Wonderful Weekender Cottage Offers Low Budget Getaway
A compact 862 square foot two bedroom vacation cottage emphasizes affordability and modern comfort. Features include vertical siding Dutch door entry shuttered windows two optional decks a large living area with front picture window dining space a contemporary metal fireplace and an inside laundry area. Plans and materials lists are available from Larry Farnsworth at P.O. Box 1841 Las Vegas Nevada 89101.
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Textured paint and firebrick tips in Q and A
In a home Q and A feature, textured paint is recommended to fill small holes and cracks in a new living room addition, offering camouflage without replastering. The reply notes ceiling tiles as an alternative for ceilings and advises against attempting firebricks, detailing a ready made option and heat resistant mortar mix.
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George L. D
Preserving the old house charm amid modern makeovers
A reader recounts the shock of intrusive remodeling in an old house and urges preserving architectural flavor. She notes salvage yards and antiques as sources, and cites The Old House Journal for restoration guidance and inspiration.
Apartment Lighting Plans for Functional Rooms
Proper lighting is essential in apartments to enhance function and beauty. Lighting choices should balance task needs with mood, using recessed downlights, dimmers, and track lighting to illuminate art and tables while avoiding glare.
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Adele Faulkner
Copley
Open House What's New in Multiple Listing Systems
James M Woodard notes a revolution in MLS with new laws and consumer demand. Historic restrictions loosened as legal decisions push open participation and broader broker access. While MLS exposes listings to more buyers, privacy and security concerns rise amid rising burglary risk.
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James M. Woodard Copley
MLS
Utility Wood Savings in Deck Construction Tactics
Utility grade 2xds cut costs when building an outdoor deck by using edge placement rather to flat. More boards cover the area but lower grade lumber reduces total price. Face the best edge to hide knots and characteristics while edge decking yields a sturdier, distinctive surface.
Whimsical touches for a girl’s room design
A New Home decorating guide outlines balancing durability with whimsy for a 7 year old. It suggests investing in solid chests desks and bed while using wall decor textiles and window treatments for playful but erasable style. Designer Jill Wood showcases a tree cut from plywood felt butterflies and built in seating with storage bins and a pink dotted Swiss shade scheme.
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Jill Wood
Robin
Wood
Jurist
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