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homeowners wondering if there are any easy and affordable ways to in other applications around the house.
change the look of their bathrooms.
Paint
While “easy” is a relative term, there are ways homeowners willing to Do not underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint on any room in the
make certain concessions can keep the work and cost of a bathroom house, including the bathroom. Dark, small spaces can be made to look
renovation to a minimum. more expansive with lighter colors. Cavernous bathrooms that look empty
may prove more inviting with darker
Resurface hues. Pick a paint that is designed for
When possible, covering up what you bathroom application so that it will
have in the bathroom is much less inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.
expensive and less labor-intensive than
tearing out existing fixtures and floors Update hardware
and replacing them anew. Resurfacing A new faucet or some new cabinet pulls
can extend to refinishing bathtubs to can make the room look new and fresh
installing shower liners. Those who without breaking the bank. Match finishes
have unsightly walls or wallpaper that throughout the bathroom so everything
they’re just not ready to remove may will be cohesive. When shopping for a
consider using wainscotting to cover new shower head, choose a model that
a portion of the room or even tiling also conserves water. This way you will
entire walls. be making cosmetic and energy-saving
renovations at the same time.
It is important to note that resurfacing
and covering up items in the DIY
bathroom should only be reserved for Handling labor yourself instead of hiring
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is only hiding the problem and asking for more work in the long run. buy fully assembled bathroom vanities and install them yourself. Even
installing a new toilet is relatively easy with the help of a friend.
Scale back on materials
One way to save money on a bathroom renovation project is to choose less There are a number of ways to make bathroom renovations a bit easier
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(BPT) - As recent wildfires in California and other parts of the U.S. have The landscaping: Keep organic flammable materials such as trees,
shown, nature's wrath is a good reminder to evaluate your own home's shrubbery and even mulch from contact with your house. They can lead fire
safety. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, it's essential to stave off right to the siding. Store firewood at least 30 feet from the house because
potential damage long before flames of the intense heat and large flames
rage toward your doorstep, experts they create when ignited.
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Beyond these simple mitigation
And one of the best ways to do that tips, property owners should also
is to take a look at the home itself. look into other resources that are
likely available to them. USAA
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from wildfire," says Rob Galbraith, no cost to help property owners
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Services Automobile Association losses. The Wildfire Response
(USAA). "It's a combination of the Program allows private firefighters
house materials, the house design to access their property during
and then everything in the home an active wildfire to take final
ignition zone - within 5 feet, 30 mitigation efforts such as clearing
feet and 100 feet of the property debris and even extinguishing spot
line - that makes the difference in fires. Additionally, USAA members
improving the survivability of your living within the boundaries of
home." recognized Firewise Communities may be eligible for a discount on
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Galbraith recommends paying special attention to these five spots around USAA's wildfire tools and services, please visit USAA.com and search
your house: "wildfire."
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The gutters: Keep them free of debris such as leaves and pine needles, issued. All other selection rules and acceptability criteria also apply.
which can be ignited by swirling embers.
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DUDLEY CULTURAL The approved grants will support

COUNCIL GRANT a variety of artistic projects and
activities and may include exhibits,
REQUESTS artistic performances and activities,
and lectures in various local venues
Cultural Council Grant Requests such as: town schools, workshops,
for programs to be offered locally, The Pearle L. Crawford Memorial
in 2020, by the Dudley Cultural Library, The Black Tavern, The
Council of the Town of Dudley Dudley Grange and The Dudley
must be submitted online at this Senior Center.
Massachusetts Cultural Council
website: http://www.mass-culture. If you have any questions, you may
org/Dudley, between September call the following Co-Chairpersons:
1, 2019 and October 15, 2019. Denise Driscoll at (508) 943-5568
Applications are available on line or Ginni DiDonato at (508) 943-
only. 7511.
Grant requests must pass the The Massachusetts Cultural
MCC’s requirements and also must Council’s Local Cultural Council
comply with the DCC’s Priorities. Programs represent all cities and
Applicants must have secured a towns in the Commonwealth. It
venue and must submit a written is the largest grassroots cultural
commitment of location with the funding network in the nation
application. The DCC is stressing with the purpose of promoting
to applicants the importance rich cultural experiences for every
of reviewing the updated DCC Massachusetts citizen.
Priorities which must be adhered to
for potential grant acceptance. The Dudley Cultural Council is now
accepting grant applications until
Grant requests will be reviewed for October 15, 2019. All applications
approval by the Board Members are to be done on line only at www.
of the DCC in November 2019. mass-culture.org/Dudley.
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households have a dog, while 38 percent have a cat.
Dogs, cats and other companion animals can be wonderful to have around,
breathing energy into a family. Despite all of the advantages pets can bring,
they tend to be a little messy. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible
to have a pet and maintain a clean home. Homeowners just need to take a
few extra steps to help things along.
• Manage pet fur. One of the persistent issues pet parents face is fur.
Grooming the pet regularly (preferably outdoors) will help tame some of
its fur. Covering sofas and other places where pets like to lounge with an
old sheet can contain some of the fur where it can be shaken off outdoors
and laundered frequently.
• Upgrade your vacuum. You’ll need a vacuum with strong suction to pick
up fur, dirt, dander, feathers, birdseed, and any of the other debris that can • Choose the right upholstery. According to Martha Stewart Living, look
accumulate thanks to pets. A vacuum with a good brush action also can for top-grain, semi-aniline leathers, as scratches are disguised on such
dig in deep to carpets and upholstery to really clean thoroughly, say the pieces. In terms of fabric, microfiber or microsuede are better suited to
experts at House Beautiful. pets because the fabric is tightly woven and may be more resistant to fur
and soiling.
• Pause for paws at the door. Keep a small container of water by the front
door. When returning from walks, dip the dog’s paws into the water and • Launder pet items. Regularly wash bedding and other belongings that
dry before entering the house. This keeps dirt (and salt in the winter) from pets use. This will help tame indoor odors.
being a nuisance.
• Keep nails neat. Clipping dog and cat and other small animals’ nails may
• Get the right cleanser. Pet owners must contend with accidents. Look help avoid scratches on furniture and floors. If you do not feel comfortable
for an enzymatic cleanser that will treat stains and odors so that pets do doing it, take the animal to a groomer.
not return to the soiled area again and again thinking this is an acceptable
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buyers’ perceptions. 75 percent return and peace of mind that the home is being well-protected
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Knowing which projects can offer
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the exterior of their homes. The pane half-glass panel, jambs and an
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Massachusetts”. Following the pre-
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include and ice cream truck, t-shirts 18 from 11am-12pm to discuss Last
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508-461-5070 women. 2019 as part of The Last Green Val-
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from our family to yours! your half of the relationship. What cally significant sites in the area. A
is your love story? Finding freedom program hosted by members of the
in forgiveness. Learn-listen-love, a Oxford Historical Commission and
new story. Heartbreak has meaning The Huguenot Memorial Society of
and purpose. Oxford, Inc. will begin at 1pm in the
park-like setting near the Hugue-
Mal is an inspirational speaker, not Monument at 87 Fort Hill Road,
best-selling author and spiritual rain or shine. Parking is available on
We want to life coach. She is recognized as a nearby side street with about eight
an expert on reclaiming your self handicapped parking spaces desig-
thank our loyal worth and showing women how nated directly in front of the site.
customers for all their to bring forward the potential that
support by inviting lies buried beneath their scars. She Everyone is invited to bring a picnic
has triumphed over devastating lunch and a chair earlier in the day,
everyone to join us for life challenges and uses her expe- and enjoy the well maintained town
this special night riences to coach others to awaken property. Questions and comments
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By Chief Steven J. Wojnar
Dudley Police Stop lines have been painted in
Department many locations throughout town.
Certain streets, that do not have
I was recently asked a question signs already, may be designated for
regarding stop lines painted on one in the future. In those places,
roads. Some dead end side streets these lines can be considered
have stop lines at the intersection “advisory” and not necessarily the
without a stop sign present. The subject of a fine. These can serve as
question was, can a driver be a warning for drivers, particularly
written a citation in the event they those who may be unfamiliar with
do not stop at these locations? the area. Should a crash occur, the
circumstances are considered on
Massachusetts General Laws a case by case basis. It is always
Chapter 89 Section 9, covers stop advisable to proceed with caution
sign regulations. The obligation of at any intersection, even those
a driver is to stop at an intersection with signs or traffic lights, to avoid
where there is a posted stop sign accidents and prevent injuries.
or red signal light. The white line
is present to indicate the location Thanks again for your questions and
where a vehicle should stop. The comments. Please send them to me
law states a vehicle “shall stop at at the Dudley Police Department 71
a clearly marked stop line, but if West Main St., Dudley, Ma. 01571
none, before entering the crosswalk or email at swojnar@dudleypolice.
on the near side of the intersection, com. Opinions expressed in this
or, if none, then at the point nearest weekly column are those of Chief
the intersecting roadway where the Wojnar only and unless clearly
driver has a view of approaching noted, do not reflect the ideas or
traffic on the intersecting roadway opinions of any other organization
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