No Waste Space In Budget Ranch Plan
No nonsense house design for budget squeeze buyers. 1065 square feet of livable area with a rectangular plan, minimal hall space, and cost cutting without sacrificing livability. Front living room with large window and fireplace leads to dining area and kitchen with L shaped work unit. Rear patio links to vestibule, basement stairs and garage. sliding doors brighten dining area and extend family activities. Inside outside alcoves aid patio storage and garage organization.
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Andy Lang
Lester Cohen
1-65 STATISTICS Design Living Room Home Plan
A 1064 square foot living space features a family kitchen with dining area three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The layout includes a basement recreation room large laundry walk in cedar closet and a one car garage with a front porch. Bedroom 3 can serve as a den or guest room and a master suite offers a bath window wall plus added privacy.
Helpful Hints for Quick Eats and Pantry Tips
Helpful hints cover asparagus with Parmesan sauce and broil. Advice includes ammonia or washing soda for greasy pans and quick picnic food prep in insulated containers. Tomato juice gains celery aroma then chills overnight before serving. A Sunday salad combines ham peas and celery with mayonnaise on lettuce, paprika sprinkled. Cheddar in tomato soup serves as sauce for omelets or fish. Tomato ketchup orange juice and orange rind glaze year chops and bake until tender.
Hardy Plant Finder aids gardeners with nurseries and supplies
The Hardy Plant Finder by Dan McNamara and wife Carol lists 300 nurseries and 100 retailers and mail suppliers for plantas, pools, lighting, sculpture, and terrarium items. It helps clubs buy hard-to-find materials and supports nurserymen and collectors. The piece also notes fertilizer labels and basic disease control ideas, then recounts a legend of a French chef who served King Charles I and was beheaded for keeping ice cream secret.
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Earl Aronson
Dan McNamara
Carol
Dan
McNamara
R. Kenneth Horst
New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Charles I of
England
First Aid For Your Gutters And Downspouts
Summer is best for gutter repairs to prevent fall and spring damage from leaves and ice. Clean with a whisk broom, check for rust, and patch holes with cement, metal sheets, or foil as needed. Ensure water flows past the downspout with secure joints and hangers.
Changing Faucets Washers Made Simple for Homeowners
The article explains that most homes have compression faucets with separate hot and cold taps and that washer wear is common. It notes washers now require replacing by homeowners rather than a plumber, outlining switching off water at the under-sink shutoffs and turning the valve clockwise as the first step.
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Andy Lang
AP ‘News
How To Fix A Dripping Faucet In An Old House
The guide explains shutting off main water if no valve near an old sink and removing the faucet stem. Lift or unscrew the stem after opening the handle, loosen any nearby nut with tape to protect surfaces, then replace a chewed washer and reassemble. If the jet remains drippy after the repair, further steps may be needed.
Replacing a washer and smoothing a faucet seat
The washer replacement signals an uneven faucet seat requiring smoothing. A low cost seat dresser attached to a card shows how to use it, replacing steel wool or a file. If disassembly is needed again, turn off water before proceeding.
Apartment Ideas on Neighborhoods for Renters
AP writer Jim Hufnagel notes that choosing an apartment hinges on neighborhood quality. Consider proximity to work and transit, noise from buses and highways, schools, and the overall maintenance and character of the area. Assess nearby shops, services, and varied resident types to gauge suitability.
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Jim Hufnagel
Associated Press
Best Dressed Tables win by Cardinals pinch hitters in New York
In a lively regional contest invite by Mermod Jaccard King of St. Louis, the St. Louis Pinch Hillers proved dominant with a red white blue theme table. Rosanne Delsing and Jean Wilks led the project with Mrs. Stan Longdon assisting, earning $1,000 for charity and six of 11 individual prizes. The event drew 150 editors and showcased bold designs, while Pinch Hitters have raised $90,000 for retarded children over 100 years through Ball-B-Lists activities.
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Vivian Brown
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Mermod Jaccard King
St. Louis
Pinch Hillers
Rosanne Delsing
Jean Wilks
Stan Longdon
Gorham
American Home
House Beautiful
House and Garden
Modern Bridge
McCalls
Town and Country
Stan Musial
Rosanne
Jim
Chicago
Kansas City
Pineh Jhitters
Jean
Raymond Artahasy
Attic Framing Hints From Practical Blueprints
Practical attic framing guidance covers ceiling height with 2 by 4 supports, collar beams, and joist reinforcement for long spans. It details installing sole plates, vertical studs, spacing, plumb accuracy, and options for wall heights and built-ins. Also includes copper tubing bending tips with a spring bender and source note.
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Grand Rap
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Carl Rabin
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Cincinnati
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Huntington
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