Location Remains Key to Home Value Says Real Estate Experts
Mortgage lenders and real estate brokers note location can outweigh design in preserving or increasing property value. Factors include topography, transport, school proximity, zoning, taxes, and planned improvements. buyers should verify regulations, assessments, and how site orientation affects light and warmth.
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Crack Around Window Will Waste Much Fuel
A roof coating of asphalt and asbestos can seal cracks and nail holes to preserve the roof for years after repairing curled or broken shingles. Locate leaks by watching the under side during rain, often at joints between chimney and roof or at dormers. Weather stripping and proper storm windows can save significant fuel, with about 100 pounds of coal or 187 gallons of oil saved per season per protected window.
Check Capacity Of Water System For Fire Safety
A Rochester Chronicle Telegram item notes a silver serving tray pattern 388 marketed as a stepsaver. It describes a complete service for eight, compact to store, and ready for table use after drying, with tracing designs and three-dimensional assembly drawings. Pattern costs 25 cents, mailed the day ordered from Bedford Hills New York.
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Brentwood drop living room tops Brentwood home plan
The Brentwood, a recent House of the Month, features a dropped living room and a stair illusion to three bedrooms. It includes a partial basement under the kitchen area and a garage beneath the house, with a 20 by 23 foot living room and dining ell, built as an economical two story with a one story wing. Plans and specifications are available from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram Home Building Editor.
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Remove All Skin From Paint Can
After painting, replace the lid tightly. A skin forms on top next use. Discard the skin in one piece if possible, then stir. To remove particles, strain the paint through a dealer’s strainer or cheesecloth, fine wire screen, or old stacking. Ray
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Adequate electric water system for fire emergencies
An effective system uses a standby pressure or gravity storage tank of 1,000 gallons plus an electric powered pump capable of pumping 500 gallons per hour. This setup handles many small fires before escalation and can curb major fires until reinforcements arrive. Home protection includes hydrant outlets at strategic points and readily accessible reels and hoses, with two hose lengths for versatile fighting.
Hose size and flow rate for firefighting effectiveness
The text notes that size matters when choosing a fire hose. A one inch hose delivers water about two and a half times faster than a 5/8 inch hose, making it more effective for controlling fires.
Glamour by the Square Foot transforms bathroom design
Marion Gough argues in House Beautiful that modern baths can rival grand rooms through fabric wall covering and floor choices. She urges using color, patterns, and durable materials to create a personal, high style space beyond traditional white fixtures, inviting imagination and experimentation.
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