Doll houses grow from hobby to multi thousand dollar items
The southwest craft show highlights doll houses and miniature furniture that now fetch high prices. Builders offer assembled or kit houses with roofs, wallpaper, lighting, and authentic period furniture. Prices reach thousands, with collectors aiming for detailed three foot square houses and complete room sets.
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Dallas
Southwestern Craft & Hobby
Joe Hermes
el Monte
Calif
Hermes
Williamsburg
Savannah
John Thomas
XACTO
Thomas
Omas
Vinyl soffit and fascia siding offer maintenance free home
The Home Institute of Certainteed Products Corporation recommends installing vinyl soffit and fascia along with vinyl siding to eliminate repainting. The system carries a 20 year warranty against defects and promises time and money savings by avoiding painters every few years. For details, write to The Home Institute, Certain-Teed Products Corporation, P O Box 8H, Valley Forge, PA 19482.
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Home Institute of Certainteed Products Corporation
Home Institute
Certain-feed Products Corporation
P.O
Valley Forge
Home Institute of Certain-feed Products Corp
Webster
Decorating an apartment to harmonize with surroundings
Apartment decorating and improving can be a challenge yet rewarding. In the dining area use mirrors to expand space and add sparkle for entertaining. Opt glass-topped tables and light chairs to avoid clutter in a small room and maintain harmony with a stark modern building.
Sump pumps relieve basement headaches not prevent leaks
A veteran home advice column explains sump pumps remove water after it enters a basement, not prevent intrusion. It also covers smoothing new concrete with trowels or floats, choosing asphalt tile, curing floor stain with waits, and warming varnish debates while avoiding stirring to prevent bubbles.
Painting Your Home With Color Brightens Every Room
A home makeover can start with paint and a few color choices. Experts advise using warm tones for lively kitchens and cool tones for calming bedrooms. A color wheel helps pair shades harmoniously.
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