Housing Needs Differ for the Aged in New Design Concepts
Interior designer Eleanor Pepper advocates holistic housing planning for older adults, stressing two dimensional space, color for comfort, easy maintenance furnishings, and safety in kitchens and lighting. She cites new materials like ply wood perma-guard, masonite wallboards, and Glasweld panels as aging friendly options.
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Eleanor Pepper
Miss Pepper
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National Council On the Aging
New York
Porches Offer Many Ways to Use Home Space
Do it yourself guides explain porches as versatile living areas. Glass or screen enclosures, weatherproofing, and varied roofing allow use in cool days. Foundations, framing, and durable materials determine longevity while permitting decoration with plants and outdoor furniture.
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Sumi
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Beetles Invade Delaware County Gardens Warned by Agent
County Agent James J. McKeehen warns of a beetle invasion as millions of Japanese beetles move across Delaware County roses and fruit trees. Penn State extension entomologists anticipate a bumper crop. gardeners are urged to start control immediately with guidance from McKeehen’s Media Court office.
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Delaware County
James J. McKeehen
Penn State Extension
McKeehen
Do it Yourself Are You Delaying Fan Hookup
Exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom help remove moisture and warm air. They can keep homes cooler in summer and less bothersome in winter. The article promotes using striped ticking fabric for curtains and bedspreads and mentions a fan’s durability and easy washing.
Color fashion advice clashes with practical home decorating
Interior experts urge careful color choices in homes and offices. Howard Elliott of New York argues against trendy schemes and advises relying on basic colors and personal style. He recommends calming shades for nervous personalities and cautions amateurs against dabbling without a pro.
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Howard Elliott
New York
Elliot
Ao Eiliot
Obsolete Engineers Fuel High Salaries in Cleveland
In Cleveland, Dr. Chester J. Kishel of Fenn College says new engineers command high pay because grads from a decade ago are obsolete. He notes ongoing study would take 30 percent of an engineer's time, and cites Russian progress as due to younger teachers.
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Cleveland
Chester J. Kishel
Fenn
Kishel
Lifetime Tomato Garden Ad Claims Perpetual Plant Stock
An advertisement touts a lifetime tomato garden with mother plants and perpetual propagation. It contrasts with standard methods that rely on seedlings, noting Cornell University findings on field seeding benefits and potential cost reductions for commercial operators.
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Cornell University
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