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Show Don't wait for leaks to reroof Lakeside Review, Wednesday, April 16, 1986 Grow your own 'loofah' for personal, home use Some people think the time to reroof is when the roof starts to leak. Thats a mistake, says the Asphalt Roofing Manufactureres Association, because leaks can damage the roof deck, the rafters and seep down into walls. Another reason not to wait so long is that once leaks develop, the roof has to be replaced immeditely. This could result in hasty rather than studied, logical decisions. A roof of standard shingles that is more than 15 years old is ready for reroofing. If you cant determine the age of your roof look for cracked, curled or missing shingles. To ascertain the condition of the roof, take a walk around the house looking for signs 3D ARLENE HAMBLIN Review correspondent SYRACUSE Perhaps you are familiar with the term loofah. It is the fiberous sponge-lik- e Loofah (top photo) looks much like a cucumber until its interior dry outer skin is removed to reveal sponge-lik- e (bottom photo). article found in bath shops and drug stores. It is recommended for use in your bath or shower for removing dead skin and to keep your skin trouble spots, such as elbows, knees, and heels in top shape. They are fairly expensive little items, unless you choose to grow your own. In the natural state, before being peeled and having the seeds of aging. For a close-u- p look, use field glasses. Dont go up on the roof to inspect it. Its dangerous and could cause additional damage to the shingles. Should you determine that reroofing is in order, call in a professional roofing contractor who will conduct a thorough inspection. He will be able to advise you on the cost of reroofing and the material to use. Asphalt shingles, for example, are the most popular in both and new construction. They are economical, durable, attractive, easy to care for and offer the added benefit of fire safety. They come with a fiber glass or Regardless of its size or style, a organic base in a wide range of good kitchen is both efficient and colors and styles. attractive. Because so many are Especially desirable arent, kitchen remodeling reasphalt shin- mains one of the most popular gles in attractive earthtome home improvements year after shades of brown and beiges that ; year. combine rugged appearance with But efficiency in a kitchen isnt colors that serve to relate a home related to size so much as is good to its environment. These layout and use of appliances, cabshingles are inets and other materials that to last up to 25 years or help get the job done with a minmore. imum of fuss. Take ceramic tile, for instance. Ceramic tile is attractive, durable, economical, easy to clean and will not burn. Thats why its so popular on floors, walls and countertops in kitchens, says the Tile Council of America, Inc. surGlazed tile has a glass-lik- e matte be which face, may shiny, It is a common fact that many or textured. Use glazed wall tile and glazed or unglazed ceramic Americans these days are choosing to remain in their existing mosaics for walls and homes for longer periods of time. Wall tile comes in a wide range Several reasons are prompting them to make this decision, such as little profit on sales of an existing home, the cost of moving, and high interest rates. What about those who need more removed, the loofah plant resembles a large, dry, paper-lik- e gourd or squash. The Indian name for them is translated as sponge gourd. They grow to be quite large in some instances and can be cut into the size you prefer. Some of the shops stock them with strings or ribbons attached of for help in reaching areas of the back. The great thing about the loofah or sponge gourd is that it is so easy to grow and is so versatile. It is at home as much in the kitchen as in the bathroom. It is great for scrubbing dishes k surfaces on pots and an pans. Outdoors it is great for scrubbing lawn furniture and the white sidewalls on the family car. It makes a great hand scrubber to remove stubborn non-stic- soil. for a fence or area you want to camouflage. The leaves are a brilliant green and a few plants or seeds go along way. You may harvest up to a dozen loofahs for each plant. They may be eaten when only three to four inches long before they become stiff inside. Plant the seedlings or seed about 24 inches apart for total coverage. Leave the gourds on the vine as long as possible without risking a freeze. Then remove them leaving about 4 inches of vine. You may then hang them in a warm dry place to dry. Any moisture is inclined to cause them to mold. They can also be spread out on a screen where the air can circulate until they are thoroughly dry. When dry, emerse in warm water for a few seconds and peel the brown outer shell off. Remove the seeds and save for next years crop. 3-- Once youve tried it as a tub and basin scrubber, youll be lost without it. As most other plants in this area, the loofah can be planted after the danger of frost has passed. You may start the seeds indoors in a jiffy planter or egg carton. Then transplant them around the end of May or the first part of June. The vine makes a great cover Microwave works Tile can improve kitchen well to dry flowers Durable, attractive three-dimension- al ed Insulating basement walls wise back-splashes- TUB space? Theyre opting to finish off ex isting rooms or are adding onto their homes. If youre looking for ... of colors, design and glazes. For countertops, use ceramic mosiacs and tiles with heavy glazes. Ceramic mosiacs and tiles with heavy glazes. Ceramic floor tiles are usually more rugged than wall tiles. Glazed versions are matte or textured. When used on floors, ceramic mosaics should be unglazed. Since tile comes in myraid colors, shapes, patterns and textures, its wise to choose conservatively for large areas such as floors and walls. Choose a neutral color that you wont tire of. Save the bright colors and decorative designs as accents in small areas. For walls, backsplashes and countertops, consider romantic florals in colors ranging from cherry blossom pink to cornflower blue. These shades bring relief from lots of dark wood cabinets. Metallic tile finishes as well as smooth whites, beiges and grays go well with contemporary kitch IPPfF imfiiiiLnfinffirsg ens. For the country look, consid- er hand painted tiles with such motifs as weathervanes, butter molds and Pennsylvania Dutch stencils. designs, florals and classic medallions are naturals with traditional kitchens. Old-wor- ld On floors, neutral neednt mean mundane colors. Theres a wealth of shades within the beige palette, ranging from peachy tan to rosy taupe. Browns run from carmel to espresso. Especially popular in country d kitchens are the look of uneven edges and surfaces that resemble that potters touch. For a look at whats available in ceramic tile, visit the showrooms of manufactureres, contractors, distributors and dealers. Look for them in the phone book under For more informationm write the Tile Council of America, Inc., P.O. Box 2222, Princeton, NJ 08540. hand-crafte- FARMINGTON Drying flowers in the microwave takes only minutes and is less damaging than the regular methods. So states the Magic of Microwave cookbook, published by Magic on the size of the flowers, turning after each minute. Take it out and let sit for 24 hours to com- Put a layer of Silica Gel, Borax and commeal or best of all Kitty Litter into a container (shoe box or any microwave dish), add the flowers carefully, then sprinkle the drying agent around them slowly so as not to disturb the petals and completely cover them. Put the container in the mocro-wav- e plus a cup of water in a separate dish and microwave on minutes, depending high for their petals very easily. White or pastel colored flowers may turn light brown or gray: deep colors may look black. Leaves may also be dried and retain their color. Place a 12x8 dish inverted in the microwave. Cover the dish with paper towels, place branch on paper and cover with more towels. Micorwavc on high for I1: minutes and turn branch over and repeat. Pansies and other small flowers can be done this Chef. -3 pletely cool. Choose brightly colored flowers that are half open and firm. Flowers already in full bloom lose way. Tile-Cerami- c. TOBOW9 SUPER SPRING SPECIALS WEED & FEED more space, consider finishing off your basement. Millions of Americans have turned once drab basements into useful offices and family rooms. If youre planning on finishing off your basement this spring, the CertainTeed Home Institute rec- Weeds Feeds you & lawn covers 5000 sq. ft. LAWIM Save $50" FOOD ommends first insulating the basement walls and then covering with gypsum board or paneling. Before you begin the job youll need work gloves, a hammer, common and masonry nails, 2 x 2s and 2 x 4s, a serated knife, a d heavy duty staple gun and fiber glass batts or rolls. Start the job by nailing bottom plates (2 x 2s) to the base of the walls with a hammer and masonry nails (Figure 1). Then nail top plates (2 x 2s) to the joists of the subflooring above. Both bottom and top plates should be placed out from the wall. Next, using common nails, fasten the 2 x 4 studs 16 or 24 inches apart (measured from the conter of one stud to the center of the next Figure 2). Then cut out fiber glass insulation into sections the height of the wall. Press insulation between the studs with the facing towards the basement and staple to the studs. (Figure 3). To finish the job, install gyp--, sum board or paneling over the insulation and studs (Figure 4). kraft-face- Plant Easter lily in your garden Have you decided what to do with the Easter lily you received for Easter now that it is through blooming? What ever you do, dont throw it away. According to Toni WeHus of Toni's Flower and Gift Villa in Clearfield, most people do not realize that Easter lilies can be planted outdoors. She said they d and are arc left in similar to tulips, and come up every September. 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