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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1954

Page

16

The Camden Budgeteer House of the Week

The Camden adapts Levitt & Sons Budgeteer model offering economical living. The design reflects mass production planning that yields lower costs and practical living space for many families. For plans, send a self addressed stamped envelope to Building Editor Chronicle Telegram Elyria.

Levitt & Sons Camden Chronicle-Telegram Elyria

Attached Garage As Practical For Small Homes

A rear driveway to a garage consumes about 16 percent of a 50 by 100 foot lot. When possible, place a new garage near the front within 20 to 125 feet of the street to sacrifice only 40 percent of the yard. If the plot has a side yard meeting zoning, attach the garage to the house. An attached garage creates harmonious lines and should be set back about six feet to avoid prominence.

Use Penknife To Test Wood In Buildings

Alternate wet and dry conditions render unsound wooden members. Ends of joists in masonry walls may decay from damp basements and poor ventilation. Roof leaks can loosen flashing. A penknife test reveals softness or brittleness, signaling repairs and replacement, with proper basement ventilation to prevent further deterioration.

Care tips for shower fixtures and curtains

The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau offers guidance on cleaning and maintaining shower heads cabinets and curtains. Clean clogged shower-head openings by removing the head and brushing the back surface with a coarse needle. Wash flat shower curtains on a table rinse and air dry on the rod. wipe doors and rods. Clean prefabricated cabinets with soap and water avoid gritty powders and protect enameled walls. Use oxalic acid for tiled walls and cover receptors when standing on them.

Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau

Limitless decorating with wallpaper ideas explained

Wallpaper offers endless decorating options for walls ceilings doors and even furniture and floors. Use a single well drawn design on one wall or paper doors and alcoves to create depth, with painted remaining walls. Choose cost and texture to suit room size and style, and consider textured papers for a fresh effect.

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