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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1934
Page
7
Federal Housing Administration rules now include nearly all items that are built in or permanently attached to wiring, gas or water systems. Eligible upgrades cover water heating, oil burners, air conditioning, gas and electric ranges, built in furniture, automatic refrigerators, dishwashers when tied to sinks, and landscaped grounds with fences and walls.
A simple built-in breakfast nook can be created in large old kitchens using partition material a built-in table and two benches. Finishing walls choosing colors and even adding a sink drain boards and new flooring during the remodel are advised with a FHA backed loan.
The federal housing administration program for home improvement expands to Hawaii with an active campaign to promote full use of the program. Honolulu Star-Bulletin asks FHA to provide publicity material for the island outreach.
Termites cause millions in damage across the United States. They live underground, travel through mortar joints to reach wood, and leave tiny dirt tunnels on foundations. Exterior checks reveal their presence, and early inspection saves costly repairs. The FHA better housing program offers immediate safeguards for affected wooden members.
Arrangements have been completed for public libraries nationwide to act as clearing houses for information on home modernization under the federal housing act. Complete sets of booklets rules and regulations are available for the public to consult through librarians on obtaining government guaranteed loans via accredited agencies and other housing programs.
A laundry chute with openings on all floors provides quick clean collection of soiled linens and clothing. It relieves the housewife or laundress from carrying heavy bundles downstairs and frees hall and bathroom space from hampers. A metal chute is favored for durability.
A description explains a nickel copper alloy as a silvery metal that blends properties of several metals for practical use in washing and laundry contexts.
Estimates by contractors show a concrete first floor adds only 14 percent to 2 percent to total building cost. Concrete floors are fire resistant and durable, with potential savings on insurance and maintenance.
The article discusses methods to minimize fire and structural hazards from overheated or defective basement heating plants. It notes that replacing or upgrading units reduces sagging and deflection, mitigates lateral movement, and lowers the risk of plaster cracks on walls and ceilings.
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