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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1953
Page
8
The Bellingham is a spacious two story home with 31 by 24 foot main area plus a 20 foot garage wing. It features four rooms on the ground floor and space upstairs for two large bedrooms and a bath. complete plans are available from the Home Building Editor Elyria Chronicle Telegram with SASE and a week for reply.
The dining alcove can be seven feet six inches square if using portable table and chairs, or four feet six inches by five feet if built in. Lowering ceilings helps heating, with common remodeling materials including ordinary wood framing and wall board to avoid wet plaster. address Home Building Editor for replies.
Federal civil defense administration outlines an interim guide for designing buildings exposed to atomic blast. The booklet explains blast effects, methods to increase resistance in new construction, and hazards in shelter areas. Copies cost 15 cents from the Superintendent of Documents in Washington.
Era finish shapes buying decisions as mahogany shows amber in crotch veneers and satinwood remains present in select lines. Cherry shifts toward browner tones in traditional styles while modern pieces adopt a tawny hue.
Water hammer, the banging sound when water is turned off suddenly, can damage plumbing. The quick stop in flow sends high velocity energy through pipes, causing vibration, loose supports, and leaks at joints. Installing air chambers or shock absorbers can cushion the force and reduce damage.
The article describes a strictly custom built dining table with a walnut surfaced plywood top and light pine legs. It includes construction drawings, extension slide plans, and patterns priced at 25c each with order numbers for the table and chairs from Elyria Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
Practical tips outline common minor fixes in homes. Recommends oiling locks and hinges, updating bathroom cabinet, painting living areas, and performing most repairs by owners at any time. Emphasizes routine upkeep and affordable improvements.
An adjoining dining alcove forms an ell with the living room creating an informal, convivial space. Dinette chairs should blend with the living room color scheme and fold in if extra seating is needed. Bleached walnut chairs. table seats eight. corner cabinet adds color with china and glass shelves.
Hundreds of American basements offer untapped space that can be quickly reclaimed. Key steps include clearing junk, installing lighting, finishing ceilings with durable materials, and applying proper wall and floor treatments. Finishing improves appearance, reduces dust, and helps fire safety.
The feature notes kitchens shift from large workrooms to compact layouts using islands or piers. Sinks sit on an island at right angles to walls, forming three main work centers in a triangle under 22 square feet. Heights adapt to ease, with 36 inch counters and lower mixing surfaces for back comfort. Laundry areas are often integrated, reflecting new efficiency research.
Nation al Association of Real Estate Boards proposes a tax deduction for owner occupied homes up to 6000 dollars from taxable income if the government accepts the plan. Herbert Nelson executive vice president urges the deduction be taken at the taxpayer's option over 12 years arguing home ownership creates social security.
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