Surge in Hardwood Paneling Popularity Driven by Cost and Ease
Americans have bought a near record 1.9 billion square feet of hardwood wall paneling this year, enough to circle the world fifteen times. Declining prices from 12 to 75 cents a square foot and easier installation have pushed paneling from luxury to mass market, aided by rotary-cut veneers, factory finishing, and cheaper imported woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Martin Shea
E. L. Bruce PlyWelsh Co
Memphis, Tenn
Japan
Philippines
Water Vapor Spells Trouble In Winter Home
Winter moisture builds up as warm air meets cold surfaces causing condensation that peels paint and rots wood. Inside window drops reveal humidity, with blistering on exterior surfaces later, worsened by modern insulation and moisture-emitting appliances.
Aluminum Enclosures May Expand Pools in the Northeast
AP Newsfeatures reports manufacturers of recreational facilities see a potential boom as a shorter work week trends spread, possibly boosting demand for aluminum enclosures and related pool products. The piece notes industry responses to labor shifts and ongoing production.
Make Your Own Furnishings In Vermont
Mrs Doris Steele notes spring as a time for homemakers to craft new curtains draperies and bed textiles. The Vermont Extension Service offers free booklets Easy Sewing for Your Home and Mending and Patching Woolens with sewing tips from mitered corners to crochet pleats and quilt directions. Backyard pools and family leisure trends also rise with all year use enclosures showcased at Las Vegas expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Doris Steele
Vermont Extension Service
National Swimming Pool Institute
Las Vegas
Beginner guide to buying antiques for the home
The article advises on choosing antiques and reproductions for a home, with tips for beginners on budget, style, and key pieces. It highlights affordable late 1800s furniture, eye catching clocks, pewter, and decorative items, stressing personal taste over fashion and suggesting pieces that harmonize with existing woods.
Use Same Brand For Enamel Coats To Avoid Cracking
The article advises using enamel and undercoat from the same manufacturer for best compatibility. It notes that mismatched Brand A enamel over Brand B undercoat can cause paint alligatoring and heavy cracking, since a hard finish over a soft undercoat fails to bond properly.
No Cracks When Painting Light Switches Separately
If painting walls and switches together, remove switches first and paint them separately. This prevents cracking around the edges if switches must be removed later.
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A. J. Dewey & Sons
McKinley St
Bennington
Bennington, Vt
Miles
NEW ‘Chromalox
D & D Jolivette Electric
WiLlow
Tel
Wood Information Center
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Massachusetts Avenue
N. W
Washington, D. C
N.E
AP Newsfeatures
Unibeam
Green Mountain Gas Service
Pownal Ctr
Vermont
Dial VA
Winkler LP
Stewart-Warner-Winkler
Stewart-Warner
Winkler
UP News
America
Boston
Everthing
Chauncey Jerome
Eli Terry
Seth Thomas
VOUL
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech ST
Soplete Line
Miles Lumber CO. Railroad
Arlington
Youngstown Formica
Cabinets
Morgan Kitchens
Biltwell Kitchens
H. Greenberg
Main St
Robert
County ST
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