On the House by Andy Lang
A homeowner writes about building a personal workshop with emphasis on choosing quality tools and proper setup. Practical tips cover space, lighting, ventilation, wiring, soundproofing, safety, and patient work habits to avoid costly mistakes.
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Andy Lang
Books Show How to Make Family Toys for Christmas Budget
Readers learn hands on toy making from patterns and step by step instructions in several books. Projects include folk art toys sleds dollhouses boats and wooden vehicles with varying skill levels and long term hobby potential.
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Joyce Davies Hundley
Jeanne Davies Muller
Walter E. Schutz
Marian Maeve O’brien
Jean Ray Laury
Ruth Law
Rolls Royce
Old Fashioned Animal Glues Versus Modern Adhesives
A reader asks about adhesives. Animal glues remain strong yet less moisture resistant than modern products. Most glues excel for specific tasks. read labels and follow directions to ensure proper use and safety.
Rose Therapy and Plant Roots Tie Hearts to Healing
AP reports a yellow rose pinned near the heart lung machine at King Edward VII Memorial Chest Hospital in Warwick as a life saving ritual. The piece notes rose related medicine in history and includes plant family trivia and care tips for gardeners.
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Associated Press
King Edward VII Memorial Chest Hospital
Warwick
England
James Krone
Roses Incorporated
Haslet, Mich
Jean Gordon
Sukhumi
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