18 JULY 16, 2020 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
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Big jobs you can tackle this summer
Summer is here, and that means
it’s time to tackle the big outdoor
tasks.
The importance of getting work
done is especially true in this season of
social isolation, when Americans are
enjoying their homes’ outdoor spaces
more than ever. Outdoor work may
require some extra sweat and elbow
grease, but these big jobs are a welcome
break right now, keeping people
busy and outside - and helping them
truly appreciate their well -tended
green spaces.
For many, outdoor work is a satisfying
endeavor, allowing homeowners
to take pride in their home and yard,
along with the work they put into
it, which shows in what people are
searching for, posting and sharing
online.
For example, Pinterest Insights saw
an increase of 89% in backyard renovation
ideas on their website, along with
a whopping jump of 658% in DIY small
patio ideas on a budget, and an impressive
528% increase in budget garden
inspiration ideas.
Ready to get started on your summer
to -do list? Consider adding these big
but worthwhile tasks to your roster.
START A “VICTORY
GARDEN”
Given all the questions brought
about by COVID-19, many Americans
are re igniting the WWII practice of
growing their own fruits, vegetables
and herbs to give themselves more
control over their food supplies.
Many produce varieties are easy to
grow, and cultivating them at home
can ward off unnecessary shopping
excursions. “Americans are turning
to gardens for food access, food
security, food safety and food affordability,”
confirms gardening exec Jim
Feinson on GardenResearch.com.
REVAMP YOUR DECK
Does it just need a good power
washing, or is it screaming for a
repainting or re -staining too? Either
way, your work will go faster with
Northern Tool’s Powerhorse Gas
Cold Water Pressure Washer, which
has the 2.5 GPM and 3100 PSI you
need to effortlessly blast through
mud, dirt and debris on your deck,
siding, fence, patio or driveway.
TACKLE YOUR GUTTERS
It can be a hefty job, but built- up
debris must be cleaned out at least
twice annually to avoid wet basements,
interior leaks, mold growth,
rodent infestations and/or displacement
of the gutters themselves. Use
a sturdy ladder to safely access the
edges of your roof, then use a trowel
or gutter scoop to remove refuse.
Flush out the system using a power
washer or a garden hose with a spray
attachment. Check for cracks, rust
or paint damage and missing attachments,
ensure all sections are
sloped enough to drain stormwater
and replace any sections that can’t
be repaired.
Summer is here, and that to- do list
won’t take care of itself. Plan now to
take on the tasks that will help you
and your family make the best possible
use of your outdoor spaces in
the warm weather.
— BPT
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