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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1954
Page
16
A community guide recommends porch upgrade steps to raise curb appeal and property value. Check screens and floor for deterioration, replace rotting wood, repaint with gray or green tones, and add durable clay tile accents. Install lighting, a visible street number, and shrub plantings to create a welcoming, cooler porch space.
A home design trend toward larger houses with three or four bedrooms is noted as veterans recall postwar small homes. The Halsey by Albert E. Olson, under 1000 sq ft with five rooms, is featured as the current House of the Month with a full basement and ample storage. West Side Lumber & Coal Co. sponsors and offers drawings, specs, and material lists from their portfolio of architect designs.
A rugged small boat pattern is offered with a frame up method and nine by eleven details. The Sports men Pack includes a complete erecting frame guide and shell construction steps with pattern, plus a separate 25 cent pattern option. Also notes house maintenance tips like chimney reconditioning and enclosure ideas for open porches.
Create a simple light plywood sailboat with full size patterns for parts and clear instructions. Build in a yard or basement using stock materials, no specialized skills required, and optional 9 to 10 HP outboard motor for weekend sailing pleasure.
Fall and Winter approach emphasized by a homeowner’s guide to prepping the house for cold. Weathered joints and putty, worn paint, and exterior trim require inspection. Repair storm windows and doors, re paint where needed, and ex stain chimneys and brickwork while joints are pointed up.
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