Fabrics cut heating bills says UW Stout expert
Rita Mahan of UW Stout's School of Home Economics outlines fabric and textile strategies to reduce heat loss. She recommends heavy draperies, cornices, tighter drapes, shades, thick carpeting, and polyester filled comforters to keep warmth in and costs down, along with layering clothing and finishing basics like insulation and caulking.
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Public TV series The Old House Works on home renovation
A 26 part public television series The Old House Works debuts December 8 at 9 am on channels 28 in Menomonie 20 in Wausau and 31 in La Crosse. Host Bob Callahan and Gilbert Brooks show how to fix up homes with demonstrations interviews and discussions on restoration techniques.
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Wisconsin Drinking Age Bills Debated On Spectrum 28
The first live call in edition of Spectrum 28 will debate Assembly Bill 742 and Senate Bill 19 on the Wisconsin drinking age. Guests include Assemblyman Richard Shoemaker Ralph Wallin and Linda Brown. The program airs 7 p.m. Dec 6 on WHWC TV channel 28 with a live audience and viewer telephone access.
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