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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1957

Page

8

Cooling a Hot Water Heated House Possible in Summer

The article argues against the belief that a hot water heated home cannot be air conditioned. It outlines several methods to entirely air condition such homes during summer.

Through the Wall Gas Heaters Gain Venting Ease

Vented through a small opening in an outside wall allows through the wall gas heaters to draw outside air for combustion and expel combustion products outdoors. No external vent pipes are needed beyond those built into the units.

Flexible Cape Cod Home With 4 Bedroom Potential

A House of The Week design, HW-43, combines flexible Cape Cod layout with future expansion. The 1390 square feet on the first floor support two bedrooms, a bath, dining and living areas, plus a central hall entry and terrace access. An 800-square-foot second floor could add two large bedrooms, a bath and storage, enabling a two-family or income unit with a private vestibule access.

Cape Cod Sam Paul

Electrical safety for home wiring and fuses explained

Andrew C Lang explains how to handle home electrical work safely. He covers fuse amperage, replacing fuses with equal ratings, extension cords, circuit breakers, and common hazards like penny substitutions and outdoor wiring. He warns about overheating, shocks, and urges grounded tools and weatherproof wiring for safety.

House with garage option and serene exterior feel

A residence offers a one car garage with potential for a two car space where the plot allows. Front to rear dimensions measure 25 feet 8 inches. The exterior presents a pleasant serene appearance with a welcoming "come on in, the living is fine" vibe.

Improved Skylights Revise House Plans

Improved skylights open new planning options by daylighting inner rooms and reducing outside wall area. Ready made skylights with frames, flashing and fasteners lower costs, provide ventilation and sun control while enabling service core layouts for efficient water, vents and drains.

Home Repair DOs and DON'Ts

Home repair guidance covers gypsum wallboard uses and handling. It advises cutting by scoring on a flat surface, snapping, leaving gaps between nailed panels, and filling with perforated tape and cement. After cement dries, sand rough spots before painting or wallpapering, noting certain panels have prefinished coverings like simulated knotty pine.

Guidance on gypsum wallboard installation and handling

The passage warns against excessive cement between joints and urges applying thin coats to build a smooth surface. It advises not to drive nails beneath wallboard with a pailset and to let hammer dimples level with cement. It cautions against moving large ceiling panels without a jig and notes variations in gypsum wallboard types, including 16 inch within spacing.

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