Gambrel Roof Design G-89 in House of the Week
The Dutch colonial gambrel roof enhances upstairs ceilings and layout. Architect Herman H. York presents Design G-89 with a side-hall entry, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a spacious living area. The plan emphasizes open circulation, a large foyer window, a rear-yard flow, and versatile materials for the roof and facade.
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Herman H. York
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Mortar and grout definitions in tile work
The text explains mortar as the adhesive material that bonds ceramic tile to a surface and grout as the filler between tiles on the finished face. It defines both terms for tiling applications.
Chicken coops as vacation homes in old country settings
Readers weigh the lure and pitfalls of remodeling a chicken coop into a vacation home. Advice covers land cost, ready to live builds, water needs, safety for children, transportation access, road maintenance, and proximity to shops, with cautions about dirt cheap prices and future resale.
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Fresh Air Indoors With Electronic Air Cleaners
As air pollution rises, indoor air cleanliness improves with electronic air cleaners. These devices claim to remove up to 95 percent of dust and tobacco smoke and 99 percent of pollen from circulated air. Sales are projected to reach 25 million dollars this year, up from 6 million in 1961.
Dimension Lumber Terms Defined
Dimension lumber refers to pieces from two to less than five inches thick and two or more inches wide. It is used mainly for house framing including joists planks rafters and studs.
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