Second Floor Expansion Colonial Exterior Plan HA297M
A detailed description of a colonial style second floor expansion featuring a grand reception foyer, curved staircase, and balanced living room with built in bookcases. The layout includes a spacious kitchen, a 10 foot long laundry with a larder, a near entrance powder room, and a family room with a large stone hearth and barbecue. Architect Rudolph A Matem of Jamaica 32 NY is credited. the plan totals 3,209 square feet across first and second floors.
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Rudolph A. Matem
Jamaica
N.Y
Outdoor Living Expands as Postwar Backyards Become Lifestyles
Postwar homeowners increasingly turn backyards into living spaces with decks patios and porches. Families group cooking dining and recreation outdoors adding screening lawn furniture and portable planters for year round use. Backyards now include swimming pools kid friendly fencing and safe play areas with movable planters and terrace tubs to suit small spaces.
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Saab
Capacities Of New Freezers Are Expanded
New electric refrigerators and freezers offer larger capacities with enhanced insulation and better organization. Slide out shelves and movable bins improve access, while separated freezer and refrigerator sections simplify storage. Some models feature automatic ice makers and push button defrosting, reducing shopping trips for today’s housewife.
Noise Control Becomes Feature In New Homes
A Dallas builder added a $500 sound conditioning package to a standard home priced at $19,300 after a conference of builders and architects. Early results show about half of buyers opted for quieter homes, signaling a trend toward noise control in single-family houses.
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House and Home
Dallas
Tex
Painting Tip for Reaching Tight Corners
A simple method to paint hard to reach areas uses a small synthetic sponge taped to the end of a yard stick or light pole. This setup lets you reach awkward corners without overextending.
Decorative Lighting For Contrast In Homes
The article explains that not all home lighting aims at clear seeing. Some fixtures create an emotional atmosphere and reduce harsh contrasts. Proper lighting uses wall, drapery, or accent lighting to soften brightness, highlight art, and add visual interest without glare or monotony.
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American Home Lighting Institute
Birds Trapped In Hurricane Eye Follow Its Course
A brief note explains birds caught in a hurricane eye are carried along by the storm’s path as it moves. The phenomenon highlights how strong winds and air currents influence animal movement during extreme weather.
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