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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
6
Minneapolis expert John Haines warns that run down homes and faulty equipment drive most home accidents and fires. He cites 30 500 deaths and 4 500 000 injuries last year and urges homeowners to use summer to service heating systems to curb hazards in aging houses.
During a heavy rainstorm inspect the attic with a flashlight to locate roof leaks. Trace moisture to its origin, mark the spot, and set a temporary pan. Local contractors are more available in summer. new heat control systems with auto cutoffs improve home fire protection.
A narrator recalls a peaceful fishing trip with Pat and finds a charming house plan named No 44. The account blends travel, practical home details, and fishing memories, noting a roomy living area, kitchen design, ample storage, unfinished upstairs, a large basement, and plans available from Nny's Small Homes in Detroit Michigan. A light confession about an awkward moment during the outing accompanies reflections on affordability and family appeal.
Complete home wiring is essential for efficient eco nomical service as new electrical facilities expand. Architects warn a house lacking adequate wiring becomes outmoded and wal reduced. An entrance cable should deliver future as well as present power, with ample circuits, proper outlet and switch placement. A wired strip may provide outlets every two or three feet atop the baseboard to avoid hidden outlets.
Color choices give homes individuality and mood, with pastels and subtle tones preferred. Dark walls with light furniture create contrast, while tested swatches help refine schemes before painting.
The NFPA links spontaneous ignition in hay and grain to bacterial heat generation. Moist hay over 20 percent moisture, leaks in barn roofs, and ventilation delays are cited as factors. Oats corn and wheat are most at risk, with vast losses from both fires and heating.
The guide advises planting pecan trees in holes three feet wide and three or four feet deep to ensure proper root growth and stability in new orchards.
A suggested idea from American Builder shows attaching a large nail claw to the end of Manila Stronger Soft fiber jute rope, enabling pulling email nails and tacks. The small claw helps extract nails from hard to reach spots.
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