Fire prevention tips during National Week by Inspector Geary Roberts
Scottsdale fire official Geary Roberts offers home fire safety tips and facts from 1968 showing 1,289 fires causing 1.23 million dollars in losses. Key advice includes exits, door confinement, knowing extinguisher use, and using baking soda for grease fires.
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Geary Roberts
Rural Fire Department
Scottsdale
Gerry Roberts
East Indian School
Stottsdale
Container Gardening Grows in Popularity and Ease
A homemaker writes that container gardening lets shrubs trees and vines be moved indoors or out for impact or decline. Advice covers sturdy moisture resistant containers clay pots soil with drainage and frequent watering plus plant food every three weeks and planning moves in advance for lighter loads.
Fire Prevention Week Observed Amid 1871 Chicago Fire Legacy
Week highlights fire safety in homes and businesses. It recalls the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which killed 250 people and destroyed 17,430 buildings at a loss of 168 million dollars. Emphasis on cleaning flammable rubbish and training families in prevention and evacuation.
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Chicago
Clothing fire safety tips offered
The article warns that fire can be treacherous and spread quickly through clothing. It advises family members on actions if clothing catches fire including not running, dropping to the floor, rolling on a rug or with a heavy coat, and extinguishing flames by cutting off oxygen while avoiding smoke and flame inhalation.
Careful handling of flammable liquids to prevent home fires
Fire prevention experts warn that careless use of fuels like gasoline kerosene and alcohol causes many home fires. Store in proper metal cans do not keep open or glass containers and limit quantities. Paint rags must be burned or kept in a metal can and heated only in hot water.
Revive Old Furniture with Paint and Fabric Tricks
Old chairs tables chests and lamps can be refreshed to fit an eclectic home decor. Repaint upholster cover drawers sand glide painted accents bright enamel and fabric updates. Nursery items can become storage units with two color repaint and decorative decals.
Quick fix for worn carpets
Restore worn-looking carpeting by lightly ironing the surface with a damp cloth or steam iron. Do not press hard to avoid scorching. Brush the pile gently after treatment. For heavy traffic areas, rotate rugs twice yearly and use scatter rugs in high wear zones.
Bugproof Your Home For The Fall Invasion
Fall pests invade warm homes as temperatures drop. Experts recommend a bug barrier around the entire foundation, spraying shrubs, walks, drives, and window sills with insecticide either liquid or granular. Treat lawns with a spreader and cover dark moist spots like basements and bathrooms where invaders hide.
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Rice aid asked for 100000 tons to aid drought hit East Pakistan
Rawalpindi report says Pakistan urged Japan on Thursday to ship 100000 tons of rice immediately to address emergency needs in drought stricken East Pakistan. The request comes as aid agencies assess the food shortage and seek multilateral assistance.
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Pakistan
Japan
East Pakistan
Build a Practical Compost Heap for Rich Garden Soil
Learn to start a compost heap from kitchen scraps and yard waste. Use a bottomless bin, keep the pile moist and warm, add a soil activator, and cover with soil to retain heat. A properly formed heap becomes dark, sweet smelling, and feeds the garden next planting season.
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