Outdoor rooms reshaping homes as nature returns to design
A March 22 1973 feature argues for integrating nature into home design using outdoor rooms. Nursery groups urge phased architecture with trees shrubs and plants forming party play and quiet spaces. Privacy shade and sound control guide patios as costs push families toward outdoor living.
Enzyme Additives for Drains and Home Repair Advice
Readers ask about enzyme additives to clear slow drains and safe use. Enzymes speed bacterial activity to digest organic buildup, are noncorrosive to pipes, and can help drain flow with regular use. Other tips cover removing paint before tiling floors and dissolving alkaline or mineral deposits from shower heads with vinegar or diluted sulfuric acid under safety precautions.
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Do It Yourself Paint Aid With Hollow Rubber Ball
Advice notes a makeshift drip cup for ceiling painting. By cutting a large hollow rubber ball and placing a small center hole over the brush handle, you can catch drips and avoid mess while painting overhead woodwork.
State Revokes Licenses for Home Owners Pool Co and Carefree Construction Inc
The State Registrar of Contractors revoked the license of Home Owners Pool Co at 1430 N Scottsdale Rd after two complaints cited shoddy work. Carefree Construction Inc also had its license revoked for lack of qualified employees. A Phoenix man, Phil Harris of 4202 E Cambridge, was fined 110 dollars, placed on six months probation, and ordered to restitution or repairs by a licensed contractor following a city court conviction for contracting without a license.
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State Registrar of Contractors
Home Owners Pool Co
Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Carefree Construction Inc
Phil Harris
E. Cambridge
Handy garden storage design with two 4x6 foot units
A practical plan for a freestanding or wall attached garden storage unit built with cedar posts Douglas fir framing and shelved boards. Features include a potting shed with counter shelves and locked cabinets on one side and open shelves for tools on the other, connected by a trellis and set along a wall or fence for central yard access.
Wooden screen hides air conditioning unit
Air conditioning proves helpful in heat but exterior condensers disrupt landscaping. A wooden screen matching the house can camouflage the unit and reduce noise, and may be paired with plantings to beautify the yard. Ensure space around the unit for airflow and service access, with plants kept at least one foot away.
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