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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1954
Page
14
Carrier promotes air cooled refrigeration to avoid water use in home cooling. President Cloud Wampler notes 1954 line offers full two and three ton air cooled units for large homes, addressing rising water concerns. Dealers should assess area water supply and sewer capacity. choose air cooled now if water is scarce or costly.
Plumbing fixtures makers report the vanity lavatory is the modern bathroom fixture. Prefabricated cabinet sections allow flexible width from small to large bathrooms, creating a dressing-table effect with under counter storage and hot and cold running water.
The article notes a growing trend of dual purpose rooms in modern homes. Designers like John Wisner plan spaces that serve multiple functions such as a summer living room and an entertainment center. A suburban home example shows a room convertible for dancing by removing a rug to reveal a polished wood floor.
A small galvanized steel tub or lightweight basket and a covered trash can provide a safe easy combination for handling furnace ashes or clinkers. Keep the container in the basement, transfer ashes from the furnace, then carry it out for collection. A covered can prevents wind dispersion and fire risk, while fire resistant containers reduce blaze chances.
Squeaking floors may result from missing nails at bearing points or boards that do not meet centers of joists. Corrections on first floor can be done from the basement. fixing a second floor with a finished plaster ceiling is harder.
The Owen is a compact Colonial Home of the Week, 23'10" wide and 25'6" deep, designed for narrow lots yet economical and attractive. A breezeway and garage may be added on the kitchen side to create the illusion of larger space. For complete plans, send a self addressed stamped envelope to Building Editor, Chronicle Telegram, Elyria.
A one story home without a basement faces ash disposal issues from fireplaces. Use a galvanized steel utility basket as a dual purpose container for ashes and for carrying firewood, keeping ashes dry and contained. Pair with covered galvanized cans outdoors to prevent windblown ashes.
House and Home reports a rebirth of the two story design with Carl Koch’s Techbuilt house. Flexible inside, it offers up to five bedrooms and two baths, adaptable layouts, and potential for rental or apartments. Techbuilt sizes range from 20 to 48 feet wide with base prices from 10,450 to 16,000 dollars, land and amenities extra.
The National Sanitation Foundation tests new plastic piping at the University of Michigan for home water lines. It enables homeowners to do part of their own plumbing. Odorless and dateless, it is cheaper than metal but cannot be used in hot water lines.
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