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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
3
Reader asks how to remove stains from a flagstone patio caused by a gas grill and a dog. Advise masonry cleaners, a detergent and trisodium phosphate mix, scrubbing, rinsing, then applying a terrazzo type sealer to simplify future cleaning.
The 1974 Living Garden calendar supports environmental education with proceeds aiding ANS and Concern Inc. Author-gardener Joan Kirk promotes natural gardening with a month by month guide and over 150 illustrations by George Venable. Printed on recycled paper the calendar costs 3 dollars, 2.50 for ten or more, with checks payable to Concern ANS at 1621 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20009.
The piece discusses how color choices reflect personality and mood, citing the Luscher Color Test and common associations like dark blue for rest and yellow for cheer. It notes architecture trends with earth tones in roofing and textured shingles, plus advances in white, fungus resistant asphalt shingles for hot, humid regions.
Reader asks how to install brown burlap wall coverings and care for a marble table. Advice covers selecting medium-weight burlap, sizing walls, cutting with precision, hanging with drafting tape, and smoothing with a roller. Also includes marble polishing options and a decor plan for a 12 by 18 living room with ivory and blue accents.
Use straight kiln dried 2x4s for forms for laying a concrete slab driveway or sidewalk. Douglas fir or pine lumber works well. If the forms stay in place western cedar is recommended. Protect top edge with masking tape when pouring to ease cleanup. Preserve treated lumber for longer life.
A simple project uses ten inch fir or cedar legs with a frame of two by fours measuring 30 by 48 inches. The top uses one by six inch boards spaced for drainage and fits two cans and extra trash boxes. A railing can deter dogs from tipping cans.
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