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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1952
Page
12
The price gap between $8 000 and $25 000 homes comes from plot size location fittings and design. Larger plots in better areas raise costs. 60 foot lots vs 80 foot plus. added features like fireplaces, terraces, garages, and high quality finishes boost price by thousands. Builders use similar materials but higher skill crews and premium options lift value.
Expert guidance on remodeling a farmhouse includes resizing a walnut veneer bedroom suite by cutting down a high headboard and painting to antique white, plus painting woodwork to white to visually enlarge rooms. Suggestions cover peach wallpaper, chartreuse accents, and coordinating rugs, draperies, and bedspreads for a nursery blue linoleum and mahogany children's room.
When hanging a picture, apply cellophane tape over the plaster before driving in the nail. The tape helps prevent plaster from sticking to the nail and creating a rough finish.
The American Builder notes housewives influence sales by requesting a packaged kitchen. Builders include full kitchen equipment in the mortgage, avoiding large upfront costs. A $4.48 monthly rise can cover a refrigerator range dishwasher disposal and counter. This plan boosts home value and appearance while easing budget strain.
A guide to adding charm and comfort to living rooms with occasional pieces. Suggested items include sectional bookcases for warmth, tall lamps to create a reading corner, various tables for hosting and display, desks and chests for storage, and decorative wall shelves plant stands and curio cabinets.
The article outlines scraping old paint from iron railings foot scrapers steel window casements and other architectural hardware. After scraping apply a protective primer such as red lead zinc yellow blue lead oxide of iron or zinc dust zinc oxide. After drying for a week to ten days cover with two coats of house paint or exterior enamel.
The design highlights a growing family home with a rear future bedroom, a living room L shaped layout, fireplace with book shelves, corner dining window, and a roomy kitchen with glass blocks above the range. Two bedrooms share a central bath and the plan includes blueprints for sale from Model Home Planning Co. Royal Oak Michigan.
Wood shingles require staining before installation via dipping and after roofing by brush and spray. Stains mix dye or color in oil with preservatives like creosote. protection relies on deep penetration rather than surface film. Repair leaks and replace damaged shingles before removing stain.
The cheapest method to remove exterior paint from a house or large surface is burning with a blowtorch. This technique is noted for its low material cost, though it requires careful handling and safety precautions to prevent damage or fire.
The piece weighs plaster against wallboard citing plaster durability and soundproofing, while noting dry walls rose post World War II. It warns against skimping on plaster thickness, explains curing and climate effects, and cites the Gypsum Association on potential savings and repair costs.
With smaller homes and varied family activities, architects urge every room to serve multiple functions. A bedroom can double as a study, alcoves host hobby work, and dining and living areas merge to suit large groups while cabinets create division.
A true bay window is supported by a foundation from the ground. Projecting windows not built on a foundation but held by brackets or cantilever are called oriel windows.
Color advice covers walls ceilings drapery and fabrics for living rooms guest rooms kitchens bathrooms and dining rooms. Suggestions include hunter greens red greens blues and neutrals with patterns in plaid floral and geometric motifs.
The Old South charm comes to new homes via louver doors with shutter like panels that provide privacy and ventilation. Decorators use their decorative qualities to add charm in many rooms. An estimate notes about 5,000 products are made from petetan.
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