Just a Blade Away From Authenticity
An Old-House Journal editor urges restoring original 18th and 19th century color schemes to reveal interior details ignored by modern single color paint. Scrape through layers with a blade to uncover finish colors from trim, walls, ceilings, and plaster, then match at the store. A diagram records each room’s colors. a free copy of the journal is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Labine
The
Old House Journal
Labine
Old- House Journal
Old-House Journal
Dept
Berkeley Place
Brooklyn
N.Y
Blozvich House Transfers Ownership in August Transactions
Mr and Mrs Max Joe Blozvich sell 1514 Keith Dr NE to Mr and Mrs Richard Tullis of Washington with August 15 possession. They buy 1418 Hamilton St SW from Mr and Mrs Joseph Swehla. Swehlas buy 1931 Hamilton St SW from Emma Kudina estate. Gaddis Construction of rural Solon sells a new house to Mr and Mrs James H Meeks at 3949 Crestwood Dr NW, with Martin and Co cooperating on the sale. Aug 15 possession in both Blozvich transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Joe Blozvich
Keith Drive
Richard Tullis
Washington
Brusha, Inc
Lemon and Co
Blozvich
Joseph Swehla
Hamilton Street
Swehlas
Emma Kudina
Gaddis Construction
Rural Solon
James H. Meeks
Crestwood Drive
Martin and Co
Possession Tomorrow For the Donald Kimms
Mr and Mrs Donald Kimm of 2206 Kenrich Drive SW take possession tomorrow of the new house at 3109 Thirty third Avenue SW. Skogman Realty handled the transaction for Skogman Homes the builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kimm
Kenrich Drive
Thirty-third Avenue
Skogman Realty
Skogman Homes
Transplanting Peonies and Daylilies in Iowa Gardens
Iowa gardeners show more interest in peonies and daylilies. Extension horticulturist A E Cott of Iowa State advises transplanting in late August or early September to establish before freezing. Peonies need 3 to 5 eyes, full sun, and shallow planting with top eye one inch below soil. Daylilies bloom best in full sun though some shade works if competition is mild. Divide plants into 3-5 or 3-4 strong offshoots, trim tops to eight to ten inches, and water weekly after planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
A. E. Cott
Iowa State University
Cott
Bleeding Wood Stain May Bleed Through New Paint
A reader asks why stain bled through after painting stained woodwork. The answer recommends testing a small area, applying a sealer first such as clear shellac diluted half with denatured alcohol, then waiting days and applying a second coat before painting the full woodwork.
Chase Rust Stains From the Bathtub
To remove rust stains from a bathtub spread oxalic acid on the stained area. Allow to dry and rinse off. Apply again if necessary. Oxalic acid can be found in paint stores.
Light Kitchen: warm wood cabinets with clear finish option
Build light warm cabinets using western wood, avoid cedar, with a clear finish or apply a heavy white stain and wipe off quickly for a bright effect. The approach yields quick, easy refinement without repainting.
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Dolores
Keiper
MORF
Ave
Rius
Rusco
Fae Kele
Eighth Avenue SE
Jerry Williamson
Coggon
Rich Etscheidt
Newhall
Don Ament
Bill Yock
Stanwood
Donald Kimms
Wausau
Kohler
Connor
RCA
Yoko
Wausau Homes, Inc
Ottumwa, IA
Chase
Cilimatrol
Elmsmen
29Th St. NE
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