Modern bathroom origins span centuries and cultures
Archaeologists note Knossos on Crete had a flush toilet and underground sewage about 2700 years ago, with Syrian palaces and Indus Valley sites showing early baths. The 18th and 19th centuries revive cleanliness and design, leading to the modern bathroom with integrated fixtures and indoor water supply.
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Dorothea M. Brooks
New York
UPI
Mediterranean
Crete
Knossos
Indus Valley
Pakistan
Stan Koral
Borg-Warner Plumbing Products
Koral
United States
Rome
Slipping bricks and DIY fireplace repair tips
A reader asks how to replace slipping bricks in a white brick den fireplace. Gene Gary suggests buying ready-made mortar, removing one or two loose bricks at a time, brushing away old mortar, preparing stiff new mortar, dampening contact surfaces, and pressing bricks firmly into place, assuming bricks remain sound.
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Gene Gary Q
Home and Garden How Repointing Bricks and Cleaning Playpens
Repoint bricks by filling the space between top brick and old surface with new mortar, strike joints to match the old, and brush away excess before set. If removing old mortar, chip to a depth of one inch and repoint, then strike joints. For odors in wood storage areas, seal with penetrating sealer or white shellac. Clean mesh playpen with an all purpose aerosol cleaner, spray, then wipe with a warm cloth.
Home repairs log idea saves time and money
A reader ad pitches keeping a log of home repairs to estimate future costs and track firms and contacts. It claims knowing past costs and invested amounts helps when planning or selling the homestead.
Aphids Threaten Indoor Plants Says University Expert
Urban entomologist Dr. Gary Olton of the University of Arizona notes aphids on indoor plants are all female and reproduce without mating. They cluster on stems and flower buds, causing wilting and distortion. Light infestations can be managed by washing, tweezers, or alcohol swabs. spot treatments with plant aerosols may help when used properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Olton
University of Arizona
Newcomers Learn Desert Gardening From Local Expert
Professor Steve Fazio of the University of Arizona explains desert gardening differences for residents new to Arizona. He notes alkaline soils and water, extreme temperatures, and wind affect fertilizer choice, plant selection, and irrigation. Planting seasons diverge, with warm season crops after frost risk and cool season varieties in fall.
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Arizona
Steve Fazio
University of Arizona
Washington State
Oregon
Fazio
United States
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