Hillside home blends with valley view in San Jose area
Architect designer Carden Campbell guides a California School of Design project for a San Francisco family. The hillside house steps with the slope, placing primary spaces to face the valley via window walls and decks. Timber details include Douglas fir decking, western cedar planters, and bench like railings along the walkway.
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Stopping Water Pollution Starts At Home
The article urges individuals to reduce water pollution by using low phosphate detergents, following label directions, and opting for phosphate free soap. It notes phosphates from detergents fuel algae growth harming aquatic life and suggests water softeners and filters to improve taste and remove contaminants.
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Washable paper wall covering for home use
Read about new washable paper wall covering ideas for walls cabinets and bulletin boards. The material is heat resistant flexible and easy to clean enabling straight lines and decorative panels with vinyl adhesive for cabinets and room dividers.
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Careful Handling of Seedlings For Trans Planting
The note warns that moving seedlings during transplanting requires ultra careful handling. It emphasizes that seedlings must be dated and treated with care to ensure successful transfer.
Do it yourself appliance care tips for home repair
Advice on maintaining appliances to extend life and avoid service calls. Emphasizes reading manufacturer manuals, keeping parts lists, and using proper connections. Covers unplugging irons, turning off water, cleaning lint filters, and replacing worn plugs or damaged cords. Mentions fuses in ranges and vacuum bag maintenance.
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Sun Parasol Garden Aids Plants In Shaded Retreats
Practical guide outlines using western wood parasols to shade plants where natural shade is unavailable. Recommends seven nine foot parasols with planter boxes and vertical-board backdrop, plus options like bench and fence for a quiet garden corner. Describes construction using treated posts and fir cedar elements with detailed joinery notes.
Wood Crafts for Rustic Decor and Home Accents
A guide describes using exposed West Virginia wood, oak beams, beadboard and rough sawn boards for rustic walls and paneling. It suggests replacing carpeting with linen rags in accent colors, using woven shales or reed sinters in entryways, and brass or pottery jars for dried flowers to add texture.
Do It Yourself Outdoor Playgear Ideas
A home built play area outlines sandbox boxes and wooden swings for backyard fun. Instructions emphasize safe framing with pine and fir, shaded sand storage, movable sand tables, tree platforms, and rust resistant bolts, plus hardwood variety for durable, long lasting furnishings.
Metal Containers Fight Wind and Rats in City Codes
City sanitation codes favor galvanized steel refuse containers for wind resistance and rat deterrence. Metal cans resist fire and pests, while plastic and cardboard fail against gnawing rodents, according to officials.
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Forest loss threatens millions of homes yearly
Forestry officials estimate Western forests lose huge amounts to pests disease weather and fires each year, enough wood for about one million homes. They say half of the timber could be salvaged if roads and forest management were improved.
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Yard storage survey urged for garden and shed use
A survey urges yard storage planning before building to prevent space shortages. It recommends listing items to store, classifying bulky and tall items, checking local code restrictions, and using treated wood like western pine or Douglas fir for outdoor storage structures.
Decorate with a themed collectible collection
Choose a hobby or collection such as shells crystal brass or hunting gear as a focus for decorative lunches. Gather items like wooden boxes umbrella handles and related accessories to create a personalized display that stamps the room with a cohesive cohesive look.
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