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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1938
Page
10
Corner lots require wider allocations to accommodate two side setbacks and street rear setbacks. With standard 5 ft side yards and 15 ft street build lines, corner lots should be at least 10 ft wider than interior lots to preserve light, air, and access while avoiding crowding near less residential land uses.
A discussion on veneer thickness and suitability for brick walls notes that a veneer as thin as four inches can be used depending on stone type and quality. It also asks about cutting transoms over doors to improve cooling, concluding that cost would barely justify the small comfort gain and offering a more economical, satisfactory result.
A homeowner asks about attic or ventilating fan use for lighting and about center dining room lights. The guide endorses central fixtures and indirect lighting as effective. It covers attached garages influencing fire risk, waterproofing concrete blocks, cost of two-story versus one-story homes, and mixing faucet installation. It notes hard rain intrusion due to window putty aging or cracking and advises replacement or reapplication.
Creaking floors may result from undersized beams lack of bridging loose nailing and long joist spans. Tighten bridging surface nai ls drive nails into joists and subfloor where possible. Add a beam supported on columns to increase stiffness and reduce vibration.
The guide notes casement windows opening inward need weather stripping and a drip mould to keep rain out, with lashings at the heads. It advises caulking joints around masonry or wood frames and discusses fire resistance of wallboards and factors causing exterior paint blistering. It also covers space planning for a lavatory and wallboard sufficiency.
A reader asks about porch post rot and whether replacement is needed. Answers advise cutting away rotten sections, placing posts on raised masonry bases to slow decay. A kitchen putty problem is resolved by using wood beads with carpenter help. For limited hot water flow, flag plumbing clog and consult a plumber to restore capacity.
Seven interior decoration schemes are described including Regency Swedish Modern Exposition Modern Colonial Victorian and eighteenth century French English. The article notes moods change and re adapting old schemes is common and mentions funds from the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan for decorating expenses.
A well lighted dining alcove separated from the living room by white homespun drapery features dark magenta walls and ceiling with light curly maple furniture. Waxed walnut groupings for one room show uniform lines, highboys, chests, and blue leather chairs, complemented by pewter Madonna and Christ accents.
Fires cost the American people more than $280,000,000 last year with structural defects and worn or faulty heating and wiring blamed. Fire spread poses danger unless fire resistant materials are used. owners may finance repairs and improvements with FHA insured loans and private financing through cooperating lenders.
Among the major causes of accidents in the home, narrow and dark stairways, defective wiring, door steps without railings, and low windowsills are cited. When children are housed on upper floors, a gate across the stairway and guards for low windows are advised.
The article describes a medium sized house with pale yellow body and trim, maroon shutters, dark slate porch floors and steps, gray roof, and a maroon topped chimney. It notes a new line of striped walnut furniture with concave lines for bachelors, including a large two-drawer end table, a miniature bar chest, and two five-foot-high cupboards with extra beneath hooded lids that can resemble builtins when placed beside a door or mantel.
Dining rooms and living rooms that seem cramped do not always require additions. The fault often lies in the amount and size of the furniture. Heavy pieces and unused furniture may be relegated to the attic given away or sold and replaced with fixtures better suited to the room. This restores comfortable space without much cost.
B. E. Fisher plans to move the two story frame house known as the Old Krebs property this week from the site of the new Stonewall Jackson high school to the opposite side of Garden Street. He will remodel the house, purchased through Higginbotham and Hill realtors from Dale Thomas Realty Company.
A description of an eight living room featuring a high beamed ceiling. Recommends lowering visual height by painting the ceiling dark such as Royal blue and staining cross beams silver gray. Suggests light tint off white for balance.
A design note describes using a dark stain on the floor to echo the ceiling color, a deep blue rug, blue and green patterned wing chair, canary yellow window draperies and fireplace woodwork, and upholstery to match the ceiling for a harmonious room.
The article advises allowing putty to dry for about a month before painting or varnishing. Painting too soon traps air and slows drying, causing the surface finish to crack. if the rest of the house is painted first, repaint the putty later to ensure proper curing.
Screen doors become a seasonal necessity in warm weather to keep insects out. Front-door screens can blend with doorways and be built from aluminum copper bronze or other metals. Quality screens resist sag rust and discoloration and with proper off season care will last for many years.
New plaster walls should dry for at least two months before decorating to avoid discoloration and peeling. If painted or papered, green plaster may discolor or paper may peel. Also noted is double deck buses replacing street cars in Dublin, Ireland.
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