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2H ❚ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 ❚ THE RECORD HOMESCAPE / ADVERTISING SECTION Collections YOU CAN BE IN HOMESCAPE! ‘A Cherished Christmas Corner’ We invite our readers to submit photos and background information for four of our recurring features: By PENNY TROMBINA, of Oradell, NJ SPECIAL TO HOMESCAPE A handsome English Secretary left to me by a favorite uncle takes center stage in a “Christmas Corner” that I cherish. Its cubby and drawer pulls provide ideal locations for decorations; the corbels at the top lend architectural interest and frame the miniature golden tree that gives off sparkle and shine and bling. (Don’t you just love bling?) Keep it simple or go to excess. One can always slap a festive holiday bow on it and it will be just fine or exercise a modicum of creativity com- bined with the dizzying array of decorations available this time of year, (often discounted) and dream up something both eye-catching and pleasing every time you pass by. There are no rules; perfection, tho not required, is optional. Almost anything in the home is fair game and fertile ground for decoration. Always in the market for the unusual, preferably with a bit of charm to recommend it, gold and glitz always command my atten- tion and the layered look is always in fashion. The traditional, exotic and unexpected in groupings or standing alone, combine to establish an air of festivity and merriment. Carols and nog also recommended … 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 reno- vated a large area on your own! If you can provide a short write up and high quality “before” and “after” photos of one of your projects, we’d like to share them with our readers. n “COMFORT ZONE” — Do you have a “go-to” or unique space in your home designed to cater to your special interests? It could be a game room, fitness center, workshop, audio room, unique retreat where you indulge in your favorite hobby or just hang out with friends. “Scouting shots” are OK for this feature, because if your room fits our criteria we’ll have our photog- rapher photograph the 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 collection or learn about your heirloom’s special history. ‘Make-It & Take-It Holiday Workshop’ tonight T he Garden Club of Harrington Park will hold its annual “Make-It & Take-It Holiday Workshop,” tonight (Dec. 5) at 7:30 p.m., upstairs in the Harrington Park Library, 10 Herring Street. The workshop will be conducted by GCHP President Gerri Gibney who will demonstrate how to create festive holiday centerpieces and wreaths. Contact James Emolo at [email protected]. CUSTOM PUB SPECIALISTS James Emolo and Joseph Ritacco ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PRODUCED BY THE ADVERTORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE RECORD AND HERALD NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H and moisture. The most common scenarios are leaks behind walls and flooding. By the way, don’t think you need to live on the banks of a river or down the shore to worry about flooding. “About 25 percent of flood insurance claims are from homes that are not in high-risk areas,” said DiClerico. Mold is not only a health hazard, it can lead to structural repairs. “Mold on ceramic tile can be cleaned off and the grout resealed,” said Lesh. “But if it is on drywall, the roots of the mold are in the drywall. You can clean it off the surface, but the mold will 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. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of NJMG is strictly prohibited. Merry Christmas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H From The Sterl Family To Yours! 3 5 Contractors Welcome Landlords Welcome 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. grow back. The only effective solution is to cut out the infected drywall and replace it with new material.” “The mold, and asbestos, companies we use are licensed by the state,” said Barthold. “It is up to the real estate agent to advise the client to hire licensed, qualified companies. No job is worth playing games with peoples’ health.” Mold remediation for small areas will cost about $10 to $25 per square foot. But large, hard-to-get-to areas will cost more. Cleaning heating and cooling systems, which require special tools and techniques, can run $3,000 to $10,000. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO FOUNDATIONS Most concrete foundations have small cracks that are the result of the curing process of concrete. They are usually not a problem. But larger cracks can be a danger sign. “Wider, deeper cracks, say about 3/16 of an inch can be a concern,” said DiClerico. “When you stick a pencil in the crack and it covers the exposed lead, that could be a problem.” In most cases, the homeowner should monitor the crack to see if it gets larger. See HOME INSPECTION, Page 4H Historic Homes: Tours for the holidays STOCK & CUSTOM CABINETS 1 SQ. FT. In Stock Granite 00 35 Installed As $ Low As SQ. FT. LOW BUDGET TO FULL CUSTOM CABINETRY Most American Brand Cabinets Convenient open stock from our warehouse inventory Sterl Kitchens Co. Inc. Family Owned & Operated Since 1945 74 YEARS OF SAVINGS, SELECTION & SERVICE WWW.STERLKITCHENS.COM All are welcome to join in this fun “Make-it & Take-it Workshop.” There is no fee. However, a donation from non-mem- bers to help cover the cost of materials would be appreciated. Pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot or for information, call 201-768-2615 or email [email protected]. Home Inspection: High-ticket fix-its! NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, PO Box 471 Woodland Park, NJ 07424 50% OFF The Garden Club will furnish the basic supplies: plastic containers for centerpieces, fresh greens and floral foam. If you wish to add any personal do-dads, colored ribbon, or extra greens from your garden, bring them along. In addition, bring pruners and garden gloves, and if you plan to make a wreath, bring three wire coat hangers to use as a base. 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 SATURDAYS 9-3 • CLOSED SUNDAYS MORRISTOWN Holly Walk DATE & TIME: Friday, Dec. 6, 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, noon to 5 p.m. LOCATION: Morris County Tourism Bureau, 6 Court St., Morristown TICKETS: Advanced ticket price is $30. Tickets will be available during the event for $35. Kick off your holidays with an historic house tour in Morris County. With one ticket you can visit seven sites, all authenti- cally decorated. There will be special Holly Walk program- ming and exhibits at each site. Gift shops will be loaded with holiday merchandise so bring your shopping list. Many sites will have refreshments and music. New this year, the event takes place over three days. Sites open on the first night will feature candle-lit tours from 4 to 8 p.m. Times of operation at each site will vary over the three days. You must plan to drive and park at the sites, although some are walkable. No transportation is provided to or between the sites. Destinations on Friday are Macculloch Hall, Ford Mansion and Acorn Hall; Saturday are Stickley Museum, Schuyler- Hamilton House, Historic Speedwell, Ford Mansion, Acorn Hall, Macculloch Hall, and Museum of Early Trades & Crafts; and Sunday are Historic Speedwell, Stickley Museum, Ford Mansion, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Acorn Hall, Macculloch Hall and Schuyler-Hamilton House. For information, visit https://www.morris tourism.org/. RINGWOOD 2019 Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor DATE & TIME: Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Ringwood Manor, 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood TICKETS: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 children (ages 5-12) Come wander through the first floor of Ringwood Manor, beautifully decorated by the Women’s Club of West Milford for the holidays! Come at any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. — the self-guided format allows visitors to spend as much or as little time in each room as they wish! Just want to ohh and ahh at the gor- geous furnishings or be inspired to create your own Victorian Christmas decorations? The decor will help you instill a sense of Gilded-Age elegance to your own home! Children are given scavenger hunts and can search for a variety of interesting objects throughout the house. Crafters will be selling hand-made items. Victorian Christmas event is a combined fundraising effort of the Women’s Club of West Milford, the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society, the Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts, and Ringwood Manor. For information, visit ringwoodmanor.org. RINGWOOD NJBG Holiday Open House at Skylands Manor DATE & TIME: Thursday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Skylands Manor, 5 Morris Road, Ringwood TICKETS: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 children (ages 6-12), free for children under six. Historic Skylands Manor in the New Jersey State Botanical Garden (NJBG) will be open for tours and filled with an extravagant display of seasonal décor during NJBG’s spectacular annual Holiday Open House. This year, NJBG celebrates ‘Fantasy!’ to highlight the exuberance of the holidays and the splendor of nature. The Manor will be richly decorated with glitter and green- ery that captures the warm, happy and exciting feel of the season. Call 973-962-9534 or visit njbg.org for more information on NJBG events. WAYNE A Dutch Christmas at the Dey Mansion DATE & TIME: Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCATION: Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Road, Wayne TICKETS: $5 Come celebrate the season at The Dey Mansion, fully decorated and alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. The weekend will be filled with music, hearth cooking, demonstrations and crafters as well as special appearances from New Jersey’s local militia. Visit the fully stocked gift shop to find a unique gift for everyone on your list and, as always, they’ll have tra- ditional Dutch Speculaas cookies! The Dey Mansion, a superb example of Georgian architecture, achieved national recognition as General George Washington’s revolutionary war headquarters in the Preakness Valley. The “Dutch Christmas” event is present- ed by Passaic County Board of Freeholders. For information, visit deymansion.org.