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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1953
Page
20
An old panel door can be converted into a modern flush door using plywood per Home Modernizing. Start with a sound door, attach a 14 inch plywood sheet, nail and countersink, then drill for new hardware and install. The method promises substantial savings and a handsome result when done correctly.
A small red indicator above the basement door warns when the light is left on, helping homeowners save energy and reduce bills with a simple reminder device.
The advertisement promotes Modernfold doors for standard openings or partitions. It highlights space saving when doors fold rather than swing, flame resistant vinyl covering in 22 colors, and a finish that never cracks or fades, washable with soap and water. Demonstrations are available by writing or calling.
The homemaker should plan carefully before buying furniture since it will be part of the home for years. Dealers will help fit pieces to needs, and the buyer should specify intended use, style, budget, existing furnishings, fabrics, woods, finishes, and room colors.
A new laminated weather-resistant fibre panel for rugged outdoor use offers water and weather protection, meets FHA minimum sheathing standards, and can be installed directly to framing. Available in four-foot and eight-foot widths, 8 to 20 feet long, it resists mold fungi and termites and suits farms, homes, and offices. For details and a free sample, write The Upson Company PR Dept Lockport.
Exposed masonry interior walls are gaining public acceptance and demand among home builders. The Ohio Builder notes the style suits traditional and modern homes, offers fire safety and year round comfort, reduces painting costs, and can speed construction. Brick interiors promise durable color and easy maintenance.
The Aldred features six bedrooms and a three-car garage on a long 78 foot lot with a 51 by 25 footprint. Interior highlights include a picture window bay in the living room, a fireplace, two baths and seven closets. The den can serve as a third bedroom, the dining room is near the kitchen, and plans for this Home of the Week are available through the Elyria Chronicle Telegram.
Fire prevention officials advise breaking matches in half prior to disposal to ensure embers are fully extinguished and cannot ignite a blaze.
Building experts say insulating board lath prevents plaster cracks and lath marks by forming a continuous surface for plaster. Large four by 16 24 inch sheets act as moisture resistant barriers, directing moisture into rooms and preserving insulation while not reducing plastering effectiveness.
The material remains highly resistant to heat transfer, helping keep homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Available in half inch and one inch thicknesses to provide the needed insulation level.
The adage haste makes waste applies to painting prep. Holes cracks or gaps must be filled and smoothed before painting. For cement brick stone or stucco openings clean and fill with patching material bought from paint dealers following package instructions. Wet sides before patching to ensure good anchorage.
Leather moves beyond traditional chairs into decor with bright tawny colors and feminine appeal. Modern rooms feature leather floors walls and dados. new designs include gold on white leather florid motifs. Its enduring quality and low maintenance boost its fashion and investment value.
Caution from New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. warns carpenters painters plumbers and movers to avoid damaging inside wiring during spring repair or remodeling. Ground clamps on water pipes are especially vulnerable. when shifting furniture or equipment in homes offices or factories protect telephone wires and call the phone company’s repair service if something goes wrong.
A clean sharp hoe makes work easier and faster, unlike a dull rusty tool. The note urges maintenance to improve efficiency and reduce effort on tasks requiring manual labor.
Painting the garage interior aids cleanliness and maintenance. Use floor enamel or rubber-base paint on floors, apply primer and finish to woodwork, and paint built in bins for easier upkeep. Harmonize interior colors with the house exterior since the door is often visible to passersby.
A method to remove finger marks from bronzed iron surfaces uses warm water with mild soap, dry bolted whiting, and household ammonia. Stir, apply with a soft sponge until dirt loosens, then rinse with clear water.
A Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago survey of 26 500 borrowers shows exterior repairs and face lifting account for over a third of home improvement spending. Heating equipment 21 percent. interior modernization 17 percent. basement or attic apartment 14 percent. insulation 9 percent. plumbing 15 percent.
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