Kids rooms tailored to occupant preferences and needs
AP features profile interior designer Mary Knackstedt of Harrisburg who advises parents to suit youngsters rooms to their needs. At Hershey orphan boys, blue proved the favorite color with red second, and kids preferred real horse patterns, practical storage, good lighting, and drapery that opens easily. The boys helped shape the design, rejecting children's drawings in favor of lived taste.
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Mary Knackstedt
Harrisburg
Mary K
Hershey
Masonry patios test builder's imagination
Andy Lang outlines simple brick patio and walkway methods using sand or dry mix joints. Start with a curbing edge, excavate deeper for a sand bed, and set bricks level. Pack joints with sand, sweep, spray with water, and repeat until joints are filled. check after rain for settling.
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Andy Lang
Hidden costs in rose-covered cottages for home buyers
A guide warns buyers to budget beyond mortgage and utilities for maintenance. Identify damp basements, water damage, pest issues, septic tank servicing, furnace and chimney cleaning, and oil tank problems. Verify past repairs, service history, and potential contracts before purchase.
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AP News
Electric stapler reaches new heights on the market
Product briefs describe a powered stapler easing hand strain for DIY remodels and five staple types. Other items cover water based cement, double cut metal snips, and a fast drying spackling paste. Manufacturers named include Duo-Fast, 3M, J Wiss, and Elmer's with supplier addresses.
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Duo-Fast_ Corp
River Road
Franklin Park
Ill
3M Co
West 50Th St
New York
N. Y
J. Wiss & Sons
W. Market St
Newark
N. J
Elmer's
Hilliard
Ohio
Repairing a Doorbell: Simple Steps for Homeowners
Many homeowners avoid electrical work but doorbell repairs are safe for novices. Check the pushbutton first, test wiring and contacts, and replace the button if needed. If the bell or transformer is involved, turn off power and diagnose wiring, bell, or transformer faults before replacing components.
Three fixes discussed for damp basements
A reader asks about stopping basement dampness with a concrete floor or roll roofing. The advice says roll roofing alone won t work long term, ventilation dehumidification or heat can help, and a proper floor is best.
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