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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
5
The article notes synthetic resins like urethane alkyd and phenolic now dominate varnish use offering easier application and often better results. It stresses prep with smooth clean surfaces, dust control, and careful brushing with the grain, plus shellac as sealer only when compatible and following label guidance on recoat times.
In Stillwater Oklahoma AP reports housing interiors specialist Mrs. Bertha C Nickel of Oklahoma State University offers wallcovering tips. Use bold patterns to cozy a sparse room and dark colors to lower high ceilings or dramatic wall designs to widen a space.
Tips from an Associated Press piece advise adding personality to homes to boost appeal. Enhance rooms with flowers or plants, pleasant scents, cool air, soft music, and proper lighting. Declutter, trim furniture, and keep the exterior tidy. Be available but not pushy during showings.
A reader asks about a painting method using skim milk and dry pigments, and the answer outlines steps to mix a heavy consistency, apply paint, and let it dry four to five days before waxing. The column also offers real estate advice on preserving a cypress fence, particle board description, proper outside shutter sizing, and staging a home with atmosphere.
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