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Window shopping: how to choose the most fitting replacements for the windows in your house

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Most homes eventually need replacement windows, but due to advances in window engineering and energy efficiency, new windows can markedly improve a home's value, appearance and comfort. Vinyl and wood replacement windows are compared. Prime windows, replacement windows, and sash kits are discussed.

Author: Donio, Paul J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1996
Product information, Cover Story, Windows, Buyers Guide, Window industry

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Found space: the winner of HM's bath contest wasn't afraid to move walls around - on plans or on site

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John Mattson's winning remodeling design involved tearing out walls so that two full-sized bathrooms, and two extra closets could be constructed. The house formally had one bath and a small powder room with sink and toilet. The before and after floor plans are discussed as well as the actual work.

Author: Donio, Paul J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1996
Bathrooms

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Dressing up drywall; simple ways to make something special out of ordinary wallboard

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Three projects demonstrate how drywall can be used to produce curved walls, subtly rounded corners, and an extra layer. Directions are provided for bending and layering drywall, making rounded corners, and framing.

Author: Donio, Paul J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1996
Design and construction, Dry wall, Interior walls

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Subjects list: Installation, Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling
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