Pool Oriented Budget House Highlights HW-14
The House of The Week profile HW-14 shows a three bedroom two bath California luxury plan on a 60 foot lot with a private pool and outdoor living room. It notes cost ranges from about 1 000 to 3 000 for pools and details basement-less storage options and mortgage inclusion.
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David G. Bareuther
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Rudolph A. Matern
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Sliding doors gain ground in homes say experts
A housing expert argues regular swinging doors waste space and money while sliding doors offer more usable room. He notes most current sliding doors are used for closets but envisions nearly all interior doors becoming sliding types with nylon rollers and tracked systems.
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New House
George P. Merrill
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Carport Storage Walls Add Utility and Style
A design idea uses free standing storage cabinets as divider walls in two car carports. Matched wood tone creates a seamless look, with sliding doors to protect vehicles. Ideal for keeping odorous gear and sports equipment secure under lock and key.
Be Careful When Using Sandpaper
Be careful with sandpaper as Behr Manning advises to sand wood parts before assembly, plane rough surfaces first, and use progressive grits. Sand with grain direction, avoid cross grain, and end grain can be sanded any way. Follow steps to prevent visible flaws in stains or varnishes.
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FIX
NEA Service
Behr-Manning
Do Your Sanding Right For A Smooth Wood Finish
A home project guide on proper sanding using garnet paper for curved surfaces, testing for smoothness, and wrapping paper around curved handles. It covers removing dents with a damp cloth and hot iron, filling deep cracks with molten shellac, and finishing touches with a heated blade. A forum note explains brick walk degradation from freeze thaw and suggests replacing with harder brick.
Paint Troubles and Home Repairs Do's and Don'ts
A feature outlines paint failure causes from neglecting fundamentals. It stresses proper surface prep including scraping, sanding, filling, sealing knots, mildew removal, and priming. It warns against thick coats, painting after rain, high humidity, and rushing second coats.
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