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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
9
The article lists six house design cautions for lasting value. It warns against fads in architecture and fashion, fake modernist finishes, and overly cute effects. It advises prioritizing livability, screened porches, simple finishing, and balanced proportions over cluttered or distorted Cape Cod elements.
The article explains how modern chromium plated sinks with built in conveniences become the kitchen center. A range of sizes exists from 36 to 60 inches with 42 54 60 and 72 inch lengths and options for single or double compartments and drainboards on one or both sides.
A government plan announces opening motor vehicle inspection stations in Athens and Thessaloniki to streamline vehicle safety checks and compliance. The move aims to improve road safety and regulatory oversight across Greece.
By Dean H. Robinson a compact future friendly home uses brick and vertical wood paneling for a pretentious look without a basement. It features a large living room fireplace dining area efficient kitchen utility space a single large bedroom with two wardrobes and a future second bedroom with two windows and ample closets. The design emphasizes economy and easy expansion at modest cost.
The article explains that perspective drawings can be scaled to be as accurate as photos with proper vanishing point diagrams. It notes differences from trees and grading can alter appearance, but with care a house built from a reputable plan can resemble the picture exactly.
An editorial in Practical Builder questions why permits tighten the building of big industry and consumer goods while housing foresees shortages. It notes rising commercial permits yet worries about permits delaying homes and appliances like refrigerators and televisions in a $35,000 house.
A columnist urges restraint in interior decor. Overly ornate rooms like canopied beds require extensive upkeep, so avoid excessive loops and drapes at windows and tables. Use calmer styles to preserve appeal without overdoing it.
U S Department of Agriculture chemists report dark paints such as red barn paint endure longer than white finishes. Dark pigments absorb actinic light that harms the oil binder, while medium gray or buff paints also show greater longevity. A cedar lined closet with a tight door helps protect clothing from moths. Cedar paneling, aromatic red, is affordable, easy to install and sold in sealed packages to preserve oil content.
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