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2H ❚ THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 ❚ THE RECORD P HOMESCAPE / ADVERTISING SECTION Bulletin Board YOU CAN BE IN HOMESCAPE! We invite our readers to submit photos and background information for four of our regular monthly features: q CALENDAR n “MY HOME PROJECT” — Do you love tackling home improvement challenges? Is it your idea of fun to build shelves, stencil walls or refinish furniture? Maybe you’ve even renovat- ed a large area on your own! If you can provide a short write up and high qual- ity “before” and “after” photos of one of your projects, we’d like to share them with our readers. n “MANSPACE” — Have you created a unique retreat in your home with a décor that caters to your special interests, whether they involve sports, symphonies, stamp collecting, etc.? “Scouting shots” are OK for this fea- ture, because if your Manspace fits our criteria we’ll have our photographer photograph your space. n “COLLECTIONS or FAMILY HEIRLOOMS” — Are you an ardent collector of interesting items that fit a theme and are integrated into your home décor, or have you discovered a family heirloom that you’ve restored for display? We’d love to see your col- lection or learn about your heirloom’s special history. HOME DEPOT WORKSHOPS During May, most Home Depot stores in North Jersey will present several hands- on learning workshops with professional advice. To participate, visit homedepot.com, check your local store and register online. Following are the workshops for May: Blooming Art Make Mom’s day with a handmade bloom- ing art piece. In this hands-on workshop you and your child can discuss the art of patience as you build a blooming work of art to gift or put on display. Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon Installing a Ceiling Fan Breathe easier and stay cool with a ceil- ing fan installation. This workshop will cover everything you need to consider for a successful install including fan styles and features, selecting the correct fan size for your space and reviewing electrical safety procedures. Saturday, May 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pegboard Shelves Increase productivity and maximize space with customizable pegboard shelves. Store associates will show you how to measure, cut, stain and assemble a transitional shelv- ing unit to organize multi-functional spaces like your work space, craft room or mud room. In addition, store associates will dem- onstrate safe practices in using common project power tools and can help you create your own project. Stain your pegboard for a rustic accent or distress for a functional farmhouse addition to your decor. Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interior Painting and Drywall Repair In this workshop, store associates will cover steps to transform your old walls, repair damages and liven things up with a fresh coat of paint. Store associates will share insight on selecting the proper tools, bleed preventive tapes, low shrinkage joint compounds and supplies to prepare your walls and trim and demonstrate step-by- step how to repair corner bead damage, nail pops, cracks and holes of all sizes. Lastly, store associates will suggest the best inte- rior paints and finishes to paint “top down” and achieve a clean-lined and well-blended paint project. Saturday, May 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Installing a Tile Backsplash Rethink the most visited rooms in your home with a backsplash install. Store associates will cover trending and classic tile options, demonstrate how to prepare your surface and instruct you how to cut your project time down by mounting tiles with SimpleMat adhesive. SimpleMat adhesive allows for immediate grouting, turning your backsplash installation into a one-day project. Saturday, May 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tile Commandments: Give outdoor living a twist Contact James Emolo, Homescape editor, at [email protected]. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H EDITOR James Emolo ASSISTANT EDITOR Joseph Ritacco their surroundings. With time, the use of colors and textures as well as the depth of the materials will become newly apparent to you and a greater appreciation will grow as time goes by. There is also added strength and durability to the beauty and harmony, and let us not forget value to your home. Unlike other materials such as wood, natural stone and cement, porcelain outdoor pavers are not porous and therefore do not absorb. They are frostproof and weatherproof. They do not stain or crack and do not require surface treatments or special maintenance for cleaning. If you choose a light color, they have a high solar reflectance index. In other words, the material does not absorb much heat and therefore does not get too hot to walk on. They can be installed directly on sand or gravel, they can easily be repositioned allowing maximum creativity, and yes they can even be installed on the beach! They can be placed directly onto grass, removed and positioned elsewhere, allowing NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, PO Box 471 Woodland Park, NJ 07424 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PRODUCED BY THE ADVERTORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE RECORD AND HERALD NEWS To advertise, call 973-569-7800 For content, call 973-569-7895 or email [email protected] Copyright © 2019 North Jersey Media Group. All rights reserved. Reproduc- tion in whole or in part without permis- sion of NJMG is strictly prohibited. maximum flexibility in creating various con- figurations. Traditional mud installation using the classic method can withstand the test of time. It is the ideal flooring that withstands any stress, even in high traffic and urban areas. The new floating system is also amazing Antonella Romano for areas that need lots of water drainage. The 20 mm thick pavers lend themselves well for raised installation thanks to the use of fixed or adjustable feet that create an technical compartment under the treadable surface. These tiles are made by a fusion of sands, clays and feldspar, and are then pressed at 400 kg/cm2 and fired at 1200 degrees Celsius to become a material with incompa- rable strength. These outdoor pavers are made with the newest technology. They do not change col- or or size and do not deteriorate over time. They also have a high tolerance for weight and traffic. Most of these outdoor large format pavers are 3/4” thick. In addition to these thick pavers, there are matching indoor tiles that can be purchased if you would like to create a natural transition between your indoor and outdoor space. There is beauty in the continuity of combining the exterior and the indoor environment. It combines aesthetics and versatility. No matter the shape or color of your outdoor space, there is a paver for you. Outdoor kitchens are a staple in today’s homes, and it is nice to not have to worry about stains and cracks when entertaining your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Go out and get yourself a new patio. The best thing of all is that you can do it yourself! Have fun and happy spring! Antonella Romano is the owner of Stone & Tile Emporium in Wyckoff. For more infor- mation, visit www.antonellaromano.com or www.stoneandtilenj.com. STOCK & CUSTOM CABINETS PHOTOS COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES Like real estate, location is key when it comes to your garden. Hydrangeas, said Beth Satterfield, garden center manager at Canete Landscape in Wayne, do best in morning sun and afternoon shade. Contractors Welcome Landlords Welcome 3.5% SALES TAX NEW! LUXURY VINYL FLOORING • Waterproof • Pet Proof • Floating • Rigid Core • Click Lock Subway Tiles As $ 75 Low As ESTIMATE & Design services Just bring us your measurements. 1 In Stock SQ. FT. Granite As $ 00 Low As 35 Installed SQ. FT. LOW BUDGET TO FULL CUSTOM CABINETRY 50% OFF Most American Brand Cabinets Convenient open stock from our warehouse inventory Sterl Kitchens Co. Inc. Family Owned & Operated Since 1945 73 YEARS OF SAVINGS, SELECTION & SERVICE WWW.STERLKITCHENS.COM 5426 TONNELLE AVENUE US . 1&9 NORTH NORTH BERGEN • 201.866.7999 Wholesale/Retail Showroom Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm • Thurs 9am-8pm OPEN SATURDAY 9-3 CLOSED SUNDAY NR-0004324278-03 Smart Gardening: Apps put information at your fingertips CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H your property is essential, as some flourish with more sunlight and some with more shade, while some just need more room. Satterfield cited hydrangeas as a caution- ary tale. “Hydrangeas really do best in morning sun and afternoon shade, so be mindful of that,” she said. “It will still grow in afternoon sun but will require more watering. Afternoon sun is the strongest sun of the day — shade plants would not be ideal in that scenario. Boxwood shrubs, she added, can grow in sun or shade, but some might grow to 4-6 feet, while others may grow to 8-10 feet tall. “As a result,” Satterfield said, “you don’t want to put too many in one area.” Experts at your local nurseries and gar- den centers can help customers organize their gardens by looking at a photo of their property. Some may even send a designer to the home for larger, more complicated projects. WHAT’S ‘APP’-ENING? More than ever before, gardeners have information right at their fingertips via gardening apps on their smartphones and tablets. The following apps are available on iOS and Android: n Garden Answers: Instantly identifies over 20,000 plants and provides accurate, detailed information about them. Just snap a picture, tap submit and instantly receive the identity of the plant and information about it from garden and horticultural experts. The app also contains answers to Annual vinca is a drought-resistant, low- maintenance plant that can be used en masse in beds and borders or tucked into mixed containers with other annual flowers. over 200,000 commonly asked plant ques- tions, including plant diseases and insect infestation. n Garden Tags: Get plant identifica- tion, planting inspiration, growing advice and plant care instructions all in one app. Garden Tags lets you log and manage every plant in your garden collection so you can track what the plant is, how it looks over the seasons and how to care for it. Plus, search a growing encyclopedia of over 20,000 plants to get more planting inspiration. n SmartPlant: Not only does the SmartPlant app help you identify plants but also provides a “Digital Care Calendar” to reveal everything your garden — and the plants within it — need. You can personalize the app by adding the specific plants you have in your garden and the app will notify you of their requirements.