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Home almanac
If you've spent a lot of time and effort finding a special gift for someone, you probably want your wrapping to be special, too.
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- CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIBLES LINDA ROSENKRANTZ
'Alley Oop' has withstood the test of time
Contemporary Americans have always gotten a kick out of cave man jokes – complete with leopard-skin togs, big sticks and dinosaur companions. The Flintstones come to mind, as well as the “B.C.” comic strip.
- ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING RALPH AND TERRY KOVEL
Pedestal safes had more than one name
Would you be more interested in buying a jeweler's safe, parlor safe, bedroom safe or brothel safe? In the 19th century, three of the names were used for the same piece of furniture.
- CUT YOUR UTILITY BILLS JAMES DULLEY
For security and energy efficiency, go glass block
I want to replace some old single-pane first floor windows with glass block windows for security. Are they as efficient as other new windows, can they be opened and can I install them myself?
- HERE'S HOW GENE GARY
Big jobs require the expertise of a general contractor
I am anticipating a major remodeling project. I don't know if I should try subcontracting the work myself or if I should hire a general contractor. Do you have any suggestions on the pros and cons of subcontracting yourself vs. the expense of a general contractor?
- Pantone aims for high-end market with its new paint
'There's nothing more expensive than cheap paint.” So say the folks at Pantone, which is escalating the paint wars with the introduction of its first retail paint line selling for what comes out to an astonishing $133 a gallon.
- DECEMBER 2006 • BILL SIDNAM
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