A Friend's Home Plan Charms in a Breezy Detroit Abode
A letter from a sorority sister shares a white wood siding house with bright shingles a field stone chimney and expansive windows. The design features an elf shaped living dining area a breezeway a main entry hall and a basement recreation room with two bedrooms a large wardrobe closet and future expansion options. Plans and blueprints are offered by Penny's Small Homes in Detroit with prices for full plans $5.00 and duplicates $3.50 plus a 60 design portfolio for $1.00.
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Penny
Atkinson Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Ready or built your own home the pros and cons
A Construction Research Bureau summary compares custom built homes with ready built options. Custom builds offer location choice, personalization, and exact material specifications but higher costs and risk of mismatch with sketches. Ready built packages save time and money but may lag on amenities and force compromise. Consulting a banker and architect is advised before deciding.
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Construction Research Bureau
New York Clearing House
Color Trends In Bathroom Fixtures Postwar Demand Surges
American Builder reports a sharp rise in demand for colored bathroom fixtures after the war with tans greens and blues leading the list while ivory declines. Designs remain similar to prewar models but now feature improved styling health protections and easier operation with metal faucet handles replacing china ones. The article notes kitchens still favor white sinks.
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American Builder Magazine
American Builder
Applying Putty Prep Step Warns on Wood Sealing
Before applying putty, coat the wood with paint or linseed oil to prevent oil absorption and drying out of the putty.
High Humidity Harms Paint in Modern Homes
American Builder explains high humidity causes exterior paint blisters as moisture penetrates walls and condenses when outside air cools. Prevention rests on thorough ventilation or installing vapor barriers. Tighter newer houses trap more moisture than older ones.
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American Builder Magazine
American Builder
Manila installs modern fire alarm system
Manila replaces an older system destroyed by bombing in wartime with a new $500,000 fire alarm system in the city’s safe city initiative. The upgrade aims to improve emergency response and public safety across Manila.
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Manila
Philippines
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