Building Permits Issued In Week For $10,825
City issued seven permits for new buildings repairs and additions totaling 10 825 last week. Two permits were for new residences including a $6 599 seven room brick veneer home on Montlieu avenue between Sixth and Barbee streets and a $1 500 five room frame dwelling on Barker street. Other permits include garages roofing and renovations for Alfred G Schwartz J E Bevill Smithdeal Realty Zeb V Grubb and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland Finance and Insurance Company
Montlieu Avenue
Sixth
Barbee Streets
T. D. Hedrick
Barker Street
Corbett Street
Rotary Drive
Alfred G. Schwartz
Colonial Drive
J. EB. Bevill
Tipton Street
Smithdeal Realty and Insurance Company
Richardson Street
L. D. Curn
Harsell Street
T. J. Gota, Jr
Oakwood Court
Zeb V. Grubb
Goodkowitz
West Bay Street
Painted Panels Decorate Doors in Two Tone Schemes
Interesting effects can be obtained by painting paneled doors in two shades. The etiles and rails may be one color and the panels another, or the molding around the panel may carry the contrast. Flat doors can imitate panels with contrasting color for a Colonial look.
Sagging Pipes and Sediment Slow Hot Water
Practical home fix guidance on why hot water slows and how to inspect for sagging pipes or sediment. Steps include checking cellar piping slope, ensuring metal hangers are sound, locating sediment in boiler or bottom connections, and safely flushing with a drain cock or low-point connection. Remember to shut off the main valve before draining.
Ivy and flowers brighten rooms for summer comfort
A housewife avoids hanging curtains in hot weather and instead uses ivy or bright flowers on the window sill to soften the bare look and improve room appeal.
Check Roof Leaks At Chimney Dormer Or Shingle Joints
When inspecting a roof for leaks focus on chimney joints dormer cut through areas and split shingles. Repair or replace damaged shingles first then replace flashing at joints. If water enters through a split shingle slip tar paper under it and seal with roofing cement.
Sash Cords And Window Safety For Double Hung Units
Experts note sash cords should be checked often for double hung windows and during home purchases. A broken cord can cause broken glass or crushed fingers. Replacing cords requires removing stop bead and weather strips to access the weight and pulley system.
Wall or Hedge Privacy in Garden Design
The piece notes that a wall or hedge enhances garden privacy whether high or low and suggests a terrace or paved court can serve as an outdoor dining area. It advises restrained lighting for night enjoyment and mentions landscape plans may be included in FHA insured mortgage financing.
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Federal Housing Administration
Chimney Color Variations for Exterior Homes
White chimneys on gray houses and buff chimneys on green houses stand out more than deep red. If you want a different shade, request three coats of exterior paint from your painter.
Care for Sills in Wood Trim
Particular care should be given to window sills. The paint on them is likely to crack or show other signs of wear before the balance of the trim deteriorates. They receive exceptionally hard wear and should be kept well painted.
California Law Declares Work Without Pay Illegal
California enforces that workers must be compensated, prohibiting employment for nothing. The rule protects labor rights by ensuring wage payment and preventing unpaid labor practices.
Home electrical upgrades and cracking walls guidance
An electrician can install extra base plugs with manageable disruption if done by a professional to avoid overloading circuits and fire hazards. Cracks at wall ceiling joints in a year-old house are caused by settlement and shrinkage and require assessment and appropriate repair.
Cracks to be filled and picture mold set near ceiling
The notes suggest removing cracks, filling them, and installing a picture mold about half an inch from the ceiling to hide future crack appearances. These steps aim to conceal structural imperfections.
Radiator Cover May Increase Heating Power
Radiator covers can boost heating efficiency if designed properly. A front opening at floor level with a top grill acts as a flue, speeding warm air into the room. To avoid draperies, use a solid top with a grille and add a curved deflector behind the top to improve air flow and prevent pockets.
Shelf Idea for Breakfast Nook Equipment Storage
When space is tight in a breakfast nook install a wall shelf above the outlet. Paint or enamel to harmonize or contrast with the furniture. The shelf provides a spot for the toaster and for bright accessories between meals.
Narrow Fireplace Graceful Design for Small Spaces
A fireplace that projects only eight to ten inches into the room appears more graceful. It allows furniture to be grouped easily and enables shelves or bookcases on either side without consuming much floor space.
Shallow Shelves Advocate Graduated Bath Bottle Storage
An article emphasizes shallow shelves in bathrooms to improve access and reduce breakage. It recommends graduated shelf sizes to fit various bottles and avoid bottles stacking in front of each other.
Glass Front Drawers Show Hidden Linen Closet Contents
A new home linen closet features drawers with glass fronts. The design keeps items dust free while allowing the housewife to quickly spot the needed articles at a glance.
Wide Hearth Depth For Fireplace Safety
The hearth in front of a fireplace should be at least 18 inches deep. A wide hearth improves appearance and provides protection when embers roll onto the floor.
Tremendous Gains Made In Residence Building
The May 1937 report shows a nationwide upturn in one and two family dwelling construction across 116 major cities in 29 states and DC. Forty six cities exceeded $100000 in May. many rose three to ten times the May 1936 total, with Seattle Columbus Mount Lebanon Township Portland New Orleans Oakland Denver Fort Worth Tulsa Greenwich Cleveland Heights among listed beneficiaries.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Seattle
Wash
Columbus
Ohio
Mount Lebanon Township
Portland
Oregon
New Orleans
Oakland
Calif
Denver
Wall Strength in Building Air Conditioning Installations
The article explains maintaining wall and partition strength during heating or cooling equipment installation. It warns that careless framing causes sagging floors and cracked plaster. It notes steel ties or headers for ducts and the impracticality of extra thick walls to fit ducts.
Wall Bracket Adds Convenience Outlet Installation
A wall bracket can be mounted above a convenience outlet with a small additional cost to create an opening. This option enhances room wiring and accessibility while keeping the setup tidy and practical.
FHA financed home upgrades allowed under insured system
The guidance permits home modernization when purchasing under the Insured Mortgage System. A plumber can install a built in tub hung on iron angles to studs to reduce settlement cracks. Calcimine ceilings must be washed off and the plaster dried before oil paint is applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Should a shingle roof be painted
A reader asks about painting shingles. The answer advises using a good shingle stain for roof shingles and notes painting is advisable only for shingles on the side of a house.
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