Mosquitoes: Fight Them At Their Breeding Grounds
Michigan officials urge home owners to target mosquito breeding sites rather than relying on sprays. Entomologists Therrien and Newsom say eliminating standing water and vegetation along water edges reduces larvae. They warn floodwater mosquitoes can travel 10 to 20 miles and resistance to chemicals exists. Community mosquito abatement districts are proposed as the effective long term solution.
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Lansing
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UPI
Alvin Therrien
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Harold Newsom
Michigan State University
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Therrien
Michigan
Tax break facts for seniors selling home
A senior over 65 can avoid tax on home sale profit if they have lived in the home five of the last eight years and the sale price is under 20000. If over 20000, only part of the profit is taxed. Consider consulting a tax expert for personal applicability. Other home repair tips follow for ceilings and roof leaks.
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Atkater
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Power Sander Choices for Different Jobs
Hollywood actor George Montgomery shares practical guidance on selecting power sanding tools for furniture finishing. He outlines three types oscillating straight-line orbital and combination and notes cost efficiency for serious work and risks of oval marks from orbital sanders. He advises starting with coarse paper and progressing to fine, securing paper, and never starting or stopping on the wood.
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Hollywood
George Montgomery
Careful Sanding and Veneer Care for Home Projects
Home and garden guidance on sanding with a power sander, maintaining grain direction, avoiding edge rounding, and refraining from excessive pressure. Clean the abrasive periodically, use a suitable cleaner on poor veneer, and finish with spray wax. Contact George Montgomery at Johnson Wax for questions.
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