House Of The Week Home Captures Luxury On Modest Scale
The feature outlines the X-72 House of the Week by Architect Rudolf Matern a four level split with 1208 square feet in living and bedroom areas plus 572 square feet on entrance level. It centers a pool led by a dining living arrangement and three upper bedrooms with a possible fourth.
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Rudolph Matern
Matern
United States
Middle America
Architectural foyer and living spaces with expansive bow window
Describes a home layout featuring a large Hollywood style reception foyer of 90 square feet, a central family room with access to a pool terrace, and an L shaped living dining area. A 14 foot bow window and a fireplace enhance one living room wall.
Truman Plans Two New Books For Public From Truman
Former President Harry S Truman announced two forthcoming books to be published by Bernard Geis Associates and distributed by Random House. The first, Mr. Citizen, covers his transition from the White House to private life, and the second is a U.S. history for readers aged 10 to 16.
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Independence, Mo
Harry S. Truman
White House
Truman
Bernard Geis Associates
New York
Random House
United States
Foundation drainage saves homes from damp basements
The piece explains how wet seasons cause damp cellars and damaged floors and promotes foundation drainage as a permanent fix. It describes perforated underground pipes around foundations or under slabs, sloped to a dry well, reducing hydrostatic pressure that pushes water into basements and slabs.
Cleaning and prep tips for wallpaper and flooring work
The article offers nonwater cleaning for slightly soiled wallpaper using semi stale bread or a wallpaper cleaner, plus four hardwood flooring cautions including drying periods and humidity control. It also covers plywood use, furring strips, and sealing edges for kitchen cabinets with guidance on plywood types and finishes.
Restoring Bright Aluminum Finishes
A method suggests rubbing aluminum with steel wool to restore brightness. Using finer steel wool grades yields a smoother finish.
Do It Yourself Wood Rack In Basement Workshop
The reader can use plumbing pipe to build a lumber rack if it fits standard elbows and toes. Space pipe supports no more than three feet apart to avoid warping and ensure air circulation by placing spacer blocks over each frame crosspiece and between layers.
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