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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1937
Page
16
The article explains that lumber grade largely dictates a house's durability. Undried or low grade lumber causes shrinkage and warpage, cracking plaster, sticking doors, and plumbing issues. Grade marking helps ensure quality though moisture content varies with weather. FHA mortgage insurance includes checks on lumber grade.
A reader asks about damp proofing a future cellar and other home improvements. Experts warn that a cellar alone won’t prevent dampness. water conditions may require a completely dry cellar with full waterproofing or even omitting a cellar. They suggest membrane waterproofing or cement plaster with metal waterproofing. Additional tips cover wall boards simulated tile, high gloss enamel finishes, laying hardwood over rough pine underflooring with proper level and nailing, and using metal flashing over doors and windows to shed water and protect trim.
Consider painting or whitewashing the wood to brighten the room. Install removable vinyl wall panels or beadboard wallpaper for a quick, low cost cover. Use moisture resistant paneling or PVC trim to mimic panel details without heavy expense.
The fire place should be 80 located in a living room that the furniture grouped around it will not be in the direct line of traffic between doors.
Washington D C more than half of new single family homes financed by FHA insurance are valued at 6000 or less. On average 84 percent of value is improvements while 16 percent is land. Distribution spans from under 2000 to 15000 or more with notable concentration in 10000 to 11999.
The Loan Bank Board compiles records of forced sales across 78 counties containing cities exceeding 100000 population. The documentation identifies locations, counties, and the scale of proceedings under the bank's oversight.
Mortgage foreclosures in 1936 were the lowest in six years, according to the index of the Federal Home Loan Bank. The report highlights a steady decline in filings across New York City and surrounding counties, signaling improving housing stability for homeowners and lenders.
The ideal dining room placement is the southeast corner to capture morning and midday sun. A western location is unnecessary for dinner, which is typically eaten under artificial light, so that western space should serve another room needing light.
Panels extend to window edges cutting light and air. Mirror panels at cupboard ends may reflect light. If building shelves, set them ten inches back from the window edge. Rounded shelves for pottery or plants finish the look.
Expert plumbing services ensure proper installation of supply waste and vent piping. Quality valves pipes and fittings prevent health risks and costly repairs and are evaluated by the Federal Housing Administration when assessing mortgage suitability.
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