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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
8
National Safety Council raises the bathroom from most dangerous to safer than many rooms. An analysis of 4600 Chicago home accidents shows stairs 23 percent, yard 19 percent, kitchen 18 percent, and minor shares for living room and others. Recommends lower tubs, metal faucet handles, and grab bars.
A practical method to weatherstrip inward opening French doors uses a four inch brass saddle sill with an inter locking metal strip at the bottom to seal out air and water. This approach offers an airtight and waterproof solution for modern homes.
Planners of two story houses should note the stair angle for easy ascent to the second floor. A well designed stair can be a decorative interior feature. The tread is the stepping surface while the riser provides lift. both must balance height and width for comfort.
The appeal of gay colors may extend to cement surfaces via special cement paints. These paints resist chemical effects from lime alkali or water and can be used on cement stucco masonry blocks brick stone tile interiors and basements. Some types can be applied to fresh plaster or concrete without drying time.
The key rule for bathroom decoration is selecting wall finishes that resist daily splashes frequent cleaning and high humidity. Sheet rock wallboard can endure this abuse as can cement over fireproof lath.
Economists find the safest lending risk lies with owner occupied single homes valued roughly 3000 to 7000 dollars, while the highest and lowest price segments pose the greatest risk for savings and loan lenders. The study notes multi family buildings carry higher risk and suggests pricing adjustments by loan type.
August is a good time to inspect your boiler or furnace for winter readiness. Check grates for broken parts and repair as needed. Ensure brickwork is sound and chimneys are clean with control equipment in first class shape. A thorough job now avoids emergency calls to heating and plumbing contractors later.
A simple design approach suggests coloring doors to serve as decorative elements. Doors may be painted to brighten the room and in rooms with many doors, some can be painted the wall color to reduce clutter and unify the space.
Builders and architects now emphasize rooms planned for family needs and FHA mortgage considerations. The guide lists thirteen rules for modern homes focusing on efficient layouts, utility, kitchen planning, garage access, wiring, laundry space, privacy, and site orientation to match income and construction quality.
Home decorators should treat lighting fixtures as both functional and decorative elements. Simple designs and neutral finishes best maintain room harmony, while extreme styles quickly fall out of fashion. modern, period styled, and ornamental fixtures offer wide options for colonially, English, or French interiors.
The stoker industry aims to lift heating access for low wage homeowners with automatic bin fed stokers priced near 1200. Projected residential sales reach about 115000 units this year, up from 90100 in 1939, driven by engineering gains mass production and broader advertising.
Crank handle devices improve opening casement windows by passing through the frame to allow easier operation. The invention notes screens inside outward swinging casements hinder use, and funding for installation could come from qualified lending institutions.
A cedar plaster now manufactured for moth proofing closets and storage chests. Any wall surface can receive the plaster with adequate bond. It covers about two square feet per pound when mixed with water. The dry finish is a natural red color and is said to be fireproof and sanitary.
Modern chrome and nickel storage fixtures from lumber yards and hardware stores promise to double closet capacity. More than 40 space-saving gadgets include clothing carriers, garment brackets, shoe racks and hat holders to organize wardrobe efficiently. The piece notes durable design and easy attachment to improve storage, ending with a historical mention of barb wire’s first patent in 1874.
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