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'', a "shelter magazine devoted to low-cost housing", which was reported to have gained a new advertising manager.

Examples of US shelter magazines

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'' * '' The Craftsman'' * '' Desert Magazine'' * ''

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'' * '' Dwell'' * '' Elle Decor'' * '' House Beautiful'' * '' House Method'' * '' House & Garden'' * '' Lonny'' * ''

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'' * '' Metropolitan Home'' * '' Midwest Living'' * ''

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'' * '' Traditional Home'' * ''

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'' ''Shelter Magazine''
Shelter Magazine
' is also the title of a trade magazine for builders in the U.S.

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