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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
4
A reader asks how to refinish oak dining room flooring with grain contrast and a durable low gloss. Expert answers cover removing old finish with a floor sander and edger, applying penetrating wax or paste wax, or using liquid sealer or shellac for a clear look, plus two fine sandings for smoothness.
May 17 1973 edition covers decorating ideas, gardening tips, and design trends with practical advice for readers. Includes quick fixes, plant care reminders, and seasonal home improvement suggestions.
A Scottsdale garden club the Village Tillers received the Flower Show Achievement Award for the best show in the state for 1972. The award, presented at the State Federation of Garden Clubs convention on behalf of the National Council of Garden Clubs, honors a show held at Eldorado Park titled At Home with Flowers organized by Mrs. Ed Minnick. The club formed 15 years ago at 68th Street and McDowell Road and now has members citywide.
Basic fire safety should be embedded in homes with fire resistant roofing, non combustive walls, lined chimneys, solid doors, and accessible emergency exits. The NFPA advocates codes restricting flammable roofing and lists approved fire resistant materials including asphalt shingles tile slate metal and treated wood shingles.
The National Safety Council urges careful pesticide use to protect plants pets and people. Follow label directions wear protective gear work in ventilated areas keep children away spray away from water sources and store pesticides safely locked in their original containers. Learn antidotes for each pesticide type and avoid mixing chemicals without guidance.
A simple method suggests placing masking tape along the floor next to the baseboard before painting to protect floors. After the paint dries, remove the tape to reveal a clean edge and minimal cleanup.
Nurserymen advise water the lawn deeply and infrequently when signs of wilt appear or the soil is dry. Use soil depth checks and measure rainfall with coffee cans to ensure one to two inches of water for several dry days.
University of Arizona horticulturist Prof Steve Fazio cautions against overwatering during heat waves. He recommends soil moisture tests and slow basin watering 30 to 45 minutes to move salts from the root zone, with deeper sampling for trees and shallower for annuals to avoid salt buildup and leaf damage.
The U S Department of Agriculture produced Growing Vegetables in the Home Garden, covering site selection soil prep tools garden layout seed choice planting and care. Copies cost 70 cents from Consumer Product Information Pueblo Colorado 81009.
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