June Hammer Time 2015

1. HABITATFORHUMANITYOFUTAHCOUNTY
June 2015
HABITAT KICKING OFF CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR FIRST
WOMEN BUILD HOME
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is excited to introduce a new fundrais-
ing campaign for women in our community called the Circle of 100. The
campaign will help us raise the funds needed to build a safe and affordable
home with a single mother and her young children in Provo. The home will
be the local Habitat affiliate’s first ever Women Build home and will be con-
structed by over 75 percent female volunteers from our community.
Habitat is asking 100 community women to donate $1,000 with the goal of
raising $100,000 for the three bedroom, two bathroom Provo home. Circle
Members will be listed as sponsors on the home and receive a full volunteer build day at the Women Build
home in Provo with 10 friends, co-workers, family, etc. T-shirts and lunch will be included.
Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to learn construction skills and build
homes and communities. This program brings together women from all walks of life to address the hous-
ing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. This will be the first time the local Habitat affili-
ate has been done a full Women Build.
To join the Circle or for more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org/circleOf100.htm.
HABITAT, HOME DEPOT TO HELP LOCAL VETERAN
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be joining Lindon Home Depot employees to help a local Veteran
in need. Volunteers from Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, and other community
members will be helping to renovate an older home in Orem with Marine Corps Veteran, Kent Hinkson,
and his family during the first part of June.
Prior to medical discharge, Hinkson, served in the Marine Corps on the Global War on Terrorism for three
years. He suffers from severe neurological issues and is currently transitioning to a wheelchair. He is mar-
ried with four children.
This beneficial project is being made possible by a Team Depot grant from The Home Depot Foundation.
CLEAN UP WITH PROVO’S MOBILE TOOL LIBRARY
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has partnered with Provo City Redevelopment Agency to provide a
Mobile Tool Library for Provo residents. The Provo Neighborhood Mobile Tool Library lends out special-
ized tools and landscaping equipment for general cleanup and basic outdoor projects to community resi-
dents for free living in Provo. The tool library is available on Saturday mornings and some evenings from
early spring through late fall and can be transported to various neighborhood locations upon request. The
library will also be available at several area locations throughout the city on Saturdays during the service
season. To reserve the library or for more information, contact Ashley Burton at (801) 344-8527 x 117 or
ashleyb@habitatuc.org.
UTAH VALLEY RESTORES MAKING CHANGE TO WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Starting Monday, June 1, 2015, the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork will be clos-
ing on Mondays. The ReStores will now be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-6 for donations and
customers. The change is being made to better accommodate staffing, improve customer service, and
save on expenses.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that
sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the
public at a fraction of retail prices. Profit go towards affiliate operating and mission program
costs. For more information about the Utah Valley ReStores, look online at
www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.
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2. What’s Up2
• Make every day by recycling your car. When you donate your vehicle to Habitat, your donation helps build
homes for families in your community: more information at www.habitatuc.org/cars-for-homes.htm.
• Spruce up your home for the summer with a new coat of paint! Stop by the Habitat ReStores in Utah
Valley and check out all the great bargains on paint and paint tools. Locations and hours at
www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.
• To make energy more affordable for families who need it most, One World Solar installs solar panels for low
income families including Habitat for Humanity-built homes in our service areas. We bring together commu-
nity partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for families, provid-
ing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of clean local energy that benefits us
all. To request an application for the Solar House - Affordable Renewable Energy program, which provides
families a long-term solution to reverse high energy bills, email One World Solar at info@1WorldSolar.org.
• Go grocery shopping and help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need in our community!
Sign up for Smith’s Community Rewards Program at www.smithscommunityrewards.com, link your ac-
count/card with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County (#48773) and then go shopping at your local Smith’s
Grocery Store. Smith’s will then provide a financial contribution to the local Habitat affiliate.
• Check out Habitat’s FUNSAVER Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals to get all the lat-
est bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s FUNSAVER specials at
www.habitatucdeals.info. A portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing mission in
the community.
• Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer? Protect your family today from
this cancer causing gas by testing your home! Test kits are available at the Habitat ReStores in Orem and
Spanish Fork for only $6.00 (includes lab fee). More information about radon, look online at
www.habitatuc.org/radon.htm.
Vivint Gives Bank! Vivint
employees helped to install
a front yard fence and gate recently for Habitat
homeowner family, the Artanduaga’s, in Provo.
The Artanduaga’s son, Justin, is autistic and
likes to play outside. The fence will allow him
play outside safely without his parents worrying
about him leaving the yard.
Let the Sun Do the Work! Habitat for Hu-
manity of Utah County is teaming with One
World Solar and Progressive Power Solu-
tions to install solar panel systems on all
three homes at its Washburn Reams Es-
tates project in Orem. To celebrate this
milestone, the organization held a Solar
Panel Party last
week and in-
stalled the first
panels on the
homes. .
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Picnicking with Provo’s Finest! Habitat helped
sponsor a Police Picnic last week at Tom and Faye
Parker’s home in Provo’s Franklin Neighborhood.
Neighbors stopped by to enjoy hamburgers and
hotdogs, meet some of Provo’s Police Officers, and
learn about Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs.
Holding Up the Hillside!- Employees from Kenny
Seng Construction have been working to install a
large retaining wall on the back of our Washburn
Reams property over the last few weeks. Our new
homeowners will not have to worry about flooding
or mudslides because of their extra mile efforts.

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Habitat Breaks Ground on 60th Utah Valley
Home- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County
broke ground on its 60th Utah Valley home in
May in conjunction with the National Women
Build Week kickoff. The two bedroom, disabled
accessible home, located at 520 North 1060
West, Orem, is being built with Tina Evans and
her teenage son, Jacob, and will be the third
home in Habitat’s Washburn Reams Estates pro-
ject.
Crest Financial to Sponsor Evans Home- Crest Financial re-
cently donated $10,000 to the Evans Habitat home in Orem and
presented the large check to Evans and Habitat staff members at
the build site.

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Empowering Women! – Habitat for
Humanity of Utah County expanded its an-
nual National Women Build Week event to
two weeks this year from May 2nd through May 15th. Various
women throughout the community helped to work on two homes at
the affiliate’s Washburn Reams project in Orem. Popular blogger, C.
Jane Kendrick, kicked off the week with some inspirational remarks.
Miss Utah, Karlie Major, UVU First Lady, Paige Holland, and BYU
First Lady, Peggy Worthen also joined in the fun. The annual event
was culminated with a big pizza party with Pyromaniacs Pizza and a
rare acoustic performance by The Blue Aces! Special thanks to our
major sponsor, Lowe’s, and all those that helped make the week a
huge success.

6. CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED
TO HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION
Volunteers with construction experience or those
wanting to improve their construction skills are being
sought to participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and
Site Host Programs. Orientations are monthly. The
next orientation will be on at the Habitat office in Orem
on June 6, 2015. For information, contact LeAnn at
the number or email below.
Home Maintenance Classes
Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday, June
25, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Weatherization and Home Decorating. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are
held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.
At HOME DEPOT – Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the June clinic schedule
at www.homedepot.com.
At LOWE'S - you must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West Uni-
versity Parkway in Orem. Look online for June clinic schedule at www.lowes.com.
At CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS – Registration is necessary. Look online for upcoming classes at
www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx.
RESOURCES
The Utah County Health Department offers free car seat checks to ensure they are installed correctly. All that’s
needed is to schedule an appointment. They also offer car seat classes and have discounted seats available to
qualified individuals. Call (801) 851-7095 for more information.
Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in March will be
held June 3 and 4, 2015 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and June 20, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please
call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.
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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE
ON COMMITTEES
Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local
committees. Monthly or quarterly meetings, limited time
commitment, no experience necessary, varying interests
and skills needed. For more information, contact LeAnn
Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or
leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.
HOUSING FACT
Adequate housing is vitally
important to the health of the
world’s economies, communi-
ties and populations.
HOUSEHOLD HINT
(besthouseholdhintsandtips.com/)
Salt and lemon juice mixed to-
gether remove mildew stains.
Because it’s summer and the
memories are just waiting to
happen. — Unknown

7. Home Maintenance Tips7
(www.allstate.com)
If you're doing the work yourself, don't lean the ladder
against the gutter or near electrical wires. Scoop out the
gutter's wet leaves and debris, and wet down caked-on
dirt so you can scoop out the mud with a trowel.
Also, use a garden hose to flush the gutters after you've
cleaned them. This will get the gutters clean, and it will
also let you know if you have leaks. Then use the hose to
wash out your downspouts to make sure they're not
clogged. But be gentle—downspouts aren't meant to
withstand the same water pressure as a house drain.
Some experts recommend covering your gutters with a
wire mesh guard to keep debris out. And remember:
Never hang onto a gutter for support. It's built to hold wa-
ter and some leaves, not your weight.
Keep Your Deck Healthy
Your deck provides a great place to hang out in the sum-
mer, but it needs a little TLC to stay in good shape. Visu-
ally inspect the boards to look for curling, cracked, or rot-
ting wood. If you see a board that's damaged, remove it
and replace it with a board that you've cut to fit the same
space.
Go underneath your deck to make sure the support struc-
ture is in good shape, and keep an eye out for cracked
boards and missing screws or nails. If you see signs of
insects or unwanted animals, such as spider webs or
chewed boards, call a pest-control expert to take care of
the problem.
Lastly, if your deck is sealed or stained, some experts
say you should refinish it annually. Start by power wash-
ing the deck, then letting it thoroughly dry. Remove the
finish or seal with a remover/stripper, and let it dry again.
With a sander and medium-grit sandpaper, lightly sand
the deck, then remove all of the dust before continuing.
Before you apply your finish, do a small test area to make
sure you've got the right color. If you do, apply the finish
with the wood's grain and don't stop in the middle—that
can cause uneven coloring and streaks.
Two things to remember: make sure you're wearing a
mask to prevent inhaling dust and fumes, and don't do
any of this work if it's going to rain.
Spruce Up Your Paint Job
When your house looks good, it makes your entire prop-
erty look better. So every summer, rent a power washer
and use a mild detergent to clean your house's exterior.
With just a little work (that's actually pretty fun), you can
get rid of dirt, dust, bird droppings, tree sap, and more.
And it provides a good opportunity for you to inspect your
house and make sure everything is still in good order.
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Home Maintenance Tips for Summer
Summer brings sunshine, green leaves, and trips to
the beach. But the warm, dry season also offers the
perfect chance to get some work done around the
house. With just a few weekends' worth of work,
these tips can help get your home in tip-top shape
and ready for the rest of the year.
Easy Home Fixes in the Summer
When it gets warm, it's tempting to ditch any house-
work for the beach or the golf course. Hard as it may
be, consider suppressing that urge for a few week-
ends, because some fairly easy work can improve
the state of your home, give it an appearance make-
over, and even save you some money.
Keep Your Cool With a Fan
There's an easy trick to keeping cooler and saving
money, and it's as close as your ceiling fan. Switch
the ceiling fan's blades so the leading edge is higher
as the fan turns, so you can feel the breeze from the
fan as it rotates. This simple action will push cool air
down, enabling you to set the air-conditioning lower
and save money on energy.
Clean Your Dryer Vent
Without some maintenance, your dryer could cause a
house fire. The U.S. Fire Administration reports
nearly 16,000 dryer fires occur annually, which hap-
pen largely because dryers' vents get clogged with
lint and dust.
Thankfully, you can avoid any unnecessary dryer-
caused danger with a few simple steps. First, you'll
need a vent-cleaning brush kit, which can clean your
dryer vent tubing more thoroughly than a vacuum
cleaner can. Begin by cleaning the dryer's lint trap
housing with a smaller brush to remove as much lint
and dust as possible. Then disconnect the dryer duct
from the dryer and the wall for a thorough cleaning.
Also use a brush to clean the vent on the outside of
the house to keep both ends clean and free of lint.
A dryer fire is just the sort of thing you'll want to be
sure you're covered for. Check out Allstate's property
insurance for information on making a smart protec-
tion decision.
Clean Your Gutters
Water and debris can accumulate in your gutters
over the fall and winter, which can lead to water dam-
age in your house. And you don't want that. So get a
ladder that can reach your gutters, but be sure not to
overextend yourself. If the gutter is too high, you
might want to call in an expert to do the job.

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Window, ceiling and whole-house fans are also low-cost
ways to keep your home a little cooler.
Wash clothes in cold water and clean the lint filter in the
dryer after every use.
Eliminate, or deactivate, extra freezers or refrigerators if
you can, especially if they spend the summer outdoors or
in a garage. Better yet, have your old refrigerator or
freezer picked up for proper recycling and earn
at www.pacificpower.net/res/sem.html.
Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use. Plug
home electronics, such as TVs, DVD players and com-
puters into power strips and turn off the power strips
when the equipment is not in use.
If you have a pool: consider slowly reducing pool filtration
time by 30 minute increments daily. Keep on reducing the
time as long as the water appears clean. You may find
you only need to run your pool filter six hours a day. In-
stall a timer to control the length of time that the pool
pump cycles on.
SAVINGS TIP
88
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10 simple ways to save energy and money this
summer:
Set your air conditioner thermostat as high as com-
fortable – we recommend 78ºF or higher when
you’re at home, and 85ºF when you’re gone. Keep
inside air vents clear from furniture and other ob-
jects.
Have your central air conditioner tuned up and clean
or replace filters monthly for more efficient opera-
tion.
Minimize indoor heat: run the dryer and dishwasher
at night on hot days and let your dishes air dry.
Avoid heat-generating incandescent lighting and use
a microwave, toaster oven or outdoor grill instead of
the oven. It's best to avoid the use of major appli-
ances between 2 and 8 p.m.
Set your water heater to 120ºF.
Keep the blinds and windows closed during the day
and open at night. This is a no-cost way to keep
your home a little cooler.
HEALTH TIP! (www.health.com/)
4 Tips for a Healthier Summer
Switch into sunshine-and-sandals mode with these tips from life coaches Cathy Haffner and
Ginny Hutchinson, co-authors of Better Because of You.
Inhale it up
We all have a summertime scent that transports us. What’s your favorite? Whether its just-cut
grass or fresh tomatoes and basil, when you happen upon it, stop for a moment and breathe it
in.
Put a small bouquet of fresh flowers in your bathroom
Little natural touches in unexpected places will keep you in a feel-great frame of mind.
Download a summer mix for your commute
Include only upbeat songs that remind you of the season (like “Fun, Fun, Fun” by the Beach
Boys).
Start a farmers’-market ritual
Visit one near you weekly (every Saturday morning, say), and stock up on the fruit you’ve been
missing all winter. Put those berries, peaches, watermelon, or whatever looks super-ripe into
your smoothies, add a spa-like sprig of fresh mint, and sip slooowly.
Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make youSun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make youSun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make youSun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you
wanna move your dancing feetwanna move your dancing feetwanna move your dancing feetwanna move your dancing feet.— Bob Marley

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SAVINGS TIP
99 (www.nsc.org)
Firecrackers
Firecrackers are designed to explode on the ground.
They are often linked together by one long fuse and ex-
plode in a series. They are designed to be very noisy, but
they also can cause burns and other serious injuries.
Roman Candles
Roman candles eject multiple exploding shells from a
tube the user holds in his or her hand. There have been
numerous reports of children losing fingers, severe burns
and other injuries, which are sometimes caused when the
device gets jammed.
Two Words About M-class Fireworks
Just don't.
You hear them go off every year: M-80s, M-100s, even
M-250s. The unmistakable explosions associated with
these devices can rattle the windows of homes for blocks.
They are produced illegally and without quality control,
have short fuses and cause hundreds of extremely se-
vere injuries each year.
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex-
plosives outlines the risks of these explosive devices.
If They're Legal
If fireworks are legal to buy where you live and you
choose to use them, be sure to follow the following safety
tips:
Never allow young children to handle fireworks
Older children should use them only under close adult
supervision
Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear
protective eyewear
Never light them indoors
Only use them away from people, houses and flammable
material
Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe dis-
tance after lighting
Never ignite devices in a container
Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks
Soak unused fireworks in water for a few hours before
discarding
Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fire-
works that don't go off or in case of fire
Better yet, grab a blanket and a patch of lawn, kick back
and let the experts handle the show.
Best to Leave Fireworks to the Experts
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades
and fireworks displays. But along with all the festivi-
ties are plenty of visits to emergency rooms – espe-
cially during July.
In 2013, eight people died and about 11,400 were
injured badly enough to require medical treatment
after fireworks-related incidents, according to the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And
while the majority of these incidents were due to
amateurs attempting to use professional-grade,
homemade or other illegal fireworks or explosives,
40 percent were from legal, less powerful devices.
Fireworks also are responsible for thousands of
home fires each year. The National Fire Protection
Association reports that in 2011, fireworks caused
about 1,200 structure fires.
The National Safety Council advises everyone to
stay away from all consumer fireworks and to only
enjoy fireworks at a public display conducted by
seasoned professionals.
Following are some fireworks that are legal for con-
sumers to purchase and use in some states. But just
because they are legal doesn't mean they're safe.
Sparklers
Every year, young children can be found along pa-
rade routes and at festivals with sparklers in hand,
but they are a lot more dangerous than most people
think. Parents don't realize they burn at about 2,000
degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Spar-
klers can quickly ignite clothing, and many children
have received severe burns from dropping sparklers
on their feet.
Bottle Rockets
These small rockets are attached to a stick, lit by a
fuse and typically fired from a bottle. Teens have
been known to have bottle rocket wars, firing them
at one another and causing chest, head and eye
injuries.
Physicians at Vanderbilt Eye Institute at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center have seen so many eye
injuries caused by bottle rockets they conducted a
study they hope will lead to better education and
"legislative enhancements" on fireworks safety.
"The majority of the children (in the study) ended up
with reduced vision, and probably half of those were
deemed legally blind," said Dr. Franco Recchia, as-
sociate professor of ophthalmology and visual sci-
ences at Vanderbilt.

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Thank You
Lowe’s, Vivint, Home Depot, One World Solar,
Progressive Power Solutions, Simplifile,
Crest Financial
Jamba Juice
Jamberry Nails
Jerry Holland
Ken Mathews
Kevin Tippetts
Lonny Woolbright
Lowe’s
Marvellous Catering
Meadow Gold
Melissa Blackburn
Merilee Bishop
Miss Utah, Karlie Major
Morinda
Mountain America Credit Union
Mountain West Burrito
Norm Harrison
Olive Garden
One World Solar
Paul Richards
ProBuild
Progressive Power Solutions
Promo Ink
Pyromaniacs Pizza
Americas Barter Exchange
Baked
Brick Oven
Cascade Shadows
Coca-Cola
Corporate Alliance
Costco
Courtney Kendrick
Craig Karren
Crest Financial
Dale Wilkerson
Dana Mathews
Democratic Women of Utah
County
Die Cuts with a View
Excel Rentals
Firecracker Nail Polish
Five Star BBQ
Great Harvest Bread-Lehi
Guru’s
Hannah Hillam
Home Depot
Intermountain Health Care
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Remedez
Sam’s Club
Simplifile
Soundvision Signs
Sweet Tooth Fairy
Taco Time Utah County
Target-Orem
Texas Roadhouse –Orem
The Daily Herald
The Ink Spot
Utah Community Credit
Union
Utah County Association of
REALTORS
Utah Valley Home Builders
Association
Utah Women’s Giving Circle
UVU Women’s Success
Center
VASA Corporate Wellness
Vivint
Waffle Love
Wendy’s
Women Build Committee

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2—Building
Committee
3 4 5 6—Crew and
Site Host
Training
7 8—
Neighborhood
Revitalization
9 10—
Volunteer
11 12—
Executive and
Finance
13
14 15—
Development
Services
16 17 18 19 20
21 22—
ReStore
23 24 25—Home
Maintenance
26 27
28 29 30
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Building Committee June 2, 2015 2:00 p.m. Central Bank
Crew and Site Host Training June 6, 2015 Orem Habitat office
Neighborhood Revitalization June 8, 2015 3:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office
Volunteer June 10, 2015 5:30 p.m. Orem Habitat office
Executive and Finance June 12, 2015 7:30 a.m. Orem Habitat office
Development Services June 15, 2015 Noon Orem Habitat office
ReStore June 22, 2015 Noon Orem Habitat office
Home Maintenance June 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. Orem Habitat office
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