Poison Ivy Control and Safe Chemical Sprays
Extension agent outlines identification and control of poison ivy Rhus radicans. Describes plant traits, flowering, berries, and spread, plus chemical control options including aminotriazole and ammonium sulfamate, with application timing, dilution, and safety cautions to protect people and desirable plants.
House notes and housing market glimpses across U S regions
Homeowners read of ceiling installations used to hide safes and valuables. Mobile home sales rise 41 percent with full-year totals likely over 300000. U S tree farms cover 71 million acres. Foreclosure rate by insured savings and loan associations in Q4 1967 hits a six-year low and remains low into 1968. A Sebago Lake Shores Maine vacation estate, 8900 sq ft indoors and 9000 sq ft decking, tagged Argosy Vacation Showcase, asks 250000. White or orange shellac products are offered, white being clear, orange tinted. The old rule of two and a half times income is obsolete. a Watkins formula caps basic housing expenses at gross income divided by 60. Some builders pursue senior citizen housing. mixed success with such developments. Soft tips: store soap to prevent musty suitcases and use wide masking tape to protect carpets during baseboard painting.
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Sebago Lake Shores
Portland
Maine
Arthur M. Watkins
Building trouble warns against DIY and poor materials
The article cautions on stucco defects from inferior mix and improper curing, suggests repairing hairline cracks with a cement sand lime mix, and advises testing dirt before repainting. It warns neophytes cannot oversee facets of building, highlights risks of skipping an architect's supervision, and cites cases of omitted outlets and low grade lumber when plans are not followed.
Foliar Feeding Gains Ground Among Gardeners
Gardeners increasingly spray soluble fertilizer onto leaves to accelerate growth and recovery. Cornell’s H B Tukey Jr notes it aids roots too but should supplement soil feeding, not replace it. Foliar nutrition helps establish plants after transplanting and during stress, with iron chlorosis and trace element deficiencies cited as examples.
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Cornell University
H. B. Tukey Jr
Tukey
Cracks in a Three-Year-Old Stucco House
There is usually no need to restucco after three years unless other issues exist. Hairline cracks may stem from settlement or material factors. Causes include settlement, expansion, moisture, or improper early setup. Sugar cane growers report higher yields when plants are sprayed with phosphorus before harvest.
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Restucco
Architects or builders for dream houses in winter build
A feature argues against DIY home building and urges hiring an architect to design supervise and specify materials. It notes architects draw up plans set material quality standards and oversee the job, while DIY oversight risks using inferior lumber and missing project milestones.
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Y Vivian Brown
Quick mitten drying rack from bent wire hangers
Create a simple drying rack by bending three or four wire coat hangers into a V shape. Place the V shapes inside a small flower pot with the hanger ends spread around the rim. Drape mittens over the Vs. they dry quickly and stay off the surface.
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