Imposing English Tudor house for large family
House of the Week features an English Tudor style home designed by William G. Chirgotis. The four bedroom plan centers on a sunken living room with a brick fireplace and circular staircase, a spacious foyer, a modern kitchen with island and copper hood, and a master suite with luxury bath.
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William G. Chirgotis
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Knee walls in an attic should be at least four feet high. Hammering the lid on a paint can ensures airtightness but cover the top with a cloth to avoid splatter. Paint can labels show coverage. if not, a rough rule is 500 square feet per gallon. Double insulation on power tools prevents exposed metal from becoming live. Spar varnish or weatherproof plastic coats yield clear finishes on woven peel or rattan furniture.
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Full use of foyer makes house a delight
Foyer spaces can serve as dining sleeping or storage areas in emergencies and be integrated into the home decor. Large foyers offer flexible uses from nursing an elderly relative to storage walls for musical instruments and media. Light wall coverings and muted patterns help enlarge small foyers while gold leaf and Oriental inspired designs add decorative flair.
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Vivian Brown
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Fireplaces rise in popularity addons in homes and cottages
Fireplaces have shifted from essential heat sources to popular features in new homes and vacation properties. Manufactured units or prebuilts now dominate, offered in freestanding or built in styles with integrated chimneys, prices typically 450 to 600 dollars, and options include wood gas and electric types with a range of finishes and sizes.
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Wilbert Hasbrouch
Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects
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Garbage disposals and cesspools a conflicting stance
The article explains that new garbage disposers work well when used as directed but many communities ban them while others require them. It notes that many places have changed rules recently and that disposers are generally not allowed in homes with cesspools even if the system is approved.
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Andy Lang
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