Building industry under attack prompts PR push
The April issue of Practical Builder says despite surpassing one million new homes and apartments last year the U S building industry faces uninformed criticism. It urges a constructive PR plan including a commemorative stamp, industry awards, a speakers bureau, and publicizing slum clearance and affordable housing efforts.
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Chicago, Ill
Practical Builder
American Bankers Association
Association of Builders
Kiwanis
Elks
Whitewash Cuts Fire Risk in Barns and Outbuildings
Authorities say liberal brushing of whitewash on inside walls of barns and farm outbuildings reduces fire hazards. Whitewash is a non flammable coating that is attractive and sanitary and not expensive.
Chilton House Plan Details from Small House Bureau
The Chilton layout includes bedrooms with wardrobe closets and a linen closet in the bedroom hall, plus closets in the front vestibule kitchen and hall. Kitchen dining space. sink under window with fridge left, stove right. Full basement planned, frame construction, wide exterior siding, asphalt shingle roof. 32 by 40 feet, 1109 square feet, 21625 cubic feet. For more information contact Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud Minnesota.
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Chilton
Small House Planning Bureau
St. Cloud
Minn
Municipalities With New Utility Service
The Urban Land Institute reports thousands of miles of surface and underground utilities are funded by home buyers via higher house costs. It warns municipal requirements push decentralization and tax losses, as cities rely on fees from private developers for public facilities. The bulletin lists 11 public facilities borne by buyers, from catch basins to street signs.
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America
Urban Land Institute
ULI
Washington, D. C
Seward H. Mott
Max S. Wehrly
Remodeled Bedroom Becomes Extra Bath With Ample Space
A vintage home, often with a surplus bedroom, is adapted into an extra bathroom with storage capacity. Clay tile walls and floors provide waterproofing and color options. Built in cupboards, designated storage zones, and even a small dark room for photography offer practical uses while preserving daily living.
Utilities scale with adjacent homes says ULI
The report argues standards for street location alignment widths paving sidewalks and utilities must fit the development type they serve. It notes the utility installation problem worsened by four million new homes built since the war.
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ULI
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Dupont
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Ingafo
Ganoo
Devoe
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Street Paint CO
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Glidden
GAL. S's
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Redwine Hardware
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