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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
5
The piece outlines tiny design tricks to make a compact home feel roomier and brighter. A vestibule at the front and a bay window in the kitchen add space and light, while a porthole in the guest closet and a hearth in the living room enhance livability. The living room dominates the floor plan, and the vestibule or bay window alters perceived proportions. the service entrance connects to the kitchen and basement steps.
The article traces how car ownership shifted garages from rear lot positions to attached, house-integrated designs. It notes convenience and appearance benefits, with architects advocating integrated garages to improve access between home and car, and describes the trend toward garages near the street.
A short discussion explains reducing costs and placing a garage near the house to better use the rear yard and enlarge the house’s apparent mass. Attaching a garage with a covered passageway increases perceived space and can serve as a porch when enclosed or left open.
The article lists ten fire safety measures from the National Board of Fire Underwriters aiming to reduce home fires. It covers chimney and furnace upkeep, metal ash containers, avoiding forced heating, disconnecting electrical devices, using UL listed equipment, avoiding flammable cleaners, clearing rubbish, gas connections, and installing an iron fire screen.
A home gardener benefits from having multiple faucets around the house. Place at least one on each side and add extra faucets away from the house if the yard is large to extend hose reach.
The text instructs draining window boxes to keep soil from souring and recommends installing metal weepers at the bottom of the metal lining to permit excess water to drain away.
A repair method uses a metal rod with a turnbuckle to raise the bottom rail. Attach one end at the door’s lower outer corner and the other up the hinge side, then tighten to lift the rail. If the door is too worn, replace it. For a new garage, locate it for easy access from street and house and integrate with the house.
The article urges homeowners to assess trees during repairs and improvements. It notes many old trees have dead branches to remove and cavity filling by a tree surgeon can save a tree. Spraying targets specific pests and proper feeding enriches impoverished soil for a denser spring crown. Cleaning washable paper should proceed ceiling to floor, section by section.
The article promotes a built in breakfast counter between dining and kitchen to save steps and time in the morning. It suggests design options including partial extension, under counter storage, and integrated breakfast gear. Exterior lighting is highlighted for safety and deterence of prowlers.
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