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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1939
Page
8
The article argues houses have personality like people and must suit their site. It warns against buying high cost lots and urges hiring a professional architect, noting most local builders lack the skill to integrate site, materials, and design for lasting charm. It stresses realistic, site-appropriate, well-planned homes over oversized trends.
A wide doorway between the front hall and living room creates a spacious impression. Lever door knobs and attractive hardware enhance the effect. Before widening, ensure wall framing above is strong, possibly requiring thicker side timbers and a heavier cross member. Financing may be available under FHA property improvement plans through qualified lenders.
A bathroom can be entirely reconfigured to include a shower in as little as five square feet. Key steps include installing a lead pan to prevent water leakage and using 1/16 inch sheet lead lined under tile or composition with upturns behind walls. Ensure pan is tar coated and sealed. this is common practice and required by many plumbing codes.
Home owners rate lack of closet space and adequate electrical outlets as top pet peeves for builders. Complaints include uneven heat, poor kitchen layout, drafts, sunless rooms, toy storage needs, inefficient water heaters, non functioning garage doors, and small garages. The FHA property improvement credit plan can fix many issues with financing from lending institutions.
Federal Housing Administration Chief Stewart McDonald says the Insured Mortgage System shields the public from speculation and inflated valuations amid rising real estate activity. He notes a valuation and risk-rating method using multiple trained evaluators minimizes individual bias and protects buyers with FHA insured mortgages from unsound long term investments.
Heating plants should be shut off for summer but require off season care to avoid costly repairs in fall. Thorough boiler cleaning prevents corrosion from moisture and residue. Repair warped grates, clean outer surfaces, and paint to protect the system until heating resumes. FHA insured mortgage evaluations include plumbing and heating checks.
A glass enclosed shower bath adds a modern note to any bathroom. It suits extra bath spaces without a tub and glass cabinets enhance a home’s modern, desirable look with added sparkle and brightness. Funds may be obtained from qualified lending institutions under the Federal Housing Administration property improvement credit plan.
The article notes past trends favored oversized kitchens but modern compact equipment reduces the need. Many homes have unused kitchen space that can become a dining alcove. Installing contemporary cabinets and reconfiguring existing equipment enhances the combined living area.
Stewart McDonald, Feders Housing administrator, will be one of the principal speakers at the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks economic conference in New York May 10 11 12. The theme Cooperating for Recovery will be addressed by representative bankers and government officials.
The article notes that financing for kitchen renovations can be secured from qualified lending institutions through the Federal Housing Administration property improvement credits.
An authority on home modernization lists ten essentials for a modern kitchen. Items include modern equipment, ample hot water, step saving layout, comfortable working heights, adequate storage and lighting, scientific ventilation, sanitary surfaces, compact work areas, and harmonious decoration. The federal housing plan may fund modernization through the property improvement credit program.
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