Do It Yourself laws warn folks about permits
A Toledo Blade survey shows many home projects require permits under building, plumbing, heating, and electrical codes. Homeowners often proceed without permits, risking violations and higher taxes, while the Fire Prevention Bureau enforces safety with rules like minimum 10 feet between outdoor ovens and frame buildings.
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Charles Hostetler
Toledo Blade
Hostetler
Toledo
Ohio
Hos‘tetler
Fire Prevention Bureau
Unseen Surfaces Need Paint Coat For Protection
Secluded surfaces like porch undersides require one coat of high quality exterior paint to stop dampness damage. The recommended mix uses equal parts soft paste and white lead with raw linseed oil, plus one pint of drier per three gallons of oil.
Early Spring Spraying Protects Perennial Gardens
Early spring spraying of perennials helps prevent disease spread. Peren nials such as peonies lilies delphiniums and columbines need protection from rot botrytis and other fungal diseases. Cover young shoots and ground with Bordeaux mixture, the longtime remedy.
Storm window installation for energy efficiency
Properly hung storm windows must fit snugly or be fastened to create a dead air space. When correctly installed they insulate against cold air infiltration and reduce heat loss to the outside.
Cracked Furnace Firebox Risks Fumes Entering Home
A cracked furnace firebox may allow dangerous fumes to escape into the house, potentially causing asphyxiation. Residents are urged to have heating equipment inspected and repaired promptly to ensure safe operation.
The Fairpoint A Spacious Ranch House Design
An illustrated Home of the Week feature describes The Fairpoint ranch with 56 by 34 foot footprint plus garage requiring a 70 foot lot. It offers a full or partial basement option, large living room with picture windows, a well lit kitchen and breakfast nook, bedrooms with ample closets, a den or extra bedroom, and a 20 by 11 foot garage. Blueprints and specifications are available through the Home Building Editor.
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Fairpoint
Trend Toward Bright Colors In Furnishings Solves Kitchen Problem
The Middletown town Journal notes the shift to bold color in home furnishings for the coming season. Bright color bars and open shelving offer practical space saving for small kitchens. Shelves hold breakfast items and can be refreshed with festive shelving paper matching the bar color.
Water use in plastered six room house construction
As much as 1000 gallons of water may be introduced in the construction of an average six room house with plastered walls. This explains,
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