First Class Stairways Key to Safe Home Design
Expert advice warns that quality stair construction prevents squeaks, sagging, and hazards. Proper wedging, glued joints, dove tailed balusters, and sturdy newels protect the stair well. Financing options exist through the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
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Federal Housing Administration
Low Cost House D Explores Garden Friendly Design
The Federal Housing Administration bulletin discusses House D a four room two story home variant. It compares layouts with House C and highlights kitchen dining placement and back yard living space. A garage near the back door with a street facing entrance adds privacy and minimizes driveway needs. Prices range 1750 to 2100 dollars excluding the garage and luxury options.
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Federal Housing Administration
Modernization of Bath Needs Little Effort
The article argues bathrooms offer high impact with low effort and cost under FHA Modernization Credit. It notes plumbers have refined techniques over three years to rejuvenate baths with minimal family disruption. Upgraded piping materials and fixtures support efficient modernization work.
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Federal Housing Administration
Bathroom Modernization Offers Full Job Responsibility
Homeowners can speed up bath upgrades by hiring plumbing dealers or contractors to handle the complete job. They will plan and finance a stylish bathroom renovation, including new wall and floor materials, under one contract and monthly payment plan.
Shelves Save Space In Small Houses With Wall Mounts
Shelves built on walls starting about four feet above the floor free wall space for furniture while keeping the lower wall area usable. The design also creates a refuge for books, maximizing compact living areas.
Amendment repeal rule states repeal by another amendment
The text states that an amendment to the Constitution can be repealed only by adopting another amendment that nullifies it. This reflects the process by which constitutional changes can undo prior provisions.
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United States
Proper depth for kitchen shelves and sagging shutters
For dishes shelves under 10 inches. Canned goods and dry groceries use narrower shelves when space allows. Six or seven inch shelves suit packaged groceries. four inch shelves fit cans. To fix sagging shutters add right angle iron braces at the corners or replace hinges with L shaped hinges to support the shutter.
Door Sills and Homemade Bird Bath Tips
Sills only needed where floor materials differ or run in different directions on each side of a door. Saddles can be omitted with careful flooring. For a cheap bird bath, stretch burlap over a barrel end, pour stiff concrete, and smooth to form a shallow dish then cure.
Wrought Iron Reappears as Trend in Architecture
Ornamental iron work makes a comeback with Georgian and Directoire styles praised for craftsmanship. Cast iron decorates porches and grilles while affordable front porch railings use stock sizes for small homes. FHA Modernization Credit Plan may support iron railings installation.
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Directoire
Real Estate Outlook Bright After Smithdeal Anniversary
G Curtis Smithdeal reports High Point real estate signs point to a revival. Over three years, Smithdeal Realty sold about 150 homes valued at over 600000, with more than 50000 loaned for new construction and repairs. Foreclosures are down, new property sales up, and rental vacancies tight.
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G. Curtis Smithdeal
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Modernizing with New Materials Over Old Wall Surfaces
The text describes applying new materials directly over old wall surfaces to restore or update their appearance. It notes that this modernization approach is permissible under certain standards or regulations.
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Federal Housing Administration
Ocean Salt Concentration Stated as 3 Percent
An average ocean salinity is described as 3 pounds of salt per 100 pounds of seawater. This implies about 35 grams of salt per liter, reflecting common seawater composition.
New Type of Shower head Saves Money
Modern water saving showerhead, about two inches in diameter, uses 25 to 50 percent less water reducing fuel costs. It is nearly nonclogging and touted for hotels clubs apartments schools and homes with financing via the FHA Modernization Credit Plan.
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Federal Housing Administration
Farm Tenancy Plank Planned for Democratic Platform
Democratic platform planners accepted a house group proposal led by Rep Edward C Eicher to pledge enactment of farm tenancy legislation. The plank, first proposed by six Iowa House members and supported by others in the South and East, remains in the draft platform for Philadelphia. It states the party will use federal credit facilities to relieve distressed farm owners.
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Washington
Edward C. Eicher
Iowa
Democratic House
Philadelphia
Bananas Taken by Two Children at Oklahoma City Store
In Oklahoma City on June 21 two young girls burst into Leonard Hutchison's grocery, demanding all the bananas. They were allowed to take 17 pounds after insisting their father had just obtained the fruit.
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Oklahoma City
Leonard Hutchison
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