Paint and Joinery Keep Woodwork Sound in Homes
Deterioration comes from hidden moisture entering through tiny seam openings. Paint alone cannot stop rot and open joints permit water and fungus. A quarter pound of putty at the right time often beats gallons of paint for lasting protection. The Minneapolis home plan features a six room layout with 46 by 26 feet dimensions and a 24 000 cubic feet volume, plus a 4800 cubic foot garage. Plans and details offered by the Home Building Editor at the La Crosse Tribune with a reply envelope.
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Ceiling and Molding Tricks To Make Rooms Look Bigger
The article explains how ceiling height and type affect room size and lighting. It notes that floor finish and wall color influence appearance and that finishing baseboards to match the floor is a decorator trick to enlarge perceived floor space.
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