Adequate Wiring Necessary For Good Electric Service
Editor’s note from Ohio Power Co offers home wiring guidance for new and rewiring older homes. Highlights urge planning for future appliances, ample convenience outlets, practical switches in every room, ceiling and wall lighting, and dedicated outlets for cleaners, fans, irons, and heaters. Emphasizes lighting, kitchen, laundry, pantry, bedrooms, bath, and closets with safe, abundant electrical service.
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Living room becomes focal point in modern small house plan
Adapted from Dutch colonial days the parlor fades to history as the living room gains light and life. Plan 5 B 10 features a full depth living room with three sided exposure, built in bookcases, an open dining room, porch for summer dining, and a well arranged kitchen leading to the rear entry and basement. Two bright second floor bedrooms with ample closet space, a storage closet, and a bathroom above the kitchen minimize plumbing costs. Exterior colonial with gambrel roof, brick steps, solid brick walls, and a possible 40 to 50 foot lot. Plans by Architects' Small House Service Bureau endorsed by AIA and Commerce.
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Chimney Design Rules for Better Drafts and Safety
A renowned smoke inspector warns that chimney congestion causes heat loss and inefficient combustion. He urges adequate stack height of at least 35 feet, separation of flues per furnace type, and avoiding overloading chimneys with vents to prevent downdrafts and poor draft in varied fuel and weather conditions.
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What You May Want To Know About Building Chimneys
A 1925 Architects' Small House Service Bureau note warns that chimney design matters. Steel extensions must match the chimney area to avoid draft loss, and bases must seal to prevent leaks. Hoods should rarely cover stacks, as barriers reduce draft and push combustion gases toward neighbors, causing discomfort and possible injury.
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