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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1935
Page
18
reader asks how to paint worn galvanized surfaces and repair brick walk joints. answers advise cleaning moisture-free surfaces on warm days, removing rust with a wire brush, applying zinc paint or copper solution for adhesion, and weathering or copper treatment to improve bonding. guidance on mortar joint thickness from quarter to three quarters inch with cautions on too thin or too thick joints.
A practical rule for arranging outlets in a room advises placing a double outlet between doors where furniture sits. The guidance continues with additional tips on convenient placement and related considerations.
Dr Haven Emerson notes the National Housing Act will improve health and finances of average Americans through better housing. He cites rural and urban deficiencies such as plumbing access, running water, electricity, insulation and mosquito prevention. Commerce survey shows overcrowding at 85 percent and 20 percent lacking toilets.
Electricity at very low potential affects the heart causing a tremor or wavering and shocks as low as house circuits can be fatal, according to the American Medical Association.
The article argues that saving on paint and labor yields shorter life spans for paint jobs. It notes a four year average life for good paint versus two years with cheaper materials and labor, raising annual costs to $150 from $100. It also mentions extra work to remove cheap paint before repainting.
The article outlines modernizing homes to resist weather and allow surface expansion without cracking. It notes high demand for skilled painters, bid risks, and how proper drying and temperatures affect quality. It cites examples from Michigan, New Jersey, and New York of profitable renovations and mentions FHA loans up to 2000 dollars to aid improvements.
Warning about hammering noises in plumbing indicates a potential danger sign. If ignored these symptoms may lead to serious trouble and unnecessary expense.
Canvassers from Fairfax Oklahoma vow to repair their own homes to set an example for others as they conduct a house to house modernization canvass. Fifteen of twenty church women participate in the pledge to improve homes in the town of 2,134 residents.
Elof Bernstoff, rental manager, says sixty percent of rentals in Long Island City over the last three months went to newly married couples. He notes a marked shortage of two and three room apartments as long vacant stores are now occupied.
An authoritative source cites rust causing losses over 1 billion dollars yearly. It recommends using non corrosive roofing materials and replacing pipes fixtures insect screens and lighting to curb corrosion related damage.
Durable wall coverings for baths showers and kitchens appear as a modern necessity. Wainscoting that can be applied over old surfaces resists warping corrosion staining and is easy to wash. These installations also modernize and beautify kitchens while improving hygiene.
Covering old floors with modern coverings enhances cleanliness insulation and appearance. Damaged floors can be improved at small cost with available options.
Drafts threaten health in rooms with open stairs and arches. French doors or similar closures can reduce drafts and improve comfort and safety.
Sturdy wood stone or cement front stairs and drain pipes enhance home appearance and upkeep.
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