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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 9-April 15, 2015 Ideas for a healthier home HOME GARDEN & HOM ARD Guide Guide SHELBY FARM & GARDEN Open Monday-Saturday YEAR ROUND 310 Market Street • Shelby 704-482 -3341 "On The Railroad Tracks" LARGE SELECTION •Seeds •Bedding Plants •Vegetable Plants •Herbicides •Fungicides •Insecticides ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia We Have STRAW PINE NEEDLES POTTING SOIL Blueberries • Muscadines • Grapes Figs • Apples • Plums • Pears • Cherries Serving Shelby Since 1965 KNOCK OUT ROSES KNOCK OUT ROSES HANGING BASKETS HANGING BASKETS CALLA LILIES CALLA LILIES GERANIUMS GERANIUMS 213 Campbell Street, Shelby, NC 28150 704-484-0025 • www.billshufordhvac.com American Standard Heating and Air American Standard Heating and Air works smarter to make the best works smarter to make the best moments in life more comfortable. moments in life more comfortable. SPRING SPRING SPECIAL! SPECIAL! Up to Up to $ 1,100 1,100 Rebate with Rebate with qualifying system. qualifying system. Like Us! Special Financing Available. OAC OFFER ENDS OFFER ENDS MAY 31 MAY 31 ST ST , 2015 , 2015 LAIL HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER LAIL HARDWARE & GARDEN CENTER HWY. 18 N. • BETWEEN SHELBY & FALLSTON HWY. 18 N. • BETWEEN SHELBY & FALLSTON 704-480-0830 704-480-0830 If you want a great garden this year, choose Wyatt-Quarles seeds. Offering quality seeds since 1881. Great Home Gardens Start with Great Seeds ©CommunityFirstMedia Shelby Shopper & Info 130 W. Graham St., Shelby, NC 704-480-1899 e Ultimate Cooking Experiences "When We Start Eggin, "When We Start Eggin, You'll Come Beggin!" You'll Come Beggin!" © Community First Media Community First Media Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm FUTURE ENERGY CO. FUTURE ENERGY CO. Ulti t C ki E p i Ulti t C ki E p i Spring Spring Sale Sale KOI - Gold Fish - Stones Aquatic Supplies - Mulch - Seed Gravel - Trees - Natural Rock - Shrubs Landscaping - Flowers 5164 Fallston Rd., Hwy. 18 (north of Fallston) Lawndale, NC 28090 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:00-6:00 704-538-1908 • Fax 704-538-1909 Ginger's Gardens & Ponds e Store With Personality T he spring cleaning sea- son is a great time to take a closer look at some of the potentially harmful chemicals present in your home -- and to seek out healthier alternatives. In recent years, homeown- ers have started asking better questions about what pollut- ants are lurking around nearly every corner -- from building materials to the paint on the walls down to the backing on carpeting. While it's neither re- alistic nor necessary to remove every toxin from a home, there are a few common sources that can be ad- dressed easily. "The good news is, you don't have to be a chemist to understand what products and materials are safe to have in your home," says Anne Hicks Harney, architect and Director of Sustainability at architectural fi rm Ayers Saint Gross and member of the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Ma- terials Knowledge Working Group. "You can arm yourself with the knowledge needed to make smarter choices for you and your family." Harney offers a few tips to help reduce or eliminate common toxins in the home: Go Natural Whenever possible, use natural or water- based materials and cleaning agents. Also, be aware of: • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS): From paint to composite wood, VOCs are found in many products and are responsi- ble for that tell-tale chemical "smell." When it comes to paint, "Low VOC" or "No VOC" are your best options and are easy to fi nd. • Flame Retardants and Petrochemicals: Commonly found in such foam products as couch cushions and insulation, these are a bit more challenging to avoid. The risk is that these chemicals are known to accumu- late over time in the human body. Looking for an alternative? Try a natural fi ber such as down in your upholstery. • Plastic Additives: Plastics are benefi - cial in a number of household materials but their use should be limited when pos- sible. Search for a carpet with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free backing or try wool, a natural alternative. For tile or sheet fl ooring, avoid vinyl products and consider linoleum or cork and rubber options instead. Ventilate Your Home It's good to open your windows every now and then to get the air circulating into your home and any chemical smells out. If you can't open your windows due to outdoor al- lergies or poor outdoor air quality, indoor plants constantly regenerate air and pro- vide a pretty alternative. Take to the Web Manufacturers and professional organiza- tions are becoming more transparent about educating consumers. Check out resourc- es like the AIA Materials webpage or http:// architectfi nder.aia.org to learn more about sustainable products and to fi nd profes- sionals who can assist your efforts. Don't Know? Don't Buy As a general rule of thumb, if you don't know and understand what a product con- tains, don't put it inside your house. Take advantage of the wealth of information now available at your fi ngertips to make safer choices. During this spring cleaning season, take the time to protect your family by removing harmful pollutants from your home. (Provided by StatePoint)