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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1941
Page
10
With spring near, Lawrence homeowners plan building and remodeling this season. Many use off season winter prices, pre plan to inventory property, estimate costs, set a reserve, and arrange financing if needed.
The federal housing administrator announced a rise in new home applications with 14,388 small homes selected for appraisal in January, valued at 67,656,550 dollars. This is a 33 percent increase in both number and amount over January 1940 when 10,824 homes totaling 51,035,950 dollars were appraised.
The feature describes a distinctive two window exterior with a bright interior layout, a large living room with a natural fireplace, and plans available through National Plan Service in Chicago. It offers lawn and shrub guidance from FHA including seeding, temporary lawns, and planting around the boundary for year round color.
A home audit can reveal unused space in the cellar or attic. Insulating board and partitions convert this space into a city den guest room or basement playroom at low cost. Funds may be secured from qualified lending institutions.
Spring thaws and rains threaten roofs, making timely inspection crucial. Homeowners can assess exterior condition and inspect underlayment during thaw to spot defects and prevent damage. The Lost and Found column offers quick article returns. call for assistance.
New homeowners face their first spring gardening season with a learning curve. Federal Housing Administration guidance emphasizes good topsoil, noting that if original topsoil existed it should have been stripped, saved in piles, and respread after construction to ensure healthy lawn, trees, and shrubs.
Soil preparation is crucial before sodding a lawn. Properly loosening and conditioning the ground about six inches deep yields lasting satisfaction and better growth for the new turf.
Frost and snow damage driveways. Fill holes and ruts, pack well. Spread gravel or bluestone evenly to prevent depressions where water can collect and freeze.
Advice covers financing new bathroom fixtures with FHA insured loans and care tips for maintaining them. It suggests kerosene in water to clean fixtures, with rose water to mask odor. Also notes chimney fires rise in winter and urges homeowner attention to chimney condition to lower fire risk and insurance costs.
Advice urges homeowners to have chimneys examined frequently and to avoid allowing soot accumulations that can spark chimney fires. Safety guidance emphasizes cleaning and maintenance to reduce fire risk.
Pi A 12 year old boy, Alexander Hall Jr., is a registered University of Washington student. He entered as a high school sophomore and graduated last June. He began reading at age two and learned to write shortly after. He says he had a head start and credits his mother, a former teacher, as his influence. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Hall.
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