesignShow in New York, and the slice of Lucite bracedbetween two brass legs, the interplay of heavy metaland transparent materials, was one of the eye-catch-ing trends at this year's show.

Kim Cook via AP

scouT sTudio's reinterpreted rocking chairwith modern acrylic and brass hoop arms was dis-played at the Architectural Digest Design Show inNew York.

durodeco via AP

This phoTo provided by durodeco showsArchitect and engineer Rachel Robinson's PurlLounge Chair.

Jude Goldman/Vermont Modern by Hubbardton Forge via AP

This phoTo provided by Vermont Modern by Hubbardton Forge showsthe More Cowbell pendant fixture and was inspired by Scandinavian design. Theglass cowbell is suspended by a Vermont maple dowel, creating an elegant yetplayful lighting element.

Ben Watkins/benwatkinsstudio.com via AP

This phoTo provided by Ben Watkins showshis "Above it All," at the Architectural Design Showin New York. Watkins casts his plaster artwork in astudio in Providence, Rhode Island. "The world is acomplicated place," he says. " I want to create some-thing quiet and simple."

ArchitecturAl Digest show:

Calm, cool and collected decor

See SHOW, Page D9

According to the U.S.Department of Energy,controlling moisture in ahome can make thehome more energy-effi-cient. Controlling mois-ture improves the effec-tiveness of air sealingand insulation, decreas-ing heating and coolingcosts and helping to con-serve energy as a result.

The DOE notes thatmoisture problems canexist anywhere buildingcomponents are belowgrade. This can includebasements, crawlspacesand slab-on-grade foun-dations. Basements arenotorious for moistureissues, but such prob-lems can be prevented.

Basement water leak-age is most often thebyproduct of water flow-ing through holes orcracks in the basement

walls. Water also maywick into the cracks andpores of building materi-

als such as masonryblocks, concrete orwood.

By DEAN FOSDICKAssociated Press

Modern gardeningisn't just about growingplants — it's part of amovement toward per-sonal and family well-ness that includeseverything from dietand exercise to a cleanand livable environ-ment.

"A lot of things aregoing on with wellnessas it applies to our foodculture," said HelenLundell, a senior con-sultant with TheHartman Group Inc., acompany in Bellevue,Washington, that stud-ies consumer, food andbeverage trends. "Theessential theme is thatconsumers are movingtoward natural foods.First and foremost isthe absence of pesti-cides and chemicalsused in production."

But gardening fits themoment in ways beyondhealthier food, she said.

"People want to exer-cise," she said. "Theywant to connect withnature. They want tosocialize. They want tohave some private timeand disconnect fromsocial media. They wantlong-term weight man-agement rather thancrash diets." All of thosecan be benefits fromgardening.

A trend toward out-door living has blos-somed in landscapedesign, and is alsohealth-related, saidMissy Henriksen, aspokeswoman for theNational Association ofLandscapeProfessionals.

"People are recogniz-ing that being outdoorsbenefits wellness,"Henriksen said. "Theyfeel better when theyinteract with nature,even if it's simply look-ing through a window."

If you're remodeling adeck or patio,Henriksen said, consid-er adding creative light-

ing, wifi, TV connec-tions, and shelter fromharsh sun and wetweather. "Not only fornighttime use, but morepeople are workingremotely from homeand they're doing it out-doors," Henriksen said.

When planning thegarden, she recom-mended nature-scapingwith pollinator-friendlyplants ("Attractingwildlife is a great educa-tional tool for kids")and including edibles.

"People look at theirlandscapes and thinkthey're attractive, butthey may be missingsome personal benefits,"Henriksen said. "Herbs,fruits and vegetablesadd texture, color andvariety to residentiallandscapes."

You also can hard-scape to fit familylifestyles as they evolve.Include badminton orbocce ball courts, chess-boards, pools and spas,fire pits and yogaspaces. Aside from theirimmediate satisfaction,these also may pay off

when selling the proper-ty.

Try your local univer-sity Extension office ifyou need help. "Familyhealth and wellness hasbeen the mission ofOregon (StateUniversity) Extensionfor over 100 years," saidStephanie Polizzi, a reg-istered dietitian-nutri-tionist with the univer-sity.

"Our field faculty andcampus specialists haveexpertise in nutrition,community food sys-tems, physical activityand community engage-ment," she said.

Online:

For more abouthealthy lifestyles, seethis reading list fromthe Wellness Proposalsresource library:http://wellnesspropos-als.com/wellness-library/nutrition/hand-outs/nutrition-and-healthy-eating-fact-sheets/

You can contact DeanFosdick at [email protected]


3325 Davy Crockett Dr. Ste 114 • Cleveland 559-9842 339-1613

Spring Changeout Special • 2 ton heat pump system $3,600 • 2 1/2 ton heap pump system $3,800 • 3 ton heat pump system $4,000

Package unit price available, also 10% discount for all U.S.

Veterans and Senior Citizens Call Tommy for more info

339-1613

10 YEAR PARTS AND

LABOR WARRANTY AVAILABLE

From current events that help kids see the world to local issues that really hit home, the newspaper serves to engage, inspire and teach kids both in and out of the classroom.

Marie Burgos Design/Mammalampa via AP

This phoTo provided by Marie Burgos Design shows the Bride paperpendant lamp, designed by Ieva Kaleja for Mammalampa and available throughMarie Burgos Design. The Bride paper pendant lamp is woven by hand, so notwo are alike. Decorative accessories that play with light and weight were aninteresting trend at the Architectural Digest Design Show in NYC.

tors cradled an ashwood frame within apair of satin-finishedglass legs. The frame isa loom onto which awool roving seat cush-ion is woven. The mixof materials makes asurprisingly comfychair. (www.durode-co.com )

COLLECTED

Amy Astley,Architec-tural Digest'seditor-in-chief, says,"We're seeing a shiftback to collecting.Handcraft is a bigtrend — design whereyou can appreciate thehand of the artist, andthe quality of howthings are made."

The MADE section ofthe show is always oneof its strongest. Thisyear, it showcasedlighting, furniture andart from more than 160emerging artisans andinternational studios.

Canadian studioNorquay brought someof their soft wool blan-kets and a selection oflithe, cherry-wood pad-dles, their otter tailspainted with strikinggraphics. Some arewater-ready; otherspurely decorative. Thecompany was startedby artist and avidcanoeist NatashaWittke. She once tooka month-long canoetrip through northernOntario.

"I spent so muchtime with a paddle inmy hand," she says,"that I suppose it wasinevitable I wouldmake it my canvas oneday."

Ben Watkins hadcome down fromProvidence, RhodeIsland, to set up at theshow. He displayed anarray of spare cast-plaster artworks inwhich patternsemerged from the pris-tine white material: anegg, antlers, the linearplanes of a minimalistlandscape.

"I'm always lookingfor the moment whensomething changes orshifts," says Watkins,who works in plaster,wood and metal. "I'mfascinated by the fluid-ity and possibility ofone thing becominganother, and the move-ment inherent in thattransition."

ShowFrom Page D8

Gardening’s benefits jibe with today's emphasis on wellness

Dean Fosdick via AP

This phoTo taken in the backyard of a property near Langley, Wash.,shows an outdoor chess set that provides as much satisfaction as utility. It alsomay pay off when selling the property. Wellness in landscape design is all aboutadding more value to the property — emotional as well as financial.

Dean Fosdick via AP

A fire ring in the backyard of a Langley,Wash., home is shown and is one of many health-related themed spaces becoming popular in land-scape design. It's the kind of hardscaping that pro-vides enjoyment as family lifestyles evolve. Wellness isgrowing more personal as people adopt safer dietsand add more livability to their surroundings.

Controlling moisture in the home

By KATHERINE ROTHAssociated Press

Most housing isdesigned for nuclearfamilies, but most U.S.households don't meetthat description.

That's why flexiblefloor plans — and inno-vations including move-able walls, smart tech-nology, multifunctionalfurniture and space-sav-ing features — are thefuture, according to anew exhibit, "MakingRoom: Housing for aChanging America,"at the NationalBuilding Museumin Washington,D.C.

The museum'scurator, ChrysantheBroikos, says onlyabout 20 percent ofhouseholds today arenuclear families, sohousing and zoningrules need to adapt tokeep pace with demo-graphic changes. Inaddition to interiors,the exhibit highlights anumber of studies onhousing, and informa-tion about what's goingon around the countryin new developmentand zoning.

"We're trying to say'Hey, what are the other80 percent of house-holds doing?" Broikossays.

The exhibit featuresan "Open House"designed by Italianarchitect PierluigiColombo, co-founder ofthe design firm Clei, to

show how a flexiblespace can adapt toaccommodate three dif-ferent living arrange-ments. Initially set upto house four imaginaryroommates (two singlesand a couple), the spacewas then transformed tohouse an imaginarymultigenerational fami-ly. At the end of May,the space will be recon-figured again to housean imaginary retiredcouple, and will includea rental apartment. The

show, which openedNov. 18, runs throughSept. 16.

Although the OpenHouse is only 1,000square feet, it feelsmuch larger — andallows for flexibility —because all the beds foldup to become walls,sofas or tables, and itfeatures acousticallysound motorized mov-ing wall systems madeby the Wisconsin-basedHufcor company, longknown for making thebigger moving wallsused in gyms and ball-rooms.

"A floor plan shouldnot just be a picture intime. It should beadaptable," says LisaBlecker, marketingdirector at Resource

Furniture, whose multi-functional furnishingsare featured in theexhibit.

"The big takeaway isthat if you're planningto renovate or reconfig-ure your home, it'sessential to think aboutthe long term andopportunities for flexi-bility in years to come,"she says. "The makeupof a household is fluidand, more than ever,home layouts, wall con-figurations and furnish-

ings need to keepup with thosechanges."

The beauty ofthe home set upin the exhibit isthat it canaccommodatemultiple house-

hold configurationswithout moving bath-rooms or the kitchen.

"And the kitchen hasbeen carefully designedto work well for chil-dren, millennials, olderpeople and someone ina wheelchair," Bleckersays.

The kitchen in theexhibit featuresadjustable-height coun-ters for wheelchairaccessibility. Pull-downcabinet fittings, whichallow high shelves to bepulled down to almostcounter height, savepeople from having tostand on stools to reachupper shelves.

Bathrooms are com-pliant with theAmericans withDisabilities Act, and

sinks are mounted sepa-rately from the vanityso a wheelchair can beaccommodated withoutredoing the plumbing.

"We will always needsingle-family homesand apartments that aredesigned to accommo-date a nuclear family,"says Sarah Watson,deputy director of theCitizens Housing &Planning Council, whichhelped organize theexhibit. "But today, themajority of our house-holds are comprised ofsingles living alone,multi-generational fam-ilies, and adults sharingtheir homes with room-mates. Our populationis also aging rapidly andwill need new housingoptions that can sup-port aging-in-place withdiminished physical orcognitive abilities."

Dan Soliman, directorof the AARPFoundation, a majorfunder of the exhibit,says that one-fifth ofU.S. adults will be 65 orolder by 2030, "and arecent AARP studyfound that almost 90

percent of people wantto continue living intheir own home for aslong as possible."

"We need more

designs like this one tomeet the needs of indi-viduals and familiesthrough all stages oftheir life," he says.


205 20th St., SE • 476-55

Tindell’s Building Materials

Stop By Today And Check Out All Items At Or Below Cost!

TINDELL’S OUTLET CENTER NEW!

CLEVELAND STORE ONLY!

• CLOSEOUTS • MISORDERS • DAMAGED ITEMS

DOORS WINDOWS CABINETS HARDWARE

And Much More!

7AM TIL 4 PM MONDAY-FR

Moved/ Expanded Come check out our expanded inventory of Flooring,

Kitchens, and Baths

2110 Spring Place Road Across from Hardee’s

Free estimates Financing and Installation Available

423-472-6248 Coming soon:

Value Countertop Division to our 25th Street location.

Clean, Reliable Hometown Service

Resource Furniture via AP

This February 2018 image provided by Resource Furniture shows a"daytime" view of the floorplan of The Open House, the 1,000-square-foot con-cept home on display in the National Building Museum exhibition "Making Room:Housing for a Changing America" in Washington, D.C.


This November 2017 photo provided by Resource Furniture and Cleishows a "nighttime" interior view with the Hufcor motorized partition wallsclosed in The Open House, the 1,000-square-foot concept home on display inthe National Building Museum exhibition "Making Room: Housing for a ChangingAmerica" in Washington, D.C.


This February 2018 image provided by Resource Furniture shows a"daytime" view of the floorplan of The Open House, the 1,000-square-foot con-cept home on display in the National Building Museum exhibition "Making Room:Housing for a Changing America" in Washington, D.C.

Exhibit focuses on homes that adapt and change with us


February 2018 image provided by Resource Furniture shows the floor-plan of The Open House, the 1,000-square-foot concept home on display in theNational Building Museum exhibition "Making Room: Housing for a ChangingAmerica" in Washington, D.C. In this "nighttime" view, the wall beds are open ineach living space and the acoustic partition wall systems are closed.

"A floor plan should notjust be a picture in time. Itshould be adaptable."

— Lisa Blecker

By MELISSA RAYWORTHAssociated Press

As herb and vegetablegardens, composting andother aspects of green liv-ing become more popular,many people with limitedoutdoor space are lookingfor ways to squeeze themost out of it.

"A client in a modernhigh-rise in downtownChicago did not have atypical garden per se, butdid have a large outdoorbalcony with a beautifulview," says interior design-er Edyta Czajkowska,founder of the Chicagodesign firm Edyta & Co."We created a gardenspace for her by usingplanters in varying sizesthat she could plant flow-ers and herbs in. We stuckto one plant per planter,which created an organicyet tailored look, while stillelevating something assimple as garlic or chives."

Even a small patio orbalcony can be made use-ful and plant-friendly,interior designers say.

Here, Czajkowska andtwo other experts —Connecticut landscapearchitect and designerJanice Parker, and Atlantainterior designer JenSypeck — offer advice oncreating a lush and plant-friendly area even in a tinyspace.

MAP OUT

YOUR PLAN

Assess your space realis-tically, says Czajkowska,and then seek inspirationat a home and gardenstore or on Pinterest.

Decide what your goalsare. Do you want to fill thespace with beautifulblooms, cutting some forindoor flower arrange-ments throughout thesummer? Or would youlove to grow an amplecrop of herbs for cookingor become a composter?Once you choose, get cre-ative.

"A vertical garden is agreat option for smallerspaces as it only utilizeswall space, and you canactually plant quite a bit init," Czajkowska says. "Justlike with small interiorspaces, you'd be surprised

at what you can fit into aspace that's well thoughtout."

As you plan, considerwhich tools or equipmentyou'll need for gardeningor other outdoor work.One space-saving solution:For seating, choose closedbenches with storagespace inside.

CHOOSE PLANTS

STRATEGICALLY

If you're a first-time gar-dener, Sypeck says, "startwith a hardy plant likerosemary or lavender.Both of these beautiesoffer a statement moment,an ornamental element,aromatic benefits and arehard to kill."

Another good option isbuying pre-made contain-er gardens with plants andflowers that work together."Chances are a gardenexpert paired everythingwith similar needs," shesays. "That way, you canwater accordingly and pro-vide the correct amount ofsunlight needed."

For vivid color withouttoo much effort, consider apre-planted container ofsucculents such as cheve-ria, kalanchoe and sedum.They're hardy, Sypecksays, "but they don't looklike it, as they producevibrant colors and flowers.When paired together,they create a striking con-tainer garden, with thesame care requirements."

If you want color andbeauty during the warmseason, Parker says, "stick

with annuals for highimpact color from May toOctober."

If your outdoor spacedoesn't get much sun,choose plants that do wellin the shade.

And in a limited space,"choose plants that growslowly and keep theirform," Parker says, likeboxwood roses orJapanese maples.

EMBRACE COLOR

AND DRAMA

In a small space,Parker says, don't beafraid to go big. Forexample, instead ofplanting herbs or flowersin small planters, chooseone large and dramatic

planter as a design state-ment.

She and Sypeck saythere are many beautiful,lightweight plantersavailable made with amix of fiberglass and zincor bronze, so you can cre-ate a dramatic look that'ssafe to use on rooftops orbalconies where weight isan issue.

"I personally love mix-ing materials and styleswith my outdoor contain-ers," Sypeck says. "Layer-ing with a variety ofheights and textures ismy approach, and I tendto favor copper, cementand stone, all with a soft,modern sensibility."

By DEAN FOSDICKAssociated Press

Spring is the busiesttime of year for bees andtheir beekeepers. Queensbegin laying their eggs,scouts head out of thehive to find food toreplenish diminishedstocks, and the rest of theworkers shoulder the loadin raising more brood.

For beekeepers, latesummer and autumn arethe primary harvest peri-

ods for honey, while win-ter provides a pause forequipment cleaning andrepair. Spring is all abouthoneybee regeneration,said Jeffrey Harris, aresearch professor withthe Mississippi StateUniversity ExtensionService.

"Bees are seasonal ani-mals that depend uponflowers," Harris said."You can't grow broodwithout pollen, and

there's only a discreetamount of time availablefor blooming."

Beekeeping seasonsvary in length accordingto climate, of course. Thatranges from about 10weeks in Alaska to 11months or more along theGulf of Mexico.

"The seasons are short-er in Alaska but you canmake more honey percolony," Harris said."Things bloom hard anddaylight runs about 20hours per day. Down here(Mississippi), it's greatlydifferent. We have a littlewinter lasting about twoweeks."

Overwintering honey-bee colonies in hives istricky but not unwork-able. The key to high win-tering success is ensuringthat the bees are healthyat the beginning of thecold season and haveenough nutrition to carrythem over.

Beekeepers face colonymortality because of dis-ease-carrying mites,moisture building up inthe hives and extremecold. Few plants willbloom outdoors in single-digit temperatures, andtheir absence triggersstarvation.

"If bees are to starve,it's generally in Februaryand March," Hollis said."We don't start to seemuch flowering downhere until March.

"Beekeepers need toprovide artificial syrupand candy (pollen patties)to sustain and help themwith the ups and downsof weather in the earlyspring."

The four types of beesmost commonly seen inNorth America are wildbees, bumblebees, Masonbees and honeybees.

Honeybees are amongthe first of the bee speciesto become active eachyear, said AndonyMelathopoulos, a bee spe-cialist with Oregon StateUniversity Extension.

"Unlike all the otherbees in the U.S., they win-ter as a colony so they canjump into action as soonas it gets warm" —approximately 55 degreesFahrenheit, he said. "Inthe middle of the winter,all the rest of the bees arein some form of dorman-cy, either in the ground orin hollow stems."

Gardeners can maketheir properties morehospitable by choosingplants attractive to bees,massing them in broadstrips or swaths, andselecting those that flowersuccessively, starting inearly spring,Melathopoulos said.

"People should beaware that many plantswith gorgeous bloomsdon't always attract polli-nators," he said. "Ahybrid tea rose has reallyno benefit to pollinators.So look out for plants that

pollinators visit whenstrolling around yourneighborhood."

"The best policy is toplant a variety of bee-

attractive flowers, oneswith different shapes andcolors, that bloom at dif-ferent times of the year,"Melathopoulos said.


Se Habla Español

Amy Roldan - Agent 2334 Keith St. NW [email protected] ShelterInsurance.com/ARoldan P 423-339-8777 C 423-331-2838

Cleveland Aluminum

& Exteriors

( 423 ) 472-0400

• Awnings • Metal Roofing

Windows • Doors • Siding

Screen & Glass Enclosures

• FREE Estimates

Since 1974 Licensed • Bonded

Insured

Dean Fosdick via AP

This phoTo

shows a newly pur-chased queen bee,shown marked withwhite paint on herback in a queencage, near Langley,Wash. Worker beeseventually will eat apiece of candyplaced as a cork onthe back of the cageso the queen can bereleased for egg lay-ing. Queens can livemore than five yearsbut their vitalitydeclines with age.

Spring is busy time for bees and their keepers

Dean Fosdick via AP

This phoTo taken near Langley, Wash., showsa beekeeper shaking a new colony of honeybees intoa hive to replace wintertime losses. Shipping boxesare sold by weight. Three pound boxes, like the oneshown here, contain some 10,000 honeybees.

Squeezing the most out of small outdoor spaces

Neil Landino Jr./Janice Parker via AP

This undaTed photo provided by Janice Parker shows an outdoor gar-den in Connecticut designed by Parker, a landscape architect. To make the mostof small outdoor spaces, Parker recommends using one large, dramatic planterrather than several smaller ones.

(Family Features) Whenit’s time for a bathroom orkitchen upgrade, some ofthe greatest inspirationmay come from anothertime entirely. Some of themost on-trend styles oftoday are actually throw-backs to bygone eras.

Learn how to make yourupdated spaces pay trib-ute to re-emerging trendsand add your own mod-ern touches with thesethree new-again looks.

Retro-ModernA retro-modern design

is unique in every way,with elements transition-ing from the historicallyunfitted 1920s to 1950scharm and eccentricity.The result is a space thatrepresents many eras anddesign styles, and thekitchen is the perfectspace to bring this look tolife.

Start by establishing afocal point for your retro-modern design, such as afunctional nod to the past.Long before modernrefrigeration, iceboxeswere used in many of thehomes in the early 20thcentury to keep foodsfresh. It’s possible tomimic this look with theWellborn Cabinet PremierSeries, to achieve an ice-box look that actuallyfunctions as storage space.

Use contrasting finish-es, colors and textures touniquely define a smallspace. For example, amodern cabinet scheme ina dark stain or paint con-trasts beautifully withstainless steel hardwareand a pop of color tobreak up the cold natureof stainless steel.

Then bring some uni-formity with an optionlike Shaker decorativelegs, which adds to the

multi-era design feel.Deriving from the Shakerlifestyle and tradition, thetapering effect offers abeautiful yet simpledesign feature. Integratethe look across multipleelements, such as a wood-en-style tapered leg ice-box, along with stainlesssteel tapered legs on walland peninsula cabinets,which can pair nicely withstainless-steel hardwareand a 1950s Malt Shopgrooved countertop.

Accessories are animportant part of kitchendesign, which is why theyshould be kept top ofmind when building ordesigning that dreamspace. Features such asremovable under-sinkbaskets and a doublewastebasket kit lend ulti-mate practicality.

No matter the era, light-ing is a must for a func-tional kitchen space. Acarefully crafted, multi-layered lighting design isan essential component ofa dream kitchen. Anoption like Hafele light-ing, now offered through apartnership withWellborn Cabinet, makesit possible to illuminatecabinetry, deliveringambient, accent, task anddecorative lighting to cre-ate the right mood for anyspace.

ElegantA beautiful, ornate

bathroom with plenty oftraditional features cantruly be an interpretationof elegance in design. Planfor an abundance of luxu-rious, spa-like elements toachieve this look.Incorporate features suchas warm hickory coveringevery inch of the walls andbuilt-in lighting to set thetone for a relaxing atmos-

phere. Then incorporateantique-styled mirrorsand glass hardware to cre-ate contrasts amongst therich tones and texture.

You can create a distinc-tive alcove effect by situat-ing the sink vanitiesdirectly between matchingcabinet ends and recess-ing two mirrors into thewall. A decorative archvalance can add beautyand function, as this is anideal place to tuck awaylighting that providesdepth and visibility.

Let a large soaking tubtake center stage betweenthe sink vanity and a cus-tom makeup area. Whileyou can rely on cabinetryfor functional features, it’salso a way to continueadding elegant touches,such as a beautifully craft-ed tub skirt and arch thatcomplements the vanityarea.

No luxury bathroom iscomplete without a stand-alone makeup alcove out-fitted with unique featureslike drawer dividers (per-fect for hair accessories)and countertop hideawaycabinets. Consider creat-ing a focal point usingrounded spindles to createdepth and allow the cus-tom makeup section tostand out in the design.

Lastly, embellish the dis-tinguished look withmolding options thathighlight the feature areasand create a defined linearound the room.

An elegant, spaciousmaster bathroom is luxu-rious and functional,proving that practicalitycan be used in a gloriousway.

RetroGoing to the extreme

with your aesthetic with aretro design is all aboutfun, with features such aspops of color in the tilebehind the vanities or funand whimsical wallpaper.A 1950s-style bathroomlets you play on yourchildlike senses. Frombright colors to mixedmetals and textures, thisunique design style paysrespect to the era of CarHops, Airstream TravelTrailers and Lucille Ball.

The key to making athrowback-styled designwork for your contempo-rary needs is all in themodern elements. Thinkalong the lines of illumi-nated drawers and cabi-nets and base pull-outwire baskets. These fun

twists of technologypaired with retro-styledelements make for a win-ning solution.

When it comes to thevanities and cabinetry,remember that both styleand color can bring yourretro design together.Don’t be afraid to stepoutside more traditionalwood tones, and useunexpected colors such

as the pink hue availablein Wellborn Cabinet’sColorInspire program.For the woodwork, lookfor details such as coni-cal-styled, slender legsthat add to the 1950sfeel.

Reminiscent of dayspast, a fabulous ’50sbathroom is the ultimatedefinition of an eccentricdesign.


CHEROKEE FINANCIAL SERVICES

1215 Spring Place Road • 472-5049 EST. 1976

Spring has Sprung Need new lawn equipment to help

make yard work a little easier?

We can help! Work time over? Ready for some playtime on

the lake or beach? Need a different

truck, car or boat? “Your Hometown Friends

With Money To Lend”

“In Business 41 Years” Member BBB

See about a truck for

hauling all that garden

equipment

can help you get this done with loans for most any purpose.

See Don or Chris!

3 ways to

Throwback

STyle

GIVE YOUR kitchen a retro-modern design that focuses on functional.

REmINIScENT Of days past, a fabulous ’50s bathroom is the ultimate def-inition of an eccentric design.

LET A SOAKING tub take center stage in yourbathroom wtih cabinetry.

cleveland daily banner—sunday...

Documents