Trim Modern Ranch House The Ashley with 6 rooms
A readable homes feature describes The Ashley a modern ranch house plan measuring 45 by 26 feet on a 65 foot lot with 6 rooms. It highlights simple landscaping a decorative front entryway and multi colored roofing to suit its exterior. It notes a first floor laundry in an attached garage option and a breakfast area adjacent to the kitchen and den. It mentions ample storage closets and accessible yard access and provides instructions to obtain complete plans from the Herald Mail Home Building Editor.
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Ashley
Buyers Told To Test Plumbing Pointers Given
Prospective buyers are advised on inspecting plumbing as a key home quality factor. Simple tests reveal pipe size and flow, fixtures should be examined for chips or scratches, and waterproof bathroom surfaces are recommended. Ensure water heaters bear the National Board of Fire Underwriters label.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Home Plumbing Inspection Guidelines From Historical Notice
Procedures outline how to test pipe condition by filling basins with water to spot rust, flush toilets after dropping a cigarette, and inspect shower finishes and fixtures for rust or leaks. Emphasizes repairing or replacing damaged faucets and shower components.
Guide for Beginners on Growing Roses Offered Free
The American Rose Society in Harrisburg Pennsylvania issued a concise practical manual titled A Guide for Beginners on Growing Roses. It offers first time rosarians clear starting guidance and is available at no charge from the society.
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American Rose Society
Harrisburg
Fire safe fuel cans urged by officials
Fire prevention officials recommend galvanized steel fuel cans for storing small amounts of gasoline kerosene and benzene. They emphasize tight fitting covers to reduce explosive fumes. Over 15 million people attend grayhound racing tracks in England each year.
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England
Preventing Home Fires Through Simple Safety Rules
Experts claim seventy five percent of home fires could be prevented by basic precautions. Children with matches and careless smoking account for about thirty percent, while electrical misuse and improper waste handling also pose risks. Officials urge metal galvanized steel waste containers, safe storage, and keeping flammable liquids outdoors in metal cans with tight lids to reduce fires.
Color planning mirrors personality in home design
Color experts say a woman's home colors should match her personality and hair tones. Blondes suit dramatic reds, brunettes prefer deep blues with green, redheads benefit from lighter greens, and silver hair allows deeper tones. Fire safety tops other house care tips with regular chimney checks and caution against fire risk.
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Saya
Hersete
Painting Copper Gutters Aimed at Preventing Stains
A historical note advises painting copper or bronze gutters to prevent yellowish stains from copper matter. It recommends washing new metal with gasoline or turpentine to remove grease, roughening with sandpaper, applying a metal primer, then a dense color coat. Weathered copper or bronze requires thorough dusting and skips initial wash and sanding before primer and coal-based finish.
Keeping Sink Clean with a Crumb Strainer
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau advises installing a crumb strainer in sinks to fit the drain and lift for draining while trapping sediment. The note adds a historical reminder that centuries ago people wrongly believed the earth centered the universe.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Earth
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