California sees payroll gains as Better Housing drives repair programs
California reports significant January payroll increases across building trades and industry amid the Better Housing program. The Los Angeles effort, with the federal housing administration and the Committee of One Hundred, aims to stimulate 100 million dollars in repair and modernization with employer outreach and worker surveys. Overall payrolls rise 18.3 percent. brick and tile up 70.6 percent. planing mills 37.6 percent. furniture and fixtures 21.1 percent. Local optimism ties gains to favorable weather and spring prospects for housing expansion.
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Lighting Of Starway Will Reduce Accidents
Electric lights placed at the top and bottom of stairs and on stair landings aim to cut injuries from falls. Modernization loans insured by the federal housing administration enable the improved lighting.
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Federal Housing Administration
Basement May Be Made Attractive
The federal housing administration notes opportunities to convert unused basement space into a recreation room den playroom or study nook even with a furnace. Modern materials floors and color schemes reduce costs while adding comfort value and insulation. Themes like hunting lodge nautical ship cabin and inn loft are popular with open hearths enhancing unity and decor.
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Federal Housing Administration
Log Cabin Building to Boost FHA Works
Log cabins grow as a summer haven, boosting the housing movement. Experts urge careful forest sourcing and same species use, with guidance on logs, bark, treatment, site selection, and water supply under modernization credits.
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Bureau of Entomology
Protection of Water Systems Is Important
Guidance from federal housing administration urges safeguarding domestic hot water systems with pressure and temperature relief valves. Overheating can cause steam bursts and damage to water meters, risking injury. existing systems should be inspected yearly by a master plumber.
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Federal Housing Administration
U. S. Paints Stains Find Foreign Favor
Foreign buyers show strong preference for American ready mixed paints stains enamels and carbon black, says a Commerce Department report. For January through November 1934 exports reached 1 665 000 gallons valued at 3 000 000 dollars, up 55 percent from 1933.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Housing Act phase as a credit option for seasonal structures
The act notes phase is not a substitute for insurable home-mortgage loans under the mutual mortgage insurance plan. It allows modernization credit for cases like constructing summer cottages not intended for permanent residence where appropriate.
Weatherstripping Cuts Home Heating Costs Says FHA
Poorly fitted doors and windows raise heating expenses and cleaning work. Proper weather stripping, per the Federal Housing Administration, improves comfort and temperature balance, promotes healthier homes, and lowers costs. Insured modernization loans are available for this purpose.
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Federal Housing Administration
Heating Extended To Attic And Sun Porch
Reform era summary notes that many homeowners use insured modernization loans under the national housing act to heat unheated areas such as attics sun porches and halls. Improved heating comes from extra radiators piping and ducts and even relocating existing equipment. The radiation needed to heat an entire home should guide decisions on upgrading old units.
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Federal Housing Administration
Washington
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