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D-22 Spring Home and Garden Wednesday, April 10, 2019 The Press-Dispatch 812-683-3402 Bretzville, IN You Voiced Your Choice... and Voted Us 2nd Place in Best Flooring and See Us For... • Hardwood Flooring - Various Species • Distressing • Bar Tops • Trim • Staircases • Custom Millwork • Specialty Work We Thank You! KNIES SAWMILL Love your closet If the only thing you want to do after opening your closet is to shut the door again, it's time for an over- haul. You don't have to be a neat freak to create and keep a functional, tidy closet space. It just takes some planning and tough love. CONSCIOUSLY PURGE – Go through every- thing one-by-one and donate or sell what no longer flatters or fits you or you don't love wearing. Be ruth- less. A closet filled only with clothes you feel great in and are happy wearing makes getting dressed a breeze. If there's dust on it, ditch it. Recycle torn or broken items, why give yourself an additional job of getting them fixed. Aside from getting rid of clutter, you'll have a mental inventory of what you have, mak- ing it easier to shop for what you truly need. SORT IT OUT – Place items you wear most often front and center. You wear 20 percent of your clothes, 80 percent of the time. Sort items by type such as but- ton-down shirts, dress pants, casual pants, etc., and maybe sort by color. Let your hangers help – If you have a mishmash of hangers, invest in all new ones or buy more of what you have the most of. Matching hangers is more visually appealing but also makes it easier to see what you have. Live in the season – Store off-season items out of the way on the top shelves, un- der a bed or elsewhere. Use plastic bins with labeled lids, rotating with the changing seasons. Adjustable shelves make it easy to tweak your closet when the weather changes, for example taller shelves for sweat- ers versus T-shirts. LIGHT IT UP – A well-lit bright space helps you stay motivated to keep a tidy space. A simple wall light that turns on easily would be beneficial. KEEP THE PEACE – Now that you've tidied up, maintain it! Every time you buy something new, toss something. Keep a bag in your closet for donations. Wall hooks are useful for not-quite-dirty clothes, keeping them off the floor. ey can also hold jewelry, belts and random items that might start the clutter. Custom-built decks can expand usable outdoor en- tertaining spaces. Decks can surround pools and cre- ate outdoor patio areas that make it easy to establish multitiered living spaces, improving the functional- ity of outdoor areas. Certain deck trends have emerged as industry ex- perts' top picks for the upcoming remodeling and renovation season. For those thinking of revamp- ing an existing deck, or building an entirely new one, these trends are on point. ESTABLISHED PERIMETERS: "Picture fram- ing" is not a new trend, but one that has taken great- er hold in recent years. e term refers to aestheti- cally appealing designs that conceal the ends of deck boards for a clean finish. Some designs feature con- trasting material colors on the ends for even more impact. is helps create refined perimeters for a polished look. ROOF-TOP DECKING: Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spac- es. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with wa- ter views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-colored mate- rials and fixtures to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight. DISTRESSED HARDWOOD: Builder and De- veloper, a management resource for profession- al homebuilders, says that the trend for using dis- tressed hardwoods at home has migrated outside. Some decking manufacturers have recently intro- duced low-maintenance composite deck boards that mimic the look and feel of distressed, rustic hard- wood flooring. is weathered appearance gives the look of age without the upkeep of real aged wood. WOODEN WALKWAYS: Decking can be the more traditional design people envision with a pa- tio table or outdoor furniture. But it also can con- sist of wooden walkways or a low-laying patio to ac- centuate the yard. MIXED MATERIALS: Homeowners may be in- spired by commercial eateries and urban markets in their exterior design choices. Decks featuring com- posite materials and aluminum railings blend so- phistication, urban appeal and comfort. PERSONAL TOUCHES: Homeowners can cus- tomize their decks with personal touches. It's not unheard of to wrap columns in stone or glass tiles for more impact. And a vast array of decking colors now enables fun interpretations for outdoor areas. FIRE PIT CONVERSATION AREA: Many decks can incorporate water or fire elements for vi- sual appeal. Gas-fueled fire elements can expand the functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make enjoying them practical on nights when the temperature plummets. Decks are reimagined in many different ways with continually evolving trends. Emerging deck TRENDS See the experts at Englerts Home Comfort Centers. You'll be glad you did! Fu rna c es & Air Co nd itio ners Free Estimates APPLIANCES Quality Installation and Service On Everything We Sell Wide Selection o f Leather Sofas & Chairs •Dining Room •Bedroom •Living Room •Mattresses FURNITURE G rea t S a v in gs & E x pert In sta lla tio n ! • Carpet • Tile • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl FLOORCOVERING SALE SALE NEW HOME DISCOUNTS! 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