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Page 22 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 4-April 10, 2019 Early spring landscaping tips W hether home improvement projects are design to improve the interior or exterior of a house, focusing on renovations that make the most fi nancial sense can benefi t homeowners in the long run. The right renovations can be assets if and when homeowners decide to sell their homes. So how does one get started? First and foremost, speak to a local real estate agent who is knowledgeable about trends in the community. While a swimming pool may be something coveted in one area, it may impede sales in another. It also helps to study generalized trends and data from various home improvement industry analysts to guide upcoming projects. The following outdoor projects are just a few renovations that tend to add value. • Fire pit: A fi re pit is a great place to gather most months of the year. Bob Vila and CBS news report that a fi re pit realizes a 78 percent return on investment, or ROI. • Outdoor kitchen: Many buyers are looking to utilize their yards as an extension of interior living areas. Cooking, dining and even watching TV outdoors is increasingly popular. Outdoor living areas can be custom designed and built. In addition, prefabricated modular units that require a much smaller commitment of time and money are available. • Patio: Homeowners who do not already have a patio will fi nd that adding one can increase a home's value. Patios help a home look neat, add useable space and may help a home to sell quickly. The experts at Space Wise, a division of Extra Space Storage, say that refi nishing, repairing and building a new patio offers strong ROI. • Deck: Deck can be as valuable as patios. A deck is another outdoor space that can be used for entertaining, dining and more. Remodeling magazine's 2018 "Cost vs. Value" report indicates that an $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 in resale value to the home, recouping around 82 percent of the project's costs. • Door update: Improve curb appeal with a new, high-end front door and garage doors. If that's too expensive, a good cleaning and new coat of paint can make an old door look brand new. These easy fi xes can improve a home's look instantly. • New landscaping: The National Association of Realtors says an outdoor makeover that includes well-thought out landscaping can net 105 percent ROI. Installing a walkway, adding stone planters, mulching, and planting shrubs are ideas to consider. Many different outdoor projects can add value to a home. Outdoor improvements that boost home value HARDWARE HARDWARE OLIVER'S OLIVER'S ©CommunityFirstMedia Monday-Friday 8:00-5:30 pm • Saturday 8:00-4:00 pm Monday-Friday 8:00-5:30 pm • Saturday 8:00-4:00 pm Closed Sunday Closed Sunday "More Than Just a Hardware Store!" • Garden Seeds and Plants • Landscape Supplies including Daddy Pete's Organic Products • Outdoor Furniture • Propane Refi lling • Pet and Animal Feed • Hanging Baskets & Ferns • Mulch and Pine Needles • Pool Supplies and much more! Enjoy Some Enjoy Some Delicious Hershey's Ice Cream Delicious Hershey's Ice Cream While You Shop! While You Shop! "M "M Th J t H d St !" Th J t H d St !" It's GARDEN GARDEN Time! Time! 3712 Fallston Rd • Hwy 18 N 3712 Fallston Rd • Hwy 18 N Shelby, NC • Shelby, NC • 704-480-0830 704-480-0830 P.O. Box 1383 P.O. Box 1383 Shelby, NC 28151 Shelby, NC 28151 704-297-5881 704-297-5881 • Termite, Fire Ants • Mosquitos • Moisture Control • All Other Pests ©CommunityFirstMedia • Licensed & Insured • Licensed & Insured • 15 Years Experience • 15 Years Experience • All Work Guaranteed • All Work Guaranteed • Service Contracts Available • Service Contracts Available FREE FREE ESTIMATES ESTIMATES We Now We Now Offer Heat Offer Heat Treatment for Treatment for Bed Bugs Bed Bugs • Gutter Guards D uring the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors. For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams. Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. • While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it's better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check "The Farmer's Almanac"); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting fl owers or vegetables only to have them zapped by another frosty day. • Amend the soil so that it is the right consistency — just crumbling when lifting it. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it diffi cult for plants to fl ourish later on. Speak with representatives at a local lawn and garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it. • Lawn and garden experts suggest fi lling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water, and continue to care for the area until the spot fi lls in. • Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed. • Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves. • Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/or staining. Tackle these projects when the weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days. • Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive. Before homeowners know it, winter is gone and it is time to once again enjoy long days spent outdoors. Get a jump start on spring lawn prep as soon as you can. R ain barrels provide an eco-friendly opportunity to repurpose rain water while helping homeowners conserve water and save money. But homeowners must exercise caution when using rain barrels in their lawns and gardens. Water collected by rain water should never be used for drinking, cooking or bathing. Pet owners should know that water collected by rain barrels also should not be used to bathe pets. Rain barrel lids should also be tightly secured to prevent mosquito infestations. Secure rain barrels to also protect children and pets from falling in. Overfl ow valves should always direct water away from structures to prevent water damage to homes or sheds. In addition, to reduce risk of falls and injury, homeowners should be certain that water is not directed toward sidewalks, driveways or other areas where foot traffi c is common. Before the arrival of winter, homeowners should disconnect their rain barrels from downspouts to prevent the formation of ice. Did you know...