Sunken living room design ideal for family comfort
The plan centers a sunken living area across a railing from the entry with a dining room along the railing. A large family room adjoins a U shaped kitchen by a dining counter and a freestanding range. A private patio, cozy fireplace, wet bar, powder room, and a luxurious master bedroom with bath appear. Utility space, pantry, and oversized double garage link to two large bedrooms with built in storage. Larry Farnsworth offers complete drawings and material lists via Las Vegas Nevada.
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Nevada
Insulating Garage Walls and Ceiling Saves Heat
Cold air entering through garage doors drains heat from adjacent rooms and upper floors. Installing insulation at the ceiling and on the shared wall cuts heat loss. A warmer bedroom floor above helps retain heat in adjoining spaces, says the Better Heating Cooling Council.
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Better
Roofing costs surge as reroofing booms nationwide
The article notes a near one billion dollar yearly spend on reroofing for existing homes when repairs are included. From 1985 million to 909 million in 1975, Census Bureau data show rapid growth driven by worn out roofs, housing boom, and new durable shingles offering varied colors and textures.
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Census Bureau
Planting a Paper Garden Horticultural Hint from Extension
A county agent urges planning a home vegetable garden even indoors. It notes cool season crops like beets and lettuce and warm season crops such as tomatoes and beans, with space guidance and a note that even small urban plots can work. A free gardening circular is available from the Extension.
Real estate to require college degrees in coming decade
The industry will tighten entry standards by 1987 with college degrees and ongoing education for licenses. More women and full-time specialists will enter the field as part-timers are weeded out, and a growing number of brokers focus on specialized real estate practice.
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Iter
Sheets Gaines Deco Popularity Across Homes
Sheets have become a dominant decor element since their nine year rise, now claiming 99 percent of the sheet market. Homes use them on walls and furnishings, with twin flats shrinking to 66 inches and lengths to 110 inches. Designers offer many patterns from Far East motifs to florals, with bone and peach hues among new colors.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
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