What's New In Brass Faucets And Showerheads
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Council highlights new brass plumbing advances. Innovations include single-handle faucets with thumb spray, aerated streams with full movement, push-pull controls with color dials, wireless adjustable showerheads, flexible hose body and shampoo sprays, and thermostatic hot cold mixing valves.
Painting Pick Up The Brush For Home Exterior Care
The trade publication Building Supply News urges homeowners to tackle exterior painting to protect and improve homes. New paints are easier to apply and longer lasting, with brushing rolling or spraying options. Estimate one gallon for 500 square feet of finish and 450 for primer. local dealers can advise on paint types and specialty coatings. Doors windows and shutters are included in the refresh, with step by step painting order and prep tips.
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Building Suppy News
Women Targeted in Boat Design Trends of the Era
Boat designer Darrell Fish outlines shifts toward homelike features in vessels from 30 to 39 feet. He notes women influence interior layouts including refrigerators, storage, berths, and luxury comforts, while engineers balance hull size and engine space with practical amenities.
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Vivian Brown
UP News
Darrell Fish
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Detroit
Owens Yachts
Vinyl Wallpaper for Rugged Use in Busy Areas
Vinyl wallpaper stands up to heat and steam in baths and kitchens. Designed to stay looking better longer, these papers resist harsh conditions and can be scrubbed for spot cleaning without full wall rework. Local stores offer vinyl options in many colors and patterns.
Health Capsules by Michael A Petit M D
A brief notice explains Health Capsules by Michael A Petit M D offer information not intended as medical diagnosis.
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Michael A. Petit, M.D
Colorful Tile Uses Grow Beyond Bathrooms
Colorful ceramic tile now comes in over a thousand shades and sculptured designs. Tiles range from square to hexagonal shapes in glazed and unglazed varieties for walls, planters, fireplaces, and facades, expanding beyond traditional bathroom use.
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Tile Council of America
Vacation watering with masking tape and tools
Simple guide describes methods to keep clay pots watered while away. It mentions masking tape to seal edges and suggests using chisels planes and other tools to manage moisture and prevent edge damage during absence.
Propane Torch Becomes Handy Home Helper
Grandpa-like blue collar tool evolves into a versatile household device. The article notes a precision burner with disposable fuel delivering up to 15 hours of blue flame at 2300 degrees. Attachments aid glazing, tile work, loosening fittings, antiquing furniture, and culinary uses.
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Andy Lang
AP News
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Jamaica
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Elk grazing in parks threatens soils at Yellowstone and Tetons
In national parks including Yellowstone and Grand Teton elk have stripped choice grazing areas. The behavior risks soil erosion and undernourishment of wildlife.
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National
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
New Hebrides Map Shows Dual Rule and Dual System
The New Hebrides, 69 islands 50 miles west of Fiji, are governed by a French English condominium. Two police forces, three sets of laws, three currencies, two weights and measures systems, and two national languages English and French coexist.
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New Hebrides
Fiji
Pacific
World Almanac
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