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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

2

Home Building And Remodeling Tips From FHA

The Federal Housing Administration offers simple kitchen fan installation options to remove cooking odors and suggests window fitting without window interference. It recommends replacing tubs with shower stalls in small second baths, notes Modernization Credit Plan funds via lending institutions, and advises shelves over radiators to reduce convection while ensuring heat adequacy. It cautions about heat loss, insulation, and prompt plaster repairs with professional consultation.

Federal Housing Administration

Plan Now To Shingle Your Home Before Winter

Plan now to shingle your home with Edham stained wood shingles for appearance and heat conservation. Repairs for furnaces with Faulkner Molding Mortar create a 3000 degree heat resistant fire brick lining. Oak and Florida lumber travel vast distances to Elyria with local construction and insulation pitches.

Plaster Cracks Prompt Repair to Prevent Recurrence

The text discusses attempting plastering without knowledge possibly increasing damage. It emphasizes identifying the underlying cause of cracks and remedying the condition before re plastering to prevent recurrence of cracking and related issues.

Dampproofing Cuts Moisture Penetration and Staining

Dampproofing prevents moisture entry and staining on walls and substructures. Products from major makers reduce dirt absorption by stone and help keep buildings cleaner, with federal modernization funds available for eligible repairs.

Federal Housing Administration

Breakage Cost Cut By Linoleum

Linoleum, once limited to floors, now serves as attractive sink tops and drain boards. Its resiliency reduces clatter and helps prevent dish breakage, revitalizing drab sinks. Successful installation hinges on seam and edge workmanship to keep areas watertight.

Federal Housing Administration

Five Room Homes Dominate FHA Insured New Houses

A federal FHA report shows almost half of 1938 new homes insured had five rooms. Most had garages, with two car capacity garages in three of ten. Over 90 percent had four to six rooms, under 1 percent had more than eight. Average insured home valued at 5580 dollars, land at 785 dollars. Four-fifths used wood exterior, brick or brick veneer comprised 30 percent.

Federal Housing Administration

Questions and Answers On Housing Planning and Value

A series of housing guidance covers simple plans over unusual designs for salability. It advises a straightforward layout with proportioned rooms for lasting value and cautions against rental apartments over garages as they often reduce property value over time. Planting should frame the building attractively rather than be scattered.

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