Rockton Orchestra Leader Builds Barn Red Home
Paul Liddell and his wife Billy, both longtime musicians, settled in Rockton after he was hired at Wagonwheel Lodge. They designed a single story barn red house with white trim, large living room with a brick fireplace, sunporch, and many windows. The three quarter acre site near the lodge features an attached garage, oil heat, and a $16,000 cost estimate.
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Rockton, Til
Paul Liddell
Northern
Rockton
Billy
Madison
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Laundry And Powder Room Can Combine
Dual purpose room concept combines laundry and powder room on the first floor to reduce carrying laundry, provide a bath for children and a space for Dad to clean up. Suggestions include locating near outside door, grouping washer with tubs opposite basin and water closet, using waterproof materials, bright colors, storage, and a possible shower stall with clay tile to prevent water damage.
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iPlay
Brightens Kitchen With Masonite And Painted Decor
The article suggests upgrading a kitchen with a Sunlit color scheme using copper orange yellow white and russet hues. It recommends Masonite Prestwood panels for durability and artful touches like a familiar scene painted by an artist friend a protective plastic coating a bold border pattern and enameled baseboards and window frames to evoke a sunny, warm room.
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Ibis
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Four Ways To Check Builder's Dream
Handyman friendly guide warns that buying older homes can be a bargain or a failed dream. It urges inspecting structural setup with an impartial builder or architect, assessing style adaptability, getting bids before purchase, and checking exterior peeling paint and interior plaster cracks as signs of moisture or weak framing.
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Association
Trent Combines Modern Styling Cape Cod Charm
Suburban cottage described for gracious living blends modern architecture with Cape Cod charm. Features include a 13 by 22 room with a log fireplace, large patio, versatile dining alcove, spacious kitchen, utility room service entry, two large rear bedrooms, a third den or study, and potential partial basement. Plans note 34 by 44 foot footprint, total 13 000 cubic feet, with 15 000 including partial basement and 2 500 for a detached garage. Plans and specifications offered through Elyria Chronicle Telegram Home Building Editor.
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Cape Cod
U S Steel creates new subsidiary to fund homes
United States Steel Corporation announces a new subsidiary to assist and finance United States Steel Homes projects. Clifford F. Hood, president, said the unit will begin about April 1 and provide mortgage and construction financing to qualified builders. United States Steel Homes, formerly Gunnison Homes, operates plants in New Albany, Indiana and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Homes, Inc
Clifford F. Hood
Hood
United States Steel Homes
Gunnison Homes, Inc
United States Steel
New Albany
Ind
Harrisburg
Masonry Cracks Warn Homeowners of Damage Risk
An advisory urges spring inspection of masonry for cracks after freezing danger ends. It recommends patching with a cement sand mix of one part cement to three parts sand and water, or using ready mixed mortars from hardware stores.
Book Shelves Conceal Radiators on Walls
Shelves can hide radiators by matching height and spanning the wall. When radiators sit at one end a balancing cupboard at the opposite end helps. A row of books above the radiator adds concealment. Shelves reduce heat convection and should only be used if existing radiators provide ample heat.
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