HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-10-20, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011. Lawn care essential in fall Renovation takes place with home on stiltslivable.“It was amazing what they did,”Eldon said. “And it was a lot lessexpensive than anything else wecould have done.” Eldon couldn’t really use the base- ment prior to the reconstruction, say- ing that it was only six feet tall and often had water in it. While it will be several months before the basement is fully fur- nished, the process of lifting the home, installing the new foundation and replacing the home took all of 45 days. “It could’ve been done in 30,” Eldon explained. “We ran into some issues with plumbing permits and the weather.” The process, according to Eldon, required using airbags to lift the house, then putting hydraulic jacks under the house, and then using rollers on beams to move the house. This was all done after the compa- ny determined that house was able to be moved. Thanks to the homes old supports being so robust and in such good shape, the move was pulled off with very little affect on the home. However, the project was an intim- idating one, according to Elaine. “I was definitely apprehensive about the project at first,” she said. “It was a lot of work, but it went really well.” Since the house was supported, the Chamneys were able to live in it dur- ing the project, using a small trailer to provide the services that had to be disconnected, like water, cooking and electricity.Eldon said that the situation wasonly uncomfortable at one point,during a heavy windstorm in July.“During a heavy wind storm, we got out of the house,” he said. “It almost felt like the house wasgoing to fall over,” Elaine said. MS – Warm-weather days will soon be a thing of the past and that means prepping the home and land- scape for the arrival of winter weath- er. Even though it may be blanketed first by leaves and snow, lawns need treatment now to be sure they over- winter successfully. In fact, lawn experts say there is significant root growth that takes place during the winter – growth homeowners won't necessarily see. People should continue to water their lawns throughout the autumn if there isn’t significant rain and to aer- ate it as well. Applying a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen can help fos- ter strong root growth. Also, keep up on removing leaves that have fallen. Not only will they stifle the lawn, but they may cause excessive moisture and mold to grow while inhibiting sun- light from reaching the grass as well. Before winter arrives, take the time to sow some grass seeds into the bald patches, if any. By late fall the lawn will stop taking up nutri- ents in preparation for winter. 155 Anglesea Street, Goderich 519-524-1778 • 1-800-667-0357 “See us for all your building and renovating needs” “See us for all your building and renovating needs” See us for all your fall home projects Over four decades of excellence1968 2011 71 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON 519-482-9505 FINE FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERING Open Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bring it all home- for less NORTH HURON 38728 Moncrieff Rd., RR #3 Blyth, ON • Additions • Renovations • Decks • New & Replacement Windows • General Repair • New Homes Call for all your renovation needs! CARPENTRY SERVICES Now Availa b l e 5" seamles s t r o u g h Metal & Aluminum David Werkema Ph.: 519-526-7634 Fax: 519-526-7310 9 Rattenbury St. E., Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Ph.: 519-482-9924 Res.: 519-524-92601-888-235-9260 Now might be a good time to review your insurance, investment and retire- ment options. See Lawrence for a free consultation. Back on track The Chamneys of RR1, Auburn, completed the renovation and expansion of their basement recently and lived in their home on stilts while the work was being completed. (Denny Scott photo) BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED