From dingy to divine update your furniture this spring
Homeowners seek affordable ways to refresh interiors. Frugality drives DIY refinishing painting staining and embellishments to revitalize tables chairs and sofas. Experts advise planning supplies, avoid painting antiques, and try hardware swaps or reupholstery for bespoke looks.
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Aunt Edna
Rachael Liska
Fresh Home Magazine
Henderson
Thomas
Liska
Claro
Deer Invade Gardens Prompt Protective Measures
Gardeners face rampant deer damage as populations soar from under half a million in 1900s to 25 to 30 million. Cornell expert Paul Curtis warns orchards and nurseries are highly vulnerable, recommending nets, tall fences, repellents, and deer resistant plants, while author Ruth Clausen notes no plant is deer proof and suggests mixed beds and deterrents to reduce losses.
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Paul Curtis
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
Curtis
Ruth Clausen
Clausen
Right at home highlights from a furniture fair
At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held last week in New York, designers showcased luminous lighting with cloudlike forms and heavenly motifs. Eco friendly cardboard and plywood pieces dominated, with bold industrial chic items emphasizing patinaed finishes and modular storage, led by firms like Mole, Hive, Graypants, Molo, Aqua Creations, Arxe, and Piet Hein Eck.
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Mole
Hive
DCS Corp
Aqua Creations
Graypants
Molo
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Philadelphia University
Laurie Beckerman
Ionic Bench
Wisconsin
Drift Studio
Chicago
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Arxe
Piet Hein Eck
American State Bank
Garden City
Kathy Diehl
Mark Nelson
Marvin Anliker
American State Bank & Trust Company
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Larned
Macksville
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Bank of America
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Garden City State Bank
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