House of the Week a compact four bedroom with outdoor living
A Rudolph A. Matern design features an L shaped covered porch that blends with the living room through sliding doors. Privacy is achieved by a decorative masonry grille while a brick planter and chimney shape define the porch. The 1,193 square foot plan includes a center hall, large closets, ample kitchen storage, and a garage storage wall with porch access.
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Rudolph A. Matern
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One or Two Story Houses Weigh Advantages and Limits
A house type debate outlines pros and cons of one story versus two story homes. One story offers easy indoor outdoor flow and privacy challenges with children. two story saves ground space but imposes stairs and work considerations. Expanding attic and split level variants affect future room needs and heating/ducting readiness.
Old Fashioned Look In Kitchens Is Back
The article notes a revival of traditional kitchen aesthetics with hand rubbed handcrafted cabinets and warm patinas. It highlights dull wood being replaced by crafted finishes, vibrant tile colors, and decorative pieces like antique cookie cutter reproductions. Exotic tile hues such as violet blue and tangerine drive fresh color schemes.
Wire Solder Useful for Crafting Templates
When cutting duplicates of odd shaped objects soft wire solder proves handy. The pliable wire can be pressed over the object to conform to its shape and then used as a template for tracing.
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