The Press-Dispatch
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F-8 Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, September 29, 2021 The Press-Dispatch LOW PRICE GUARANTEE OUR SERVICES! PETERSBURG • PRINCETON • JASPER 812-354-6119 visit us online at: www.getreeservice.com • Fully insured for your protection! • Complete Tree Care • 24-Hour Emergency Service Available • Modern Equipment Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. TIPS FOR HIRING THE RIGHT COMPANY: • Don't be tempted to hire the first person with a chainsaw. • Check for someone who has professional credentials, is bonded, licensed and insured, with proper equipment. • Ask for a written proposal that details what you want done, and the methods the service will use. • Be sure to ask if the service protects your lawn from rutting, and thoroughly cleans up after the job is finished. • Be wary of anyone who asks for payment up front. If there is damage to your property, you may never see them again. OUR SERVICES: GE Tree Service is a full-service company that provides professional tree services throughout the Southern Indiana area for commercial and residential property owners. We offer competitive pricing for professional work, without sacrificing quality. Our broad experience allows us to provide you with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable service. It is our attention to detail that keeps our customers coming back. We are dedicated to your complete satisfaction; we meet deadlines and do the job right the first time around. SERVICES INCLUDE: Tree Trimming, Shaping, Pruning and Thinning Tree Bracing • Tree Removal Stump Removal • Bucket Truck and Crane Storm Damage Specialist • Right-of-way Clearing Commercial and Residential Land Clearing • GE Tree Service is Your Complete Tree Care Company • We Specialize In Storm damage clean-up and we'll handle the insurance paperwork. You pay us nothing until you are paid! WE'VE EXPANDED 28 YEARS OF SERVICE NOW OFFERING • TREE PLANTING • TREE FERTILIZATION • TREE HEALTHCARE • VEGETATION MANAGEMENT • TREE CONSULTATION • TREE RISK ASSESSMENT PROVIDING SERVICE WITH QUALITY YOU CAN DEPEND ON! • Small or Large Jobs • Financing Available for Homeowners • Insurance Claims Commercial & Residential Financing Available Office: 812-630-8391 www.bandbextermination.com Fully Licensed & Insured • Locally Owned & Operated Is your HVAC system ready for cool weather? (StatePoint) As you enjoy mild autumn weather, take time to ensure your home is equipped to handle the chilly months ahead. Following these steps will mean a more comfortable, energy-efficient winter: • Clean your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make HVAC equipment work harder and cause more wear and tear on your system. They also increase your en- ergy bill and reduce indoor air quality. • Compare the Annual Fuel Utili- zation Efficiency of your heating sys- tem with newer models. If it's below 13, you may want to consider a new, more efficient system. Remember, the higher the rating, the less wasted energy for a reduced carbon footprint. Be sure to choose equipment bearing the ENERGY STAR logo. High-efficiency systems re- duce your impact on the environment and can also save you money. You may also be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit if you select a qualifying model. • Use a humidifier during colder months. It not only adds moisture to your home, it can actually make it feel warmer. In turn, you'll be more apt to lower your thermostat, saving money and consuming less energy. • Check and maintain your insula- tion. Improperly insulated walls, floors, attics, basements and crawlspaces drain away heat and can also lead to moisture imbalance. Adding weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors can also go a long way to improving your home's insulation. • Turn down your thermostat. Keep- ing your thermostat five degrees cooler can lower your heating bills without af- fecting your home's comfort. Install a programmable thermostat to regulate temperatures. • Clean the furnace area. Don't keep chemicals or cleaning products near your heater, and don't store anything next to it that could impede ventilation. Keep vents and returns free of obstructions. Don't lay carpet over vents, place furni- ture over or in front of them, or obstruct the flow of air. • Have a technician give your HVAC system a pre-season tune-up so that ev- erything is running efficiently before tem- peratures plummet. Even the most effi- cient system can suffer if it's not properly maintained. With a few simple consider- ations in fall, you can reduce your home energy bill and improve your home's comfort all winter. Pet-friendly fabrics Maintaining a pet-friend- ly household requires con- tending with a certain mea- sure of dirt, dander and fur. It's often a sacrifice made for the immeasurable ben- efits that come from having companion animals. Even when their owners are es- pecially careful, pets can do some damage around the house. Homeowners can mitigate potential prob- lems by choosing largely pet-proof furniture fabrics. • Woven fabrics: Fab- rics that have visual tex- ture or subtle patterns can help disguise stains and make pet hair less notice- able. Opt for a color simi- lar to a pet's fur color to fur- ther camouflage shed hair. Pet owners should know that cats may get their claws stuck in certain wo- ven fabrics. • Leather and faux leather: Many pet own- ers like that leather and faux leather products are nonabsorbent and resis- tant to stains, odors and punctures. In addition, fur won't cling to leather and similar fabrics easily, mak- ing them a better choice for those with dander and fur allergies. • Microfiber: Microfi- ber is tightly woven, mak- ing it a good option for du- rable, high-end elegance. Dirt and dust cannot pen- etrate the fabric, and cats are less likely to get their claws into this fabric. Some microfibers are odor- and stain-resistant as well, though spills will need to be mopped up quickly. One concern with microfiber is the material tends to hold onto pet fur. As a result, owners may spend ample time vacuuming shed hair. • Synthetic materials: Polyester, acrylic or nylon materials can stand up to wear and tear longer than others, so they may be ap- pealing if pets will be al- lowed on the furniture. Durable fabrics also can be wiped clean with a cloth.