How to Help Your Feathered Friends in the Cold Weather

Birds rely on fruit, berries, seeds and bugs, which are difficult to find during the winter season.  A bird’s day begins with the search for food and his/her search starts at dawn and continues until the sun sets.  If a bird is able to eat enough, it will store enough energy to survive a cold winter’s night.  It then starts all over for another day. Wild birds or backyard birds depend on every seed, berry or insect it may find.  With the continual decline of natural habitats, birds need our helping hands.  Our feathered friends require food, fresh water, shelter

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BRINGING YOUR PLANTS INDOORS

Begin the transition about two weeks before you bring the plants inside.   Container plants can be moved to a shadier area to get them used to having less light.  Now is the time to clean your windows, as well, to be sure your plants get the maximum amount of light once brought indoors. Trim back the plant leaves that have dried up or hyellowed and inspect the plant for any stowaways such as sow bugs, scale or aphids.  These insects may be hiding on leaves or around the soil surface. To force out any hiding pests, spray the plant

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SIMPLE STEPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

1) Caulk and seal area where plumbing, ducting or electrical wiring penetrate through exterior walls, floors or ceilings. 2) If you have a fireplace, keep the flue tightly closed when the fireplace is not in use to prevent warm air from escaping. 3) Install seals behind outlet and switch plates on exterior walls. 4) Add insulation in easily accessible areas.  Attics are usually under insulated and adding blown-in material or batting can help stem heat loss through the ceiling.  Insulate hot water pipes to reduce cooling. Lighting As the days become shorter, your lighting usage will increase and so will

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Sneade’s Ace Home Center Unveils Their New Paint Studio

SNEADE’S ACE HOME CENTER UNVEILS THE PAINT STUDIO Newly designed paint department creates boutique-style shopping experience; Features premium paint including new Valspar® line along with Clark+Kensington®, inspiring colors, and helpful advice   The paint department at Sneade’s Ace Home Centers of Owings and Lusby, Maryland are undergoing a complete transformation. Officially re-launching on October 28, 2013, as The Paint Studio, this newly designed, boutique-style shopping experience offers an expanded, premium line of products in an inspiring array of colors. Paired with the helpful, neighborly advice you can expect at Sneade’s Ace Home Center.  The Paint Studio provides a world-class paint experience right in your neighborhood.

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