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12 Money-Saving Landscaping Tips
Plan before you buy . Sketch your landscape design on paper before you start
planting and building. Knowing exactly what you need and where you're going to
put it helps avoid wasting money.
Decide how much design you want . Although it's less expensive to build a square
patio or deck, it's no bargain if you find the result so unappealing that you
don't use it. It may be worth it to pay a designer to create a space that you
can really use.
Talk to a pro. You may not need to hire a landscape architect or designer to
develop your whole project, but $50-$100 for an hour-long consultation is well
worth the money if it saves you from costly mistakes later.
Buy in phases. Few people have the financial resources to landscape their property
all at once. Divide your project into phases, and pay as you go with funds on
hand. You'll save on loan or credit costs and be able to evaluate your progress
and adjust plans before moving to the next phase.
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Emergency Preparation
How can I prepare for disaster? Earthquake
Unlike weather events, earthquakes strike without warning, sometimes leaving
devastation and heartache behind. Usually, earthquakes in the U.S. occur along
the West Coast. However, earthquake potential exists in all states. Although nothing
can stop an earthquake, careful preparation and planning can make a difference
when it comes to protecting your home and family from the effects of an earthquake.
Preparation tips
- Develop an earthquake safety action plan for your family identifying places
that can provide the highest amount of protection during an earthquake as well
as an escape route and off-premises meeting place.
- Become familiar with your community's disaster preparedness plan.
- Teach family members how to shut off water, gas and electricity to the house. ...
Safety tips
- At the first sign of an earthquake, drop and take cover under a sturdy piece
of furniture or against an inside wall away from objects that may fall on you.
- Sit or stay close to the floor and hold on to furniture legs for balance.
- Use your arm to cover and protect your eyes....
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Create an Emergency Plan
- Meet with household members. Discuss with children the dangers of fire, severe
weather, earthquakes and other emergencies.
- Discuss how to respond to each disaster that could occur.
- Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries.
- Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room.
- Learn how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches.
- Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones.
- Take a basic first aid and CPR class.
- Keep family records in a water and fire-proof container.
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Storm Preparedness
- store drinking water, first aid kit, canned/no-cook food, can opener, radio,
flashlight, batteries all accessible.
- keep wood, sandbags and tools accessible
- clean rain gutters, and check the structural ability to sustain heavy weight
from snow or water accumulation.
- dress for the season, cold weather means wear several layers of loose-fitting,
warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Make sure outer garments
are water-proof.
- keep cars fueled
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Aid
What's the best way to treat a burn?
Immediately run cool water over the injured skin until the area is pain-free both
iin and out of water. Wash minor first- and second-degree burns with mild soap,
and apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover a second-degree burn with a clean bandage
and keep it dry.
It's also important to get immediate treatment for third-degree burns, second-degree
burns that cover a large area of the body, or burns on the face, neck, hands,
feet or genitals, Vukich advises.
How do you treat a poisoning?
"Poisonings can be a serious situation and are more common when small children
become independent and curious," says Lewis. If a poisoning occurs, parents
should not decide alone whether their child is okay, she says. Call the local
Poison Control Center and describe the product and amount that was swallowed.
The center may tell you to call 9-1-1 or take the victim to the closest emergency department.
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Hurricane Survival Kit
One of the most important tools for emergency preparedness is your Disaster
Supplies Kit. You'll need provisions to carry you through a week or more after
the storm. Remember, there may be no electricity or clean water for days. Downed
trees and other hurricane related debris blocking the roads will keep you from
traveling far. Below are the most important items for your Disaster Supply Kit.
Stock up today; store them in a water-resistant container; and replenish as necessary,
especially at the beginning of the hurricane season – June1.
- Two weeks supply of prescription medicines
- Two weeks supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods. Buy plenty of nonperishable
foods, because there won't be any refrigeration.
- Drinking water/containers: 1 gallon per person per day for two weeks. It's
a good idea to sterilize the bathtub and fill it with water just before the storm.
- Flashlights and batteries for each member of the family
- Portable radio and (7 sets) batteries
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During an Earthquake
Outdoor Safety
If outdoors, move away from buildings and utility wires. The greatest danger from
falling debris is just outside doorways and close to outer walls. Once in the
open, stay there until the shaking stops.
Indoor Safety
There are actions you can take, even while an earthquake is happening, that will
reduce your chances of being hurt. Lights may be out, and hallways, stairs, and
room exits may be blocked by fallen furniture, ceiling tiles, and other debris.
Planning for these situations will help you to take action quickly.
- If an earthquake strikes, you may be able to take cover under a heavy desk
or table. It can provide you with air space if the building collapses. If you
get under a table and it moves, try to move with it.
- Inner walls or door frames are the least likely to collapse and may also shield
against falling objects. If other cover is not available, go to an inner corner
or doorway, away from windows or glass panels.
- Stay away from glass and hanging objects, and bookcases, china cabinets, or
other large furniture that could fall. Watch for falling objects, such as bricks
from fireplaces and chimneys, light fixtures, wall hangings, high shelves, and
cabinets with doors that could swing open.
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Survival Suppliers
W hether you are preparing for a winter storm, fire, flood, or tornado you
need to put together a disaster preparedness checklist to give your family the
best chance of survival. We have taken the recommendations from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services (OES) and have developed the checklist below.
Most agencies are recommending that you prepare your family to be self-sufficient
for three day to a week before services can be completely restored after a major disaster...
Suggested Preparations :
Water : Store one gallon per person per day. Two quarts for drinking and two
quarts for cooking.
Food : Have enough non-perishable food on hand for your family to survive on for
three days to one week. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation
or cooking, and little or no water. Select foods that are compact and can be stored
for long periods of time.
First Aid : Assemble a first aid kit for your home and for each car.
Cooking : Have alternative methods for cooking such as a camp stove or barbecue.
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Emergency Preparedness Checklist
The next time an emergency occurs, you may not have much time to act.
Prepare now for a sudden emergency. This checklist will help you get started.
- Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries.
- Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room.
- Learn how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches.
- Teach children how and when to call 911, police and fire services.
- Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.
- Pick one out-of-state and one local friend or relative for family members
to call if separated by disaster (it is often easier to call out-of-state than
within the affected area).
- Teach children how to make long distance telephone calls.
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Fire Safety and Emergency Plan
On first moving into the building, you should familiarize yourself with the
location of fire alarm pull stations, stairways and emergency exits. You should
plan for primary and alternate means of emergency escape and become familiar with
fire fighting instructions on fire extinguishers and be certain to know how they
operate. If you are not sure how they work, ask your resident assistant.
In case of fire:
- Stay calm.
- Always sound the building fire alarm immediately. If the alarm fails to operate,
warn other occupants by knocking on doors and shouting warnings.
- Call the University Police at 456 from a safely located phone. Give as much
information as possible to the dispatcher. Do not assume that someone else has
already notified the University Police. The University Police will immediately
notify the Fire Department and dispatch officers to the scene. Do not hang up
until told to do so by the dispatcher.
- Before opening the door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it is hot,
do the following (if it is not hot go to step 5).
Open the windows.....
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Gardening Tool Guide
 General Buying Tips Gardening is pleasurable hard work, made easier by using the appropriate
tools. If you care for them properly, they should last a lifetime. When purchasing
tools, always choose quality over quantity.
- Look for ergonomic tools that are designed to spare backs, shoulders and wrists.
- Space-age materials make tools lighter, more balanced, and easier to grip
and use without developing calluses.
- Look for tools with features such as replaceable parts, easy cleaning, rustproof
metal parts, and a hole in handles so you can hang the tool on a peg.
- Features such as swivel handles, handle bumpers and ratchet action will enhance
your comfort and the performance of the tool.
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Tips for Keeping your Lawn Green and Healthy
SMART WATERING TIPS
An irrigation system can help minimize the amount of water used, while still
keeping a lawn looking healthy. These water conservation tips you from wasting
water and losing money.
Avoid over-watering
lawns and gardens. When applied too rapidly, some water is lost to runoff when
applied too rapidly, and some water evaporates from exposed, unmulched soil. But
the greatest waste of water comes from applying too much, too often. Instead of
watering for 20 minutes straight, water four times for 5 minutes each time, with
a 15-minute break between each session. This will allow water to soak in, minimizing runoff.
Timing
Try to water between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., when the sun is low, winds are calm
and temperatures are cool. Under these conditions, there is less evaporation and
the leaf surfaces can dry out during the day, reducing the chance of fungal diseases.
Watering in the evening allows the leaf surfaces to remain wet overnight, which
increases the risk for fungal diseases. Midday watering is better for plants,
but bad for water bills because of water loss through evaporation.
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