Midget bulbs save power in holiday lighting say Yale expert
Yale lighting expert Gary Mason of General Electric urges using midget mini lights for energy savings. A 50 light midget set uses 18 watts versus 182 watts for 25 conventional bulbs, and 250 midgets use less energy than a single 100 watt bulb.
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Create a Bright Cheerful Porch With Inexpensive Touches
A reader seeks budget decorating ideas for a sunlit enclosed porch with wicker furniture and a mismatched paint job. Suggestions include spring green carpeting or straw matting, enamel furniture in the same color, cotton sheeting upholstery and curtains, white walls to brighten the space, and shopping irregular fabrics for savings.
Remedies for sticky doors from a handyman expert
Hollywood actor George Montgomery shares practical fixes for sticking doors. He outlines diagnosing hinge looseness swollen wood and paint wear, plus steps to repair hinge screw holes with matchsticks or toothpicks and wood putty, planing and sanding, and advises against reworking warped frames.
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Mistletoe a Tree Killer Says Arizona Expert
University of Arizona plant pathologist Dr. Robert L. Gilbertson warns mistletoe is a parasite that can kill host trees. He advises pruning away from the trunk and notes birds spread seeds, with management depending on infection level.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress Home and Garden Brief
A brief home and garden note from Scottsdale Arcadia area covers design ideas and local shopping tips. Experts suggest practical updates for winter maintenance and curb appeal.
Energy check urged for New Year home plan
The National Paint and Coatings Association urges families to inspect and seal insulation areas at home. Start with a thorough top to bottom check, list repairs, and repeat every three to four months. Focus on wall joints, porch joints, concrete gaps, pipes, window frames, ducts, and chimney gaps. Plan interior repairs in winter and outdoor tasks in spring and fall.
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National Paint and Coatings Association
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