Cedar Closet Curbs Moths
A homemade cedar closet is recommended to protect winter garments from moths. Line the entire surface with aromatic cedar three-eighths inch, seal with tight doors and felt gaskets, and use quarter round moulding on corners. Line floors if possible and clean items before storage.
Can Eliminate Pipe Banging
The noisy banging from steam radiators stems from water trapped inside the radiator when steam meets it. Elevate the radiator slightly to allow drainage, or have a steam fitter check drainage and pipe slope. Also ensure floor or wall holes allow pipe expansion to avoid scraping.
Colors Affect Home Lighting
Fluorescent lamps cast a cool blue white light that emphasizes cool colors and dulls warm tones, while incandescent bulbs emit a reddish yellow glow that intensifies warm colors and dampens cool tones, according to specialists from the Rural Electrification Administration.
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Plan for expandable house to avoid wasteful shifts
Builders advise flexible initial plans that permit future expansion. Start with essential rooms and high quality essentials like heating, insulation, and cabinets, then add bedrooms or features later. Use modular design such as a breezeway porch and adaptable living spaces to grow with income.
Radiators Do Double Duty in Hidden Home Use
Steam and hot water radiators can be dressed up and camouflaged to serve unobtrusively. A simple drop leaf table cover built by a cabinet maker or handyman folds from a solid wall mounted piece with two hinged triangular supports. When raised it provides workspace in the kitchen or a play table and lamp shelf in other rooms.
Specialized Cafes at Naples Host First National Gastronomical Exhibit
A series of miniature restaurants each offering regional specialties highlighted the first national exhibition of gastronomical specialties and food held in Naples Italy.
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Kiwi Nest With Two Eggs Shocks New Zealand Farm
In Ratapiki on F Wickham’s farm a kiwi nest was found containing two eggs, unusual since the female kiwi normally lays a single egg. The male kiwi was observed attending the nest during hatching duties.
Iraqs Oil Boom Pipeline Aims For 1952 Completion
Iraqs leading oil company plans a 30 inch pipeline from Kirkuk to Banias Syria to lift oil royalties by as much as 24 million dollars annually once finished in 1952. The project signals a major expansion of Middle East energy links and revenue prospects for the region.
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Plan a Generous Work Closet for Efficient Cleaning
The article argues for building or remodeling a large work closet to store brooms mops vacuums and other cleaning tools in one accessible spot. It highlights benefits like prolonging tool life easier access better lighting and extra storage for ladders aprons and work clothes.
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Storage Walls Gain Favor With Builders
Storage walls serve to separate rooms while adding usable space. When closed they resemble wall cabinets and when open they offer closets shelves desks wardrobes and built in units. Once custom and costly they are now available as prefabricated units stocked by lumber dealers. Dimensions allow walls of varying height length and depth and can form partitions or be placed in L or T shapes.
South Africa Returns to Pearl Industry with Artificial Pearls
South Africa establishes a new industry making artificial pearls and pearl essence. The move signals development in synthetic gem production and aims to boost local manufacturing and exports.
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