The Haverstraw House Plans for a Family Home
The Haverstraw offers six bedrooms and four closets across 2.0 floor levels with 27 by 38 foot main area and 22,000 cubic feet of space. Optional second floor finishing, wide outside chimney, three window bay, large breakfast area, cross ventilation, ample storage, and two full baths. Plans and specs are available from the News Journal Home Building Editor in Middletown Ohio with a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Harverstraw
Haverstraw
News Journal
Middletown
Ohio
Furnace Pipe Heat Guards and Safe Distances
The article notes that furnace smoke pipes run hot from 600 to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit so clearances from timber are typically 24 to 36 inches. Fireproofing can reduce these gaps by covering undersides with plasterboard and sheet metal or cement plaster on wire lath, with materials and inspection ensuring safety.
Moths Target Paint Brushes Stored in Homes
Moths feed on delicate items like paint brush bristles and animal hair. To protect brushes stored long term in infested areas use mothproof containers or wrap brushes in paper bags with moth balls for protection.
Think Before You Paint For Real Savings On A House
An authority from Keystone Paint and Varnish offers five tips to homeowners on saving money during spring paint projects. Emphasizing quality paint, proper surface prep, correct product choices, precise application, and accurate paint estimates, the guide includes measurement formulas for surfaces, trim, roofs, and doors to determine gallons per coat and overall cost efficiency.
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Douglas C. Arnold
Keystone
Arnold
Plane With The Grain Instruction Tip
A short woodworking note explains that planing with the wood grain yields smoother results and avoids rough edges. It cautions that going against the grain can leave the surface rougher than the starting state.
Cleaning asbestos shingles guidance from agriculture department
The Department of Agriculture advises washing or scrubbing asbestos shingles with water and a mild soap as the safest cleaning method. For refinishing, use oil paint rather than satin.
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Department of Agriculture
When Windows Stick Tlf Parafin Remedy
When window sashes bind rub paraffin into the cords to ease movement. This quick tip advises applying a thin coating to reduce friction and restore smooth operation.
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