When Your House Needs A New Dress
A nostalgic editorial urges homeowners to repaint houses in bright spring colors to boost curb appeal and property values. It compares a fresh paint job to a new dress, arguing paint protects wood, resists rain, and inspires surrounding homes to improve. The piece likens color choices to tasteful wardrobe selections for the home.
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A Standard of Good Taste for 200 Years
A feature on the 6A37 house design praising its simple yet refined style. It notes the enduring appeal of colonial-inspired homes, affordable construction, and careful millwork. The design emphasizes practical layouts, two full stories, attic space, and porch. Editorial note explains plans from Architects' Small Houses Service Bureau and how to obtain prints.
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