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Expert Advice on Building Quality and Mantel Design
William A. Radford offers free expert answers on building subjects through the paper. He stresses avoiding cheap work, notes architects and contractors aim for enduring construction, and discusses interior finish choices from hardwood doors to mantels. The piece endorses factory mantels and standard plans, citing a complete house example built for 2500 dollars and highlighting insulation of the hearth and room warmth.
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William A. Radford
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
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