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GR SCRIPPS TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 , 2009 . F/V
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<br /> Solutions for a small bathroom
<br /> DOWMUxe. In a small bedroom or annex unused then store towels and toi-
<br /> bath, every inch counts. space on a private patio let paper in an etagere
<br /> N GARDEN TIPS Compact showers, sinks, by replacing a window over the commode,
<br /> O toilets and vanities let with French doors.
<br /> YOU max out your bath Feel the eye. Want W Choose Won mile l-
<br /> } Caterpillars can harm some plants without coaxing out make b•• Slick to one color on
<br /> space. ?Your curt look walls; this Light
<br /> help
<br /> hu and
<br /> higher. Hang curtains a the space. Light hues and
<br /> • Caterpillars are the larva in the Lepj- Add storage. Add few inches above the a win-
<br /> neutrals Will make your O dopterous group — moths and butterflies. - shelves or Cabinets in ra clow frame
<br /> (you can do( bathroom look bigger. For n = Insects in
<br /> this group undergo metamer cased areas that don't get this with the shower ctr-
<br /> C phosis, a cycle from egg to adult in which much traffic, like over the fain, too). Give cabinets a more punch, choose
<br /> a in the case of complete metamorphosis, toilet, or choose a vanity boost; this will keep Che bright accessories.
<br /> y the hsect looks different in each stage. ` - with drawers big enough eye moving up, away Go solid state.
<br /> Small
<br /> T Caterpillars can rause damage and some. ` rd to hold extra towels. O'om the floor. rooms can look cluttered
<br /> d to times expensive losses to crops. ,( - Be renectNe. Mirror Dant cut corners. Cor- with busy patterns or out.
<br /> Il•1 3 • Caterpillars are a food source for make a small room look ners are an unto dated furnishings. In.
<br /> o Z ?, some wildlife. No caterpillar may mean Peed e g
<br /> M no butterflies in he landscape, bigger. Don't limit your• source in most bath- stead, choose simple, solid
<br /> pe, or Coad for - ': self to a medicine-cabinet rooms. Look for shelves, materials like wood, glass
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<br /> O Z V survive the occasional feeding by rat. mirror, add a beautiful sinks and showers in M. and
<br />stone to create a
<br /> O N 0 O erpillars. Oleanders, even when detoliat- " ` vintage mirror, a wall of file-fitting styles to
<br />help sense of serenity,
<br /> O - mirrors or even a mir- p
<br /> ti Z ed, by caterpillars, usually will survive you Chad extra spew in Accessorize. Make style
<br /> N Z = Y and continue growing. Bougainvilism , ' rated vanity, every nook and cranny. the focus in your
<br /> small
<br /> a_ can stand the loss of a portion of their - t' ' Add on
<br /> 0 LL1 O Painlessly. in
<br /> leaves. Get In sink. Reclaim ex. bath with faucets in the
<br /> ,Qd O F 3 stead of increasing the tra room by replacing the latest finishea, fun shower
<br /> Ew • Control options for Caterpillars in. size of your bathroom, vani with a
<br /> pedestal or hooks elude hand picking, spraying with soapy borrow unused space console
<br /> sink. Look for holders.
<br /> decorative soap
<br /> V o to r or waiting for natural enemies to Photo by CAROL CLOUD entry from other rooms, Create sinks with wide Ops for
<br /> a _ to job. Fairly low-toxicity sprays azo Bougalnvlllea Is a tough plant, but wind a makeup nook in the soap and toothbrushes, Scripp
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<br /> Q LO .` available in products containing the bac- and overwatering are typical causes of
<br /> ` d teria Bacillus thuringiensis, or BT. The damage. However, with the bougainvillea
<br /> worms ingest the bacteria ?preyed on the ploturetl, the circular pattern of cutting '
<br /> y„dleaves and soon stop feeding and die as and the remains of the tougher leaf -A V A
<br /> C 2 N the bacteria multiplies and poisons them mid-vein are typical of leading by
<br /> from the inside. caterpillars. �� .•4 , s �N.�,r,,.•''`
<br /> O o Birds, wasps and fungi all use warms
<br /> N C Cor food or incubators. Before reaching • "May the wings of the butterfly kiss
<br /> C for a spray to control an infestation, We the sun
<br /> N A a close look at the caterpillars. If several And find your shoulder to light on,
<br /> C E are moving slowly and look to be covered To bring you luck, ha
<br /> C � with mold, a fungus has invaded and may as.
<br /> happiness and rich-
<br /> . . fV N :0 O7 wipe out the population soon. Very small
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<br /> Z C Q Wasps do lay eggs inside caterpillars; the Today, tomorrow and beyond."
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<br /> >- wasp pupa look like silky rice grains at IrLsh blessing
<br /> C a) y:, U 'a (ached to the back of the worms — that
<br /> Q) D U to N calarpftar is history. Carol cloud Bailey
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<br /> I. -a Schweitzer said. "It's not derrionstmte thell• to get at what they tike," garage, granite kitchens,
<br /> O in like painting a wall or buy` Schweitzer said. They ran stainless steel appliances
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<br /> TM k O expensive mistake." Rose Bosley, manager of at a well-done job and say ' . ..
<br /> N N m d The alternative is for Plaza paint Why it looks so goad. 45 Ft, dock included
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<br /> 2 Maybe that's why so Schweitzer, who has lated (in style) at all." Ft. Pierce, FL Roger Fox
<br /> �- (L many people choose to taught architectural histo- Sometimes the transla
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<br /> Z (1) N in exterior paint color (34 per. Michigan University for deep pumpkin might look
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<br /> F and Painting in Palm City, "You have to get it big T look like the world's IN �/ WINDOW a
<br /> C often encounters clients enough to actually see the biggest jack W-lanlern. II; $ DOOR SYSTEMS 'I `
<br /> r� who are overwhelmed by color, " he said.
<br /> s- a N the hundreds of Colors Take pictures he your
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<br /> ^ rn W y "The last ming i want to country, said he uses a is the roof tutor, me body
<br /> i�••ee C G do is paint a house a talar 27 item checklist to came color, trim and accents?
<br /> AO they don't like, and they up with possible colors for "Break dawn the pieces,"
<br /> i�+s •� have to drive up to it every a home. The list includes Schweitzer said.
<br /> to day," he said. "If you gel it such factors as the roof cob dust as you shouldn't
<br /> jeajrj �G ` L wrong, it can get expen or, the direction the house trust a paint chip, he said, /hy
<br /> v � +, sive." faces, the amount of Coma don't base color selections
<br /> Uj +° He brings in Rose Bos- mentation and neighlwr
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<br /> �■ .t.• ley, manager of Plaza ing houses in addition to
<br /> • � O Paint in Palm City, to help the style and age of the great faun to Although it's
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<br /> _ W ley has helped several Examples of his projects mouse, the colors you see
<br /> Ori O Treasure Coast home can be found on his Web on your Computer might
<br /> •� owners select exterior not betrue.
<br /> U N paint colors that comp le "Some clients Once the had work of
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<br /> W ? the surrounding neighbor Choose Colors to color selection is done —
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<br /> a `� U "Calor is a personal Coordinate with the paint is applied — comes GCIARD
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<br /> C thing," Bosley said. "It's a getting the surface read
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<br /> Q U for its transformation. 6611Y Want to build a solid reputation? (stento this. New
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<br /> ■ N atity. You have to consider Shrubs, Or a "Make sure the prep f UfeGuard" windows and doors from Weather
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<br /> r � rm -0 the body, then me trim, work is done properly, es- are certified to withstand winds up to 150 mph'.
<br /> any ii■ cobblestone pecially for alder homes,"
<br /> men me accent colors — • beachAnd they're not only strong, they offer more building
<br /> G like doors and shutters. Bosley said. "Or the paint o lions than an other line of im ad resistant
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<br /> ■ � a combinations of colors ap Robert Schweitzer, �l Howard
<br /> right eH firlially products. Windowsble
<br /> in a multitude of sizes, new
<br /> Fr1�r E.4 �g pealing." ?Cripps Howard News Service tyle, shape,
<br /> d Windows and Doors lets you choose the
<br /> M N hlstortc-color specialist and The Toledo Rlaae conrib style, shape, color or species of interior wood to
<br /> • T.1 ab \ V She advises home
<br /> ir owners note a few things
<br /> W orad to this report. beautifully complement any home. To learn more,
<br /> ■ d before they head out to thematchvisit our showroom, our website, or call today
<br /> N paint store. How does it PUBLIC NOTICE
<br /> m /� t face me sun? Is it a INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE STATE
<br /> a Rif t!1 wood frame home or con HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM FOO
<br /> $) W Crete? Dam it have a barrel FY 2006-2007 and FY 2007-2008 AND HURRICANE HOUS � veer-
<br /> ztd file roof or a metal roof? ING RECOVERY (HHR ) PROGRAM FY 2005-2006/2007-2008 t I.Aw•
<br /> /� ;U) The answers will help de The FY 2006.2007 and F1' 2007-2008 annual reports for the - 1111 e
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<br /> F (ermine the best color and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and FY
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<br /> sheen of paint for the job. Program may be inspected by the public at the housin0 office at 722 Third Place (old Dixie & Third Place) Vero
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<br /> she said. "Same Coen and 5.00 p.m. an weekdays. Written public comments are Toll Free: 866-462.2281
<br /> choose colors to coordinate encouraged andust be received by August 29, 2008. For www.HBSglass.com • e-mail: info@HBSgiass.com
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