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Issue
#306 - April 2008
Drive into any suburb, and you'll find neighborhoods filled with 1970s-era
split-level homes. It’s a style that works well today, but it
appears a bit dated.
Workbench Senior Project Designer Jim Downing was all too aware of
his home’s humdrum appearance. Over the years, he had done all
kinds of things to improve the look of the interior, so he decided
it was high time his home had an exterior to match. That started with
all-new siding, shingles, and paint, as well as some custom touches,
like shop-built shutters and knee braces. |
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| Once that was done,
though, Jim realized the rest of the home’s front entry —
the mulch bed, the concrete stoop, and the front door — still
left a lot to be desired. The solution was three simple projects —
a raised stone planter, new slate tile and stone columns on the stoop,
and the installation of a new front door. |
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