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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1956
Page
4
Homeowners can fix cracked sidewalks and floors cheaply with basic tools. The guide explains cleaning cracks, squaring edges, mixing cement with sand, placing mortar, smoothing with a sponge, and aligning patches with the old concrete using a 2x4 guide.
Instructions to mix a cement patch with gravel and sand in a one to mix ratio, let stand until stiff, then trowel and sponge finish. A sealant procedure suggests soaking patched areas with zinc ammoniate solution to deter crystals, then brush away crystals after drying. Ends with a rug color question.
In colder dry weather apply shellac to parts of the drawers that stick. Let the finish dry thoroughly before reinstalling the drawers to avoid binding and swelling.
A survey by the Institute of Home Designers identifies two major postwar housing trends since 1945. Modern homes feature dedicated TV rooms and outdoor living spaces with private gardens and rear terraces. Basements provide easy access for storing lawn furniture and building DIY workshops, while ample basement storage supports hobby spaces.
An institute notes postwar builders add storage and appliances as living standards rise. It argues homes should provide indoor outdoor access and room for a dryer, freezer, and air unit, with basements convertible to a TV room, workshop, or laundry to boost modern living.
Building permit items include Keineth Borschel constructing new garages at 461 Ely Avenue SW and 2400 Ganren Drive SW each valued at 500 dollars. Other permits list reroofing, new garages, or sheds with various addresses and costs, including August Gindrel Nan J Street SW and Milo Kotron reroofing 11th Avenue SE.
A guide to painting summer furniture and fabrics with special paints. It covers treating rust on metal and canvas, priming with metal primer and wax based canvas paint to prevent mildew, and applying multiple coats for full coverage.
A historic note describes dampening and applying generous paint to absorbent concrete surfaces for a clear finish. The article touts a new floor coating that requires no pre preparation and dries in about three minutes.
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