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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
14
Home decorators stress that a room’s impact rests on its lighting. Choose fixtures that blend with the room rather than stand out, favor neutral colors and simple shapes. Modern, period-appropriate designs are available, and financing through the Modernization Credit Plan may aid replacement.
The record notes that the average American home built last year cost $900 less than the 1928 average. It adds that building costs in the United States during the last decade have been declining steadily, signaling a persistent trend in construction expenses.
Home owners endure linoleum edges lifting at doorway thresholds. Brass strips manufactured for this purpose can eliminate the nuisance in old linoleum and prevent future edge lifting when laying new linoleum.
Authorities agree that adequately sized and correctly installed lightning rods protect homes. Inadequate installations can be dangerous so homeowners should consult a reliable company to assess needs. Rods may be financed through FHA Modernization Credit Plan loans from qualified lenders.
Homeowners question radiator covers as heat loss concerns arise. Covers with bottom openings and top grilles can reduce radiated heat but increase convection heating, balancing efficiency.
Door hinges, except those of wrought iron or brass in Colonial houses, are generally not considered ornamental. Hinges are now available that are completely in visible, yet function efficiently.
Homeowners should not tolerate springy floors. A competent carpenter should examine the floor and determine repairs. Funding for the work can be obtained from a qualified lending institution under the guidance of the article.
A new incinerator type now available for homes requires one auxiliary fuel and minimal installation cost. It can be built into the heating flue by a qualified mason, with financing through Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration. It features two combustion chambers for garbage and dry rubbish, and includes two cast iron shaker crates and an ash drawer for easy removal. Heat from burning dry refuse dries the wet garbage above and ignites it.
Crank handle operators aid casement windows difficult when screened, eligible for Modernization Credit Plan funds from qualified lenders under the Federal Housing Administration. Screened inward casements block operation. devices pass through screens to control outward windows. Also notes quick closing door devices and Peru’s ranking as a top silver producer.
The article reports that income amount, source, and stability now guide mortgage decisions. Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald says lenders moved away from relying on real estate security alone and scrutinize borrower motivation and long-term income prospects to prevent overbuying and default risks.
The city council of Newcomerstown rejected Mayor Charles B. Mugford's plan to turn off street lights to save money. The move follows the town's financial difficulties and aims to avoid darkness through debt measures rather than service cuts.
Federal Housing Administration officials report growth and population trends drive subdivision profitability. The Land Planning Division reviewed 927 subdivisions on 29 000 acres and 96 000 lots, with 1000 site inspections. Trends include traffic separation from residential streets, parks, grouped stores with parking, and a shift to larger lots nationwide. Incinerators for waste disposal are now available for homes and buildings, funded by the Modernization Credit Plan.
When bathroom floor tiles loosen, they can be reset using a mastic glue substitute since there is no space for a new cement layer. Proper installation prevents loosening, while reattachment uses adhesive techniques rather than fresh cement.
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