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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1936
Page
34
Fire Chief Emil P. Kohout outlined safety steps for Fire Prevention Week urging home inspections and citizen cooperation. He cited nationwide fire causes including matches and smoking and urged checks of chimneys wiring and storage areas to curb losses and protect lives.
Porches offer pleasure and convenience to home owners with a roof covering half the area for shade and comfort. The remaining space extends into a terrace exposed to the elements, pleasing sun lovers and those with conservative tastes alike.
A convenient corner in the kitchen may hold a cabinet for cookbooks and recipe files. A dropleaf could be added to form a desk. Bills and receipts may be organized in this nearby space for easy access by the housewife.
Repair roofs and eaves this summer to fix chimneys and general home repairs. A well maintained house prevents drafts and weather damage during fall and winter storms.
A laundry chute may be built with openings on all floors to whisk soiled linen to a basement bin. The device solves clutter from hampers and bags and provides easy access to the laundry room.
The article outlines methods to fill cracks in floorboards. For wide gaps strips of wood may be used. Smaller gaps can be filled with plastic wood glue sawdust putty or patented compounds.
Old houses can be renovated to house multiple families if structurally sound. Inspect sills, exterior trim near the ground, gutters, and eaves for rot. Check chimneys, roof shingles, flashings, and ensure repairs stay within budget to restore value.
A directory listing includes Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Co. Wisconsin Lumber Co. Limback Lumber Co. Ogden Lumber Co. Sherwin-Williams Van Ell Inc. Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co. Midland Mortgage Co. Cedar Rapids Gas Co. Kings Crown Plaster Capitol House Insulation Co. Morris Sanford Co. Peoples Savings Bank Montgomery Ward Perpetual Savings and Loan on.
A simple task to remove worn flooring and install attractive hardwood in strip, random width, or parquet patterns. The article guides choosing between strip or parquet and favors durable, good-looking results.
The piece argues that well planned insulation saves energy and increases comfort in both cold and hot weather. It notes insulation cannot fix a poorly built or draughty house and requires competent workmanship and expert guidance for effective performance.
In old New England houses cupboards with glass doors above the fireplace served as a display for colored glass or china. The feature was a common and valued element, though modern homes also welcome such cupboards as a stylish addition.
Readable text notes a contact at 620 17th Street Northeast with the phone number 7187. The fragment provides no clear event, names, or dates to establish a full news item.
Bay windows in home modernization add individuality and charm. They improve exterior and interior appearance, expand room feel, and increase light. A miniature feature may serve as a decorative focal point.
A conservatory may be arranged with a built in seat that could conceal radiation and a shelve added to hold books or ornaments.
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