Show B8 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday March 2002 11 Don ’£ neglect outdoor By Sarah Mrytol Scripps Howard Foundation ' Wire ' It’s the first thing people see when they drive up to the your home But often it’s ' most neglected Home decorators call it ' “curb appeal” Outdoor decorating may be one of the best ways to improve the value of your home while maintaining a firm grip on your wallet Here are some tips from the experts: Lighting: “You can really make your yard look nice with low voltage lighting”” says Pat Simp- son host of Before and After: Whole House Remodeling and Fix It Up a weekend project show on Home & Garden Television With Kghts ranging from $6 to $45 Simpson suggests or planting lighting-walkwaythe lights directly beneath a tree and shining them upward " Scripps Howard photo Experts say there are many inexpensive ways to improve home exteriors and lawns s “Uplighting” accentsthe tree's height and is one of Simpson' s favorite tech- -' (http:wwwsolarsensecom) to Home Depot They cost about $15 to $39 -- - Landscaping: Who says landscaping is ’ just for flowers? Spruce up the outside of your home with decorative grasses or Japanese maples Then accent them with garden rocks or boulders says Brad Staggs a Do It Yourself Network host “That really creates a nice bold statement in a front yard” Start by visiting a tree nursery or garden center and ask the experts what kind of niques lights are also a good option for homeowners who don’t want to hassle with electric cords The sun: restores the batteries during the day and at night the lamps arc activated automatically They last about 100000 hours and require no cords Solar panel lights can be found' nearly anywhere now — from the web '! Solar-pan- - el ‘ said “Kick in the door or break a window and climb in The average was about 30 seconds Guns Continued from B1 gun hold one what to do jf y yiAi see one” explained Hunter Carrie Hunter was enthusi astic about a “Ladies Basic Firearms Training” She said although she has a concealed weapon permit for her 22 pis- tol “I’ve only used it twice” just for practice She said she was looking forward to learning more especially since the instructor was not her husband "I'm excited to take that (course) “she said “but family members don’t always make the best teachers I’d ' rather learn from Kenny than - ' - The 911 dispatch process alone takes about three minutes But we’ll get our loaded gun from the safe and get that person out of the house” she ' ' Dustin” ' ' ' : Children older than 8 with a parent or guardian are wel- -' come to sign up for both the basic pistol and basic riile courses Students who do not own a gun may rent a weapon and ammunition for $10 while they are on the premises of the education center ' Another more advanced course is “Home Intruder Defense System” Carrie Hunter has ongoing epneerns about intruders because of her husband's job She and Dustin ' did a little experiment to see ' how iong it would take to break into their house-Theshe did a few hs - said emphatically Dustin said “We teach you to arm yourself You clear the house — we teach you how — and get your family to safety" The policeman in him added “We don’t want them (the householders) to go hunt- - ing” No matter who is in the right if shots' are fired said Eggleston and Hunter law enforcement officers coming on the scene will follow a special protocol And they have seen an increase in violent incidents in the last few years “We’re pulling pur weapons out regularly” said Eggle- ston Part of the home intruder defense training is what may happen to the homeowner after a shooting '(They may be arrested We tell them about it? Carrie : Hunter declared “We teach them how to be detained and handcuffed” Dustin Hunter said “We' ve seen both sides We’re preparing them for the situation — preventive maintenance” he said wryly Another kind of preventive greenery would be most appropriate for your climate Rocks from pebbles to boulder-siz- e usually are bought by the ton or the pallet and can cost up to $400 Stones also can be used to define the perimeter of gardens Stack river rock about four inches to one foot high to create a centerpiece in your yard Using borders is also an option Fountains can be added to the center of a yard garden for a focal point strong ' “What that does is define maintenance they teach is how to keep firearms safely While some manufacturers sell ' weapons safes Eggleston said “You’ll pay more for a safe that's specially for firearms” But he and the Hunters bought fireproof safes with keypad locks for less than $150 each while Christensen locks up his weapons in a standup safe They recommend safes with keypad locks to avoid the danger oflost or broken keys' The Hunters keep three or four handguns loaded and ready in case of intruders in their safe They keep bullets for their handguns locked up there too' Pustin Hunter said “I don’t have a safe for my rifles I do keep trigger locks on diem and the ammunition is stored in a locked safe You can also buy tall lock boxes They’re made out of sheet metal but they do lock” Dustin Hunter easily acknowledges his passion for guns— T can’t imagine living fife without diem” But he ' said with equal certainty “Whether someone owns a gun is a personal decision But they owe it to themselves their family and their community to learn how to use it safely” The phone number for the - - f i that (flower) bed from the street or driveway and sets it off” says Pat Simpson Having a focal point in your yard adds to the viewer appeal Simpson says Berms also are a good option for gardeners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty All it takes is a shovel and some soil Berms are raised mounds of dirt that create a bed They are typically a foot or so higher man the grass Plant shrubs hollies or trees on them “Rather than being a flat ' flower bed it's almost a monument in the yard” says Simpson Berms also are useful in climates where it rains a lot The raised bed helps to route water the correct way instead of drowning out other plants settling to create puddles One of the biggest mistakes homeowners intent on improving their lawn is taking on too much at one time Whether it’s time or money make sure your project is within your means “I see more frustration and failure (caused by homeowners) trying to tackle more than they have the time or budget to do " savsPaul James writer and host of “Gardening by the Yard” “Start small” he advises For instance plant shrubs or flowers one month The next decide whether to repaint shutters or pressure dean die outside of your home Developing a plan may be helpful as well Plan out each month’s activities both how much they will cost and the amount of time they will take to complete Why not try several new looks? At least in a virtual sense Tkke a picture of your home with a digital camera and scan it in to a computer Then buy home design ($50 would be reasonable) and go to town exploring your options Blue shuttersTA cardan island? Fbuntains? 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