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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1937

Page

3

Fresh Paint Colors for Brightening Kitchens

A kitchen can look livelier with the right color. Sunshine favors blue or green walls, while north exposure benefits soft cream yellows. Pale apricot gloss on walls pairs with white silver or gray accents. A blue green fabric trim and touch ups on cabinets enhance the scheme. Applying apricot inside drawers completes the color theme.

Small Pumps Improve Sluggish Hot Water Heating

A simple remedy for slow or uneven heating is a small quiet motor driven circulation pump installed in the main lines from or to the boiler. It can be thermostat controlled and does not hinder water flow when off, speeding distribution to all radiators and often permitting smaller pipe and radiator sizes to save cost.

Paneling Considered For Small Homes Inexpensive Wood Finish

A new wood cutting process makes veneer paneling affordable for small houses. The veneer paneling can be applied over old plaster walls or new construction with trim strips and moulding to match the wall wood.

Utility Room Serves As Home Laundry

A basement was once essential but modern homes minimize the need. The utility room houses the heating unit and laundry, reducing housework steps. This arrangement may be included in homes financed under the Insured Mortgage System of the Federal Housing Administration.

Federal Housing Administration

Off Peak Load Rates For Night Heating Of Water

Discussions with the local power company about an off peak load rate for electric hot-water heaters. If approved, ensure a large storage tank and well insulated pipes so a full tank heats during the night and supplies daytime hot water. The system is popular for cleanliness and economy.

Foe Ag

Porch Or Terrace Addition To Home

A porch or terrace is a valuable adjunct to a new or modernized house. It offers outdoor living space for meals and time in the open air, a pleasant healthful feature to consider in planning. Homes may be financed under the Insured Mortgage System of the Federal Housing Administration.

District of Columbia Federal Housing Administration

Trade Fair Indicates General Business Gain

The Leipzig Trade Fair reports widespread improvement in general trade conditions after its conclusion. The event drew 278,000 business men from multiple sectors and regions.

Leipzig

International fair reports growth in exhibitors

The event drew participants from 74 countries with 1 893 exhibits, up 10 percent from last year. Foreign exhibitors numbered about twice as many as previous totals, underscoring growing global interest.

Graded Lumber Assures Quality

Dependable lumber is essential for a solid dwelling frame work. Lumber grading relies on knots cracks sap pockets and other imperfections with fewer flaws yielding a higher grade. Dryness reduces shrinkage after drying out and aligns with Federal Housing Administration program requirements.

Wall finishes offered vary by material and cost

Interior wall finishes come in many varieties including plaster, composition boards, linoleum, and colored glass. Price matters but fire safety, decorating effects, cleaning ease, and maintenance costs also require consideration in security investigations for insured mortgages.

Tongue Connection Flooring Prevents Warpage Problems

Hardwood flooring boards use tongue connections on ends and sides to ensure a smooth floor and prevent boards rising due to warpage.

Contracts Should Be Understood in Home Building

A frequent cause of dissatisfaction between home builders and architects is misunderstandings over items not included in the contract. Before signing any document, there should be a clear grasp of what is included in the price and what is not. Financing a new home may be arranged under the Insured Mortgage System of the FHA.

Federal Housing Administration

Joints Minimized In Composition Ceiling

The article notes wall boards with insulating value gaining popularity for ceilings. It explains joints as the main issue and suggests placing a center sheet with a border to reduce joints and avoid a recessed effect.

Flat Roof Makes Extra Summer Room

The flat roof of a new or modernized house can be used as a sun deck or outdoor living room. With weather proof furniture this roof provides a pleasant recreation room at small expense. Modern houses meeting Administration requirements are eligible for financing under the Insured Mortgage System.

Sink height guidelines for adjustable kitchen setups

The height range for a kitchen sink is 28 to 232 inches to fit different users. If no pre measurement is possible, set the sink about 30 inches from the floor.

Decorators Use Canvas as Base to Prevent Cracks

To avoid wall and ceiling cracks spoiling fresh paint, decorators apply canvas as a base. This technique provides a stable surface and reduces deformities that show after painting.

The Divine Righteousness in the Old Testament

The passage centers on the essential righteousness of God as the core concept of the Old Testament. It discusses how divine justice underpins revelation, covenant, and moral order across the biblical narrative.

God

Two Bathrooms In Today's Nome

The article notes the shift from one to two bathrooms in modern homes with powder rooms on the first floor. It highlights baths for each bedroom and basement plumbing for recreation use, and mentions the Federal Housing Administration insuring mortgages for home construction.

Federal Housing Administration

Exterior House Painting Ready After Leaves Fall

The exterior of a house should be examined now to determine if a fresh coat of paint is needed. If so, apply after the leaves stop flying and on a dry day with the temperature above 40 degrees.

Closet Space Improves Organization With Shelving Upgrades

Limited closet space may be amplified by shelving compartments for dresses or suits and cabinets for shoes. Order is maintained and clothing lasts longer through careful closet utilization. An methic light is essential.

Lead pipes risk when clearing blocked wastes in old houses

In older homes with lead plum b line pipes the amateur plumber must avoid cleaning blocked wastes with wires. Using a wire can puncture the lead, causing leaks or contamination.

Phiander

Thief Left Dishes for Host After Robbery

Alameda California resident George Cavagnaro says modern etiquette among thieves should require them to wash dishes after helping themselves to a meal. He told police he minded being robbed but was furious about the unpaid cleanup.

Alameda, Cal George Cavagnaro

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