English Tudor Split Level House with Tudor Exterior
A substantial English Tudor designed by Rudolph A. Matern combines Tudor exterior details with a three level floor plan and a basement. The entrance sits on the lowest grade, with a dramatic living room, a sunken family room, a two car garage, and a maid’s room. The top floor houses four bedrooms and two baths with ample closet space including a walk‑in, and the design features front bay windows and decorative planters.
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House of Tudor
Rudolph A. Matern
Lighting Should Be Illusion in Home Design
Lighting expert Thomas Smith Kelly of New York emphasizes lighting as more than bulbs. He advises planning before building to create charm in each room and recommends consulting a specialist or, if not possible, self planning using a basic floor layout and furniture placement to avoid dark spots.
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Kelly
Lighting as Illusion and Safety in Rich Homes
The article surveys designer Kelly’s lighting philosophy and projects across estates in Connecticut Florida New York and France. It highlights techniques to conceal glare use torchieres backlit panels and ceiling flush fixtures. It notes his influence from Man Ray and his focus on safe practical illumination across grand residences.
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Kelly
France
Man Ray
Sarah
Chateau de Mereville
Connecticut
Florida
New York
Enduring Nordic Skiing Traditions Across Scandinavia
The article traces ancient cross country skiing in Scandinavia where people used a short ski on one foot and a long ski on the other, a practice rooted in northern Europe before the turn of the century. It highlights enduring techniques and regional variations that shaped early travel and sport in icy landscapes.
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Scandinavia
Gluery-Foolery Pattern Lets You Stitch by Gluing
A ready-to-muse eight-in-one pattern shows how to create stitchery style wall hangings using glue rug yarn and felt. Projects include Ladybug's Delight Pennsylvania Dutch Vintage Village three throw pillows Old Sol Mad Butterfly Mr Owl plus two carry-all bags from felt or leather. Includes step by step instructions and ordering details for pattern 523 with pricing for other titles and airmail option.
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Old Sol
Mad Butterfly
Mr. Owl
Steve Ellingson
Decatur Daily
van Nuys
Calif
Painting and mildew testing tips for home walls
The guide covers roller painting technique and mildew testing. It advises strokes upward on walls and away from the user on ceilings. Spattering results from fast movement and end-spins. For mildew the bleach test turns mildew white within five minutes.
Library of Congress issues booklet with 29 translations of Gettysburg Address
The Library of Congress has compiled and issued a booklet containing 29 translations of the Gettysburg Address. The project presents linguistic variations and aims to broaden accessibility to the historic speech across diverse audiences.
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Library of Congress
How to Find Studs in Walls Efficiently
The guide explains locating studs at 16 inch centers with variations to 24 inches. Use tapping to distinguish hollow from solid, inspect paneled walls for nail heads, and use a stud finder or magnetized needle. Drilling a pilot hole helps confirm stud positions and adjust if you hit solid wood.
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By Andy Lang
Vivian Brown
UP News
Thomas Smith Kelly
Ray Childs
19Th Ave
S.E
Wolverine
Dr.s.e
THE
Call McCoy Brown
Cook’s Pest Control, Inc
Ave
S.E., Decatur
Horace
the Handy Man
Atte
METAL
Hartselle, Alabama
Building Supply Co., Inc. Home Owned and Operated
Sherman St
FifTh St
Decatur
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