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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1936
Page
36
Cedar Rapids ended a strong fiscal year 1935-36 with 515 building permits valued at $1,023,427. The year saw high activity in dwellings, commercial and industrial work, and significant factory additions. March 1936 set a postwar high for permits with 134 filings valuing $120,836.
The article advises timely home painting to avoid higher costs later. Delays cause bare spots and more surface prep, possibly two coats, and damage from cold and moisture. Exterior metal should be painted every two years, wood varies by climate and wood type, and buying quality paint yields durability and savings.
Modernization can transform a small business house into a more attractive unit with enlarged display windows. New materials and treatments replace old effects, boosting sales appeal. Owners can obtain private loans to finance improvements and repay from increased profits.
Private financial institutions under the national housing act reported a March week record 23 835 transactions totaling 14 752 451 dollars. Modernization notes reached 22 271 valued at 8 432 053 dollars and 1 564 mortgages totaling 6 320 488 dollars were insured with 32 to 34 percent for new construction.
The guide advises using heavier colors on the floor and lighter hues on the ceiling with medium tones in between to achieve a balanced palette for painting rooms.
Cedar Rapids benefits from rolling land and water power shaping a home loving, well kept city. Early settlers built mills and neighborhoods, while rail lines spurred trade routes and suburban subdivisions. The area’s timber, stone, and favorable geography underpin a future of ongoing development and growth.
New York's Future House at Rockefeller Center demonstrates converting a garden into livable interior space. A $1500 makeover features forsythia yellow walls pale sunlight ceilings and modular unit furniture in living dining and master areas. The garden patio doubles as an outdoor living room and furnishings suit a family earning 40 to 50 dollars weekly.
Modernization of old homes at low cost shows practical steps from refinishing floors and patching walls to replacing plumbing and electricals. Exterior updates like repainting and new roofs, plus simplification of architectural elements and improved grading, can modernize a house without structural changes.
With warm months approaching homeowners should check screens throughout the house. If new screening is needed funds may be obtained from private lenders under the Federal Housing Administration modernization credit plan to finance the improvement. Proper screening helps combat summer insect threats, especially mosquitoes.
Noise control measures in restaurants cafes and hotel dining rooms show measurable gains in customer satisfaction and revenue. In Detroit a sound absorbing ceiling produced a six percent sales increase during a typically slow month. Kitchens also benefit as clatter from utensils is reduced by acoustical treatments.
The U S Department of Agriculture issues bulletins listing many concrete uses for home projects such as walks pools steps porches platforms railings bird baths bins and more The key is careful formwork and precise mixing with water added last for a jellylike consistency and prompt use after mixing.
The article argues that home value hinges on location construction and particularly architectural design. It highlights colonial architecture as timelessly enduring, emphasizing simplicity proportion and dignified symmetry that maximize space and convey comfort. It links colonial homes to American hospitality and enduring beauty.
In rooms where inflammable materials are banned, substitutes mimic real wood via paneling vinyl veneers and wood looking wallpaper. From pine to linen fold carvings, modern composites offer convincing effects. Veneer on cloth and skeleton frame options enable wood plank looks without actual timber.
A Louisville home show reports strong demand for new construction with 70 percent of housing agency booth applications for new builds and 10 percent for refinancing. Nationwide interest mirrors this, with many attendees seeking model homes and detailed plans, signaling a shift to construction under the single mortgage system.
A feature on modernizing old kitchens describes how to transform cramped spaces into efficient, light, and stylish work areas. Suggestions include enlarging windows, installing drop lights, adding built in cabinets and sinks, storage under counters, and placing serving dishes for easy access.
Plastic painting tips explain that unpainted plaster should receive a coat of size if new and absorptive. otherwise plastic paint can be applied directly.
The Better Homes Show and Appliance Exhibit opens Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum with 36 firms and 92 booths. FHA financing will be showcased with Title 1 and Title 2 loans for remodeling and new homes. The event runs 7 to 11 pm Tuesday through Saturday, featuring six rows of displays and prizes, with two FHA representatives available at the booth.
Valley City plans a national home show though no hall is available. Organizers seek a large tent to house the exposition as interest grows.
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