Restoring a Coun try Chair Shows Simple Value of Antique Furniture
A battered country chair from the eighteenth century, bought for ten cents at a country auction last August, was restored with about fifty dollars of work. The project kept to its original materials, reaffirming that simple proportion and sturdy construction can yield a functional, serviceable piece.
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Dorothy H Jenkins
Iice
Understanding Universal Motors for Power Tools
A universal motor runs on either alternating or direct current and is common in small portable power tools. Split phase with a capacitor suits many homes, while direct drive is fine for drill-like loads. For a used paver or similar tool, consult the dealer with tool type, power rating, and intended duty, so they can recommend the appropriate motor configuration.
Homeowner bids weigh market shifts in home upkeep
The text notes how stock market uncertainty dampens frame buying by high income groups while about 80 percent of families do not own stocks. It discusses paint choices, insulation, concrete homes, moisture barriers, and the role of better records for fire prevention by insulation firms and utility services.
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Eyesores In Yard Should Be Fixed Up In Summer
A guide to cleaning up outdoor eyesores with practical steps for a tidy yard. Discusses replacing worn paths with brick or gravel walks, using granite or slate accents, screening utilities with hedges, and storing toys and debris in dedicated spaces.
Design For Living Rattan Furniture Trends
Design for living features rattan furniture evolving from casual to elegant. Finishes include light and dark tones with muted colors. Square carved forms, face-like cane panels, embossed brass hardware, fabrics, and plastics create a sophisticated look. A six foot tall square tartan room divider serves as a focal point with open shelves reducing bulk.
Wall Mural Trend Brings Easy Chic To Homes
A Rye NY interior designer, Hildegarde Walworth, promotes paint-by-palette wall murals as a simple custom decor option for renters and suburban transplants. A pattern sheet, squeegee, and hand painting produce murals like a bird cage or desert scene, with panels sized up to 42 by 76 inches.
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Hildegarde Walworth
Rye
New York City
New Neighborhood Tool Etiquette How to Borrow Respectfully
A humorous guide advises neighbors on borrowing tools wisely. It covers marking your gear with bright identifiers, keeping a sign out log, and clear return expectations to prevent disputes. Emphasis is on courtesy, clear communication, and shared respect among local residents.
Be Prepared for Moving in 1982 Here’s How to Start
One in five American families will move in 1982. Start preparing early based on how long you have lived in your current home. Begin the day after your move is determined and tackle basements and garages. Decide what to move and what to sell, and plan packing needs for long or short moves. Notify delivery services, post office, utilities, and insurers to ensure services end and resume at the new home on time.
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