Prepare your pool for winter weather by Rick Cook
End of September signals swimming season ending in the Valley. Clean and vacuum the pool, backwash the filter, and avoid draining the pool. Plug lines, drain pumps and store gauges indoors. Use a sturdy pool cover for safety and to cut winter maintenance.
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Rick Cook
National Swimming Pool Institute
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Firewood Chainsaw Tips Boost Home Use in Portland
Suburban homeowners turn to chainsaws as firewood prices rise, with a study noting one in twenty households owning a chainsaw. Experts advise selecting hardwoods like oak for slow burn, blending with birch ash or maple for bright flames, and pre sharpening chains to save time.
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Portland
UPI
Woorllef
Love seat revival fits smaller homes and social talk
In HIGH POINT N C the love seat is making a comeback, driven by smaller rooms and changing entertaining habits. Manufacturers note that two love seats or a love seat with chairs create better conversation space, with orders up about tenfold over 18 months.
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High Point
N.C
Gilliam Furniture Co
Gilliams
Chains Add Accent In Home Decorating Trend
Take a hint from fashion and decorate homes with link chains. Chains serve beauty, security and novelty. hang from ceilings as room dividers or to hold shelves and lighting. Use sash chain as curtains for large windows in foyers or living rooms. paint chains for custom effects and consult dealers for sizes and hooks.
Roof Terminology: A Quick Guide to Common Roof Terms
A homeowner guide explains roof jargon such as gutter saddle rafters pitch ridge eaves and flashing. It clarifies terms with plain definitions for hips rake valley and heavyweights shingles and square measurement for roof area.
Remodeling ideas for peace and quiet
Homeowners seek sound control in remodeling with double glazing and heavy drapes to cut street noise. Wall treatment such as paneling over insulated walls dampens sound, while carpeting and deep pile cushions footfall noise. Acoustical ceilings absorb interior noise and landscaping with hedges and dense foliage shields street sounds.
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