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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
3
Barbara Hartung explains stencil decorating on white shade fabric using paper stencils, fabric paint, a stiff brush, and a dabbing motion. After drying, press lightly with a cloth and low heat. Suggestions include floral or abstract motifs and coordinating with room decor.
Dorothea M. Brooks reports actor designer George Montgomery who advises clear goals and realistic budgeting for home remodeling. He warns costly mistakes come from underestimating expense, choosing ill fitting houses, and attempting complex plumbing or electrical work without professionals.
A reader suggests a cheap repair for a scratched mirror. Brush shellac over the mark, then smooth with aluminum foil to hide the scratch and renew the mirror's appearance, claiming it saves buying a new mirror.
Montgomery urges homeowners serious about remodeling to take time and learn via shop courses in plumbing electrical and wood work. He stresses planning, exploring materials, reading and using hardware resources. He notes modern options and the value of perseverance and safety awareness.
Forty years ago cabinets were simple cupboards nailed to walls or rolled on casters. Now they are built-in, vary in material from wood to steel to plastic, and feature laminate finishes and hundreds of interior and exterior design options.
The column notes advantages of water softeners including easier rinsing and reduced mineral deposits in copper plumbing, plus improved taste in cooked foods. It also provides step by step removal of laminated wallboard and recommends moisture resistant bathroom finishes, and suggests heat reflecting paints for fiber glass patios.
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