Age defies limits for Southern California decorator
Romayne Martin, over 80, travels in a blue station wagon to client homes across Southern California. An interior decorator with five generations of family antiques, she mentors young buyers to avoid mistakes, preferring long lasting furniture and careful sofa fits. Her early life included dance carpentry cooking languages and European travel, shaping a lifelong passion for elegant, traditional surroundings.
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Soundproofing Homes Start at the Source in Attic and Basement
House sound advice stresses treating noise at its origin, not inside rooms. Use thick carpeting drapes and upholstery to absorb sound, with walls and ceilings built from absorbent materials. For new homes, consider insulation in studs and staggered walls to minimize reverberations and external noise.
Desert Botanical Garden Fall Activities Include Trip to Sugar Loaf Mountain
The Desert Botanical Garden kicks off fall with a field trip to Sugar Loaf Mountain about 40 miles northeast of Phoenix. Hikers depart Papago Park at 8 30 a m and return around 4 30 p m Reservations are required and a 1 fee applies to non members.
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Refinishing a damaged dining table and damp crawl space tips
Reader asks how to refinish a hard plastic top dining table and explains a damp crawl space in a four-block-high foundation house. Answer covers epoxy tile type paint as a roughing option, adhesive plastic contact paper, and moisture sources plus ventilation fixes for crawl spaces and attics to reduce mildew and dampness.
Textured Paint Techniques for Wall Repairs
Textured paint offers heavier body and both latex and alkyd bases. It hides wall mars and can be applied by swirls, brushing, sponging, or dabbing to create various patterns. Experiment to find patterns that cover flaws with minimal prep.
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Police chief warns of fraudulent repairmen in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Police Chief W C Nemetz warned residents about door to door con artists posing as home repair workers. He described scams targeting elderly homeowners with low quotes, fake guarantees, and dangerous products used to seal leaks. He urged reporting suspected cases to the police.
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Indoor plant displays offer affordable home color and design
University of Arizona expert Isabel Levy advises creative, grouped plant displays as focal points, with smaller plants interspersed for carry through. Choose location suitable plants, ensure containers subordinate to plants, and provide drainage and proper watering.
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University of Arizona
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