The Stanton House Of The Month Promises Airy Living
The Stanton, current House of the Month, offers two versions from 1130 to 1157 sq ft with a flexible dining area that opens into two rooms via sliding doors. A breezeway suited for outdoor meals links to a potential third bedroom, while large window treatment and a spacious 8 ft foyer add to its appeal.
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Stanton
FHA
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Two-Story House Repaint Plan Suggests Gallon Count
A home exterior repaint guide notes painting needs scale with the number of rooms. For a two-story house the tip is to match gallons to room count, ensuring adequate coverage and even finish.
Four Types of Home Lighting Discussed
The article explains direct lighting that shines down causing sharp shadows and glare, with examples like shower fixtures and table lamps. It covers semi direct lighting with glass kitchen fixtures, totally indirect lighting that bounces light off ceilings, and semi indirect lighting directing most light to ceilings.
Heritage Of Past Blends With Present In Kingsport Home
The R F Bailey residence in Kingsport Tennessee fuses frontier heritage with modern design. Oak beams from an old settler’s house frame entry and living room while 150 year old timber serves as door lintel and wall elements. Thermopane glass walls open the valley view as Draperies are advised to suit the scene.
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Tennessee
R. F. Bailey
Kingsport
Tenn
Bailey House
W. Hamilton Wallace
Check Hardware When Inspecting New House
Inspect the quality of hardware in a new home. Flimsy locks and knobs with a weak feel can cause ongoing annoyance. Avoid locks children can easily operate as they may lock themselves in a room and struggle to release the lock.
Family room corner ideas for shared living spaces
Create a welcoming family room by repurposing unused spaces into a central hub. Include Dad’s hobby nook with a locked gun cabinet, a mother sewing corner, and a music wall to conceal electronics. Add storage for books, fishing gear, and records, with sliding doors revealing the TV when in use.
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Lamny
Dad
Family room planning for all ages and ease
A Chronicle Telegram item suggests creating a family room corner for children with low storage drawers and wall integration for toys. It recommends teenage zones at one end with shuffleboard and game tables, a snack bar to curb kitchen traffic, and color schemes using reds and soft greens to foster informality and comfort.
Looking Ahead Important In Building Home
The article urges planning for future additions to a small home to create a harmonious larger house. It notes wooden construction allows easy conversions and stresses checking lot space and light, predicting wings and long-house styles. A lifetime-lasting home saves costs on relocation and adds value via planned expansions.
Americans Cleaner With More Bathtubs in Homes
The U S Housing Census shows a 46.6 percent rise in bathtubs and a 43.6 percent rise in water closets from 1940 to 1950. War years curtailed production, but by 1950 fewer than 27 percent lacked bathtubs and 24.9 percent lacked water closets. farm homes lag with far fewer facilities.
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U. S
Bureau of the Census
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
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