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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1948
Page
6
Basic facts on foundations basements framing floors doors stairs roofs and utilities to assess before buying or renovating. Look for water stains dry rot termite damage and evidence of settling misaligned doors or springs. Ensure proper waterproofing subfloors sheathing and adequate electrical outlets and HVAC plumbing capacity.
If the rest of the house is sound but these facilities are inadequate, determine the estimated cost to supply proper closets and cupboards. The inquiry focuses on improving storage while maintaining overall house integrity and structural safety.
With high prices in both old and new houses families struggle to keep up payments on mortgage taxes and costs. Mortgage expert Miles L. Colean says a house price up to twice yearly income is the maximum to consider and to include title search insurance alterations and all fees in budgeting. A table follows showing monthly principal and interest per $1,000 of amortized mortgage at varying rates and terms.
Most American homes lack a dedicated child’s space though every child has a bedroom. Plan a room with washable walls and slip proof floors, bright colors, and abundant storage. Deep cupboards at window-sill height plus bookshelves maximize display space and can be added cheaply in many bedrooms.
The article notes that sliding shelves built into kitchen cabinets efficiently store trays and large platters. It also states that eleven percent of U S farms had electricity in 1995, while thirty seven percent were electrified in 1942.
Government and industry urge homeowners to winterize with insulation weather stripping and caulking to cut fuel use. Studies show full thick mineral wool insulation can cut annual fuel bills by 45 percent and weather stripping by 18 percent, with total savings over half.
The Construction Research Bureau of New York reports nationwide ideal weather through early November keeps crews busy later in the season. Foundations for thousands of houses are laid before freezing, enabling remaining work to proceed despite cold weather.
In the home the owner aims for modernity by removing most wood trim around doors and windows to create open space. Doors should be flush type without panels, while wood is retained for fixed pieces like shelves bookcases cabinets and built in desks.
Fleet National Bank of Middletown Ohio named as executor for the estate of Milton S Johnston late of Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. court date noted January 22. judge Oscar R Lesser presiding. attorney W Elliott listed.
Remodeling can add space and improve curb appeal but requires careful planning. Assess structural soundness, beam needs, lot size, and local zoning before adding rooms or wings. Plan sunny layouts, consider porch placement, and seek low cost interior conveniences like cabinets and shelves.
Surveys show 83 percent of homes are improperly built lacking weatherstrip storm sash or adequate insulation. The result is about 1.1 billion dollars a year in fuel waste.
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