November Home & Garden Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s November 20th Home & Garden section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Mark Plagge, a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, discusses the fact that many of us take telephone use for granted. Yet, old and young family members suffering from hearing loss or impairment have difficulty understanding what is said over the phone. Amplified captioned telephones offer a simple solution. Read here for more:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96473-basics+telephone+captioning
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well with the holidays approaching fast, many of us are beginning to worry about who will get what, and where you will find it. J & J Pawn is to the rescue here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/holiday/96443-039tis+season
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday rapidly approaching, another promotion for retailers is gaining attention – Small Business Saturday. Shore Home Outlet of Somers Point discusses this opportunity to shop local here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/holiday/96425-shop+local+small+business+saturday
Stan Sperlak of Cape Shore Gardens reflects on his gratitude for his sprawling 37 acre property and on how he has made it his own. “I always try to think of no cost-low cost things I can do to make it interesting when friends visit and we hike the trails,” he begins. Read more on his ideas here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96377-how+win+your+garden.+and+thank+those+who+do+battle.
According to a recent survey, 18 percent of respondents said that their house’s biggest flaw was an undersized kitchen. This complaint is quite understandable in light of the fact that kitchens did not attain their present status as the “hub of the home” until the 1980s. Quality Home Center reviews how to correct this flaw here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96123-correcting+major+flaw
There are ways to go above and beyond in any business, to take your quality and customer service to the next level. In the business of natural stone, there are several ways to make your finished product better than the rest. Read more about La Terra Stone’s exceptional product here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96127-attention+detail+proves+paramount
While lawn care may be the last thing on your mind, there are many benefits to fertilizing in late fall. Fall fertilization increases root development and helps the plant store carbohydrates, which will be used as food over the winter. NaturaLawn discusses the benefits of such fertilization here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96090-benefits+late+fall+fertilization
The holidays are here at last, which means holiday guests aren’t far behind. Before opening your door to friends and family, here are a few ideas to help you make a great first impression. Read some professional tips from Raymour & Flanigan here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/96571-season039s+greetings+your+decor
Our next Home & Garden section will be included in the December 18th edition of the Cape May County Herald. Check out the Home & Garden section of our website to stay up-to-date on these and upcoming topics here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/homeandgarden