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20 • The Beacon September 17, 2020 greener from Page 19 accent from Page 18 miter saw, or table saw. If you are using pallets, consider having the pieces planed before use. How you install your pieces depends on the look you want. If you want a clean, universal look, choose one type of wood. If you want a more rustic look, stain your wood different colors and cut different lengths. You also can use different widths of wood for your wall. Just remember to get enough of each width to make an entire row. The lengths of wood you use won’t matter in each row, but the width will, as the entire row needs to be straight for the next row. If your accent wall is anywhere near sinks or tubs, be sure to add several coats of polyurethane to keep moisture out of your wall. This can be done before you install the pieces (easiest for beginners as you can check for runs in the polyurethane while they are laying flat) or after you have put up the wall. Painting is obviously the easiest way to add an accent wall and the one that is easiest to change if you don’t like it. However, it’s hard to beat the charm and warmth a pallet wall adds to your home. clean remotes, game controllers, knobs/handles and many other surfaces. Prepare a bleach solution by mixing 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. This can be used on countertops and door handles/knobs but should not be used on electronics. For tablets, cell phones, keyboards and screens, a microfiber cloth with a 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol (70% or more) solution is safe. The cloth should be rung out well and followed with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use paper towels on screens, tablets or cell phones. Use any cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting products according to the label in a well-ventilated area and consider using gloves while cleaning. Continue to reduce your waste by using washable cleaning cloths and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) after cleaning. Stay healthy and safe while protecting yourself and the environment. Tammi Rogers is the Coshocton County Recycling program manager and education specialist. SEND US YOUR NEWS [email protected] BF-00491659 Meeting All Your Plumbing, Electrical, and Water Conditioning Needs for Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Uses 778 South 2 nd Street Coshocton, OH 43812 740-622-5711 • 800-722-5713 Fisher Decorating Center FALL FLOORING EVENT BF-00491591 Free Rate Comparisons, Personal Advice, Local Service... You can’t get that from an 800# or website. We can offer the same coverage and competitive pricing as the online companies, but, with more personal service. And, we’ll be here for you if you suffer a loss... 740-622-1111 433 Walnut St., Coshocton www.endsleyagency.com • [email protected] REPRESENTING BF-00491720 From Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY We have your exterior home products! • WINDOWS • SIDING • RAILING • METAL ROOFING • SKIRTING • AWNINGS • GUTTERS • & MORE! For Storm Damage, Remodeling, or Building Needs Free Material Quotes IN BUSINESS SINCE 1999 2339 CR 16 • Coshocton 740-623-2818 BF-00492554 BF-00491470 Wet Basement or Foundation Problems? JAMES DEAM, INC. A Licensee of B-Dry Systems, Inc. 700 E. Russell Ave., West Lafayette • Prompt Analysis and Estimate • Over 500,000 Basements Waterproofed • Bowed & Cracked Walls Repaired • Financing Available 740-545-9276 or 800-285-5761 BF-00491660 We are your local, non-profit Propane Cooperative It is our goal to provide our customers with the very best and safest propane service available. Call us for more details. 740-622-6755 • 800-624-8050 www.frontierpropane.com