West Hampton 8-Room Home With Central Hall and Terrace
Plans describe the West Hampton a spacious 8 room design with living areas on the first floor and sleeping quarters above a central hallway leads from the foyer to a terrace. The 24 by 18 foot living room features a three window bay fireplace and large back windows while the 11 by 9 kitchen connects to a breakfast area and dining room with built in china closet ample storage and display space.
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West Hampton Room and Closets Describe Spacious Upstairs Layout
The description outlines the West Hampton house with three and nized bedrooms, a sewing room and dressing room on the second floor. It highlights two light filled bedrooms with cross ventilation and large clothes closets, plus radiant baseboard heating as a new feature explained by Norman J. Radder.
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Norman J. Radder
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
House Beautiful
Insulation Advice For Cold Weather And Dust Control
The article advises homeowners and carpenters to insulate with wool-based material on cool days to avoid itching from fibers and recommends wearing long sleeves and gloves during installation. It also suggests keeping dust down on dirt driveways by sprinkling calcium chloride and using salt-water solution to prevent grass growth between flax fields.
Unseen Balances For Windows Improve Hidden Mechanisms
Home owners may install spring sash balances hidden inside the window groove, leaving only about one inch of brass bearing arm visible when closed. The balance uses an oil tempered spring in a spiraled tube with a worm gear action. Also notes stylish closet organization with fabric covered boxes and matching laundry bins.
Plaster Stains Must Get Quick Attention
Plaster drips cause white spots on cement floors. scrape and treat with a mix of muriatic acid and soft water to remove lime traces. Rinse with clean water, repeat until stains disappear, then apply a transparent sealer after drying.
Enameling Tips For Best Finish And Proper Foundation
The guide advises keeping enamel temperatures near 70 degrees Fahrenheit until drying. Build a solid foundation with oil paint, sand lightly, and ensure each coat dries fully. Use an enamel undercoat for the next to last layer, apply with a soft brush, then finish with a half enamel half undercoat mix to enhance shine. The text also notes many people in Velsian speak Flemish and French.
Contractors Aid Home Builders
The article explains choosing between an architect or a general contractor for building a home, noting a 3 to 15 percent fee for architectural services and stressing written contracts covering scope, payment, and completion. It outlines two payment methods lump sum and cost plus, plus guidance on selecting reputable firms.
Picture Room Finishes and Wood Paneling Options
The article discusses interior wall finishes focusing on texture color and tone to achieve desired effects. It notes wood paneling adds dignity with Tudor style being costly and expert driven, while plywood offers adaptable finishes, often waxed to show grain. It also describes a milk and water cleaning mixture with kerosene for white painted woodwork.
Washable Paint Keeps Luster After Cleaning Methods
Washable paint offers long lasting luster and easy maintenance for walls floors and woodwork. Use damp cloths sparingly with dry rags to finish, avoid abrasives, and test emulsion over wallpaper for bleeding before full application.
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