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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1936

Page

9

Questions and Answers From a Home Advice Column

Readers ask about enamel types regular versus acid resisting and their acid durability. Answers explain regular enamel reacts to common acids while acid resisting enamel withstands household acids except hydrofluoric acid, plus its hardness and cleaning. Other queries cover kerosene refrigerators, cooling milk in a deep hole, and porch additions near a fireplace with door placement considerations.

Home Improvement Q&A Highlights From A Housekeeping Page

A wall doorway arrangement inside a fireplace area favors unobstructed sides with no doors. Floor refinishing with linoleum requires scraping high spots and leveling, with linoleum cemented over felt. Kitchen ceiling light placement should illuminate sinks and ranges, with two lights if needed. avoid cabinet door interference. A floor bell under a rug can be stationary or movable with a flat crown contact and wiring for rug coverage.

Shelves For Storing Preserves In The Home

Readily store vegetables and fruits for winter use in kitchen shelves or open storage. Properly prepared and hermetically sealed preserves may be kept safely without a cold room. Shelves can be built under the Modernization Credit Plan of the FHA.

Federal Housing Administration

Summer Houses May Be Easily Decorated

Summer cottages are coming in and can be quickly dressed up with simple decorating ideas. This guide outlines easy, affordable touches to brighten interior spaces and enhance curb appeal for seasonal homes.

New Insulating Material Enhances Heat Reprieve for Rooms

A new inexpensive insulation applied over inner walls refreshes room appearance and helps block sun heat. The material aims to keep rooms cooler and less stuffy during warm weather ahead.

Centered garage light over the motor urged

An article argues a ceiling light should hang directly above the car’s motor for effective work. It notes that a garage light placed in the center of the ceiling provides little help when servicing an engine.

Selecting shade trees for home landscape and protection

Homeowners should carefully choose shade trees by considering home size, nearby structures, soil, sunlight, moisture, and climate. Consult a landscape architect or nurseryman, bring photos and scale sketches, and note location of buildings, drives, and utilities. Financing tips include FHA insured modernization or mortgage loans.

Federal Housing Administration

Water Softener Aid To Home Economy

Water-softening equipment is a convenient and economical home improvement allowed under the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration. Hard water causes scale buildup that reduces heater and piping efficiency, raising fuel bills and repairs. Installing a softener prevents deposits, improves flow, lowers fuel costs, and reduces repair bills.

Federal Housing Administration

Doors for privacy in small houses

The article notes that in compact homes it is prudent to install doors at all openings including between the hall and living room as well as between the hall and dining room.

Fresh Paint or Gay Paper Helps Closets

Closets and shelves may be freshened with wallpaper or paint. Contrasting colors emphasize room decorations. Plain papers suit closets, while figured designs suit rooms with plain walls. Small designs work best for shelves.

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High Point Bedford Sales Company Bird R. E. Shelton General Oto Rooney Charlie M. Brown English St Awning & Tent Co Winston-Salem, N N. Main &T OBB Plumbing & Heating CO High Point, N. C SNG Wi Ieumbei Co Haskilén Mariet Marietta Redwine Hardware Company North Main Dermont General Contractors College Street Builders OF W. A. Parham Elmer D. Hedrick J. L. Carr College St Forward Bros Kearns Tent & Awning Co Hedgecock Lumber Co Ward Street Shirley Presbyterian Main St Ray Street Grammar School Lexington Ave Shirley Avenue
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