Redecoration Help and Glass Vase Questions Discussed
A reader asks about free decorating advice from stores and whether fees are offset by purchases. The column explains how store decor services may be free or reimbursed, and outlines differences between cut and pressed glass, plus options for sliding glass doors including woven shades and updated Venetian blinds.
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Barbara Hartung
Copley News Services
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Home grown vegetables grow in popularity nationwide
The piece notes rising interest in home vegetable gardens as 1971 seed sales outpaced World War II levels. It cites flavor, space, cost savings, and family recreation as key motivators for both men and women, plus pride in award wins and fresh produce.
Shingles curl in heat and home repair tips
Home maintenance Q and A covers shingles curling in hot weather with advice to replace damaged shingles, apply a graphite and linseed oil formula, and consult suppliers. It also provides guidance on ventilating the L shaped house to reduce mildew, insulating exterior walls, and using dehumidifiers and heaters to control moisture.
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Gene Gary Copley
Here’s. How
Copley News Service
Exhibit features glass house and forested 80 acre community
An exhibit at Thomas Mall through Wednesday highlights a glass house built from recycled windows and an 80 acre planned residential area designed to blend with a forest setting. Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, it includes Sunset Magazine Western Home Awards. Twenty seven winners from 302 entries received awards this year, including five Honor Awards. Jurors include Bennie M. Gonzalez of Scottsdale and Sunset editor Procter Mellquist.
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Scottsdale
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Sunset
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