Surface of House Before Spring Repainting
Home owners plan exterior refinishing including siding trim window frames and railings. The article outlines how to identify defects chalking cracking wrinkling alligatoring mildew and blistering and provides steps to remove old paint wash mildew treat wood and apply primers and finishing coats with proper temperatures and drying times.
Color tips for sunlight and small rooms
Green blue and gray counteract glare creating a cool restful look in rooms with strong sun. In small rooms light colors make the space feel larger and more open.
Separate Ovens Study Guides Kitchen Layout For Homes
University of Illinois researchers test eight locations for a separate oven and recommend placements opposite the mix counter or sink, at the end near the serving counter, within a work center isolated from others, or between two centers. The bulletin stresses adjacent counter space, elbow-height door clearance, and protection of surfaces from heat and moisture. Copies are 16 cents from the Small Homes Council in Urbana.
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Urbana
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University of Ilinois Home Economics Department
Small Homes Council
Helen E. McCullough
Martha S. Schoeppel
University of Illinois, Urbana
Compact connectors suit small bathrooms for installation
The compact size of connectors makes them practical for bathroom use. Their small footprint allows easy installation in tight spaces without sacrificing function or reliability.
Color choices depend on room exposure and light
This piece notes that a sunny room with southern exposure needs different colors from a north room with little natural light. It suggests compensating with cool blues and greens in a bright space and warmer tones in dim rooms to balance the light.
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