Potsdam Ranch Style Home Offers Modern Living
A ranch style house named The Potsdam features five roomy spaces plus a porch or breezeway, potential for four bedrooms, and a 28 by 42 foot main area with a 40 foot breezeway add-on. It emphasizes open living, abundant windows, a dining room, living room with a large picture window, two bedrooms, and a full bath with tub and built-in shower. details include a semi circular bay window and extensive light from multiple casement and French doors.
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The description outlines a rounded bay dining area and a 12 by 10 kitchen with two windows and a partially glassed door leading to a porch or breezeway. A U shaped work area positions the refrigerator, stove, and sink for efficient serving, with a breakfast nook near the back wall and a breezeway porch to the garage for cold weather convenience.
HOME OF THE WEEK PLANS AND COSTS AVAILABLE
Complete plans and specifications for this Home of the Week and other series are available at moderate cost. To obtain exact prices, write to the Home Building Editor Dept 19 Herald Mail Hagerstown Maryland. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope and allow at least one week for a reply.
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Hagerstown
Shutter Headboard Idea For A Cozy Bed Feature
A low cost bedroom headboard concept uses an ordinary stack shutter longer than a double bed. Attach to a spring frame with braces or a wood frame and fix to the wall. Pine looks best after paint or varnish. variations include using shutters as side panels to prevent a child from falling out.
Insulating Breezeways Adds Winter Living Space
Homeowners seek to insulate breezeways or enclosed porches to gain extra living space during cold weather. Builders note challenges with finished breeze spaces, and experts advise mineral wool insulation three inches thick, air tight windows, and sealing cracks around doors and vents to improve comfort and energy efficiency.
Moths Like Warm Homes Warned For Winter
The article notes that well heated homes invite moths in winter as in summer. It urges homemakers to protect woolen clothing from moth damage year round and recommends a cedar lined closet as the safest protection against these pests.
Second Home Buyers Seek Large Living Spaces
A Long Island survey by the Institute of Home Designers finds American families prioritize ample living space over other features. Buyers want separate dining and TV areas, children’s play space, workshop and laundry rooms, plus at least three bedrooms and two baths. Many would sacrifice tile, fireplaces, or even a garage to gain space and basement access directly outdoors.
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Subsurface Plumb For Good Wall Paneling Job
Two key points in installing hardwood plywood wall paneling are keeping each panel plumb and ensuring the subsurface is true. A level is kept near the 4x8-foot panels as they rise, with plans for a dual workspace for a couple, plus a sewing desk design that converts space in a kitchen family room.
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Home Service Bureau
Masonite Corporation
West Washington Face
Chicago 2
Hidden Values in a Home You Buy
A home buyer guide highlights eight hidden values in Southern Pine houses. It stresses dry lumber, proper insulation, adequate wiring, weatherproofed windows, sound lot conditions, and careful inspection before signing. The guide advises verifying drainage, title clearance, and sturdy plumbing materials such as copper.
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Caves
New Orleans
Louisiana
Home roof choices and cooling tradeoffs in plan guides
Readers weigh flat versus pitched roofs noting heat gain from direct sun on flat roofs and attic ventilation in pitched designs. Benefits include cooler summers, better shade options, and potential color choices for shingles. Also covered are putty reuse, dust-free darkroom ventilation, and avoiding paint wrinkles by brushing thin coats.
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Stirring Paint Enamel For Best Results
The guide explains stirring paint by portioning the top two thirds into another container then reintegrating after thorough mixing. Avoid vigorous motion and remove surface skin before stirring to ensure even pigment. strain any remaining skin through a paint dealer or improvised wire screen.
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