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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

3

Front yard fences for living privacy and space

Citizens favor high street edge fences to reclaim front yards as private courtyards. Cedar slat screens six feet tall dampen street noise, create a Mediterranean look, and pair with a capboard for sharp lines. Plantings border the screen with a deck or paving central area and a low bench for instant livability.

Building a Basement Workshop for Home Projects

A reader plans a dedicated workshop to replace a living room setup. Key steps include choosing quality tools, organizing space, planning the workbench and large tools, ensuring good lighting and ventilation, adding soundproofing if needed, confirming adequate home wiring with extra circuits, and confirming furniture fits through stairs and doorways.

Periodic inspections aid prevent costly home repairs

Periodic exterior house inspections focus on cracks and openings that admit water insects and dust. Caulking products seal joints around windows doors siding and roof areas and must be prepped by removing old material. Application may use a caulking gun putty knife or caulking cartridge with careful smoothing to fit the gap.

Andy Lang Know P.O Huntington N.Y

Yard space as interconnected rooms in landscape design

A home yard should be treated as a sequence of outdoor rooms tied to indoor living. Plan with family needs, privacy, and future growth. include a breakfast nook island, sun shade, a secluded garden court, and separate play areas for children and teens. Start with a master plan, stage execution, and protect planting beds during work.

Fence design blends privacy and ventilation for home pools

OME owners with backyard pools gain safety and privacy from an unusual fence. Postholes at 10 foot intervals hold 4x4 inch posts with concrete, cross-pieces of 2x4 lumber, and 2x7-foot Masonite Ruf-X-90 grooved siding panels. Panels alternate front and back with a 3 inch overlap to allow air flow while preserving privacy.

Eiffel Tower Paint Job Ends in 1961 Timing

The final coat of paint was applied in 1961. It takes nearly two years to cover 40 tons on the 1,056 foot tower. Work pauses during the tourist season to avoid splattering visitors.

Eiffel Tower

Room features to guide home buyers in 1950s style

Realtors advise clients to specify ceiling height and room layout, check wall space for furniture, window placement for light, and sufficient electrical outlets. Harold Rosenberg Agency promotes its service and announces Evelyn Moulds joining sales staff at 111 W. 2nd St. 263-5301.

Harold Rosenberg Agency Harold Rosenberg W. 2Nd St Evelyn

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