Energy crisis boosts home improvement emphasis in 1974
Amid rising costs and interest rates, homeowners focus on remodeling to save energy and preserve value. Security concerns grow with crime, prompting alarms, burglar resistant features, and ownership marking. Pride in home ownership remains a driving force.
Bright Hues For Interior 74 Forecast Colors For Rooms
The forecast for 1974 highlights bright colors drawn from nature. Green mint brick red canary yellow sky blue tangerine and terra cotta lead the palette. Using yellow or lime with white evokes a Florida look, a cheerful fresh feel year round.
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Mexico Ledger Page Two A Highlights April 8 1974
Page 2A of the Mexico Ledger dated Monday April 8 1974 presents local briefs and notices. Read next page for feature stories, sports results, community happenings, and official notices affecting the Gulf Coast region.
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Home improvements favored by high costs and new heating
With average new home prices rising to 30000 and high mortgage rates, homeowners are modernizing instead of moving. The National Better Heating Cooling Council urges heating upgrades, basements, and hydronic boilers to cut fuel use up to 25 percent. Instantaneous water heaters may replace separate units, saving money and space.
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Modern Bi fold Doors Boost Available Space
Steel bi fold doors such as Leigh Products Full-Vu styles expand usable room area by half the floor space required when open. They resist warping and sticking, avoid rattle common with light materials, and suit both new homes and remodeling projects to add storage and improve layout.
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