Soundproofing fiber boards and edge safe panels
Reader asks about sound deadening fiber board and seams. Answer confirms fiber board absorbs sound and panels can butt joint with filler or edge designs needing no filler, with finish options available. Also notes decorative hardboard in woven wire fences and recommends consulting fence dealer or homeowners for exact method.
Popcorn’s temperamental nature at Ohio Farm Bureau meet
In Columbus Ohio AP William McNutt director of contract services for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation showcased a large corn popping machine at the convention hotel. He explained popcorn is harder to grow than sweet corn or field corn and requires grading and months of drying before popping. Ohio farmers produced 750000 pounds for popping this year.
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Harvest of own greens gives decoration variety
AP News features advises readers to harvest holly azalea laurel andromeda spruce pine boxwood for Christmas decorations. It covers careful pruning with proper tools gloves and tinfoil to avoid mess, warns against overcutting and suggests keeping stems moist in water or moss after cutting.
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Before you call a repairman for home issues
A homeowner story shows simple checks prevent service calls. A shut off valve left partly closed slowed toilet fill, while a turned off furnace switch fooled oil-delivery staff. Advise taping emergency switches, rechecking plugs, and using basic precheck checklists before contacting a professional.
Living Christmas tree remains after holidays
The American Association of Nurserymen offers tips for transplanting a living Christmas tree after holidays. Choose a placed outdoor spot away from structures, dig a hole twice the root ball, mix in organic material, backfill with Burlap intact, pack soil, mulch to protect roots, and plan feeding for next spring.
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American Association of Nurserymen
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