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AROUND THE HOME
In This Issue
Around the Home: Things to do
during the fall months
Fall Hearty Recipe:
Pumpkin Bread
Fun Facts: Just in case you’re
on Jeopardy
The Healthy Home: the solution
to a damp musty crawlspace
Sudoku: Relaxation for some —
frustration for others
Healthy Pet Tips: A purrr-fectly
happy and healthy fall
FALL - Home Maintenance
Beautiful Fall — Vibrant colors, Halloween, Thanksgiving, bonfires, festivals, and
time to prepare your home for the colder weather.
Feed the Lawn: If you want that rich green lawn in spring, it needs some attention now. Talk to
your local nursery about the right nutrients to apply to your lawn in fall, and fertilize one last time!
Turn off exterior faucets: Undrained water that freezes in pipes will expand and can burst.
Start by disconnecting all garden hoses and draining water still in faucets. If you don’t have
frost-proof faucets (homes built before ten to 12 years ago typically do not) — turn off the
shut-off valve inside your home..
Plant Fall Annuals: Mums, pansies and kale will flourish and add color to those planters and
pots well into fall.
Install a programmable thermostat: Or, if you already have one — double-check the
settings. Energy Star says that, on average, for an initial investment of $50 to $100, you will
save $180 annually on heating (and cooling) bills if in winter you keep the thermostat set to
no higher than 70 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re at home and awake and no more than 62
degrees when you’re away or asleep.
Check your heating system: Make sure it’s performing at its optimum level — clean or
replace dirty furnace filters and have a professional inspect your heating system
Clean gutters: Once the majority of the autumn leaves have fallen, clear out those gutters and
downspouts — clogged gutters can lead to pooling water and damage roofing, siding and wood
trim, plus cause leaks and ice dams.
NOW……………..
Have fun and enjoy the beautiful fall weather: If you have a fire-pit, give it a good cleaning
and fill it with lots of well-seasoned hardwood for those weekend marshmallow roasts and
ghost stories [
Halloween will be here before you know it ]
Credit Kiplinger, BHG, Garden glove and houzz
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PUMPKIN BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1-1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin (I use Libby’s)
Prep Time: 20 min - Cook: 65 min
Servings; 2 loaves
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease two 8 ½” x 4 ½” loaf pans with butter and dust
with flour (or use a baking spray with flour).
2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a bowl; use a whisk to mix well
and set aside.
3. In a large electric mixer bowl, at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until just blended. Add
eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until very light and fluffy.
Beat in pumpkin. The mixture might look grainy and curdled at this point -- that’s ok.
4. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well combined.
5. Turn batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly, and bake for 65 minutes, or until cake tester
inserted in center comes out clean. Let loaves cool in pan about 10 minutes, then turn out on
wire rack to cool completely. (If the loaves stick, run a plastic knife around the edges of the pan
to loosen them.)
6. Fresh out of the oven,the loaves have a deliciously crisp crust. If they last beyond a day, you can
toast individual slices to get the same fresh-baked effect.
Credit; Jennifer Segal
Serving size: 1 slice, Calories: 166, Fat: 6g, Carbohydrates: 26g, Sugar: 17g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 31mg
FUN FACTS
Fall Word Search
Lobsters have blue blood. The copper in their
blood gives their blood a bluish tint. It is
much like how iron in our blood causes our
blood to be red.
Most elephants weigh less than a blue whale’s
tongue.
The world’s tallest snowman was created in
Bethel, Maine in 2008. It measured in at 122
feet / 1 inch and weighed 13,000,000 lbs.
You can’t plow a cotton field with an elephant
in North Carolina.
The world record for the farthest flight by
a paper aircraft is 226.8 feet (69.1 meters).
When you crack a whip, it makes a sharp
sound because the tip of the whip is traveling
faster than the speed of sound. It is a sort
of mini sonic boom.
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The “Stack Effect” — amazingly, over 50% of your
home’s air comes from your crawl space.
As warm air rises, cool air from the crawl space is sucked into the
living areas of your home. Called the “stack effect”, it’s the same way
a chimney works. This — combined with other factors — means a
significant amount of the air you breathe actually came from your crawl
space.
The Emeseal Crawlspace System will reduce moisture, soil gases, mold,
mildew and improve the overall air quality in your crawl space — the air
you breathe in your home will be cleaner and healthier.
Scientific studies all agree: the key to mold control is
moisture control.
Molds produce allergens, irritants, and potentially toxic substances. Mold
is present in every home, as well as outdoors, but without moisture it can
not grow to harmful levels.
A dirt/stone crawl space is by far the #1 source of moisture in any home,
letting in gallons of water each day in the form of water vapor.
The EmeSeal Crawlspace System will eliminate this source of moisture
and rid your home of musty smells from mold and mildew.
RESULT - A healthier home
A Purrr-fectly Happy and Safe Fall Season
Pumpkin; Not Just for Pie - Did you know that canned
pumpkin is good for your dog’s diet? The soluble fiber
in pumpkin can help with digestive issues, while the
antioxidants and essential fatty acids in the seeds promote
healthy skin and fur and urinary health.
Keep School Supplies Out of Paws’ Reach - Fall is backto-school time, and those of you with young children know
that means stocking up on items like glue sticks, pencils
and magic markers. Although these items are considered
low toxicity to pets, gastrointestinal upset and blockages
can occur if ingested.
Potpourri - The scent of potpourri in the air, especially
at this time of year, can be soothing to us. Keep in mind,
however, that those holiday scents may also seem pretty
inviting to a food-driven pet. Be careful if using any liquidtype potpourri — found in potpourri pots or warmers —
to scent your house. The liquid is typically a mixture of
essential oils and cationic detergents. If ingested, the
cationic detergents can cause severe chemical burns to the
mouth and stomach.
Keep an Eye Out for Pests - The fall months are known
for all kinds of pests, the most common of which are fleas
and ticks. Check your pet after coming indoors to make sure
they aren’t bringing in any unwanted guests.
• Lower energy costs
• Seal out harmful gases
• Stop mold causing moisture • Provide a safe, clean storage area
Beware of Allergies - You’re not the only one who can get
the curse of fall allergies. Your pet can be just as susceptible
to allergens as you. If you see your pet itching more than
usual, you might want to check with the vet to identify any
possible allergies
Credit ASPCA , BH&G
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