New Ornaments For Christmas Decorating Trends
Chicago reports a playful and eclectic set of Christmas decorations for homes this year. The piece describes clear balloon balls with green and red globes inside, shell work in turquoise, bramble, and fake fruit garlands, and lighted, flower shaped strings. Centerpieces feature corals, birds, pears, grapes, and satin apples, with pine scent candles and carved angels in hollowed centerpieces.
Gift Violet Blossoms Into Hobby
Violet given to Mrs WH Drer Stephenson of Aupulo, NY, started a hobby 25 years ago that yielded 600 plans of 200 varieties. Mrs Stephenson added windows for light, keeps woven prints under fluorescents, waters plants twice weekly, and treats affected stock with insecticides. A blight in Ohio harmed about 10 other plants, leading to disposal and care of the rest.
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Video Viewer Cheated at End
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle editor notes a reader called to report a TV program ending abruptly as the hearing aid battery died. The fragmentary account suggests a viewer's device failure disrupted the clinching moment of the program.
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Holiday Party Cleanup Tips From Experts
Holiday parties may leave marks on carpet walls and furniture. Experts advise masking tape for hanging ornaments, paper towels for quick cleanups, and blotting for spills. Freshen carpet with a brush and cleaner, protect floor surfaces, and use solvent cleaners for candy and oil stains. Remove wax, resin, and gum with appropriate solvents, blot wet spills immediately, and rinse cleaned areas with a towel.
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Design For Living Four Poster Bed Styling In 48 Vogue
The article describes ways to fashion a four poster bed with modern and traditional touches. It notes softly draped canopies or tailored styles, patterned fabric covering the canopy frame, and contrasting linings. Finishing details include deep banding with corner plaits and coordinated coverlets and flounces.
New Wood Fiber Ceiling Tiles and Home Accessories
Product lines feature wood fiber acoustical ceiling tiles with flame spread ratings similar to noncombustible minerals due to fireproofing treatment. Kit includes hardware for cabinets, corner braces, and dado-free assembly. Also offered are dimensional carved panels for walls and room dividers with a high speed carving process giving a hand sculptured look. An electronic unit claims to boost air comfort by distributing heat evenly with minimal distortion. A new spray stain varnish promises hand rubbed appearance and polyurethane durability resisting common stains and solvents.
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Mineral wool insulation guidance for electric heating homes
This advice notes any insulation reduces heating costs for any heating method. For mineral wool use 4 to 6 inches in ceilings and roof, 3 inch batts for walls, and 2 to 6 inch batts under doors. Perimeter calc if heated floors are used. Final quantity should be decided with contractor or architect after explaining planned proper insulation.
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