Efficient Use of a Multizone Home AC System
A three story home with two-zone AC operates by keeping third floor and basement vents closed while zone 1 cools the first floor. At night zone 2 cools bedrooms with doors shut and first and third floor windows opened to circulate air via the central stairwell. The user questions if this makes efficient use of the system or if adjustments are needed.
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Alan J. Heavens
Philadelphia Inquirer
Subtle shifts in home decor reflect slowing economy
Interior designers report a move toward smaller, better quality furnishings as homeowners downsize and remodel rather than buy new. EClectic blending of old and new. emphasis on timeless elements with contemporary colors and art. Designers advise updating chairs, sofas with slipcovers, modern fabrics, new lighting, moldings, and framed art to achieve a unified look.
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Jean Patteson
Cabrera
Troy Beasley
Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Winter Park
Fla
Beasley
Avoid decorating faux pas by featuring your space properly
Mary Madden notes common design mistakes in living spaces focusing on scale balance and proportion. She advises longer drapes hung near the ceiling to add height and extending rods beyond windows to widen walls. She also recommends ample fabric, lined panels, and art hung at eye level for balanced views.
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Mary Madden McClatchy
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