Sunshades and Fences Shape Outdoor Living Spaces
Terraces and patios gain privacy and style with sunshades fences and trellises. Vertical sunshades and open work fences define areas while letting light and breeze through. Use of vines shrubs and careful lumber selection enhances durability rotting and termite resistance and adds a finished look to backyard living spaces.
Indoor and outdoor planning for safe home convenience
The article urges careful layout of indoor and outdoor conveniences such as pools, radios, coffee makers, and telephones. It covers proper electrical placement, avoiding cord hazards, ample outlets, and consulting the telephone company. It lists ten safety features including bathroom locks, grounded outlets, hand rails, stair lighting, chimneys, lighted medicine cabinets, easy care floors, storage space, clutter prevention, and bedroom lighting. It notes a safety survey is wise due to home fire and injury statistics.
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Refreshment Bar On Patio Saves Host Time
A patio deck refreshment bar lets hosts avoid constant trips to the kitchen. It needs a broad serving counter, under counter storage, a work counter for drinks, and handy shelves. Nearby should be an outdoor cookery area, preferably a permanently stationed barbecue pit.
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Built in storage walls and furniture for modern homes
Practical guidance on planning built ins to maximize storage. Focuses on straight storage walls and living walls as activity centers. Suggests using hallways under stairs and attic spaces, partitioning living and dining areas, and integrating storage with furniture like banquettes, desks, and bed structures.
Kitchen Pass Through Can Save Many Steps
A kitchen pass-through is an opening in the wall between kitchen and dining room used to pass food and dishes. It should have a sturdy fireproof serving counter, preferably ceramic tile, and a durable easy to clean surface.
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