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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1975
Page
5
An insurance executive warns December draws burglars who target homes with gifts and darkness. Tips include bright exterior lighting, locked doors, secure windows, not leaving keys outside, and using proper dead bolts. Review insurance for valuable items and favor home deliveries to avoid overloading.
Homeowners seek fixes for squeaky carpets and floors with below and above floor solutions. Advice covers nailing, screwing, and shingle slips from below, plus when removal is needed. The second item explains capital improvements for tax. deductions differ between improvements and maintenance and stresses record keeping.
A woman learns careful, patient wallpapering is essential for ceilings and walls. She describes missteps from lengthwise planning to measuring old houses, then switches to shorter crosswise strips, marking plans, and using a scaffold with help. Patience, practice, and proper alignment prevent disasters.
Adele Faulkner discusses flexible furniture options for single rooms and small apartments. The article highlights Murphy beds and other dual purpose pieces designed to maximize living space in compact settings.
Converting a porch for year round use is easy and cost effective. Start by inspecting the floor posts and foundation for soundness and repair as needed. Use fir pine or western lumber and level the porch floor with the house. Insulate walls and ceiling after finishing. Consider wall removal to join with the main room or modular furniture like sofa beds and Murphy beds. Build a wall unit with open shelves and storage to reduce clutter. At lumberyards find 4x8 panels in various woods for wood finishes such as oak cedar walnut teak and rosewood. Choose smooth panels without indentations and ensure joints are well matched. For finish apply sealer and consider molding at top and bottom to match. Mirrored paneling can create a floating wall illusion by reflecting walls. Plans for modular units are available at lumber stores or through interior designers.
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