Retirement house plan from Small Homes Guide features front office room
A plan by architect Rudolph A. Matern in the current Small Homes Guide offers a 1336 square foot retirement house with a versatile front room usable as an office or bedroom. The solarium provides leisure space for the retired couple. Information on blueprints and costs is available by writing to Small Homes Guide, Dept. 1274, 82 W. Washington St., Chicago 2, Illinois.
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Washington St
Chicago
Right Thermostat Use Saves Money
Tips from Minneapolis Honeywell heating experts on cutting fuel costs through thermostat use. Use clock thermostats to set day and night temps, avoid overheating, and consider lowering setpoints. For large homes, add multiple zones and place thermostats away from drafts. New Elect ráhic Moduflow anticipator improves efficiency by preheating as outdoor temps drop.
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Minneapolis-Honeywell Heatings
Changing Times
Complete Bathroom Remodeling Should Be Done At Once
Old baths seldom benefit from partial upgrades. A full remodel benefits from adding a shower over the tub, durable wall materials like clay tile, updated fixtures, easy care flooring, and additional storage. Include towel bars and grab bar during tile work to prevent falls and maintain cohesive design.
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Pullman Lavatory
Corrugated Down Spouts Advise on Materials and Shape
Copper and galvanized iron are most used for down spouts. They should be corrugated to allow ice expansion without damage. Square down spouts are preferable to round, though rounds are common. The house style determines the choice of down spout shape.
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United States
Farm heat from cows cools buildings in winter
Farm researchers report cows emit large body heat causing condensation that damages farm structures. Twenty cows generate enough heat to warm a five room house on a winter day. The finding highlights how livestock can affect barn conditions and building integrity.
The Yukon Looks Cozy and Roomy Home of the Week Plan
The Yukon offers five rooms including two bedrooms or a den, a large kitchen with a breakfast nook, and a spacious living area that can also serve as a dining space. It has eight closets and a garage with space for a workbench. Requires a 90-foot lot and 27,200 cubic feet of space, with exterior finishing options and color roofing to enhance curb appeal. Plans and prices available from the Home Building Editor, Elyria Chronicle Telegram.
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Yukon
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Elyria Chronicle- Telegram
Efficient use of fast drying interior paints
Apply the fastest drying interior paints with the largest brush you can manage. The more paint you apply at once, the lower the risk of edges drying before they are joined.
Paint Blisters From Dampness Affects Exterior Walls
The article warns that exterior paint blisters mainly due to dampness and that damp interiors slow drying. It advises waiting at least four days after rain before painting and avoiding painting in humid or damp conditions. Do not start painting until morning sun dries dew and night moisture.
Wax Applier Handy House Cleaning Aid
A long-handled wax applier in the cleaning closet proves a handy aid in hot weather. It assists dusting high places, removing cobwebs, and damp or dust mopping. It also cleans venetian blinds, wallpaper, large frames, windows, and woodwork.
Asbestos Shingle Types and Features
Asbestos cement shingles come in three types American method Dutch lap and hexagonal. American method shingles are similar in size to conventional shingles and often made in strips. Dutch lap and hexagonal shapes offer larger size and double lap or diamond honeycomb patterns with distinct textures and shadow lines. Colors vary.
Laundry Area Improvements for Basements
A home improvement note urges better basement laundry spaces with partitioning, 90 to 100 square feet enclosures, waterproof clay tile finishes, and proper lighting. Add a three foot long cupboard, a long counter, and clay tile surfaces for a cooler look. Emphasizes safe electrical setup and grounding. includes pattern 226 for a handsomely designed unit priced 25 cents plus 2 cents mailing from Elyria Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept Bedford Hills NY.
Penetrating Sealer For Floors Described As Traffic Guard
A penetrating floor sealer, a kind of varnish that soaks into wood rather than forming a surface film, reduces visible scratches from traffic. It uses oleo resinous and spirit varnishes, and a related colored finish for concrete floors is noted.
Bet ter Business Bureau Promotes Mineral Wool Insulation
A Fact Booklet from the Bet ter Business Bureau states insulation promotes comfort health and cleanliness. It notes that filling wall and ceiling areas in an average home with mineral wool insulation takes no more than two days.
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