Air Conditioning Sparks New Comfort Trends in Homes
Notes on the growing impact of air conditioning in residential design. Explains BTU ratings, unit sizes from 1 to 2- and 3-ton models, airflow control, and moisture removal. Describes the Cape two bedroom plan expansion, basement, and layout, urging buyers to match capacity to space and climate for efficiency. Information from the Small House Planning Bureau via Baytown Sun.
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Lowell Lammers
Ala
BYU
Ares
Buureau
Care Baytown Sun
Hwy. 46
Micest Texas Avenue
Testomana Briarwood
Glass living: walls doors and furniture in modern homes
A feature on glass in modern architecture describes glass walls doors and furniture as standard in new homes. It highlights insulating glass for energy savings daylight engineering glass blocks and glass shower enclosures as decorative and practical innovations with luxury appeal.
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Moderns Literelly
Builders Hope for Eased Credit Terms on Homes
Builders across the nation await possible easing of Regulation X by the Federal Reserve and Housing Agency to lower down payments on new homes. Current down payments run about 20 percent on 12000 homes and up to 50 percent on pricier houses. reductions could boost sales and reduce glut of unsold homes nationwide.
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Robert F. Loftus
Washington
Todey
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Housing Agencies
Reymond MM Foley
Reserve Board
Midwest
Buileera
Asociation of
NAHE
Venetian blinds of new material beautify homes
New translucent blinds labeled Veni-Ptex use polystyrene composite for durable, colorfast slats and tapes. Manufacturers claim 100+ color/slat options, no fading or cracking, high flexibility, sag resistance, quiet operation, and light weight easy for a child to lift.
Dor Hoods End Sloppy Hallways Door Heads
Promotional note describes door heads used to protect doorways from rain and snow. Mentions customizable, permanently attachable to wood brick or stone constructions and available in canvas to metal materials. Oddly references an ostrich and a hen with unclear context.
Dream Kitchen Ready Made It Is Answer To Housewife's Prayer
Dream kitchens offer ready made porcelain covered metal units that fit any room size. They come in many colors, are easily cleaned and repaired, and cost less than wooden cabinets. Builders and apartment projects buy in bulk for low initial and maintenance costs.
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Gostly Cabinet Wongs
Dallas
Winde
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