Wood and Trees in American History and Industry
The article traces wood as a foundational resource in U S development from colonial times to today. It notes forests provide homes, roads, ships, and exports with seven trillion board feet used. It highlights pulpwood’s role in literacy, renewability, growth of timber supply, and key trees like the apple, Douglas fir, and Eastern white pine as national symbols.
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United States
America
Landscaping Your Home Adds An Outdoor Living Room
Dorothea Brooks reviews William R Nelson Jr book Landscaping Your Home highlighting how a thoughtful landscape plan turns outdoor space into usable living rooms. He outlines planning site analysis budgeting and steps to preserve natural resources while integrating views sun wind and seasonal changes.
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Dorothea Brooks
United Press
William R. Nelson, Jr
University of Illinois Press
Office of Agricultural Publications
University of Illinois
Nelson
Drain furnace humidifier in spring Chicago
Spring is best to drain furnace humidifiers especially those under the heating duct with water reservoirs. Officials say draining before summer prevents mineral buildup on evaporative media. shut off water supply and power, and consider replacing media or cleaning to boost capacity.
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Chicago
Nfs
Humid-Aire Corp
Raymond R. West Lund
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Sea motifs brighten decor with nautical themed wall pieces
A decorating consultant notes nautical allure in home design and Burwood Products showcases ship and sea inspired wall accessories. The collection includes Ship's Anchor battery clocks with barometer, ship wheel clocks, port hole frames, a Spanish Galleon plaque, Ancient Whaler plaque, Mariner’s Map plaque, and Sea Shell planters in multiple colors and sizes.
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Burwood Products Company
Traverse City
Michigan
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Energy efficient wood combination storm and screen door
Energy conservation drives code requires storm doors as fuel saver. A wood combination storm and screen door of ponderosa pine offers thermal protection, safety glass and screens for year round use. Available at local home centers in various styles and sizes, these doors are permanent, low maintenance and weather treated. Home remodeling boosts property value.
Outdoor family rooms use patios to extend living space
The American Association of Nurserymen says to design an outdoor family room like an indoor one with comfortable seating and a TV. Use hedges or partitions for privacy and noise control, add shade trees, plants and even a rose garden to create a relaxing party area outdoors.
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American Association of Nurserymen
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