April 22, 2023 Issue, Page 11 of 14

Page Text

April 22, 2023 ‘The Elk City News -11 Improvement, Design ¢ Decorating FAMILY FEATURES sure to consider upgrades that make living easier, Do your researeh. If you'll be making a pring means it’s time to start sprucing up like organization units that give you more space significant purchase such as a new vacuum Fresh ideas for your home and garden with a little TLC inside and out. If you're unsure where to or upgrades that create additional living space. or grill, be sure to explore your options, read reviews and shop around for the best prices for Keep budget in mind, Make a list of the pro- greater confidence in what you choose. home upgrades begin, consider these tips: jects you'd like to complete and estimate how Make function a priority. While aesthetic much each will cost, Use the list to determine Set yourself up for a more enjoyable spring with changes may boost value and please the eye, be what you can afford to complete now. more home and garden tips at eLivingtoday,com, Hands-Free Spring Cleaning For busy households, an all-in-one vacuum and mop robot like the Deebot N8+ is a perfect daily companion to help automate spring cleaning. It features high suction power (but low noise), TrueMapping technology to create an efficient cleaning path and the OZMO Mopping System to remove 99.26% of bacteria with dual vacuuming and mopping. Controllable with a smartphone app, it includes an Auto-Empty Station for months of hands- and maintenance- free cleaning. Learn more at ecovacs.com/us. Enhance the Space Under Your Deck Optimize the space beneath an elevated deck by adding a drainage system such as Trex RainEscape. Designed to capture and divert water, this system protects a deck’s substructure from moisture damage while creating dry space usable for storage or an additional living area, Homeowners can safely add gas lines and wiring to accommodate grills, appliances, ceiling fans, lights and entertainment components to create an outdoor oasis. For more information, visit TrexRainEscape.com. Photo courtesy of Gety Images Perfect Your Pantry Get Ready to Grill Cleaning out your pantry is an important step during spring cleaning as it A grill’s lifespan depends on many factors, including where and how it allows you to discard expired items and rethink the space. Start by reorgan- is stored and your climate. When it’s time to upgrade, you'll have some izing and simplifying the area with ClosetMaid ventilated shelving like this decisions to make. The biggest is which heating style you prefer: gas, electric Pantry Organizer. Built with the ShelfTrack system fora fully adjustable or charcoal, Other considerations include the overall size, number of burners. space along with close mesh to help prevent items from tipping over, it and grate quality. Also be sure to compare available features, such as side includes four 4-foot-by-16-inch shelves, a hang track and all necessary burners and igniters, which are fairly common, and upgrades like lighting hardware. Find more information at closetmaid.com. and fuel gauges. Kilhoffer Flooring Center DBA Bell’s Carpet “Quality at Affordable Prices” Sixth & Main° Elk City, OK 73644 Small Enough To Know You, Large Enough to Serve You! 7 ™ “Rural Personal Service” * “Metro Technology” Quality, affordable healthcare A&C Spa and Pool right here, right now. ™ 501 South L.L. Males Avenue Cheyenne, Okla. 73628 909 N. Main St, Elk City * 580-225-6634 Roger Mills 580-497-3336 Memorial Hospital www.rmmhonline.com