House of the Week Bi-Level Showcases High Space
A bi level home designed by Rudolph A. Matern features a dramatic 22 foot living room with a 13 foot ceiling, a covered rear porch, and a four level layout including a lower level with a double garage, recreation room, cocktail lounge, full bath and fourth bedroom or study. The 1,586 square feet on upper levels plus 575 square feet of bonus space lower, total 62 by 29 feet, offer a colonial exterior, balcony dining areas, and an efficient 18 foot wide kitchen.
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Rudolph A. Matern
Matern
Spacious house with in-law suite and ample storage
The lower level offers a room suitable as an in-law apartment or library and music room. Upstairs a noiseless zone features three bedrooms with abundant closet space throughout including the garage. The master has a private bath, the main bath offers two lavatories, and a large linen closet sits outside. A covered rear porch and a covered front portico provide all-season relaxing spaces.
Restoring a Varied Table Finish After Alcohol Damage
The table likely had shellac, not varnish, so denatured alcohol removed most of it leaving exposed wood. Continue rubbing with alcohol, then sand to bare wood and recoat with shellac thinning 50 50 with alcohol for three light coats. Alternatively apply varnish with a suitable sealer and follow label guidance.
Protecting Hardwood Panels With a Scrap Hardboard Pad
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A simple technique uses a monkey wrench to grasp the pipe lightly. Tighten the tool around the pipe and slide it off without loosening the jaw set. The gap between the jaws yields the pipe’s outside diameter.
Cleaner Guide for Garage Cleaning and Degreasing
For a thorough garage cleanup use full Strength vine oil cleaner to remove grease. Then scrub with a solution of one cup to three gallons of water to remove gas and paint odors.
Illusion Mirrors Boost Perceived Space in Rooms
Long vertical mirrors create the illusion of higher ceilings while wide rectangular wall mirrors convey breadth and openness in interior design.
Straighten Bent Small Drill Bits With Hardwood Squeeze
To straighten very small bent drill bits place them between two flat hardwood pieces. Press firmly and slide blocks back and forth so the bits roll between surfaces to restore straightness.
Cardboard loop marks unused furnace switches to prevent mixups
Home safety tip advises taping a small loop of cardboard over infrequently used switches to distinguish them from light switches. This helps avoid accidental operation of the furnace or other controls.
Soap shield for clean nails before painting and greasing
Scratch fingernails along a bar of soap to form a protective barrier before any paint job or greasy task. The soap residue blocks grease and paint from entering nails.
Intricate design taped to wood for through-cut
A craft tip explains taping a complex pattern to wood and cutting through both layers at once to create a precise mirrored design. This method emphasizes alignment and clean, doubled cuts for intricate work.
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