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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1974
Page
2
A detailed design note describes a tall eight foot divider wall between family and dining rooms. It includes shelves, cabinets, folding louvered doors, a built in record changer and space for a television. The unit uses 2x4 pine fir or hemlock framing with 1x8 shelves and optional glass or wooden doors.
The article urges practical energy conservation amid an energy crisis. It covers sealing drafts, closing unused rooms, using fireplaces wisely, weatherstripping, door and window caulking, lowering thermostats, keeping furnace filters clean, and vacuuming heat registers. It also compares lighting options, favors fluorescent lamps, and notes efficiency in appliances and defrosting.
Describes adding a greenhouse or conservatory to a room using prefabricated lean-to or simple 4x4 and 2x4 framing. Recommends choosing a large window area to minimize framing removal, using dual pane wood windows, and installing ventilation gaps and hanging plant supports. Mentions mild climates may use single pane glass and folding French doors for better climate control.
Planning a new bathroom? The Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau in Chicago offers a booklet titled Modern Bathroom Plans with four layout options. Available for 30 cents plus an 8 cent stamp from 35 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601.
A practical note advising periodic checks of a slip ladder. Ensure nuts and bolts are tight, steps and rungs secure, and locking braces and pail shelves function properly to prevent accidents.
Gift plants thrive amid energy shortages. BOW VOBORIL advises on poinsettia and Christmas begonia care, keeping them evenly moist and in light, cool rooms away from drafts. Also covers Christmas cactus, kalanchoe, cyclamen, amaryllis, and amines, with temperatures, humidity, and dormancy tips.
A coat of sealer on western board paneling enhances the Wood’s natural hue, revealing richer tones and a smoother finish. The process highlights grain patterns and deepens color for a refreshed room appearance.
A reader asks about the value of a hand painted Limoges plate signed Baumy and marked Limoges France, about 12 inches wide, plus another letter about a millefiore glass paperweight valued at 150 to 200 dollars. The column notes paperweights and clocks, with general antique pricing and reader engagement.
A DIY note suggests tracing a shape from nearby woods, mounting it on a bathroom or kitchen wall, then spraying white paint along the leaf edges to create a reverse stencil effect for a unique decorative touch.
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