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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1959
Page
7
An article on making driveways more inviting with border plantings. It suggests two main methods using permanent shrubs or perennials, with examples like roses azaleas spirea forsythia delphiniums phlox chrysanthemums and daylilies. It notes year round appeal with evergreens and seasonal bloom sequences, all at low cost to boost curb appeal and mood.
A historic lawn care guide notes lawns enhance home landscape, recommending loamy soil, proper grading to drain away from buildings, and soil mixtures with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. It outlines seeding or sod, rolling, thorough watering, and leaving clippings to promote a healthy turf.
Practical guidance from the Western Pine Association on paneling rooms to maximize use of attic or basement spaces. Steps include storing lumber, creating a nailing surface, using furring strips on basements, horizontal and vertical paneling methods, careful measuring, sanding, pre staining, baseboard first, blind nailing, and countersinking for a clean finish.
Americans will be so used to a custom made climate in five years that they will have little interest in weather reports. Four main installation methods exist for older homes including central systems, combined with existing heating, hot water based cooling, or individual room units.
When a screw slot is stripped and the screw is partly out, cut a new slot at right angles using a hack saw. Then use a narrow bladed screwdriver to back the screw out the rest of the way.
Wrap chrome plumbing fixtures with friction tape to create a non slip surface for the wrench. The chrome stays unmarred and the tape removes easily after the job, leaving finish intact.
If wind splits limbs do not pull them from the tree. Pulling can strip bark and permanently disfigure the trunk. Cut limbs evenly with a saw. For very high limbs hire a tree expert to safely perform the task and doctor the tree.
Acoustical ceilings add decorative value and substantial noise reduction in homes. Tiles come in 12 inch squares with about 20 designs, mimic marble or stone, and can be painted to match room motifs. They absorb up to 85 percent of noise, installable by DIY methods using nailing or cementing with proper adhesive.
Roses require special nourishment four times a year to reach maximum size and beauty. A dependable rose-specific plant food is recommended. The four feedings are timed: early spring as soon as the ground can be worked, before blooming to enlarge blooms, after blooming to replace consumed nourishment, and end of growing period about two weeks before season end for a better spring start.
A novel technique for spreading glue on large flat surfaces uses a short broken hacksaw blade with teeth facing down to create an even layer. The improvised tool acts like a notched trowel and distributes adhesive efficiently.
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