Do It Yourself Building Boom Affects Homes and Jobs
The article notes Americans spent 3 billion dollars last year on building materials paint and tools with an average 75 dollars per household. It cites 125 days a year away from work and rising home ownership from 37 to 53 percent as drivers of a broad do it yourself movement aided by new materials and step by step guides from manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
America
New York
Professionis
Time-tested fittings promise long wear for chromion fixtures
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau says chrome plated fittings endure long wear due to time tested materials and careful workmanship. Modern lavatory and sink faucets plus bathtub and shower valves combine beauty with lasting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Home Buyers Favor Oak For Beauty
Prospective home buyers favor hardwood floors for beauty and long term economy. GFE Weaver of South Bend notes hardwoods like oak dominate demand with surveys showing high buyer and dealer preference. Strip and random width planks remain popular. parquet is favored by upper income homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GFE
South Bend
Ind
Weaver
Weaver's Company
Planning a Kitchen to Echo How You Live in a New House
A design guide urges coordinating kitchen layout with family life, door and vestibule placement, and bathroom proximity. Open-plan trends blend kitchen dining and living spaces, while service areas and natural light influence window choices and exterior balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Gerholz
Flint
Mich
A House & Home Forum
New York
House & Home Round Table
California Homes Show Revolutionary Roof Design
California contemporary homes with a revolutionary roof design use laminated waterproofed panels atop 4 by 6 foot rafters. The prefabricated unit, festooned with furring strips and floating fasteners, creates a low maintenance roof with washable surfaces and optional cedar shingles. Further information available from The Upson Company PR Dept Lockport NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunting Lodge
California
Upson Company
PR Dept
Lockport
N.Y
Dream Kitchens Feature Repositions Chimney Location
The fireplace in the kitchen is back in focus and its placement will determine where the chimney sits. Planning a kitchen requires careful thought to balance design and practicality.
Economical Re Siding Plan Extends Life of Old Barn
Weathered barns can gain new life by covering sidewalls with asbestos cement boards which resist fire rot and weather. Free instructions for residing barns with asbestos board are available from the Asbestos Farm Service Bureau at 221 North LaSalle Street Chicago 1, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbestos Farm Service Bureau
North LaSalle Street
Chicago
Asbestos Cement Siding Shingles Now Available in Wide Colors
The listing notes asbestos cement siding shingles can be bought in a broad spectrum of durable colors. The description emphasizes permanence and aesthetic appeal for homes and buildings seeking lasting exterior finishes.
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