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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1976
Page
6
Bulky bedroom sets struggle in small rooms. Build in wall cabinets along one full wall with a bed opening center, add long drawers under windows, extend cabinets on an adjacent wall, and install a large mirror above the cabinets to enlarge the space. Paints and window treatments simplify decor and boost storage.
A Richmond Virginia project shows a house built largely from recycled trash materials. Reynolds Metals Company and other firms back the effort, using crushed glass blocks aluminum framing and recycled paper in construction. The $60000 home demonstrates innovative waste reuse with future cost reductions expected.
Horticultural guidance covers evaluating area adaptation and space for trees, with examples like seedless ash, sugar maple, hackberry, oak, honey locust and linden. It includes planting steps for bare root trees, root handling, soil, watering, and postplant care, plus local nursery tips.
Homeowners replace bulky radiator and window with Andersen Perma Shield gliding door panels creating a large glass opening to the backyard. Project includes removing radiator wall, installing header, re siding, and adding a pulldown privacy screen.
The article advises choosing roof colors that complement or contrast siding to boost curb appeal. It highlights earthtone textures in asphalt shingles Buff olive slate, which add depth and help blend a home with surroundings. It notes low maintenance and that textured shingles last up to 25 years and can often be installed over existing roofing material.
Chicago report advises extra precautions to prevent food drying in no frost refrigerators. Circulating cold air pulls moisture from surfaces. reusable plastic containers with snug lids like Freezettes recommended for refrigerator and freezer storage. Freezettes come in over 30 sizes and shapes. Republic Molding Corp. manufactures them.
The National Paint and Coatings Association urges homeowners to inventory their painting needs. Key items include multiple brushes for latex and solvent paints, rollers matched to siding width, pad applicators, paint thinner, ladder, caulking gun, tape or shields, dust and wire brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, glazing compound, putty knife, drop cloths, rags, and sponges.
Heating indoor air lowers relative humidity from the normal outdoor range of 50 to 60 percent causing discomfort and damage to furnishings. Heated air can hold more moisture but is only lightly saturated, so bodies breath and objects emit moisture faster, drying nasal passages and air as cold air warms.
An attractive privacy screen uses stock western wood sizes to block views from windows or street. Vertical 2x4s attach under eaves, treated at the bottom, with 2x2 spacers between braces. A pattern can be added by nailing between 2x2s, and prestaining before assembly is easiest.
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