City's Spring Cleanup Continues Into Next Week
City Manager Don Sears announced the 1928 spring cleanup will be continued into next week due to wet weather. A special pickup crew will resume operations, urging residents to rake refuse into central piles and ensure all trash is removed to aid fire hazard reduction. Fire Chief Max Teuber urged cleaning remote corners and removing stored refuse for haulaway. Sponsors noted early results and moisture helped in improving lawn and garden cleanup across the city.
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New Home Loans Limited to $2500 Insured Under Plan
The modernization credit plan excludes loans refinanced to cover existing obligations tied to building residential structures. Only new home construction loans up to $2,500 are insurable if used specifically to complete a new dwelling.
Cheap Paint and Economy in House Exterior Finishes
The article warns that cheap paint is costly in the long run, stressing the exterior skin as the house’s protection. It argues paint fails where the base is weak, moisture accelerates peeling, and repainting costs rise if it covers disintegrating surface. It notes moisture originates inside and outside, and proper prep with good materials prevents future repairs under FHA Mason Credit terms.
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Sheet Metal Is Big Factor In House Maintenance
The owner or prospective owner of three houses should study sheet-metal work seriously. Gutters, leaders, flashing around chimneys, windows, doors, valleys and ridges, and ducts for heating must be corrosion resistant. Proper metal, built-in gutters, and flashing through chimneys prevent water intrusion, with careful inspection and painting as needed. Financing is available under the Modernisation Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Act.
Building Contracts Rise In March Across 47 States
The B W Dodge Corp reports construction contracts east of the Rockies rose 1 percent in March from February, totaling 226 million dollars. Residential work led with 79.996 million, up 98 percent from February but 42 percent below March last year. non-residential at 87.873 million, public works and utilities at 59.699 million, up sharply from February. FHA mortgage activity and planned large housing projects hint at further gains later.
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New Compact Showerhead Cuts Water Use
A new two inch showerhead reduces water use by 25 to 50 percent versus traditional large heads. It lowers heating costs and resists clogging, making it suitable for hotels clubs apartments schools and gyms as well as homes.
FHA Amends Rules Cut Mortgage Costs for Homes
Federal Housing Administration lowers annual carrying charges on FHA insured mortgages to five and one half percent with a reduced insurance premium. New construction under six thousand dollars sees a total rate of five and a quarter percent. Down payments drop to ten percent for six thousand dollar homes, with ninety percent insurable value. Coverage limits stay at eighty percent for one to four family homes, up to sixteen thousand dollars. Programs aim to aid moderate income families and spur construction, relying on private capital and industry cooperation.
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New Rest Rooms Advised For Shops
Modern rest rooms are essential for stores of any size. Upgrading with new fronts fixtures and decor boosts customer comfort and business. Oil companies already invest in clean sanitary facilities. improvements can be funded through the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration via insured lenders.
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Drains And Spouts Require Attention
Damaged walls and ceilings result from neglect as leaks and corroded lashings gutters and downspouts cause serious building damage. Check flashings roof inwr sections around openings place vents chimneys and other projections and perform repairs. Clean gutters and downspouts remove leaves rot and protect metals with paint or preservatives.
Colorful Venetian Blind Tape Arrives for Easy Care
A new market tape for blinds offers clip on at the apex and removable washing capability. Available in many colors and designs to suit different decorating themes.
Andersons Visit Miller Wayeand in Apsilo
Mr and Mrs Clark Anderson were in Miller Thursday where Mr Anderson received medical attention. He has been in poor health for some time.
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