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This weeks open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough

About 54 properties available for your viewing pleasure in the Greater Baristaville area this Sunday.

32 Dodd Street, Montclair

List Price: $539,000Taxes: $15,084Acreage: 0.13BRM/BTH: 4/2

Colonial near NYC bus, train, shops and restaurants at Watchung Plaza and Walnut Street. Easy access to Brookdale Park and Farmers Market. First floor includes living room, sunroom and dining room all with inlay ribbon hardwood floors and original wood trim plus updated kitchen with marble backsplash. Three bedrooms and updated bath on second floor and en-suite master bedroom on third floor. Finished recreation space and storage in basement. Backyard with one-car garage, mature plantings and tree house. Freshly painted inside and out. Open 1-4 p.m.

153 Highland Avenue, Montclair

List Price: $1,250,000Taxes: $28,643Acreage: 0.47BRM/BTH: 7/4.1

Ninety-year-old Colonial featuring large, eat-in kitchen with Viking stove and stainless steel appliances, family room, living room with French doors leading to garden with view of New York City. First floor also features dining room and powder room. Home has large master bedroom with with walk-in closet. Basement ready to be finished by the new owner, features laundry room, full bath and entrance to two-car garage. Home sold As Is, Home Owners Warranty Included. Open 2-4 p.m.

137 Forest St, Montclair

List Price: $600,000Taxes: $13,035Acreage: 0.08BRM/BTH: 3/2.2

Newer Colonial built in 2005/2006 is close to Walnut Street and Downtown Montclair and features a basement office that can be converted to mother/daughter space. Each of the three bedrooms on the top level are a good size and the master has its own en-suite bathroom. In addition to the open kitchen, there is a pantry area, formal dining room, additional home office space, a back deck, large powder room and a living room with balcony. Open 1-4 p.m.

756 Broad Street, Bloomfield

List Price: $294,000Taxes: $8,464Acreage: Not AvailableBRM/BTH: 2/1.1

Cape Cod style two bedroom in Brookdale section with NYC bus directly across street. Hardwood floors throughout. Eat in kitchen offering breakfast bar and granite countertops. Main level features three-season Florida room, two bedrooms, full bath and large living room/dining room combo. Unfinished attic has potential. Natural sunlight fill the rooms. Partially finished basement has large family room, laundry room, storage and powder room. Open 2-4 p.m.

34 Sommer Avenue, Glen Ridge

List Price: $389,000Taxes: $11,258Acreage: .09BRM/BTH: 3/1

Stone-front Colonial located in Carteret Park neighborhood. First floor features hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, a formal dining room, updated kitchen and an enclosed front porch. The second floor has three bedrooms with ample closet space and updated main bathroom. The backyard patio is good for BBQs. Home has two-car garage. Jitney service to the train station. Open 1-4 p.m.

54 Avon Drive, Essex Fells

List Price: $749,000Taxes: $15,045Acreage: .73BRM/BTH: 4/3

Four-bedroom ranch on quiet street on almost three-quarters of an acre features slate foyer with Dutch door entrance, formal living room with large bay window and fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, lower-level family room with fireplace, attached 2-car garage and hardwood floors throughout. Walk-up full-sized attic offers potential for even more finished space. Home features new furnace from 2013, updated electrical service done in 2013, new hot water heater installed in 2013 and new central air in 2015. Open 2-4 p.m.

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When termites returned to a Maryland couples home, they reached out to the pest control company with which they had a 10-year warranty, but that company had been sold to another company that doesnt do termites.

Christopher and Meredith Clarke had their Huntingtown home treated for termites last year.

They treated the entire house, all around the perimeter, drilling holes in the garage, the whole thing, Christopher Clarke said.

They wanted the insects gone for good, so they bought a 10-year warranty, agreeing to pay $95 per year for yearly inspections, which included any additional treatment if termites returned.

So just about a year after we had the treatment done, we started to notice some wings on the floor that looked like a recurrence of termites, Clarke said.

They called the company to return, but no one responded.

We were unable to connect to anybody, Clarke said.

They learned TruGreen bought out the pest control company with which they had a warranty. But TruGreen doesnt do termites and had no record of them, the Clarkes said.

They said they paid another company $1,320 to treat their home.

I was very upset about it, Clarke said. Thats quite a bit of money for a retired couple to lose.

The couple said TruGreen never acknowledged them as customers.

TruGreen told NBC4 Responds "the Clarkes were not on the transfer customers list," but the company immediately cut a check to reimburse their claim.

The Clarkes say they are termite free, and they've signed up for annual inspections with another company.

TruGreen said it is in litigation with the former company it took over and looking for any customers who are in a similar situation as the Clarkes.

Published at 5:16 PM EDT on Aug 23, 2017 | Updated at 8:22 PM EDT on Aug 23, 2017

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Little Fire Ant HUI, a citizen group advocating for increased public awareness and control of the little fire ant (LFA) in Hawaii County, is holding a one-time, free training event exclusively for all Big Island Pest Control Operators (PCOs).

The workshop will be presented by Hawaii Ant Lab, world experts on LFA, at the Kona Sheraton on Thursday, Sept.7, 2017, from 1 to 5 p.m.

The PCOs who receive the training will be able to provide LFA control service to homeowners islandwide.

PCOs will receive 4.0 credits approved by the HDOA Pesticide Branch.

Little Fire Ant HUI, founded by Holualoa resident Carolyn Dillon, promotes LFA training events for Hawaii Ant Lab and Big Island Invasive Species Committee.

What began as a grassroots effort to combat the spread of LFA in neighborhoods has become a countywide effort. The coalition has expanded to include state and county officials and department heads, industry leaders and private citizens in collaboration to expand community awareness and resources for increased LFA control.

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KINGSTOWNE, VA Fairfax County regularly conducts health inspections for local restaurants. The frequency of inspections on the type of food served and how it is prepared.

In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations, states the Virginia Department of Healths website.

Here are some of the violations from recent Kingstowne and Springfield inspections in August. Among the violations was an insect control device placed over food prep and storage areas at Maggiano's Little Italy. This was a repeat violation.

Also included is a restaurant with no violations. Reports are typically posted five to seven days after the inspections. Full reports are available on the health departments website. Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results.

Violations

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza: 6525 Frontier Dr, Springfield, VA 22150, last inspection: Aug. 11

violations: marinara sauce not reheated to proper temperature, foods cold holding at improper temperatures (both corrected), some coolers not operating properly

Jenny's Deli: 7664-B Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22153, last inspection: Aug. 13

violations: employee did not wash hands or change gloves after handling raw food, employee handling bread without gloves

KFC: 5890 Kingstowne Centre 160, Alexandria, VA 22315, last inspection: Aug. 16

violations: shredded cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole cold holding at improper temperatures

Maggiano's Little Italy: 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: meat sauce, mashed potatoes cold holding at improper temperatures, foods cold holding at improper temperatures, two coolers not operating properly, food processor, slicer, some utensils in need of cleaning, insect control device located over food prep, storage areas

Nando's Peri Peri: 6802 Springfield Mall 6802, Springfield, VA 22150, last inspection: Aug. 11

violation: food containers cracked, melted, discolored

Rice and Spice Thai: 6466 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315, last inspection: Aug. 10

violation: employee did not wash hands or change gloves after handling raw food (corrected)

Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar: 6795 Springfield Mall, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, last inspection: Aug. 14

violations: foods cold holding at improper temperatures, one prep cooler not operating properly, concentration of sanitizer too low, dishes not observed being sanitized

No Violations

Panera Bread: 5926 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, #130, Kingstowne, VA 22315, last inspection: Aug. 16

violations: none

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By Eric Barrett

OSU Ext. educator

When working with farmers and gardeners and in general conversation with the public, I get lots of questions about insect control, disease issues and frustrations with weeds. They are all of the things we dont want. Whether its a stinkbug, aphid, thistle or fungus we generally refer to them all as pests.

Thus, we practice integrated pest management when controlling these pests. IPM is a systematic approach to reducing these pests while maintaining our production of everything from asparagus to zinnias.

IPM starts with using best practices in growing crops, gardens or flowers. Its the spacing of plants apart at proper distances, providing as much sun as possible for fruits and most vegetables, and providing shade for hostas and bigleaf hydrangeas. It is doing a soil test and providing the proper pH and nutrients for our plants so they are healthy. Healthy plants are less likely to be affected by pests in the garden.

The first step is identifying the pest. What is it? Is it good, or is it bad? Sometimes this is easy to do if we see a few hundred aphids affecting our tomatoes. Other times, we think we are doing good by sparing the life of the praying mantis, only to see it feasting on a hummingbird the next week. Many times, we miss the lady beetle (ladybug) larvae that look like little black and orange alligators or we think they might be bad. The reality is they are eating hundreds of bad aphids each day! Know your insects or bring them to our clinic for identification.

Once the pest is identified and known to be having an impact, the next step is determining the threshold for control. This includes knowing the life cycle of the pest, how many there are, and the stage of development of the plant being threatened.

After weve identified the bad insect, weed or disease infecting our plants, the next step is a series of controls to get rid of the issue. First is cultural and mechanical controls, including prevention and exclusion of the bad pests. This can be done using screens and barriers to keep bad insects out, using newspapers to conserve moisture and keep weeds down, trapping the bad insects, or even removing leaves to increase air flow around the plant. Next are biological controls such as using beneficial insects to get rid of the problem insects.

Finally, chemical controls are the last option when other options have been exhausted. Chemicals include organic and conventional products that are used in a safe manner to control the bad insect, while protecting the good insects. Chemicals can be misused, for example using a brand name dish detergent instead of insecticidal soap. The dish detergent can burn leaves and cause plant damage. Thus, no matter your choice of product, be sure to use the product based on the label instructions.

To learn more about IPM and how it can help you in the home and garden, go to http://go.osu.edu/ipm.

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9 ways to create shade to beat the outdoor heat.

By Steve Asbell, Houzz

Evan Travels Photography, original photo on Houzz

Summer doesn't have to send you and your guests clinging to the comforts of air conditioning, especially if you're willing to make your backyard a little more inviting with the addition of some welcome shade, air movement or maybe a splash of water. By incorporating one or more of these cool features into your outdoor space, you'll find yourself spending more and more time enjoying your extra square footage outdoors.

1. Gazebos.Think back to that clubhouse you had a kid; gazebos are like clubhouses for adults. Serving both as shelter and focal point, a well-situated and thoughtfully designed gazebo is sure to become the star attraction of your outdoor gatherings, luring you and your guests out into the landscape.

While building a gazebo might seem like a big to-do, a well-designed one is like the cherry on top of a sundae. Design yours to coordinate with the style of your home, and be sure to give it enough space to allow for open views.

2. Porches. If your style is to stay closer to home, consider the porch. Front porches face out and open up to the world and are ideal for reading the morning's news or enjoying sweet tea at sunset, while back porches are for parties and barbecues.

You can utilize your existing porch or make modifications if you already have one, or you can build one out as an addition. You can easily dress up an underused porch with comfortable seating and side tables, along with a set of planted hanging baskets. More ambitious projects can include adding gingerbread trim, a tin roof or new wood flooring.

Stout Design Build, original photo on Houzz

3. Pergolas.Though traditionally planted with vines to cover walkways in the garden, many pergolas today are used as architectural elements and are given the same pride of place in the garden. Materials run the gamut from rustic and naturalistic willow branches to the wood or metal seen in modern interpretations like this modern oceanfront design.

If you do decide to grow vines on your pergola, choose strong and woody vines that can support much of their own weight. A professionally installed pergola can handle a much heavier load than one installed from a kit.

Orlando Comas Landscape Architect, original photo on Houzz

4. Shade trees.The easiest and most cost-effective way to add shade to your outdoor space is to plant shade trees such as the live oak trees (Quercus virginiana, zones 7 to 11) pictured here, and they certainly do their part to add beauty and charm to the neighborhood.

The biggest downside is that they take time, but a quick fix is to buy balled and burlapped trees from the nursery that are already large enough to offer some shade. Much as with a puppy, you will also have to commit to caring for your new tree by keeping it well fed, watered and groomed, as well as by picking up its droppings. Unlike puppies, however, a well-cared-for tree can last for generations to come. Fall is usually the best time to plant new trees, but you can begin planning for the perfect spot now.

Hardy Group Builders, original photo on Houzz

5. Awnings. It used to be that awnings and canopies were confined to the edges of buildings, but today they've ventured out into the open like the wings of butterflies. Tensioned shade sails, like the ones shown here, take on the forms of wings when attached to nearby structures and bathe the space with captivating light. Other awnings are installed much like pergolas, but the different strips of fabric can be rolled up in different ways to shade the desired area.

6. Fans. If it's still 95 degrees in the shade and too muggy to really enjoy yourself, a cool breeze will circulate the air to make the heat 8 degrees more bearable, as well as keep mosquitoes at bay. Available in chic brushed aluminum, or in styles made to look like palm fronds or rattan, ceiling fans somehow even manage to make an outdoor living area look more inviting. For the less ambitious homeowner, there are freestanding and clamp-on models that can be moved to where they're needed most.

7. Misting systems.Our bodies produce sweat to act as a natural air conditioning system, evaporating and cooling the immediate area around our skin. Sweating is definitely one of nature's little miracles, but wouldn't you rather cool off without the body odor or salty residue? Misting systems spray a fine mist over your outdoor space like the fog surrounding a rain forest waterfall, and the cool breeze provided by a misting fan can make outdoor living very comfortable on even the hottest days.

Raymond Jungles Inc, original photo on Houzz

8. Swimming pools.Undoubtedly the most effective way to cool off, swimming pools have the effect of an oasis in the Sahara and even make landscapes look cooler by association. It's hard to look at this pool by Raymond Jungles and resist sighing a little and escaping into your imagination for a little dip.

A swimming pool surrounded by nothing more than concrete and turf is nice and all, but not nearly as inviting as one that's been lushly landscaped. When planting around your pool, be sure to choose plants that are clean and don't drop too much leaf litter into the pool. Palms, bromeliads and cordylines are great choices for the tropics, while evergreen conifers and grasses work well for most other regions.

Avalon Northwest Landscape LLC, original photo on Houzz

9. Water features. It doesn't take an entire swimming pool to cool off a garden; just the soothing sounds of a small brimming urn or fountain will make a brutal summer day feel more manageable. Well-designed and maintained koi ponds provide a welcome distraction and endless entertainment, and water gardens attract wildlife and make the outdoor space appear cooler. Pondless water features such as the one shown here are ideal for small spaces and require less maintenance than full-scale ponds.

Professionally installed water features are ideal where design and longevity are concerned, but budget-conscious homeowners can get their feet wet with a variety of products from precast fountains and brimming urns to plastic pond liners and waterfall kits.

This article was originally published on Houzz.comFor related posts see:Add a Statement-Making Gazebo to Stay Cool in StyleInspiring Swimming Pool DesignsStylishOutdoor Fountains for the Garden

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Adding antique garden ornaments to the landscape blends horticulture with history. One-of-a-kind pieces will personalize your property, and over time may grow into something richly rewarding financially as well as artistically.

Really outstanding good old pieces such as a swan bench, unusual large decorative urn or piece of sculpture will continue to go up in value, but really more important to my client is the same artistic pleasure that placing a certain piece in their garden gives to them, said Aileen Minor, owner of Aileen Minor Garden Antiques & Decorative Arts in Centreville, Maryland.

Some of her garden antiques have been installed in the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and in private collections around the United States, Germany, England and France.

The definition of antique is somewhat elastic but generally applies to objects more than 100 years old.

What makes a piece worth collecting? I would say rarity, design detail, all original parts and age, Minor said.

Garden antiques are most commonly made of wicker, metal or stone, and range from pergolas and gazebos to cemetery headstones and fountains, from ironwork, fencing and gates to outdoor furniture and windows.

Family heirlooms certainly qualify.

Each person has his or her own idea about what constitutes a collectible, said Troy Rhone, owner of Troy Rhone Garden Design in Birmingham, Alabama.

Typically, I look for pieces that are over 120 years old and have a unique history, Rhone said. Im not as concerned about the price because Im usually looking for a specific item for my gardens.

Rhone studies each piece to determine if there are markings to determine who made it, signs of wear and tear, and areas that might deteriorate quickly.

Not many pieces can stand the test of time when exposed to weather, so using pieces that have proved their sustainability is something most people are drawn toward, Rhone said.

Many people shape their garden antique collections around a theme. Some may want to match a Victorian-era setting, highlighting the looks of their home and neighborhood. Others simply want practical antiques spotted tastefully around their landscape.

Collectors do collect pieces based on forms such as antique hitching posts or interesting sculpture, Minor said. But more often they are looking to find unusual pieces such as a fountain for a focal point in a garden, or are looking for an attractive antique or vintage bench or settee for seating in their garden.

Estate sales, auctions and antique dealers are good places to look, Rhone said. They can be a great resource when searching for a specific item. Most of the time its pretty easy to have shipping arranged.

Living at a time when so much is mass-produced, its nice to have something that no one else has, Rhone said.

That is easily accomplished with an antique that was handmade, he said. No one else is likely to have that exact piece so it allows a space to have individuality, which is what makes one garden stand out from the rest.

Secure them, though. High-end antique pieces are prime targets for thievery.

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FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) Fort Hoods Directorate of Public Works is set to start renovations on some of the 99 barracks buildings on post.

Nearly half of the buildings, some of which are plagued with everything from bad air conditioning to mold problems, are in need of constant repair.

Earlier this month Congress appropriated $145 million for the renovation as part of the Fiscal 2017 operation and maintenance budget.

The appropriation will pay for upgrades and repairs to heating and cooling, wiring, plumbing, lighting, stairways, ceilings and walls.

The Directorate of Public Works has received $45 million to start some of the renovations.

Officials say it will take about two years and an estimated $9 million per building to complete the remodel.

Contracts should be awarded by the end of September and construction could begin as early as January 2018.

Brian Dosa the director of public works, says these repairs are needed to give soldiers the best living conditions possible.

Soldiers are key to readiness as we want provide a place for soldiers to live while they train at Fort Hood that's clean and safe and accommodates them while they're here at Fort Hood training, Dosa said.

Dosa went on to say that all of the buildings are structurally sound but it all of the interior that needs to be replaced.

Once a new heating and air conditioning system is put in it will help end the mold problems in the barracks.

Officials say they hope to receive the remaining $100 million by the end of the fiscal year so they can contract the work on five more barracks buildings.

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- In July, the Homeland at NW 18th and Classen Blvd, was set to undergo major remodeling, sprucing up what many in the neighborhood said was an out-dated and neglected grocery store.

Plans for the remodel included $2 million in upgrades to the exterior and interior of the existing building, which would also include an expansion of the fresh produce section, new organic goods offerings and a service counter for beef, fish and poultry.

However, the building, which was built in 1972, had its own surprises for HAC, Inc., the parent operator for Homeland.

When we made the announcement about the renovations in February, we obviously had a list of projects that we wanted to do, said Brian Haaraoja, vice president of Merchandising & Marketing. We did an assessment on what we needed and what we would like to see inside the store. Unfortunately, we discovered that the roof was in bad shape and needed to be replaced, the heating and air system and HVAC stuff needed replaced and there was major plumbing work needed.

The additional repairs to the roof, heating and air and plumbing had to be assessed by the company and put out to bid before additional renovations could continue, he said.

We are still working on the project, but now it includes a little more than we had planned, Haaraoja said. We have to get the roof fixed, the HVAC and the plumbing done before we renovate the inside. That puts us at November and December to get started on the planned renovations, which is right in the middle of the holiday season and not good for the customer or for us.

Currently, HAC Inc. plans to repair the needed infrastructure of the building with the planned renovations to resume in February with a completion date by July 1, 2018.

We want to make sure we do it right, Haaraoja said. This is a big deal to us too, so we want to make sure its all done right so its a good thing for everyone.

The grocery store will remain open throughout all repairs and renovations, he added, though once inside renovations begin, parts of the store may be blocked off.

There will be some inconveniences, Haaraoja said. Its going to be tough for a while, but I think if you communicate that to the public ahead of time and let people see there is a light at the end of the tunnel, they are more understanding.

Dennis Maxwell, director of marketing for Homeland grocery stores, said earlier this summer that the company was very excited to make the proposed improvements to this store.

Construction will include an updated storefront and added LED parking lots, new landscaping, a new vestibule entry, new paint and decor and mostly replaced floors.

Rendering of the updated Homeland at 18th and Classen. (Image provided)

The store will also have a new check-out and customer service counters, an updated break room for employee owners and new LED lighting throughout the store, Maxwell said.

The deli section of the store will offer enhanced hot and cold deli offerings like flat bread pizza, sushi made on site, heat-and- eat entrees and gourmet cheeses. The bakery will also be updated to offer artisan bread, cakes and other cookies and pastries.

Maxwell said the produce and meat sections will also be updated, offering exclusiveRed River Ranch certified tender Angus Beefand a new service case with marinated meats, store-made sausage, custom cuts, kebabs and fresh seafood.

The store will also have an increased variety of organic items like fruit and vegetables, gluten- free items, Asian offerings and Hispanic items.

Homeland is an employee-owned grocery chain based in Oklahoma.

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