House of the Week 2 Bedroom Home For All Seasons
A compact two bedroom dwelling by architect Samuel Paul blends vertical siding and glass for a cost effective, versatile home. The design features a dramatic living room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, a large functional kitchen opening to a rear deck, a screened porch, two well ventilated bedrooms, central bath, and a full width raised rear deck suited for year round living or seasonal use.
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Samuel Paul
Sealer Will Protect Table From Warping
A reader asks how to apply a laminated plastic top to an unfinished coffee table. Answer: the laminate can go over the wood. seal the bottom and edges to prevent warping with a 50 percent shellac and 3 percent denatured alcohol mix.
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Andy Lang
Average New House Price and motives in housing studies
Sources report the "average" new single family home at about 35 000 dollars with three bedrooms, while existing homes average around 30 000. A National Association of Real Estate Boards survey finds 79.6 percent of existing sales feature three or more bedrooms. A New Jersey study lists 14 purchase motives, led by equity building at 23 percent and providing a good home for children at 19 percent. A separate study on second homes cites costs from 7 200 to 9 200 dollars, with 66 percent within 100 miles of the principal residence.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Berg Enterprises
Herbert Shapiro
Census Bureau
Bureau of Building Market Research
Pure Flattery Embroidery Patterns and Needlecraft Catalogs
Local ad listing embroidery patterns and knits catalogs with pattern numbers and prices. Includes transfer pattern 921 in multiple sizes, mail order details to Laura Wheeler at Middletown Journal Needlecraft Dept. and notes on 191 needlecraft catalog offerings, books, and do it yourself remodeling trends. Mention of May data from the Census Bureau and DIY projects.
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Laura Wheeler
Middletown Journal
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Needlecraft
House of The Week prints and design no S-94 offer
Enclosed is 50 cents for prints of Design No S-94 baby blue. Print plainly. At a few cents each you can build your own collection of House of The Week plans, as many readers do. A new design appears each week in this newspaper. State
Longer lasting glazing compounds use drying oils
The newer glazing compounds incorporate drying oils to reduce brittleness over extended periods, improving durability and performance in long term use.
Wife Preservers Use Embroidery Hoops To Clean Stains
Embroidery hoops are described as tools to hold fabric taut for stain removal. The method aims to make stains easier to see and treat, suggesting a practical use beyond sewing. This item presents a quick household tip with emphasis on visibility and control.
Think Outdoors When You Build for Women Homeowners
Advice on designing homes with outdoor spaces in mind. Emphasizes daylight, window placement, sun exposure, and screened areas to suit family life. Recommends planning play areas away from roads, sizing a terrace near living spaces, and aligning the site with shade and sun preferences to avoid later compromises.
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Firepiace
iMate
Bureau
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Post Office
General Post Office
New York, N.Y
Baby
Miami Cement Products, Inc
Seven Mile
Ohio
Middletown
U.S
DENNY
First Ave
Grimes
AMAX
Butler County Awning Co, Inc
Illinois Ave
Space-Pak
Bill House
Monroe
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