Raised Ranch For Narrow Lot Fits Compact Bi level Living
A raised ranch design by architect William G Chirgotis optimizes a narrow lot with 1188 square feet on the main level and a daylight basement. The mid level entry leads to a living room and dining area while the lower level houses a recreation room den laundry storage and a two car garage. The layout features two stairways a private main bedroom bath and a kitchen with built in range and oven.
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William G. Chirgotis
Four Ways To Attach Furring Strips To Masonry Walls
Andy Lang describes methods for fastening furring strips to masonry walls in basements. He covers concrete nails expansion shields carbide bits and adhesives as options. He notes an adhesive only method can yield a solid finish and explains anchor nails with a metal plate for extra grip.
Replacing Broken Glass Easy-So Is Cutting It
Do it yourself or have it cut to size by the dealer for a small extra charge. Wear gloves when removing glass and work gently to avoid cracking. Remove putty, soften with a soldering iron if needed, extract glazier points, clean the channel, apply linseed oil or paint, and roll putty for a smooth exterior bead.
Painting Over Varnish on Cabinets and Child Safe Handles
A reader asks if paint can be applied over varnish without removing it and if lacquer varnish softens under paint. The answer notes lacquer may soften other finishes while paint can go over varnish if the surface is sanded smooth. A second reader suggests replacing small bureau handles with alphabet blocks to aid a child, gluing blocks on the front and using inward screws for safety.
Scotland Yard to hire women police constables for dog unit
Scotland Yard may recruit two women police constables to lead Labrador dogs in drug detection. Douglas Randall, head of the police dog section, says there is no reason they shouldn't do the job as well as men.
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London
Scotland Yard
Douglas Randall
Six Hearts Slam Proves Unstoppable in 1969 Bridge Match
In a Italy versus Nationalist China match, Avarelli Belladonna reached six hearts after a heart lead. Belladonna drew trumps, ran clubs and diamonds, and Endplayed West to secure the slam 1430 points. A missed defense on clubs at the other table left six notrump in Chinese hands.
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Italy
China
Avarelli
Belladonna
West
Ros
Spa
Dr. C
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