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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1937
Page
6
The article showcases how modest, skilled changes can transform an aging frame house into a stylish, up-to-date cottage. Across before and after illustrations, it highlights weathered exterior, dingy clapboarding, and dark interiors improving with modern conveniences and thoughtful design.
The old cottage, though worn yet solid, undergoes careful modernization. Front porch extended and widened, dormer added for light, and shingles replace clapboards for a homey sheltered look. Interior work follows exterior upgrades to create a brighter, more durable home.
Housing authorities urge homeowners to consult an architect to prevent errors in home projects. The advisory emphasizes professional planning, code compliance, and quality results for repairs and renovations.
A guide to choosing wall colors and accents for a sunny kitchen. It suggests green gray or warm shades, bright cabinet colors like green lavender or orange, and harmonizing with colored plumbing. Breakfast nooks may use orange or yellow with black trim, with floral decorations and light curtains. Floors should fit color schemes and be practical and artistic.
A Connecticut landlord saved costs by using an architect to redesign an added bathroom within the existing Colonial house, avoiding an extension. A New York firm similarly improved a restaurant entrance stairway, preventing headroom mistakes and delivering a better look. Both cases used purely consultative services, no drawings required.
A new enamel coat brightens and sanitizes medicine chests worn by spills from water and chemicals in medicine cosmetics and other supplies. The coating helps prevent staining and deterioration of the finish.
Provide reading room every home should have a room set aside for reading. One of the best ideas is to partition off a section of the attic. Then bad shelves either running half way up the wall or all the way from ceiling to floor. Shelves half way up provide a place for pictures radio or other bits of ornamentation. Another idea growing in popularity is to have a beak built as part of the wall.
Wood surfaces exposed to damp masonry near unfinished faces tend to warp as moisture transfers into the wood. Applying moisture resisting paint to unfinished areas, such as coats containing aluminum or zinc oxide, helps prevent absorption and reduce warping.
Savings in concrete construction are reported from the use of me cast concrete slabs that act as forms and become a permanent part of the structure. A new process allows reinforced concrete slabs to be precast under factory conditions, speeding construction and reducing costs.
The article notes a method using pre cast slabs with exposed aggregate mosaic surfaces. These slabs were manufactured under factory conditions for the Department of Justice Building in Washington and later used as forms for concrete. The resulting mosaic became part of the structure, and the process yields unusually dense concrete with higher moisture resistance.
Modern housewives adopt industry style to boost efficiency with cheerful rooms. A fresh coat of paint, light blue walls, and open arches can brighten the kitchen and breakfast area, improving step saving and labor efficiency in homes and workspaces.
Prevent pipe hammering and chattering by using standard quality goods and a reputable plumber. Loose washers or worn valve stems cause noises, sudden water shutoffs, and potential leaks that can damage joints and the whole system. The Arab village of Majdal sits on the site of ancient Migdal, associated with Mary Magdalene.
A local lumber dealer promotes built-in home fixtures to modernize living spaces. An array of cabinets and built-in features aim to increase comfort and ease, with kitchen ideas like pantry safes and wall-mounted storage. A built-in ironing board is suggested to save space when not in use.
Breakfast nook design features a space saving bench seat that folds away when unused and can be placed in recesses within walls. China closets provide built in display and storage in corner configurations, saving space and avoiding bulky buffets while keeping the dining room uncluttered.
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