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Show 5B raw rin-- iim r w CLEAN-U- THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, April 21,1988 WOMmssr- a- P PAINT Murray Police Offer Suggestions On Security Landscaping Adds Value MURRAY, When your budget balks at buying that new flowering viburnum or dwarf barbary, just remember how much more value those plants are bringing to your home. Good will landscaping increase the value of your property and is uppermost on the list of priorities for selling a home, says Steve Knight of Knight Realty. He says that "when there is a lot of oak brush and flowers, for example, it helps to sell the house. Landscaping has eye appeal, sets off the property and a first gives good impression." He elaborates: "Ive got a home now on a that is difficult to sell because of the overgrown cul-de-s- bushes and trees that are obstructing the view. You cant even see that there is a second floor because of the MURRAY. the "Increasing security of homes, automobiles and possessions may be one of the best home improvement projects a could ever property owner undertake," Murray Police Sgt. Lynn Turner advised. The spiraling crime rate has everyone concerned, but there are important ways in which citizens can help to reduce crime in their own communities, he said. Crimes, including burglary, and assault, theft, rape vandalism, are increasing about eight percent every two to three years in residential areas in Utah, he pointed out. This increase applies universally to plants." As a contrast, he says he just sold a home with tidy landscaping that had been on the market only a brief time. It had a row of beautiful pine trees out back and the yard was well planned and kept. According to research done by Money Magazine, "not all improvements will increase the value of a house by the amount that they cost to perform." But it stated that landscaping has a recovery value of 100 to 200 "if it is well done and harmonizes with foliage nearby." This compares to a recovery value of a kitchen overhaul of neighborhoods group income level. to 125, a bathroom, to 120, a new deck or patio, 40, and a swimming to 50. pool, 20 75 80 Turner says that rising crime is not inevitable, however. There are isolated areas in which the crime rate is actually decreasing. Some neighborhoods in West Jordan, for example, had 63 percent less criminal activity over a two year period after an active anti-crim- e program had been adopted. A 1986 Gallup landscaping established that survey homeowners feel landscaping adds almost 15 to the value of their property. Nicest Thing In Murray Could Just Be The Trees CEDAR MURRAY. If you asked your neighbors in Murray what the nicest thing in the community is, they might say "the trees." FENCE SALE Murrayites have taken pride in 1x4-- 6' SLATS 1...69f 2x4-- 8' RAILS 2. . . 4x4x8' 4x4-- 8' POST on "both sides of the tracks," above or below any 1 95 heat gain, and warmer in the winter by blocking strong viands," CEDAR. $4 2". . . v; . . MIX.. McAndrew, said-Elizabe- th 29 $1" CUSTOM CUTTING I SHOP WORK ACE, the beauty of their trees for decades and Murray has been honored as a "Tree City USA for the past 10 consecutive years. "Trees can help keep your home cool in summer by blocking solar 0lir mini BUILDERS MARI 355S Wait 3500 South n Gran ger " City' Powers Energy Conservation Manager. "But we need to remind you that trees can also cause problems." Murray Lynn Gillen, Murrays Forestry Supervisor, said that its often difficult to imagine the young sapling youve just planted becoming a giant tree. "Those saplings you plant now will someday have big branches," he said. "If those branches fall, bend in the wind or sag under a snowload, they could damage nearby power lines. 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Even if an active "Neighborhood Watch" program does not exist in your neighborhood at present, however, there are still several things a homeowner can do to help make his home safe. For example, permanently marking valuables for identification makes it harder for criminals to "fence or sell stolen goods and makes recovery of stolen property easier, even if it is found in another state, Turner Sgt. e explained. secure locks are another critical area in which homes could be improved. A good deadbolt lock is considered one of the best protections, but studies show that some 40 percent of homes are not locked at all. Homeowners should Good, also keep windows securely locked as well, he said. Adequate lighting is another of facet crime important prevention. IJomeowners should provide exterior lighting that reflects inward around the perimeter of the property. Turner recommended watt a 40-7- 5 entrances and exits are adequately lighted, he advised. But to be even more secure, Turner advises organizing a "Neighborhood an available in the literature racks at the Customer Service and Treasurers Office in City Hall to help our customers with tree planting advice. "If we plan ahead," Lynn said, "we can all enjoy the beauty of trees, avoid the inconvenience of interrupted electrical service, and spare the cost and disfigurement of pruning the trees. Watch" program in your own neighborhood. Suppose you have taken all the security precautions suggested and feel reasonably secure about your own home and valuables. Why should you be interested in a organizing "Neighborhood Watch" program? "One reason is that crime rates go down in Neighborhood Watch areas because word gets around to both amateur and professional criminals and they stay away," Sgt. Turner explained. "Another is that taxes, insurance and many other costs and that go up because of crime hurts us all." Those interested in organizing a "Neighborhood Watch" program in their own area should: Call the police in your area and tell them you want to form a "Neighborhood Watch" group. The police will provide you with dates - - when an officer is available to attend your meeting. Choose a date you feel will be most convenient for the greatest number of people you are inviting. Plan to hold the meeting in someones home rather than a - classroom or office. The home atmosphere is more conducive to informal discussion. This is important because "Neighborhood Watch" meetings should not only be educational but also provide a means of strengthening social ties among neighbors. CLIP & SAVE j Home I Improvement-Repai- I SATISFACTION GUARANTEED J 20 Year Experience p l KEN THE HANDYMAN 966-628- 6 instead of payments? 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