Lighting and color unite to shape apartment mood
The piece explains how color and light must work together to achieve desired room effects. It covers warm versus cool lighting, blue bulbs for blue rooms, shading all light sources, and using dimmers, wall textures, and lamp shade choices to control glare and mood.
Selecting a Dining Room Chandelier for Fall Entertaining
As fall and holiday hosting return, update the dining room with a chandelier sized to the space and proper placement. AHLI advises centered hanging 30 to 34 inches above the table, 15 to 17 inches diameter for rooms 125 to 225 square feet, and 100 watts per 100 square feet for larger areas. Dimmer controls offer flexible illumination from bright to relaxed ambience.
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American Home Lighting Institute
AHLI
Buying a Home Today Versus Renting Guidance
The guide notes higher housing prices and interest rates but urges evaluating affordability before buying. It recommends not paying more than about two and a half times annual family income, choosing a dwelling to fit current and future needs, and saving for a down payment or equity. Renting is advised if transfers or savings are needed, but delaying too long risks rising prices.
Barerooted Planting Tips for Cooler Arizona Weather
Horticulturist Steve Fazio explains why cooler weather aids barerooted plant recovery and details how to select varieties, prepare sites, and plant promptly after delivery. He notes the December to February buying window, healing in pits, packaging trends, quarantine rules, and best handling to prevent root damage and ensure spring growth.
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Steve Fazio
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service
Arizona
Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture
Commission
Phoenix
Convertible dishwasher gains portability and in-counter build
A front loading convertible dishwasher serves as a time saver for renters and movers. The unit is portable with casters and a conversion kit to become a built in under a counter. The supplier added a lower priced model with a thumb operated quick connect for easy sink hookup and rolling storage after wash.
Water heater report outlines accident facts
NEISS data on water heater injuries show 86 percent burns with scalds and thermal burns, 6 percent burn at least 25 percent of body, and about 20 percent under five years old. The report covers 191 cases from 1973 with 3,800 annual ER injuries nationwide and notes extremities most affected. Four major patterns include flammable vapor ignition, gas explosions, scalds, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
NEISS
U.S. Consumer Product’ Safety Commission
Home Buying Guide and Household Maintenance Tips
A guide on financing new homes with low down payments and healthy credit, plus tips on evaluating neighborhoods near shops and schools. Also advice on toilet water softener issues and stain removal using oxalic or muriatic acid with caution and proper protective gear.
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Copley News Service
Brush Care Tip From Paint Job Breaks
If you must pause a painting task for about an hour, wrap the brush in aluminum foil folded to fit the brush shape and pressed to the handle. Upon return you will find the brush in first class shape ready for use.
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