Improved Baths Increase Value for Older Homes
Readers note that upgrading baths in older houses boosts resale value and buyer interest. The piece highlights modern fixtures, efficient layouts, and cost ranges around typical stage sale prices to guide sellers.
Special Needs Friendly Revere Home Adds Large Play Area
A detailed feature on a Revere residence redesigned for a family with special needs. The design expands living spaces including a flexible dining room, large play area, two downstairs bedrooms, and elevated closets. It notes energy efficient features, ample wiring, and the plan's cost, with authorizing details from model housing programs.
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Canada Drains Lake for Asbestos Mining Project
The Quebec government approves a 20 million project to drain a lake and mine asbestos beds under the lake bed. The operation targets Black Lake area seven miles southwest of Quebec city and aims to extract raw asbestos for roofing shingles and related products.
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Quebec
SO Mathon
Rot Hu
Black Laie
Insulating Siding Adapts To Panel System For Homes
The Insulating Siding Association notes the ease of adapting insulating siding to a four foot by wall high panel construction system for exterior walls. Panels can be pre assembled, reducing siding cuts and scaffolding. Builders report faster on site work and potential cost savings up to twenty percent in some cases.
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University of Winds
Small Homes
Thos
Weil
Ems
Home workshop pattern details and price announced
A local notice describes Ruth Wein patterns for home decoration and bonding projects. It lists pattern number 365 with tracing directions, outdoor seedling motifs, and vivid color finishes. Price is 25 cents with 2 cents extra for first class mail and 5 cents for air mail from Bedford Hills New York.
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Nonskid Bathtub Cuts Danger Of Injuries
Nonskid bathtubs with corrugated bottoms reduce injury risk from falls. Enameled pressed steel tubs use stamped bottoms, lighter for one person to handle, and cost about the same as heavier cash van tubs, with economical installation and color options.
Wall Presto Buffet Table Pocketed In Wainscot panels
A historic design describes a wall integrated buffet table that folds into a wainscot wall. Douglas fir panels support a drop table with fold legs, requiring extra wall thickness and precise joints for a flush look.
Air Conditioning Brings Modern Home Comfort and Savings
An article notes air conditioning as essential as central heat and plumbing, highlighting energy costs, insulation needs, and how proper installation saves on cooling expenses. It discusses wall materials, insulating sheathing, and the value of efficient ventilation for a well insulated home.
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Rodern
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Rubber Tile Upgrade for Concrete Floors
A report discusses using rubber tile as a durable upgrade for concrete floors. It notes issues with moisture and adhesive bonding and suggests using a specialty adhesive to improve installation integrity and long term performance.
Exterior lighting boosts safety and comfort at home
Proper exterior lighting near driveways and garage doors reduces trips over parked items and tools. A well lit area also deters prowlers, offering additional security benefits alongside convenience.
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