X-91 House of the Week fits narrow lots with modern ease
Architect Lester Cohen’s X-91 design fits a 25 1/3 foot wide lot delivering 1,316 square feet. It centers on a circular hall linking living dining and sleeping areas with three bedrooms, a basement recreation room, a master lavatory walk in closet and a compact kitchen with sliding doors.
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America
Lester Cohen
X-91
Nother Boon
Cohen
Herman H. York
161St St
Jamaica
Young
X 91 Statistics for narrow lot house design
The house features a width of 25 feet 4 inches and a depth of 54 feet, suited to extremely narrow lots. It offers 1,316 square feet of living space, six rooms, three bedrooms, and 1 1/2 baths. Plans include a recreation room in the basement and eight closets including a kitchen broom closet.
Home maintenance tips for clogged sinks and locks
Answers cover removing a clogged sink clean-out plug with a pail ready, dislodging grease in the elbow, replacing the washer, and running hot water. Also estimates paint needs for 480 square feet at 400 to 600 square feet per gallon, plus tips on returns. For a stiff mortise lock, avoid oil, try graphite in the keyhole, or remove and soak the mechanism in paint thinner before reassembling.
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Andy Lang
Stain and finish tips for paneling and a brick-wall rocket
Practical guidance on sanding and staining paneling with resins and sealers, plus a note on Denville New Jersey based Dynamic Devices Inc claiming an 11 inch rocket can punch brick walls from 100 yards and be reused with mass production at about 75 dollars.
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Denville
N. J
Dynamic Devices Inc
Decorate with Comfort and Planning in Mind
Practical, budget aware tips for home decor emphasize comfort over trend, inspecting furniture before buying, creating floor plans for art, choosing durable timeless pieces, and balancing showrooms with livable living spaces. Avoid overreliance on fashion, select versatile furnishings, and plan accessories to harmonize.
How That Water Bill Totals Up
AP News notes rising hot water use due to modern appliances. Hand washing uses three gallons per meal, dishwashers eight gallons per meal, ordinary washers 17 1/2 gallons per load, and automatic washers 22 gallons per load. For a four person family average demand reaches 130 gallons daily with up to 60 percent drawn in a two hour rush.
Faulty Heating Risks and Safety Tips for Farms
A University of Illinois extension expert warns eight preventable farm fire causes, especially faulty heating systems and chimneys. Seven in ten chimneys are faulty. use kerosene or gasoline to start fires is dangerous. Improve venting with a fireproof chimney cap, ensure smokepipes are sound, wrap clearances, and add an automatic draft control to save fuel and reduce heat. Also notes odd cleaning tips and household hacks like cucumber peels for silver and large ironing-free towels as napkins.
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Urbana
Ill
O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois
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