Well Planned Kitchen Practices for Efficient Home Design
The article argues for common sense in kitchen planning highlighting refrigerator placement relative to the range and the need for adequate ventilation. It warns against placing the fridge directly opposite the oven in narrow work areas and notes many kitchens lack sufficient counter space and proper ventilation despite modern appliances.
Modern Kitchen Upgrades The Portable Microwave Boom
The piece highlights compact ovens and portable microwaves for modern homes. It notes butcher block islands for centers, overhead utensil displays, and popular demand for more counter space. It details rapid cooking times and safe non heating containers, praising Hotpoint portable models for home use.
Mud Room: Modern Laundry Nook for Active Families
A mud room uses entry space for washer and dryer to keep dirt from entering main areas. Overhead cabinets hold clothes, soaps, and cleanup items while vinyl asbestos tile offers economical durable flooring.
Sears Lawn Buildings Transform Shed To All Weather Patio Hub
The article notes a shift from a weathered tool shed to a prominent lawn building as families embrace backyard living. Sears Roebuck offers models like The Biltmore Lexington Woodridge and a barn replica with options such as skylights, vinyl finishes, plywood floors, and interior fittings. Available at Sears stores and catalogs.
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Lexington” Lawn
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Portable Dehumidifier Solves Sticky Problem
Excess humidity harms homes and possessions by promoting mold rust warped wood and odors. General Electric offers portable models with automatic humidity sensors rust resistant components and 115 volt plug in. Sizes range to cover up to 2000 square feet with capacities from 14 to 25 pints per day and optional walnut cabinets.
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General Electric Co
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Arnold Streets
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Home Flooring Subfloor Prep and GAF Installation Tips
Guidance on preparing subfloors for GAF Foamcraft including cleaning, removing moldings, aligning patterns, and cutting edges. Advises on measuring, oversizing, and avoiding deep embossing, plus notes on cutting face-up and seeking a product booklet for detailed steps. Also includes caution about contractor reliability and a Britannica statistic on handicapped schoolchildren.
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GAF
GAF Corporation
Floor Products
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New York
N.Y
Remodeling Contractors The Right Choice
This article guides homeowners through selecting a reliable contractor for major remodeling. It recommends seeking referrals, consulting a bank loan officer, local suppliers, and national trade associations to verify capability and trustworthiness.
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National Home Improvement Council
National Association of Home Builders
National Remodelers Association
Recomme Nation
Do It Yourself Multi Billion Dollar Business
Home handymen and women spend over two billion dollars yearly on DIY projects from painting to renovations. Interior painting is most popular with green interiors and white exteriors common. Many hire pros for electrical plumbing and structural changes. tools and guides aid DIY efforts.
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