Indoor-Outdoor H-Shaped Ranch House Plan
The House of the Week by Andy Lang profiles a compact H shaped ranch by Architect Lester Cohen. It measures about 1640–1650 square feet with three bedrooms, five baths, two living zones, a mudroom and a two-car garage. Indoor outdoor living is emphasized through front and rear porches plus a flagstone patio and sliding glass doors to the patio. The plan features a central chimney, a living room at the front, a family room and kitchen in line at the rear, and ample storage with a garage passage and basement stairs.
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Lester Cohen
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Quality Homes Cost Price of Architect Houses of the Week
A full study plan package offers two architect designed houses of the week. Includes a folder with baby blueprints for each floor and all elevations plus tips on building a house. Priced at 50 cents.
Home workshop tips and brick house basics in brief
In a hack saw cut use a wooden dowel or scrap wood between the metal and wood to prevent bending and jagged edges. Brick veneer or double brick walls differ in air gaps and bonding methods, with variations including vapor insulation and crosswise bricks. Window wells drain excess water to protect basements with proper tile and drainage. A tar crash at Zip In and Quik in Helena reports a high speed collision injuring no one inside.
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Andy Lang
UP News
Fire insurance tips for homeowners and fire safety
An AP Newsfeatures piece discusses fire risks in large communities with over 100000 residents, noting typical losses and the need for proper insurance. It warns many homes underinsure, highlights extended coverage for contents, and promotes homeowner policies that bundle protections. It advises safeguarding inventories, securing policies against inflation, and taking steps after a fire such as turning off gas, redirecting calls, drying water, and securing the home. It also mentions consulting an experienced contractor and coordinating with the insurer after damage.
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Andy Lang
Damp basements in Minnesota homes this winter and spring
The article outlines causes of damp basements from improper drainage to roof and wall leaks. It stresses soil grading, drainage ditches or tiles, gutters and downspouts, and sealing cracks. If severe, exterior waterproofing and professional help may be required, with focus on removing exterior water and maintaining proper foundation drainage.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
How to Hire Help for DIY Home Repairs in Winter
Vivian Brown advises evaluating your own DIY skills before hiring. She outlines types of DIYers, from cabinetry to decorative work, and suggests practical steps: budget, time slots, deferred payments, and clear job briefs. Emphasizes listing priorities, timing, and material costs like lumber, weatherstripping, and matching flooring.
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Vivian Brown
Chief's cement mixer theft linked to truck pull
In Albuquerque a mayor or police report says a cement mixer was stolen from a construction site. Police found tire marks indicating the mixer was towed away by a truck. Also taken were 30 bags of cement mix and nine bags of lime.
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Putty Albuquerque
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