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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
4
Barbara A Curry offers practical refinishing steps for wood furniture including distinguishing veneer from solid wood by scraping edges, choosing effective paint removers, preparing surfaces, and using oil or stain finishes. The piece also notes storage and space improvements with built in cabinets and pegboard panels for organization.
Despite timber shortages in 1971, enough lumber and plywood were reduced to enable a record 2,080,000 housing units.
Trees need fertilization when growing in poor soil or urban surroundings. Apply mulch, nutrients, and drill holes to allow slow release fertilizer into the root zone. Use 1-3 pounds per inch of trunk diameter, one to six feet tall trees get appropriate amounts, water after treatment, and consult arborists for advanced methods.
Design innovations cut construction costs for a three bedroom house by about 2600 dollars compared with traditional methods. Savings came from 24 inch module sizing, 2 inch stud spacing, reduced lumber, simplified framing, and exterior interior wall cost cuts. Materials and labor reductions totaled over one thousand dollars each with deck and stoop choices also trimming expense.
Parents note a new playground featuring robust timber construction. A cedar four by four frame forms a fortlike structure with treater ends for ground sinking. Climbing ladders and bars invite kids to climb and jump, offering an attractive, affordable alternative to shiny equipment.
AP News recounts how contemporary varnishes use synthetic resins versus grandfather’s natural resins. Manufacturers claim easier application and stronger durability, but experts stress careful label reading and dust-free, controlled conditions to avoid defects. Proper brushing technique and movement patterns are urged for best results.
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