Home remodeling becomes status symbol of the '90s says editor
Home remodeling is described as the ultimate expression of living well as Americans chase the good life. Industry figures show home beautification spending rising from 107 billion in 1984 to over 150 billion in 1989, while production at Hitchcock Chair Co. has rebounded to about 40 percent after its bankruptcy. London and Virginia Investment Corp seeks to buy Hitchcock, pending bankruptcy court approval. Readers rate painting highest in DIY satisfaction, plumbing most problematic, with appliance repairs and wall coverings next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ruggiero
Home Magazine
Ruggiero
Rolex Watch
Hitchcock Chair
Hitchcock Chair Co
Connecticut
Hitchcock
London and Virginia Investment Corp
Washington
Family Handyman Magazine
Dick Tracy Collectibles and Movie Effect
A new Dick Tracy movie shifts focus to early items, suggesting vintage collectibles may gain genuine-article status and rise in value while contemporary film-related pieces remain abundant and unlikely to become collectible anytime soon.
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Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy and antique pottery prices rise in collectibles
Dick Tracy first appeared in 1931 with films radio and TV adaptations. Collectibles and prices cited include $75 flashlights and $250 tin cars. porcelain plates from Petrus Regent & Co. Maastricht, Oriental pattern, worth about 5 to 20 dollars each. Guidance on refinishing antique furniture and selling Russell Wright dinnerware is provided, with contact for inquiries to Mario Rossi.
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Dick Tracy
Marx
Petrus Regent & Co
Maastricht
Holland
J.A
Syracuse
DeSphinx
United States
Russell Wright
Steubenville Pottery Co
Sterling
Antiques Trader
Mario Rossi
Food & Home Section
Herald-Journal
P. O
N.Y
Earthworks guides kids to learn outdoors this summer
Outdoor play becomes a lesson in Earth science as families explore forests fields and water. Resources include Global ReLeaf and American Forestry Association tree planting help plus books like Kids Gardening Messing Around in the Dirt and 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth.
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Marydele Donnelly
Center For Marine Conservation
American Forestry Association
P.O. Box
Washington, D.C
APA
AFA
Kevin
Kim Raftery
Klutz Press
EarthWorks Group
Andrews and McMeel
Montgomery
Parks and Recreation Department
Sierra Club
Linda Allison
Sierra Club Books
Susan Milord
Williamson Publishing
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Michelin
Sharp
At&t
Wand
Sboi East
Taft Road
Sony
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Kraft
Sun
Lic
ARD Bell
E. H
Camillus
Earth
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