SER 3 | PRE d BI Lp 31 04 oh U4 1 £ od 4 b 38 84 « Aid Fall Home Imprové-.ent The Dallas Post ©. October 2, 1996 @ 0 ~ Fall Home Ieloverent The Dallas PEt 3 0% Ot og ClelTl y NOCOL % 2 NM . a = TE : § : = alu eet . . " ni October 2, 199% 7 You can lower your heating bills | The following energy saving tips, are simple, low-, or no-cost, and will help you get more control over your home’s electric bills according to the Edison Electric Institute, the national association of electric companies. The tips cover the two largest en- ergy using appliances in your home — heating/cooling and water heating. In becoming more efficient, you’ll also improve your home’s comfort and convenience. You’ll make it kinder to the environment too. Household Heating and Cooling * Change your air conditioner’s or heat pump’s filter every month or two, depending on how dirty it is. You should be able to see light clearly through the filter. If not, it registers, allowing for the free flow of cooled or heated air. e Consider a set-back thermostat to control your heating and cooling systems. Most air conditioners can bring your home’s temperature down to a set level within a half an hour. This thermostat limits the air conditioner’s use to when people are at home. * Place your thermostat on an inside wall, away from windows and doors. Drafts will cause the ther- mostat to keep the heating or cool- ing system running, even if the rest of the house is comfortable. * Close cooling vents in unused rooms. Also, when using window air conditioners, don't forget to * Select the right size water heater for the household. Keeping more hot water on hand than needed wastes electricity. » Set the water heater at 120 degrees for normal use; for dishwashers without temperature boosters, set the heater at 140 degrees. (Use a regular thermometer under a fau- cet to check the temperature.) * [If the sides of the water heater feel warm to the touch, wrap a water- heater blanket around the water heater, especially if the water heater is located in an unheated area of the house. In addition to insulating the water heater, wrap pipe insula- tion around the hot water pipe leav- ing the water heater for at least the Tips and tricks for using electricity more efficiently Home automation systems can help monitor your v s . . eee rr needs to be changed. close doors to unused rooms. first six feet. home's heating and cooling systems. ground now to give them a head start. are a welcome blast of color and well from the decomposition of organic ma- Direct Vent & Vent Free IIE—— e During hot summer days, keep cur- : Install low-flow shower heads and Come spring, you'll have a garden worth the effort of a fall planting. Bulbs terials. The nutrients and microorgan- Installation tains drawn and shades pulled over Water Heating faucet aerators to get the most use that’s in full swing. such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinth isms within can turn your garden into a We Also Carr windows facing east, south, and In the average house, the water from your hot water heater. When selecting a new tree or shrub, require a period of extreme cold to real showcase. Adding compost to soil Gas Y west. heater is the second largest energy « Timers can limit nighttime heating do your research. Consult nursery per- stimulate their growth, and must be put ~~ will improve its structure, texture, aera- Hh 0gs * Move furniture away from the air user after space heating. of the storage tank. sonnel to determine how large the tree in the ground in the fall. To preserve tion and water-holding capacity. * rleaters | e Hot Water Heaters ) * Water Cooler Rentals . -p * Bottled Spring Water Whether you're renovating your entire house, or just making a few home improvements, Because an energy- efficient electric not only offer year ‘round savings... Save energy & money _ on your next home improvement project. Use energy-efficient electric appliances and you'll save all year ‘round! _ Now through November 30, an electric clothes dryer may qualify you for a $60 rebate; Fall garden Winter may be on its way, but don’t put away those garden tools just yet. October is one of the busiest months in the garden and a critical time for green thumbs to lay the foundation for a gor- geous display of spring blossoms. Ev- erything you do now to freshen plants and flowers will directly improve their appearance next spring. “Your fall gardening chores can be organized into three easy steps: plant- ing trees and shrubs, planting bulbs, and yard and garden cleanup,” says Mike Mitchell, a nursery manager at The Home Depot. “Autumn is the best time to plant shrubs, trees, and flow- ering bulbs. It’s also a great time to give your garden a thorough clean- ing — not the most enjoyable aspect of gardening, but essential for a good spring growing season.” Planting Trees And Shrubs Don’t wait until spring to plant new trees and shrubs. Put them in the or shrub will be at maturity. A little forethought will insure your selection won’t outgrow the garden in 10 or 15 years. Also learn about the plant’s root system, water requirements, growing habits and seasonal changes. When planting a new tree or shrub in the fall, be sure to protect it against winter’s harsh elements. Adding a little mulch around the stem will pro- tect new plants’ tender root systems from winter winds. This also works well with rose bushes, mums, clema- tis vines, most small fruit trees and shrubs and any sensitive perennials. Autumn is also a good time to cut back and prune deciduous shrubs and most perennials — particularly ever- greens, peonies, roses and hydran- geas. Fall pruning puts less stress on the plant’s systems and enables it to heal easier. Planting Bulbs After a long, cold winter, spring bulbs the enduring beauty of your garden, plant at least several new bulbs each year. Some bulbs stop blooming after a few years and others get damaged by rot or wild animals. When planting bulbs, there is really only one rule to follow: duplicate the way plants grow naturally. Loose, in- formal groupings are much more at- tractive than awkward, artificial plantings in straight lines or other geometric patterns. Don’t worry about planting too many bulbs: just be sure you remember what's already been planted so older bulbs aren’t damaged as new ones are added. Cleanup And Composting Cleaning up the yard may not be as fun as planting, but it does have its rewards. Those fallen leaves and twigs you're collecting are key ingre- dients for gardener’s gold — more commonly known as compost. Compost is the end-product that results * Now, buy a Pella® Designer Series™ SmartSash® window with your choice of factory-installed Slimshade® blinds, pleated shades, or grilles. Buy a second SmartSash® window and get the blinds, See us today for these special “buy one, get one free” savings. And be sure to check with us if you need help with installation. 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