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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1973
Page
11
A one story four bedroom home designed for two generation living features two age targeted family rooms. The adult “Over 21 room” opens from a large foyer and connects to a rear terrace through sliding doors. An open railing separates the hall and the room while a corner fireplace adds charm. The second room is the “Under 21 room.”
The plan shows a home with a youth area adjoining a recreation room and a private bath, plus a hidden adult area. A terrace with a divider offers separate outdoor space per generation or a single large area. Additional rooms include a den, owners suite with bath, a dining room, kitchen access, and a two car garage. Exterior options feature reverse board battens brick and potential stone substitution.
A guide by Vivian Brown explains common terms in house purchases. It covers binder down payments grantee and grantor mortgagee mortgagor title escrow agreement of sale right of way real property and personal property joint survivorship apportionment and amortization with reminders to review title searches be aware of state law differences and consult a lawyer when unsure.
The R-29 design features two family rooms including an Over 21 room with a sloped ceiling and fireplace replacing a living room, plus a youth room in the bedroom wing. It has four bedrooms a kitchen dining room and a foyer within 1963 square feet and an 84 by 38 foot 9 inch footprint including a two car garage.
The piece warns that disasters such as high winds and flash floods strike unexpectedly. It cites 1972 disaster declarations by President Nixon and details damage from a Rapid City flood that destroyed hundreds of houses and mobile homes. It notes mobile homes’ vulnerability to winds and floods and stresses preparedness.
Civil defense advice covers anchoring mobile homes with tie-down straps and proper materials, wind protection, and evacuation. It highlights dangers from floods and tornadoes, urging stay indoors on high ground during floods, avoid water crossings, and seek shelter away from metal objects during lightning. If outside during a tornado, take cover in a basement corner or under sturdy furniture and move to higher ground when possible.
A practical guide advises keeping several screwdrivers and using the right size to avoid damage. It covers grip, alignment, and filing tips, plus safety for common mistakes. Storm prep includes winter storm, hurricane, and earthquake cautions with steps: stock food and water, flashlights, batteries, and securing homes.
Hardboard requires a primer to prevent uneven absorption. Use shellac or latex sealers. avoid flat or glossy top coats as primers. For indoor non moisture areas one coat over primer may suffice, while tempered hardboard outdoors needs two coats over primer. Factory primed boards may require touch up, and any primer damage should be resealed. Repaint with same prep as natural wood, fix peeling paint to stop recurring moisture issues.
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