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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1936
Page
2
Ohio State expert Victor H. Ries urges gardeners to select shrubs by site adaptability and personal preference rather than neighbor trends. He cautions against overgrown foundation shrubs and emphasizes proper spacing, soil fertility, rooting depth, and water management for successful semi ornamental plantings.
The article describes decorative door panel painting using two colors. It suggests coloring stiles rails and moldings differently and using contrasting panels. It notes flat panels can be made decorative by adding a narrow molding and recommends Colonial colors from Williamsburg for this technique.
When plaster ceilings crack and patching fails, cover the entire ceiling with ribbed metal lath or wood-fiber gypsum-board laths and restu plaster. For cornice changes the same method applies. locate joists before nailing lath to ensure solid support and mark lines on plaster as guides.
In this home improvement column, readers ask about draining garage floors, asbestos shingles over old roofs, front path options, Colonial fireplace facing, casement window awnings, door sill repairs, hot water pipe insulation, lining back of bookshelves, and Brick walk unevenness after frost.
Pocketed first floor beams permit basement windows to sit above grade with the floor still close to the ground. A living evergreen wall or hedge can substitute for a solid barrier, providing privacy and a backdrop for a small garden.
A historical note explains how circulation influences store layouts. Proper entrances guide customers, long counters direct movement, and clear pathways prevent bottlenecks, boosting sales. Designers and experts can optimize retrofits to improve traffic and sales performance.
A guide on expanding or upgrading a garage to create a bright, well wired work area. Plan for daylight, a light partition, extra length, a roomy bench, storage, and space to move. Even by adding a few feet, comfort and utility for model work and small tools improve markedly.
The article advises rolling lawns after winter thaw to smooth surface and firm soil around roots. It details timing when ground is moist but not soggy, and notes roller weight limits for sandy versus clay soils. A 4-12-4 fertilizer at 10 pounds per 1000 sq ft is suggested before rolling.
Rangers in Sequoia National Park California found a large black bear asleep in a tourist cabin. The animal sought shelter from heavy snows and decided to hibernate for the winter in the warmth of the cabin.
A Chicago home modernises a nursery on a budget with light pastel plaid walls, deep cream woodwork, washable Venetian blinds, and no curtains or ceiling light to reduce glare and dust. The room features child friendly flooring, safe wiring, child friendly furniture in honey tones with blue accents, a washable rug, built in toy space, and a headboard and storage with juvenile designs. The design emphasizes easy cleaning, health considerations, and teaching the young owner to tidy after play.
Wieter notes winter toll on roofs chimneys gutters downspouts and finishes. As spring nears readers are urged to inspect roof coverage chimney damage gutters downspouts window sills porch steps trellises and other exterior features for minor repairs to avert major ones later.
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