City Builds Value with Week-Long Permits Total 16310
High Point issued building and repair permits totaling 16310 this week. The largest was 10000 for a 10 room brick veneer home on Florham avenue between Chestnut and Arbordale. A 900 non residence scout hut was approved for Shirley street between North Hamilton and Blair. Other permits included a roof and repairs on English street, Pine street, and Long street, plus a 300 garage and 800 re roof at Leonard street. Wesley Memorial Church also added a 900 non residence on Shirley street.
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Florham Avenue
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point
George T. Wood, Sr
Chestnut Street
Arbordale Drive
Steentant Sheesh
Tnewesley Memorial
Shirley Street
North Hamilton
Blair Streets
Smithdeal Realty Company
J. L. Medlin
English Street
Fred P. Ingram
Pine Street
George T. Wood
Blair Street
R. H. Shaw
Westwood Street
Rotary
Trenton Streets
F. S. Sander
Underhill Street
J. W. Sechrest
Long Street
Soil Conditions Determine Type Of Foundations
Local conditions determine the best foundation type for a new home. If the soil is dry and free of water and debris, brick stone concrete or terra cotta tiles may be used for basements. In very damp ground a cast foundation is preferable. Footings should extend beyond wall faces by half the footing thickness. Poor soil may require spread footings with pyramidal or stepped sides.
Minute animals feed the whale chief diet
Minute animals, almost microscopic in size, form the main food of the whale. In contrast the elephant giraffe gorilla hippopotamus muskox rhinoceros and water buffalo are vegetarians.
New Tilted Window Design Gains Home Adoption
A new tiltable window type is being installed in many new homes. It allows easy cleaning, storm venting without rain, and reduced drafts. The pane pivots by pulling the upper sash edge, similar to office ventilators, and could be financed under FHA Insured Mortgage System programs.
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Federal Housing Administration
Extra Plumbing Costs Justified In Home Building
The article discusses how plumbing fixtures can raise a home's value through better design and finishes. It notes built-in tubs may cost more but offer similar installation results, and that inexpensive plumbing need not be cheap if resale value is considered. It also compares toilet quietness and lavatory material variety as factors in long-term service.
Building Program To End Shortage In Paulsboro
A $1,000, 600 home building plan aims to ease a housing shortage as construction starts on the first of more than 250 low priced houses in Paulsboro New Jersey. Officials from the Federal Housing Administration discuss financing with the builder and city council.
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Paulsboro
N. J
New Jersey
Federal Housing Administration
Jamaica Opens 25 Low Cost Homes for Inspection
Jamaica announces completion of 25 five room low cost houses with detached garages, the first batch of 100 similar homes planned this building season. They are priced in the $4,500 class and will be sold to buyers entering inspections.
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Jamaica
One-Family Homes Lead New Building
A Business Week survey shows 25,993 of 45,154 dwelling units built in Q1 1937 were one-family. Suburban areas carried most building activity with New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania and Michigan leading.
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Washington, D. C
Business Week
New York
California
Texas
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Work Space In Small Kitchens For Home Design
When planning a small house kitchen designers should ensure adequate table work space. Low priced homes financed under federal programs often have minimal kitchen space, so proper preparation of food requires room for work.
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Federal
Today's House Must Meet Practical Demands Of Buyer
Philadelphia real estate editor William E. Johnson argues that modern homes need quality construction, lasting materials, and wise financing. Ten years ago buyers relied on appearances and easy credit, but today they seek well built houses in stable neighborhoods with long term amortized mortgages and affordable monthly payments.
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Philadelphia
William E. Johnson
Philadelphia Record
Johnson
Kitchen Bay Adds To Cheer Of Room
A bay window in the kitchen brightens the space and makes a cheerful nook for a breakfast table. Plants placed by the window enhance the view and create a welcoming, greenery filled scene.
Waterproofing Cellar Walls and Tin Roof Repairs
Q A covers exterior trench and cement coats with drainage to seal damp basements, interior waterproofing with cement and metal compounds, and slope alteration or open tile drains. It also notes tin roof leaks need prior painting and reliable patching, plus a roofers inspection. It closes with a biographical line about William Henry Harrison born February 9, 1773.
Ledge Storage Idea for House Plans
A ledge feature offers cupboard space on both sides for storing cookbooks and cannisters and could even hold a radio. The suggestion goes to the architect during the house drawing phase.
Poll Finds Homeowners Pet Peeves in Building Journal
The Building Journal poll among homeowners highlights lack of closet space and insufficient electrical outlets as top complaints. Other issues include uneven heating, poor kitchen layout, drafty homes, limited wall space, and inefficient hot water heaters.
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Building Journal
Blue shade blocks sun glare in new larkepur color
Blue shades makers unveil a window treatment in larkepur designed to reduce glare from sunlight. The product develops a new color option and aims to improve indoor comfort with easier light control.
Bath Cabinets Reveal Modern Recessed Lavatories and Built-ins
A contemporary bathroom features a lavatory recessed into the wall flanked by integrated cabinets. The design emphasizes clean lines and efficient use of space with matching woodwork and built-in storage.
Side forms storage tables for bottles brushes and towels
A compact cabinet design creates tables for bottles and brushes with integrated storage space beneath for towels and linens. The setup emphasizes efficient use of underbench shelves and organized keeping area.
Peach walls and black shelves frame a library room
A modern library features peach walls and a white fireplace. Bookshelves surround the room up to the mantel height, painted black. The floor is stained deep maroon, creating a bold, cohesive color scheme.
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Hamilton
M. C. McDonnell
Leonard Street
Burton Upholstery CO
Burton
Highway No. 10
Tyson T. Ferree
Black Lumber Company
Thomasville
Julian Tile Company
College Street
NORGE
New Arbordale
H. B. Leonard
Arbordale
R. E B. Shelton
Snow Lumber Company
William Henry Harrison
United States
Lucas Paints
Rose Furniture CO
South Main St
Marietta
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RC Mera .Costaghess
North Main
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