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Wood Finishing Tips That Will Have You and
." Your Guests Floored
• ~(NAPS)--While often over-
~' looked, your floors are your
,' home's greatest canvas and one of
- its true untapped features.
Replacing your hardwood floors
~. can be expensive and time con-
.... -suming, but refinishing them will
: .. not only restore the richness and
elegance of the wood to a beautiful
appearance, it will also protect it
from everyday wear and add value
~' :" to your home.
• To ensure that your floor fin-
Clear finishes, sometimes called
"topcoats," can protect your
wood floors from damage due to
Smart Steps In A Military Move
(NAPS)--According to Depart-
ment of Defense data, about one
in three military personnel moves'
every year. If you're among them
this year, heeding 18 hints can
help make the move smoother:
Ahead Of Tizne
• First, schedule your move by
making an appointment with the
military base property transporta-
tion office.
• Inform the base landlord Qr
housing office of your departure
and arrival.
Before your next move, get help.
Ask friends and family to save
the date and reserve sitters for
Tues. Oct. 18, 2016 Hinton News - 5
ishing is a success, consider these water, household chemicals and •Estimate how big a truck your kids:and pets.
tips from Minwax® spokesperson evewday wear. . youql need and reserve it.
i" and wood finishing expert, Bruce oGet boxes and supplies for count of 10 percent. If you book
Johnson: ommend. And always remove any packing, your rental online, youll save an JBE Reader of. Month-September
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stain that the wood does not absorb. • Pack out-of-season and non- . additional 10 percent automat,-
• Test it First: Always test
any stain you are considering on
an inconspicuous spot, such as in
a closet. All woods react differ-
ently to stain, so what you see on
a sample in the store or online
' may not be the same as how your
wood accepts and responds to the
stain you apply.
• Sand Away: Don't skimp on
the sanding before you stain.
Stains depend on open pores for
ti
Allowing stain to dry on the wood
surface will prevent your clear pro-
tective finish from adhering.
• Between the Lines: When
staining in sections, stop your
stain application at a joint
between two boards rather than
in the middle of one board. Indi-
vidual boards may accept the
stain slightly differently, so a
slight change in color between
essential items early.
oLighten your load. Donate
unwanted items to charity or hold
a garage sale.
• Consider travel arrangements
for any pets.
• Make copies of medical rec-
ords, birth certificates and so on.
Store all needed documents in one
• place.
• Change your address with the
cally. Plus, Penske will match any
competitive offer on one-way truck
rentals for active military person-
nel or veterans.
What's more, it's the only
national truck rental company
with free unlimited miles on one-
way rentals anywhere in the
United States,
• Pick up your rental truck the
d~iy before to save time on moving
adequate absorption and only by boards will not be as noticeable as post Office, banks, credit'card com-
; sanding off any old finish can the a change in color created by stop- panics and magazines.
: pores be opened to receive your pingin the middle of a board. •Call service providers and
new coat of stain. Never sand • Give it Time: Do not applyutilities to schedule turn-on.
' after you apply your stain, your first coat of clear protective • Secure moving-day help.
:• Brush it Off: Dust is the finish until the stain is completely •Work with companies that
day.
Moving Day
oFinish packing, taping- and
labeling boxes.
• Prepare major appliances and
electronics for the move.
o Secure dresser drawers and
, enemy ~ a smooth finish. To dry. If a clear finish is applied understand each military branch's
remove the sanding dust from over a wet stain, the stain will be different rules and regulations, appliance doors with rope and
the pores and joints, use the bris- pulled back out of the pores of the especially if you're involved in a tape.
i~ tle attachment on a shop vacuum, wood and will mix with the finish, quick turnaround move made •Assemble a moving-day kit,
creating a 'muddy' effect. Or with little notice. Penske Truck including directions, map, GPS,
?
Then wipe the floor with a clean,
damp cloth.
• Note the Exit: Plan care-
fully so you can exit the room
without walking across wet stain.
• Also plan to complete the staining
of the entire room in one session
to avoid lap marks that are darker
in color.
• Timing is Everything:
Keep in mind that the final color
of any stain is determined in part
by how much stain the wood
worse, your protective finish may
not adhere to the floor. You should
allow 24 hours for your stain to
dry before applying the finish.
• Protect Your Floor: Stain
adds color to wood but will not
protect your floor from foot traffic,
spills and everyday wear..For the
best results, apply Minwax~ Ulti-
mate Floor Finish, a technologi-
cally advanced topcoat for floors
that provides a crystal clear finish
Rental, for example, has a special- checkbook, credit cards, military
ized toll-free call center at (844) and other IDs, eyeglasses, sun-
4TROOPS ((844) 487-6677) to glasses, prescription drugs, flash-
assist active and veteran mem- light, water, snacks, games for
bers of the U.S. military and their kids, and old and new house keys.
families with do-it-yourself moves. • Watch your weight. Since a
All call center associates are military do-it-yourself move
either veterans themselves or requires that youweigh your vehi-
have a family member who has cle before you load it and after,
been or is currently in active or Penske offers a free Certified Pub-
reserve duty. lic Scale Locator to make finding a
To make your move easier, the scale easier.
absorbs. The longer the stain sits with superior durability. It dries company not only provides great Learn more at www.penske
on the wood, the darker and in just two hours, and cleans up trucks at over 2,000 convenient truckrental.com/discounts/mili
richer the color will be. During with soap and water. Minwax® locations, it has a military dis- tary.html.
your test, note the amount oft'me Ultimate Floor Finish is certified ~~il 4~:~:~;
that lapses between applying the to GREENGUARD standards for low ..~..~. o
stain and wiping off the excess so chemical emission into indoor air ~~1~ ~~
you can,xepeat this for the color during product usage.
you desire. Learn More
• Remove Excess Stain: For more tips and techniques
Never let stain sit on the wood for on floors and'other wood projects, r~ ~~
longer than the label directions rec- visit www.minwax.com. ." .
" The side of a hammer is called the cheek.
Summers County Adult Education
Open House Tuesday. October 25th
The.rst cresm parior th,s count op.ned in New York in from 4 to 6 p.m. At Summers County
1776. In 1845, the hand-cranked freezer was Invented. This allowed
Americans to make ice cream more easily at home.Public Library Third Floor
Front Row: Katelynn Wills, Ralph Romanello.
Jackson Price, Zoey Bowling. ,
Back Row: Sarah Okes,
By Kris Fergus6n
The cooler weather has officially set in and there isnothing cozier
than curling up with a good book on a chi!ly day. If you need to stock
up on reading material, stop by our annual book sale?
The sale starts Friday, October 14 and runs through Sunday,
October 23. The Friends of the Library will be there from 9 a.m. - 4
p.m. every day, all week long for a total of 10 days.
The sale will be held in CASE building on Third Avenue between
Temple and Summers Street. While the Friends of the Library are
busy at the Book Sale, Austin and I are getting ready for Halloween.
We're super excited to participate in REACHH's 4th-annualTrunk
or Treat on Saturday, October 22 from 5 - 7 p~m. in theparking lots of
DHHR and First Century Bank. This year we've decided to give
something that lasts longer than a jaw-breaker.., we're giving out
books! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, we were able to purchase
250 new books to give out to the Trunk or Treaters!
Be sure to visit the Library this month - there is no better time to
fall into a good book.
(NAPS)--Good news for home- ]
owners trying to choose among _ I
beauty, function and responsible ~ I
sourcing when it comes to floor- ( f ..... ~ I
ing: As famed architect and ~ [.~'-~
designer Vern Yip points out, you ' ~. :g ~1 b¢ /
can now get all three--with corkl ~ |
To explore the look of cork floor- f [
ing, visit www.realcorkfloors.com. (~-(~ ~,
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Jill Bauer, QVC's Home-Sav~;y ~ "" |
Hostess, says a few new ideas can .... ,~rNx~ !
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dowsllr, l~ookshelf or coffe~ table) ! • ~'"~i~ /
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Installing a standby generator,
such as the ones offered by a continuous stream of electricity
Siemens, can help to provide aduring a power outage. To learn
homeowner with peace of mind, more, visit www.usa.siemens.cond
safety and comfort by maintaining generators.
The first written mention of ice cream in this country can be found in
a letter from the 1700s, which admiringly describes the ice cream and
strawberry dessert a Maryland governor served at a dinner party.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SCHEDUI~
Immunizations are given every
Monday and Wednesday at the
Summers County Health
' Department. Please call if any
- questions 304-466-3388.
VOTER REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
Voter Registration Deadline for
the Tuesday, November 8, 2016
General Election will be Tuesday,
October 18, 2016. All address
changes, party changes and new
voter registrations must be made by
that date to be eligible to vote in.this
Election. The County Clerk's Office
in the Courthouse will be open
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. or you may call 466-7104 to
receive voter registration
application by mail.
Library Events for October:.
//
Thinking about going to college? October 25 at the Summers County
Whether you are planning to attend Adult Education program (3rd floor
college or evaluating your options, of the Summers County Public
you can get answers to your Library).
questions about college admissions, Attend College Night and make
financialaid, and choosing the right your dream a reality! For more
academic program during College information about this event or the
Night, sponsored by the Summers educational]career services offered
County Adult Education program, by the library's adult education
Representatives from area program, contact Shalom Tazewell
colleges and universities will be or John Vuolo at 304-466-4490.'
available to answer your questions Light refreshments will be
any time from 4 to 6 P.M. on Tuesday, provided.
BRIDGESTREET ASH!LAND
We are offering only'the best in:
Full Service Automotive Repair,
State-of-the-Art diagnostics, Alignments,
State Inspections, 24 Hour Towifi
and Roadside Assistance.
... •.
Exhaust,! ~::~
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We Sell All Major
We are also honoring our Amer!can
Heroes by offering a 5% discountto all
; Tuesdays: Story Times. Drop by • • • ,
"between 4 ad 6 p.m. for stories, Veterans/Mnhtary, Poince, Fire,
games, crafs, and sensory bins!
Thursdays: Beyond the Lines. Nurses and Teachers!
Drop by between 4 and 6 p.m. for
Adult Coloring. All materials
provided.
Fridays: PokeWalks. Meet at the
Library at 4 p.m. to walk through
town ~ catch 'era all! All ages
' welcome, bht participants under 13
125
Bridge
Street, Hinton, WV
-450Q
must be accompanied by an adult. "
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