Modern taste and tradition collide in young couple home hunt
A young couple seeks a modern yet practical home with easy maintenance and light, while clinging to traditional furnishings and patterns. They distrust ultra modern trends, preferring traditional china, crystal, and a canopy bed, as they navigate the shade of contemporary decor and balanced design.
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How To Fix A Sagging Floor With A Jack Post
A reader asks how to correct a sag in a living room floor over a basement. Measure sag with a taut string and level, raise a jack post about six inches from joists, place a 4 by 4 beam, and jack gradually to align with the string. If sag exceeds half an inch, do gradual lifts over days to avoid wall cracking. consider professional help for second floor or large sag.
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Pale Spots Darken Behind Old Picture on Wood Wall
A framed picture on a wood wall leaves pale panels that darken to match the surrounding area after the picture is removed, a process occurring within six months. The note advertises a full color booklet on storage ideas from Western Wood Products Association.
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Treating Hard Water With a Water Conditioning System
The Water Conditioning Foundation notes 85 percent of the country has hard water. Symptoms include a tub ring, film on glasses, and dull clothes. Softening can save families up to $130 to $300 yearly by removing minerals before they enter piping. An automatic softener, regenerating as needed, removes hardness and improves efficiency. Consult a qualified water conditioning dealer for the best system. This nonprofit conducts research on water problems.
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Dining Dress Up With Wall Paneling and Wallpaper Frames
A guide suggests affordable ways to enhance a dining room by adding a dado with lower wall paneling and mounting wallpaper framed with wood molding on the upper walls. Space framed panels evenly for visual rhythm and balance.
Population and tourism snapshot of Uruguay
The population of Uruguay is about three million. About 200000 tourists visit Uruguay each year.
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