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Ec84-406 Take Cover: A Guide To Selecting Furniture Fabrics, Margaret Boschetti, Stephanie Gill
Ec84-406 Take Cover: A Guide To Selecting Furniture Fabrics, Margaret Boschetti, Stephanie Gill
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
There are two general categories of furniture fabrics: those meant for use as slipcovers, and those for use as upholstery. Slipcovers are designed to fit snugly and yet be removable for cleaning. Upholstery fabrics are generally heavier; they are nailed or stapled directly to the furniture's frame or bonded to the padding. They are not removable.
This publication is for persons considering an investment in upholstered furniture or upholstery fabric. It covers basic information on fabric components and construction to help the reader make a wise purchase.
Heg84-192 Analyzing Color In Your Wardrobe, Thelma Thompson
Heg84-192 Analyzing Color In Your Wardrobe, Thelma Thompson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Color is a powerful design element in our environment and our wardrobes. Although color is only one facet of design, it is usually the one that first attracts us to clothing. To learn how to use color, we need to understand the meaning of such terms as hue, value and intensity, and how to combine colors in pleasing harmonies.
This NebGuide discusses the importance of color in your wardrobe and offers suggestions on how to select colors to complement your personal coloring.
Heg84-190 Rent A Home?, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, Debra Busch Welsch
Heg84-190 Rent A Home?, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, Debra Busch Welsch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses advantages and disadvantages of renting; factors to consider in selecting rental housing, including apartments; and leases, costs and relationships with the landlord.
The word "home" means something special to all of us. A home is more than four walls and a roof that serves as a shelter from wind and rain. It provides us with a sense of belonging, a feeling of security and a place to relax and "be ourselves."
When we are looking for a place to call home, we have a number of needs to be satisfied. Some of these are very practical -- …