First aid for the ailing house and home paint tips
Practical home repair notes address dampness causing stained clothes in closets and insulation fixes. A reader praises using a blowtorch for removing old paint, noting cost and ease, and a response considers shellac sizing for plaster wall spotting to prevent recurring repainting.
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Roger C. Whitman
May Ann Wiener
Shorewood
Wis
Caring for Christmas trees care at tree lot and water routine
The guide advises selecting a fresh Christmas tree early from a wide lot. Check freshness by sticky butt, needle shedding, browned patches, and fragrant needles. Ensure sturdy branch spread, 7 to 8 inch stump, trim and keep in water, cool place, and spray or sugar additives are optional for longevity.
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