Government urges homeowners to use loans for home modernization
The New Deal appeals to citizens to take loans for roofs heating plants wall rebuilding and space conversion. It aims to revive employment by hiring workers in painting plumbing brickwork and carpentry while enabling owners of homes stores and apartment buildings to undertake repairs. Borrowing ranges from 10 to 2000 dollars with many opting for hundreds.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Housing Administration
Heck House Over Now For Needed Work
Practical guide to modernizing homes through repairs and alterations. Focuses on roof, walls, foundations, porches, basements, kitchens, plumbing, and attic conversion to improve livability and curb appeal. Emphasizes weatherproofing, insulation, updated fixtures, and expanded spaces for utility and safety.
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Heck House
How To Get Home Repair Loans From the Housing Admin
Government backed loans enable property owners to obtain $100 to $2,000 for home improvements with approved lenders. Applicants need regular income and good credit, and insurance reduces costs, allowing up to three year notes without deposits or mortgages.
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Housing Administration
Federal Housing Administration of
Washington, D. C
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Governm
Government loans spark housing boom for workers
The piece argues FHA loans can finance modern bathroom updates and home improvements to restart construction and employ millions in building trades. It claims government backing, easy terms, and unsecured loans encourage property owners to invest in heating, painting, wiring, kitchens, and new roofs while restoring industrial activity and jobs.
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Toucn
Atcle
Cleaning Off Whitewash From Basement Walls
If basement walls have been white washed, soften the lime with a solution of muriatic acid and water in a 1 to 5 ratio. Brush down with a stiff wire brush and finish by washing with clean water.
Overcrowding Found in US Homes Through Housing Survey
A housing program survey reveals thousands of private residences in the United States are overcrowded. The report notes that remedies include converting attic space into living quarters such as a quest's or maid's room.
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United States
Attlc
Quest
Placing Electric Outlets Near Hostess Chair
The author argues for locating dining room outlets in the wall closest to the hostess chair. An adjacent tea cart would hold appliances during use and be wheeled away to the wall when not needed.
Seal Up Cracks in Brick and Stone Walls
Small cracks in brick stucco or stone walls signal moisture and air damage. Seal openings around windows doors frames and where pipes or wiring pass through to prevent further deterioration.
Insulating Farm Buildings Gains in Dairy and Milk Houses
Farmers increasingly recognize the importance of temperature and humidity control in farm buildings. Insulating boards provide low cost interior lining, conserving heat in dairy barns and lay houses, and serve as an effective insulator in ice and milk houses.
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