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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1937
Page
14
Practical home improvement guidance covers covering soap stained sink drainboards with linoleum, drying damp brick houses after a roof removal, venting gas furnace closets as required by law, and the decline of front porches due to privacy and traffic concerns.
Practical guidance on using built in incinerators for homes during winter. Notes two types gas fired or fuel free using house trash and stresses locating unit away from the house to avoid odor carried by prevailing winds.
The article argues homes should differ in placement on their lots rather than line up along strict building lines. Staggered fronts improve light ventilation and privacy, with Federal Housing Administration insured mortgages guiding careful lot placement to maximize space and rating.
Women influence about 85 percent of family spending and home buying. Builders should focus on visible, practical features like kitchens, laundry, heating, bathrooms, and living rooms to appeal to women’s preferences and economic considerations with long term insured mortgage plans.
Water leaks damage ceilings and walls, risking occupant safety and property. The article stresses the need for a watertight roof in new or modernized homes to prevent costly plaster and paint deterioration.
In building a new home the prospective owner is reminded that two bathrooms do not cost twice as much as one. A certain amount of necessary piping is required whether there is one bathroom or two. In most cases this piping is adequate to serve two or more.
Thousands toured recent construction and remodeling efforts over the weekend in Elyria. A crowd of 2,590 viewed the Elyria Dairies store remodel at 123 Lake Avenue, about 1,540 visited a rebuilt home at 803 East Avenue, and 1,500 inspected the Walter Thome home at 126 Erie Street.
Old residential structures present an opportunity to raise earnings through modernization. Structural soundness and favorable conditions allow purchases under insured mortgages and upgrades that extend economic usefulness and revenue for owners.
The article stresses reducing home fire hazards by insulating or screening boilers furnaces and pipes and keeping ashes away from combustibles. It notes insulation as a key point inspectors check when valuators assess houses for mortgage financing eligibility.
An informal living area or playroom for adults or youths enhances home life. It adds pleasure, reduces housekeeping burden, and supports informal hospitality while containing recreation to a designated space and preserving order in other rooms.
Real Estate and Building Management notes corrosion damages steel iron and alloys at 196 million dollars annually in the United States. Buried pipes deteriorate most, aided by moisture gases and chemicals. Protective methods reduce damage and should be widely used in home construction to protect piping and metals.
The article notes well lighted halls are essential in modern homes. It suggests using glass panels in front doors if no direct light is available and recommends considering this improvement when buying a home.
United States factory sales of paints varnishes lacquers and fillers rose from 1931 to 1935 with figures reaching 276 206 000 in 1935 and 223 710 582 through July 1926. Industry notes estimate retail sales split evenly between professionals and DIY customers with 80 percent for interior use and labor costs about 75 cents per paint dollar.
An approach called panel heating uses concealed labyrinth piping in walls ceilings or floors to radiate heat. Heated water or steam runs through the pipes warming surfaces near the fluid temperature and creating a sunlit fire-like comfort.
Shutters, once exterior protection and privacy devices, are now used inside homes for decoration and function. They replace doors or archways, cover built in bookcases, ventilate and embellish kitchen cabinets, and frame windows with matching woodwork.
In Buenos Aires Jose Alberdi a stevedore from La Coruna who killed a man before the war slipped to Argentina. Extradition failed as papers were incomplete and Argentina held him three months while affidavits were prepared. Domestic troubles delayed Spanish courts and the time limit expired allowing Alberdi to be released.
Stockholm reports 43.0 million kronor spent on amusements in 1936, up 10.5 percent from 1935. The bulk, 26.0 million kronor, went to motion picture theaters while dramatic concerts and sports earned 9.3 million kronor. Stockholm led tax gains with 13 percent, followed by Gothenburg at 8 percent and Malmo at 12 percent.
Easter Island in the southeastern Pacific, 2,000 miles west of Chile, remains under Chilean ownership and is leased to a British firm that operates it as a cattle ranch.
The article states that moisture is considered more destructive to buildings than fire, labeling it an ally of deterioration. It notes damp conditions accelerate decay and structural issues, highlighting moisture as a major threat to constructions.
Lighting engineers address diverse needs across stores from meat markets to apparel shops. Proper fixtures and careful placement enhance cleanliness appeal and sales through targeted brightness, spotlights, and ambiance, with 24 hour efficiency as a potential advantage.
Market analysis notes store owners benefiting from new fixtures and retail lighting advances. It highlights artificial lighting developments aiding many stores and emphasizes the growing importance of proper lighting in private homes as a scientific focus.
In older houses small windows flanked by fireplaces and bookcases were common. When curtaining these bays posed a problem, mirror glass was installed above the bookcases creating a reflective niche that added value and light to the room.
Two small Irish towns Cushendall and Cushendum lie within three miles of each other, indicating a close local geography arrangement. The note highlights their proximity and shared landscape.
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