Foundation advice and home repair Q and A
Readers seek guidance on building over fill and cracking in concrete foundations. The panel warns never to build on fill, suggests inspecting with a qualified contractor, and recommends footing drains if water under walls. It covers sidewalk thickness, hornet control, frosted glass effects, soundproofing, and plaster drying guidelines with practical, period sourcing and steps.
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Providence
D. S
Warwick
Remodeling Talk Promises Prompt Crane Fixtures
Drop in and discuss your remodeling needs with us. We offer prompt service and newly styled Crane fixtures, assuring the best values in plumbing.
Porch and Steps Need Attention in Spring Repair List
Spring home repair checklist spotlights porches and steps. Topics cover decayed column bases, loose or missing balusters, warped floorboards, weak floor supports, worn steps, lattice enclosure options, glazing or screening porches, painting needs, masonry cracks, and broken floor tiles needing repairs.
Room Brightened By Mirror Panels
Dimensions take a holiday when there is a mirror paneled wall in the room. Not only because they lend a sense of unlimited spaciousness to interiors, mirrored areas are becoming increasingly popular also because, they brighten twilight corners and are smartly modern as well.
Sun Heat Sparks Roof Leaks Across Homes
The summer sun, not rain or wind, drives most leaky roofs. Prolonged heat bakes shingles causing them to spit, crack, or warp under constant sun exposure.
Linoleum Walls Boost Bath Aesthetic In Summer Homes
A householder’s guide to redoing the bathroom with linoleum walls emphasizes practicality and waterproofing. The piece suggests choices from plain colors to elaborate patterns, including monograms, and urges repeating motifs in linens for a cohesive look.
Much Valued Space Lost In Kitchens
Old fashioned kitchens can be remodeled to gain efficiency and create new units that boost home comfort. Condensing cooking, cleaning, and storage areas into a compact group frees space for uses such as a dining alcove, household office, entry, storeroom, downstairs lavatory, closet, breakfast nook, or powder room.
Ceiling height and window layout affect room temperature
Tests show rooms with high ceilings stay cooler in hot weather than low ceilings, while higher ceilings raise winter fuel costs. Proper window arrangement to enable cross ventilation significantly improves indoor temperature balance in experiments.
Refuse Strainers May Injure Sink Enamel
The article warns that triangular kitchen strainers collect refuse and drain residues that can permanently stain enamel. It notes tea and coffee seepage harms the surface and advises regular cleaning with a bristle brush naptha soap and hot water and rinsing after use to prevent stains.
Care Needed In Purchase Of Home Site
Buyer guidance on evaluating vacant lots emphasizes that surveys and abstracts cannot guarantee suitability. Check neighbors, schools, transportation, services, and community life. Assess street noise, building rules, setbacks, utilities, improvements, and potential assessments before signing.
Survey Your Land Before Purchase For Lasting Value
A cautious reminder to secure a competent engineer for boundary surveys before buying land. Many buyers suffer grief from faulty lines. After checks, consider the land’s character, beauty, and location, since a building lot is a long term commitment. Take it easy and think ahead.
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Morehan
Venience
Linoleum Edges Use Brass Clips for Neat Finish
When linoleum is laid over old floors brass clips at baseboard edges and doorways create a clean look and provide practical serviceability.
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