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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1952
Page
7
The piece extols a home improvement season urging owners to spruce up properties. It cites a 12 percent value boost from painting and argues weatherproofing elevates comfort and curb appeal, preserving investment.
A midcentury guide stresses careful prep and top quality paint for long lasting exterior work. It warns against cheap materials, improper thinning, and skipping rust removal, noting moisture in wood and weathering as chief causes of paint failure. It urges moisture control, knot sealing, and thorough priming for durable results.
Bookcases should be a subordinate wall feature not the main motif. Built into walls they act as decorative tapestries when filled with books, adding color and warmth. They work beside fireplaces windows or doorways and suit remodeling to improve awkward spaces with built in shelves.
The note urges converting a summer porch into usable year round space with affordable siding windows and insulation for the ceiling. It advises considering remodeling now to make the porch usable in all seasons.
The Cherry Creek design spans 69 feet with 21 000 cubic feet of house space and a 4100 cubic foot garage on a 90 foot lot. It includes a large living room with fireplace, picture window, dining alcove, L shaped kitchen, breakfast nook, side porch, one car garage, three bedrooms and a bath.
A plumbing equipment maker unveils fixtures designed for a 6 by 5 foot space. Suitable locations include under stairs or a small hall end. The compact bathroom uses a 42 by 31 inch corner tub with a corner seat that doubles as a shower receptor.
A compact in line kitchen places the sink and windows on one side and the range with refrigerator on the opposite side. Ensure at least four feet between the sink front and range front, with the range near the dining room door. An 8 by 12 foot space can fit this arrangement.
The article notes flat paints offer a softer wall effect and light reflection, with semi-gloss woodwork finishes. It highlights the rise of ventilating fans in small modern homes to curb grease, odors, and heat spreading from kitchens, citing a survey of builders.
Article explains that wall and ceiling cracks often signal structural deficiencies in residential buildings. Causes include unequal foundation settlement, improper framing, chimney loads, joist depth and spacing, excessive beam loads, and bad plastering. Structural issues can pose fire hazards and require proper design and repair for lasting stability.
Winter months favor interior painting and remodeling due to dry walls and warm dry air. Painters and carpenters have more time and can work more comfortably than in spring or summer, making fall and winter redecoration practical and potentially more economical.
A practical note advises scraping old paint blisters and rust from a tin roof before repainting. It recommends using sandpaper to remove corrosion and wiping the surface with turpentine to ensure a clean, ready surface for new paint.
The corner bedroom is described as the master with two windows for cross ventilation and a large front wall closet for shared storage. A connected hallway opens to an all modern bathroom with space for tub and shower and a front wall window for light.
The Middletown Journal notes complete plans and specific actions for the Home of the Week and series homes are available at moderate cost. To obtain exact prices, write to the Home Building Editor Dept at 77 Middletown Journal, Middletown Ohio, enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope and allowing one week for a reply.
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