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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
6
Planning on home improvements you will need to consider electrical capacity. The article notes how modern appliances from lighting to cooking raise demand and that future additions require larger outlets and better wiring. It stresses preparing during construction for tomorrow’s needs with insulation and future outlets.
The article discusses how garages became integral to homes with automatic rolling doors in various styles. It covers electric, manual, and driveway switch operations, sliding folding, and swing up doors. It also notes the importance of planning electrical service, branch circuits, and future needs during building for safety and resale value.
A City of Middletown notice outlines roofing material options for a new house and the required deck sheathing. The project details include feasible coverings, weight considerations, bidding procedures, and completion timelines with a March 35 to April 1 window and a performance deadline.
A home tour description recalls Ann Hathaway's cottage with brick and white trim. The 39 by 26 foot single story house offers three first floor bedrooms, abundant closets, a bright living dining area, kitchen work space, a back door arbor, and a cellar. Prospective buyers can request blueprints for five dollars.
The article weighs bookcase use in homes noting a trend toward concealed shelving rather than open walls. Builders should plan size style and placement to balance color treatment with varied furniture, while avoiding overly dense book displays that overwhelm rooms.
Notice announces Heredic W Day appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph S Day in Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Included is also notice of Thelma J L Moore appointed administrator of Olive Robison estate with claims due within ten months. April 5 1885.
The kitchen becomes more functional with new dishwashing sinks featuring retractable sprays in the drainage compartment. Dishes are held in a rubber-sheathed rack and rinsed by a shower force, with standard enamel surfaces offering acid resistance.
Shelves built to hide radiators may balance a wall and add a book row above to conceal the unit. However shelves reduce heat convection and should only be used if radiator output enough to heat the room otherwise. The U S Department of Agriculture reports a method to stabilize poniceton in about a third of the former time.
The text advises dusting stair balusters and washing dirt with soap and water, drying, then applying linseed oil and turpentine. It recommends polishing with a dry cloth and installing ventilating flues for attic and porch areas to prevent rot and improve comfort, noting practical builders’ specs.
PHA officials advise buyers to select fixtures with the greatest utility in color and size. Avoid unusual shapes unless a specific need exists, ensuring practicality and efficiency in the purchase.
A furnace draft is retarded if the pipe extends too far into the chimney. The pipe from the furnace to the chimney should be just long enough to sit inside the chimney with tight sealing to prevent drafts.
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