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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
6
The article notes flat paints gaining traction for walls due to light reflectance and softer effects while high gloss oil paints remain common in kitchens baths and laundry areas. It highlights semi-gloss wood finishes and the rise of compact new homes prompting better kitchen ventilation via ventilating fans integrated into windows to reduce grease fumes and odors.
The Camden design fits a 40-foot lot with 30 by 24 feet footprint and no built in garage. It features a front living room of 16 by 12 feet, a central hall linking kitchen and two bedrooms, a modern 13 by 8 foot kitchen, a full bath, abundant storage, large windows, and potential garage addition at extra cost. Plans and specifications are offered by the La Crosse Tribune Home Building Editor for readers seeking this “Home of the Week” design.
The National Savings and Loan league launches a campaign to finance mid to low priced homes for families with incomes under 3500. O W Boswell of Paris Texas says bands will push to 75 percent of loans to this bracket in 1950. Loans to veterans remain prioritized. Mortgage financing rose sharply in early 1950 due to construction growth.
The rule advises that buyers spend no more than twenty percent of a home's total cost on the lot itself, aligning land cost with overall house price to avoid overpaying for the site. This guidance helps ensure balanced budgeting during residential purchases.
Spring means check gutters and leaders for leaves and nests that cause overflow. Install wire basket strainers over down spouts to cap the top opening and prevent clogs. Buy Security Bonds.
Most basement recreation rooms cannot be well ventilated naturally due to high windows and trapped stale air. A ventilating fan or other form of forced draft should be installed in such rooms.
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