The Press-Dispatch
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BUY 1, GET 1 FOR $ 5 * Gallon-Sized Containers SEE STORE FOR FULL DETAILS Assorted Mulch • Choose from red, brown, black or cypress • 2 cu. ft. bags 703057 702989 703020 703029 703012 While supplies last. See store for details $ 3 33 10/ $ 30 OR Visit us online at www.PetersburgHardware.com Follow us on Facebook! • 812.354.8350 4502 N. STATE ROAD 61 PETERSBURG, IN Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8am-7pm • Sat. 8am-5pm SAVE THE DATE April 22 – May 4, 2019 Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and more than 50 million Americans suffer from them each year, according to the Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention. When it comes to spring allergies, you don't need to anticipate the season with dread. ere are steps you can take to proac- tively dodge allergens and mitigate de- bilitating symptoms, according to the experts at AccuWeather. CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE Are you a morning bather? Experts say that if you suffer from outdoor al- lergies, you would be wise to switch to evening showers. is will rid your hair and skin of pollen, so you don't bring it to bed with you. No matter what time of day you shampoo and scrub, you'll want to wash your linens in hot water, to remove as much pol- len as possible. STAY IN-THE-KNOW From dry winds blowing tree pollen into the air, to wet, rainy days causing dust mites and mold to thrive, weather has a huge impact on the spread of al- lergens and, subsequently, the way you feel, say experts. "Spring allergies are driven by trees and grass pollen, and different people will have their own reactions. If you do suffer from spring allergens, a cold front passing through can bring some relief," says Alan Reppert, AccuWeath- er senior meteorologist. "But even when the weather seems quiet, allergens can be present and contribute to illness. For example, when rain begins and wash- es pollen out of the air, mold spores can climb and cause allergy problems." Get relevant information about weather and allergies in the palm of your hand so you can avoid the worst of it, or make necessary preparations when you can't. One useful tool is Ac- cuWeather's daily allergy index, which is available on AccuWeather.com and on the free AccuWeather app for iOS and Android. Stay in-the-know by fre- quently checking the app, which is al- so a good source of other weather-relat- ed tips, educational resources and in- formation. PROTECT INDOOR AIR Fresh air may sound appealing, but opening your car and home's windows is a fast-track to a high pollen count in- doors. For a breeze, stick to air condi- tioning, as fans can kick up dust and pollen into the air. CONSIDER YOUR WARDROBE For those times when you must be out and about on high-pollen count days, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglass- es to protect yourself. A scarf or mask over your mouth and nose can be use- ful when symptoms are severe. When you get home, be sure to remove out- erwear, including shoes, in your mud room or foyer so you don't track aller- gens throughout the house, particularly in areas where you sleep and spend the most time. You can make smart deci- sions about your wardrobe as well as the best time to venture outdoors by con- sulting digital apps like AccuWeather before leaving the house. is spring, don't let sniffles, sneez- ing and wheezing get the best of you. For a more comfortable season, check the weather often and take proper pre- cautions. to beat Simple hacks allergies How to conserve water as the mercury rises Conserving natural resources is often so simple that people make some adjust- ments without affecting their daily lives at all. But sometimes it's not so easy to conserve. Summer is one time of year when conservation efforts tend to require more sacrifice than normal. Even the most devoted conservationist may find it difficult to conserve water during the dog days of summer, when drought and soaring temperatures make it difficult to maintain lawns and gardens. ank- fully, there are ways to help lawns and gardens withstand summer's dog days without wasting water. WATER WISELY. Watering lawns and gardens in the early morning hours is a savvy move for various rea- sons. Heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion pose a serious threat to people of all ages, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends cooling off in air conditioned places as temper- atures climb. By watering their lawns and gardens early in the morning, homeowners are ensuring they won't be outside watering during those times of day when their risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion is at its peak. In addition, watering in the early morn- ing when the sun has not yet reached its peak decreases the amount of wa- ter that will be lost to evaporation, thereby increasing the amount of wa- ter that will make it into water-needy lawns and gardens. TAKE NIGHTS OFF FROM DO- ING DISHES. Hand-washing dishes may seem like a more effective way to conserve water than using a dishwash- er, but that's not the case. e Nation- al Resources Defense Council notes that hand-washing dishes can con- sume as many as 27 gallons of water, while Energy Star®-rated dishwashers consume just three gallons of water. Before running the dishwasher, make sure it's full. COVER YOUR POOL. Keeping pools covered during the dog days of summer reduces the likelihood that pool water will be lost to evaporation. In fact, the GRACE Communications Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable food systems, notes that uncovered pools can lose as much as 1,000 gallons of water to evaporation each month. Conserving water during the dog days of summer may require some sacrifice. But such sacrifices are easier than ma- ny people may expect.