Hardware trends reflect Arizona style in modern homes
Tony Gardella of Scottsdale O M Building Material notes hinges and knobs now serve both function and decoration. Florentine and Western wrought iron hardware in six finishes suits Old Mexico and Ranch style homes, with ornate switch plates and solid wood options for dens and panel rooms.
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Gardella
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Landscaping philosophy for Arizona yards and family needs
Webster defines landscaping as arranging trees shrubs paths and features to create beauty. He urges designing for people especially families and children, with emphasis on plant placement shade areas ground covers stone options and groupings, plus advice to hire licensed landscapers for reliable results.
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Festive Table Setting With Patterned Cloth and Fringed Overcover
Plan a dinner party with a one of a kind tablecloth and matching overcover. Use a floor length patterned cloth with a solid edge, trimmed with angled nails for tight joints. Add ball tassel or loop fringe and paper towel tube napkin rings to coordinate with dinnerware.
Proper care for foliage plants indoors and how to water
Foliage plants fit homes offices and hospitals and require proper selection care. Watering depends on soil mix container and placement. test moisture with a dowel and water when the soil is dry to the touch. Overwatering rots roots and causes yellow leaves.
Houseplant Care and Propagation Tips From a 20th Century Guide
The article outlines watering methods by submerging or soaking to drain excess water, and notes foliage plants tolerate reduced light though growth slows in darkness. It discusses lighting options from incandescent lamps to fluorescent light, and lists plants that withstand varied conditions. It also covers compost layering, fertilization with 20-20-20, repotting guidance, sterilized potting soil, and a plant list including Acuba Jappie, Boxwood, Grape Ivy, Dieffenbachia, Hoya, Peperomia, Schefflera, and others.
Ceramic tiles alter room perception in op art style
New York report explains how ceramic tile designs create visual room changes without structural work. Vertical stripes on walls raise the perceived ceiling while horizontal lines shrink the space, and by varying colors on opposite walls a square room can seem rectangular with light colors enlarging the area.
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New York
UPI
Birdhouse plans available from Iowa State University
UPI reports blue prints for birdhouses are ready from the Publications Distribution Room at Iowa State University. Phases include shelters for bluebirds WL-21, chickadees WL-24, martins WL-31, and robins WL-23.
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Ames, Iowa
UPI
Iowa State University
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