Big Design House Of The Week By David L Bowen
A lavish family residence by Rudolph A. Matern showcases a 1945 square foot plan with three bedrooms two baths plus an ample pool lanai. Notable features include extensive window walls a stone wall privacy courtyard a double brick fireplace and deluxe closets and storage throughout.
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Rudolph A. Matern
Matern
Backyard pools boom leads readers to weigh costs and risks
A discusses backyard pool popularity and guides buyers to consider upkeep costs, proper budgeting within 10 to 15 percent of home value, contractor reliability, bid details, potential property tax increases, municipal rules, fencing, financing options, and long term enjoyment.
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Yacht Deserted On London Street
In London a 15 foot yacht was parked and left on Sabcot Road for 10 days blocking traffic. Police towed the vessel to a suburban lot where it awaits a solution. The brown and white yacht is valued around 5300 pounds.
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New Table Top Gas Water Heater Enters Production
A new 36 inch high 24 inch wide 25 inch deep table top gas water heater has been put into production. It shares the same capabilities as an upright heater of equal capacity.
No basement needed gas-fired floor furnaces
Gas-fired floor furnaces do not require basements and need only small space below floor level. Easy to install, shallow models extend about two feet below the floor.
Outdoor house designing starts at the curb
Chandler D. Fairbank counsels homeowners to begin landscape planning at the property line. He emphasizes integrating fences, decks, patios, paths, and plantings with the house to create a livable, stylish yard. He recommends early deck placement, use of Douglas fir, weathered silver-gray deck boards, and varied fence styles for privacy or openness.
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Chandler D. Fairbank
Fairbank
Selecting the Right Roller Nap for Painting
A guide to choosing paint rollers by surface texture. Short nap for smooth surfaces like metal and drywall, medium nap for concrete and light stucco, long nap for rough masonry and brick. Quality and material vary, but surface-based nap length remains the key rule for good results.
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