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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
4
Two devices provide automatic protection against basement floods from heavy rains. The sump pump, also called a cellar drainer, starts automatically at a set water level. The back water valve prevents reverse sewage flow during storms, with a manual backup for valve failure.
A nationwide survey in Practical Builder's May issue finds builders plan cost reductions of about six percent and expect to build 13 percent more homes in 1949. They see prices falling or more value through better layouts, designs, and features, with stronger productivity and materials supply cited as drivers. FHA appraisals, financing, and down payments remain major obstacles.
Builders erect one story homes with hollow exterior walls of cinder block. A double row separated by a two and a half inch air space has no contact except window and door frames. Condensation drains through deep holes at the bottom of the outer wall.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau urges spring bathroom renovations with a wide range of white fixtures and colored options arriving soon. It highlights wall hung or pedestal lavatories, corner units, varied bathtubs with integral seats, safety features, and new showerheads, plus medicine cabinets with lighting to spruce up spaces.
Through April 1949 La Crosse issued 31 residential permits with an estimated value of 246 000, down from 53 permits totaling 355 700 by April 1948. May figures indicate a stronger trend, with 15 permits by May 18 and an estimated 110 000 in new construction.
A program by the Steel Kitchen Cabinet Institute imposes 11 mechanical tests and 10 finish tests on sample cabinets from manufacturers. Cabinets passing all tests earn permission to bear the institute's copyrighted approval seal.
The La Crosse park department will relocate 29 monkeys to their summer habitat in Myrick park between 8:00 and 8:30 a m They will depart winter quarters at the La Crosse Animal hospital 708 North Third Street by truck Four of the monkeys are first time visitors to Myrick park born this spring The article notes other wildlife including a turkey and pheasant family roaming the area and describes the park as home to native species.
Oshkosh special report notes two new educational leaflets from the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association. Where Second Grade Means Excellent and Use Third Grade for Economy urge builders and school officials to consider lower grade northern hard maple to cut costs without sacrificing floor quality. Edelweiss protection mentioned as rare.
The quickest way to modernize a home is by painting it. Hiring an established painter is safer and cheaper long term, with a three coat exterior for a six room house costing 650 to 800 dollars and lasting four to six years. Verify reputation, get references, and note master painters are chosen by the Association of Master Painters and Decorators of America.
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