Do-It-Yourself Contractors Create Home Beauty Salon
Mr and Mrs Anthony Valenti and cousin Joseph Tucci converted their den into a home beauty parlor in two months. They installed mahogany paneling, a cabinet, work shelf, sink, two dryers, a chair, and a china cabinet in a rear room separated by a hallway. Mrs Valenti, Mansfield's Beauty Academy graduate, will operate from 9 to 4 30 Monday to Friday with Friday evenings by appointment.
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Anthony R. Valenti
Elm St
Vaientis
Valenti
Joseph Tucci
Fringed borders brighten custom window shades
A shade shop offers custom made window shades with deep or narrow fringed borders in straight or scalloped designs. Options include ball fringe, matching or contrasting cords or braids, and seasonal pairing with curtains for summer or fall.
Hidden Values Determine House Price
Hidden values affect resale value when buying or building a home. Consider neighborhood trends, police and fire protection, schools, and shopping access. Structural factors like properly seasoned lumber and sound framing boost durability and long term value, with maintenance reducing needs and maximizing resale potential.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Foldable Saw Horse Design For Space Saving Use
A home woodworking note promotes folding saw horses over dining chairs for supporting a board to be cut. It details materials two 16 foot 2 by 4s, four 6 inch brass pin hinges, screws, and cutting instructions for cross bar and four legs with precise notches and hinge placement for compact storage and less furniture damage.
Home help tips and home improvement questions
Reader letters describe cleaning siding with chlorine bleach and sealing leaks in a cellar with a sump pump. They ask about aluminum siding paint compatibility and achieving a smooth finish on exterior surfaces with spray painting versus brushing.
Dear House Doctor Paint Aluminum Question Message
A reader asks about painting aluminum siding and home repair. The letter requests guidance and includes a stamped self addressed envelope for a reply. The House Doctor column is framed as a home improvement advice feature.
Move to Suburbs To Continue Expert Predicts
An industry official forecast that suburbanization will persist though the next wave of single family home building will yield fewer detached houses. Walter E. Hoadley of Armstrong Cork Co. expects five years before the new wave as young families settle closer to schools. Population pressures and costs push toward concentrated multifamily housing and row houses.
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Walter E. Hoadley
Armstrong Cork Co
Dear House Doctor Steps From Concrete Blocks
Mrs F W Mee asks for instructions to build back porch steps from concrete blocks. The response warns blocks are soft and brittle and unsafe for steps. Recommends poured concrete and offers a free bulletin with instructions via stamped self addressed envelope.
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F. W. Mee
Factory Completed Homes Gaining in Popularity
An outgrowth of the mobile home industry, factory completed homes are sold through dealers complete with furnishings. A leading manufacturer says quality, low cost, availability, size and mobility appeal to millions. Models priced around 9,900 to 10,000 offer three bedrooms, a large living room, a kitchen, dining area, a large bath and utility room. Units are semi mobile, shipped in two sections, with credit options and quick site setup, targeting young couples, travelers, retirees, and 19 million moderate-income families.
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Capital Coach Co
Avis
America
Faceory
Mobile Home Builder
Keep Gutters Clean For A Long Lasting Roof
Maintain your roof by keeping gutters and downspouts free of leaves paper and trash to prevent blockages and ensure proper drainage and durability over time.
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