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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
8
New York advises that modern homes need utility rooms with eye appeal and durability. Utility area floors endure the most wear and must resist moisture fire and stains. Since rugs are rare in kitchens laundries and playrooms the flooring choice defines the room's look and practicality.
Penny Hazell profiles Mary and David building a compact brick and white siding home in Detroit. The article outlines a large living room with a corner window, a combined dinette kitchen, a side entrance, unfinished second floor, two bedrooms on the first floor, and plans for expandable space including a basement recreation area. Plans cost five dollars, with extra sets at twelve dollars, and a portfolio of designs is offered.
Plumbers advise homeowners to include a valve to control water to every appliance such as hot water tanks sinks laundry tubs bathroom fixtures washers and furnaces so repairs do not require shutting off the whole supply. They also recommend pitching supply pipes toward one point and placing a valve near a floor drain to ease drainage without calling a plumber.
Architecture and interior decorators agree that 314 inch face width northern hard maple beech and birch flooring adds beauty and harmony to residence floors. The unfinished 3 4 inch widths require no filler since these woods are not open grained. Finishing choice can be decided by each homeowner using clear penetrating sealers and color finishes, both effective.
Experts urge year round heat control with ventilation insulation and exterior surroundings. Attic ventilation including open windows or louvers helps cool. attic or kitchen fans aid air flow. Insulation on walls ceilings and attic lowers indoor heat. Exterior awnings light colors and surrounding greenery reflect heat and cut cooling needs.
Builders report continued demand for low cost homes as prices hover around six thousand plus in many cities. The National Association of Real Estate Boards finds 45 percent of new housing in 428 cities falls in the 6500 and under tier with material supplies stabilizing and hardwood floors in high demand. Robert Parish of Memphis sold over twenty five room homes at 6775 to 6900 featuring oak floors plaster walls insulation gas heat and built in cabinets.
The National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association reports a continuous air circulation adjustment can be applied to any forced warm air system by an experienced heater. It balances floor to ceiling temperatures, eliminates drafts, and avoids the overheated or undercooled periods without buying new equipment.
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