Backyard pools rise as home glamor meets cooling trend
The piece notes a surge in private backyard pools as air conditioning gains rivals in home improvement. Costs range from DIY under $300 to prefab kits around $1,475 in Alabama, with built pools typically $2,000 to $3,000. It discusses pool types, construction methods, and ancillary costs like fencing, insurance, and maintenance, citing a $94 million estimated spend on backyard pools this year.
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Home improvements surge as older homes get shower upgrades
A Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau report shows over 60 percent of all shower bath equipment now installed in homes five years or older, indicating a widening trend in retrofit upgrades.
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Plumbing and ‘Heating Industries Bureau
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Streamline an Old House With Modern Remodeling Tips
Arthur B. Campen of Peoria Illinois shares practical remodeling secrets to convert a tall boxy house into a modern look. He urges attached two car garages, a breeze way, and dark roof tones with deeper second floor colors to visually lower height. recommends asphalt shingles for durable colorful roofing to enhance the modern appearance.
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Practical Builder Magazine
You Can Make Tables Out Of Flush Doors
Vivian Brown shows how to turn flush doors into tables using laminate, mastic, and simple tools. The piece covers selecting materials, cutting, attaching legs, and finishing touches plus a quick two hour job estimate and odor cleanup tips. Also included is an Ohio ordinance excerpt about levying assessments for roadwork in Middletown, detailing cost totals, payment options, and emergency enactment.
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N. Butler County
Ohio
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