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roof. This major home improvement investment requires re-
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make the best selection for your home.
“There’s only one type of roof I know of that is backed
by a 50-year warranty and helps you save on homeowner’s
APR insurance, and that’s synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles,”
says Mark Clement, host of MyFixItUpLife.com radio show
and website. “My own home is 100+ years old, so when it
was time to replace our shingles, I researched every option
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available.
“The DaVinci slate roofing tiles I installed look better than
Ask about our low introductory rate. natural slate tiles. The look is so realistic that people pass by
Use the equity in your home to get a revolving line of and can’t tell the difference between them and real slate. They
always bet me that these are real slate shingles. I come up a
credit you can use for most anything, like home winner every time with these eco-friendly roofing tiles.”
improvements, college tuition, or whatever else is As Clement discovered, synthetic roofing tiles have many
important to you. Call us at 1-866-53-LOANS, visit advantages over asphalt shingles, cement tiles and even real
slate. “I appreciate the thickness and realistic look of the syn-
53.com, or stop in a Banking Center, today. thetic classic slate for our home’s style, but I could just have
easily chosen the Bellaforte snap-fit synthetic slate,” says
Clement. “Both are made from 100 percent pure resins and
have colors and pigments infused throughout each tile. The
idea that I could get a custom color to match my exterior re-
ally got my attention.”
While the professional contractor chose to install syn-
thetic slate tiles, the cedar shake style also caught his atten-
tion. “Testing shows that DaVinci shake roofing tiles last two
to four times longer than real cedar shakes,” says Clement.
“They offer superior impact performance and maintain fire
resistance over the entire product life cycle as opposed to
their wood counterparts. Given that type of protection for the
home, I can’t see why anyone would select a real wood prod-
uct that is subject to damaging weather conditions, insects
and rot.”
The recyclable synthetic roofing tiles are environmen-
* Offer subject to credit review and approval. The applicable interest rate varies depending on your credit qualifications, line amount, property state, and loan-to-value ratio. Loan-to-value restrictions may vary by property location. A tally-friendly and can be requested in EcoBlend colors that
Fifth Third checking account and payments made automatically using Auto BillPayer are required for the following pricing. When opened, the introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 2.99% for the first 12 months. Beginning on actually help make the home more energy efficient. The
award-winning EcoBlend products have been rated by the
the first day of the 13th month, for an Equity Flexline in the amount of $10,000–$24,999, the applicable interest rate varies from a variable APR of Prime + 1.00% (currently 4.25% APR) to Prime + 2.25% (currently 5.50% APR). For an
Equity Flexline in the amount of $25,000–$49,999, the applicable interest rate varies from a variable APR of Prime + 0.75% (current minimum is 4.00% APR) to Prime + 2.00% (currently 5.25% APR). For an Equity Flexline in the amount
of $50,000–$99,999, the applicable interest rate varies from a variable APR of Prime + 0.75% (current minimum is 4.00% APR) to Prime + 1.75% (currently 5.00% APR). For an Equity Flexline in the amount of $100,000 or more, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) to reflect sunlight and
heat away from the home.
applicable interest rate varies from a variable APR of Prime - 0.26% (current minimum is 2.99% APR) to Prime + 1.75% (currently 5.00% APR). Interest rates may vary and are indexed to the Prime Rate as published daily in The Wall
Street Journal Eastern Edition “Money Rates” table. As of 4/1/11, the WSJ Prime Rate is 3.25%. Offer is available on new Fifth Third equity lines of credit only. The maximum APR will not exceed 25%, or the state usury ceiling, whichever
is less. Annual fee of up to $65 waived for one year. In Georgia, intangible taxes apply. The bank is currently paying these taxes on the borrower’s behalf. In Tennessee, recordation taxes may apply. The bank is currently paying these For more information, visit www.davinciroofscapes.com
taxes on the borrower’s behalf. Rate and offer are subject to change without notice. Consult a tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest. Fifth Third Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
or www.myfixituplife.com.
April 27, 2011 Spring Home Improvement
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Dog-Proof Hardwood Floors Did You Know? TIMELY TREE TIPS
This helpful information is courtesy of:
Pet parents may resign themselves eas so that the dogs have an easier The pioneer home improvement
to the fact that hardwood floors aren’t time of walking from room to room. series, “This Old House,” debuted as
practical. But that doesn’t have to be * Clean the bottom of paws when a one-time, 13-part series on a Bos-
the case. It’s possible to have and the dog comes inside from the yard ton public broadcasting station in
maintain hardwood floors and still so that dirt won’t mar or ruin the 1979. The show has won 17 Emmy
enable pooches to enjoy rooms with floors. awards over its storied history. The
wood floors. * Choose distressed-looking original host was Bob Vila, who in
* Keep dogs’ nails trimmed short floors, so if scratches resulting from 1989 was asked to leave the show L.E. Savory Tree & Lawn Svc. Inc.
so that they do not scratch or scuff dogs’ nails do occur, it will blend in after appearing in commercials for
home improvement competitors to 419-841-4411
wood floors. with the flooring and not stick out
* Dogs that tend to grow long fur like a sore thumb. the show’s underwriter, The Home www.savorytree.com
between the pads of their feet may * Ask to have a thick layer of Depot. Carpenter Norm Abrams Many flowering crab apple trees were defoliated last
need to have that fur trimmed as clear-coating applied to the floors to has been part of the series since its year due to apple scab fungus. Now is the time to treat
short as possible. This will help im- further protect them. inception. The series has spurred your beautiful flowering trees to help prevent this horrible
prove the traction the dog will have * Do not encourage doggie horse- several spin-offs and is still going fungus, which can cause extensive leaf loss, and decline
in the health of the trees. For those who are sensitive
when walking on the wood floors. play on the wood floors, even if it is strong today. to traditional pest control applications, we do offer trunk
* If dog bowls are kept on the floor, humorous watching the pooch slide
injections to protect the tree in the following year. Call
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April 27, 2011 Spring Home Improvement
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Toy Chest: A DIY Project for Parents
You’d be hard-pressed to find a parent who toy chest and cut to size.
isn’t looking for more storage space for chil- It may be safer to have two small lids that
dren’s toys. As the latest toys and accessories close toward the center of the chest instead of
hit store shelves, kids covet these items and one larger lid that can slam down on children’s
want to make them their own. This can lead to fingers unless safety hinges are used. As an
overcrowding in children’s rooms and family added safety precaution, be sure the front face
areas. of the toy chest is sized smaller than the other
A solution to the toys children are bound to panels so that the lid does not meet the panel.
collect is an attractive and functional storage This allows room for small fingers, and ensures
area. A toy chest can offer just what the aver- that they cannot get trapped beneath the lid.
age homeowner is looking for. Plus, building The bottom of the toy chest should also be
a toy chest can be a project that the avid do- smaller than the total dimension so that the side
it-yourselfer can tackle, perhaps with children and front panels will overlap and the bottom
serving as pint-sized helpers. will fit inside.
Toy chests can be made in a variety of sizes Use the corner brackets and screws to se-
depending on the available space. All that’s cure each panel together. Once the chest is se-
needed are a few supplies: cure, attach the lid with the hinges of choice.
* plywood sheets This is a basic toy chest design. The chest
* strap hinges or metal hinges can also be customized with paint or by rou-
* corner braces tering a decoration right into the wood. Also,
* screws handles can be made out of rope and secured
* power drill to the chest sides by drilling small holes and
* circular saw or hand saw inserting the rope, then knotting the ends.
* sander
* paint or stain
If you don’t have a saw handy, many times
home improvement stores can cut wood to spe-
If intricate designs or painting will be done
to the toy chest, it may be easier to decorate the
individual pieces prior to assembly. This allows
the application of paint, stencils, stain or clear-
Agallery of bath
and kitchen art.
cific measurements. coating before hardware is attached. It’s easier
Figure out the dimensions to the toy chest. to maneuver individual pieces rather than the
Mark out the sides, bottom, front and lid of the completed chest.
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