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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
15
The article argues that neglecting house upkeep reduces value and that yearly modernization, upgrading equipment, and minor additions can preserve or raise worth. It notes that financing via the Federal Housing Administration and private lenders supports modernization through the Property Improvement Credit Plan.
The article outlines improvements for a functional bathroom including a six foot partition between tub and lavatory, a sanitary toilet seat, tile flooring, built in towel rack, glass sanitary window shelf, silent flush system, and porcelain hooks. It also suggests built in fittings like a medicine cabinet with lighting and a linen closet with a full length mirror door and notes FHA cooperating financial support.
Automatic draft regulation devices installed in the smoke-pipe of furnaces and boilers provide a controlled even draft for uniform fuel use. The counter-balanced damper opens to bypass excessive draft, improving efficiency. these regulators are essential with automatic fuel-burning equipment and beneficial for hand-fed systems as well.
The piece explains converting outmoded houses into rental flats under the FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan. It outlines loan terms up to 10 000 dollars, repayment over up to five years, eligible modernization work, and the role of private lenders. It also notes depreciation from modernization and when rebuilding is more economical. Local notices follow about Grace Coppedge and others visiting or traveling.
A lamp nicknamed Jack Spratt offers adjustable lighting from bright incandescence to a faint glow. The design promises harmony for roommates with differing sleep preferences by turning a knob to vary illumination.
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