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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
7
Plans for a dining room should include Southeast exposure for morning light and ample wall space for furniture. Ensure direct access from the kitchen or pantry. In smaller houses combine dining with the living room to suit normal family use and allow flexibility for special occasions.
In the Home Workshop by Ruth Wyeth Spears presents two decorative projects Hooks for cooking spoons or pan holders and a salt box. The pieces are made with authentic oldtime patterns including cutting guides and stencil designs. patterns cost 25 cents and can be ordered via Workshop Pattern Service at The Chronicle Telegram Bedford Hills New York.
An economical layout maximizes usable floor area relative to gross area. Excess unusable space lowers desirability by inflating construction and maintenance costs and labor. Large entrance halls and galleries are seen as unnecessary except in higher-cost dwellings.
A home made putty cleans wallpaper by mixing four teaspoons baking soda two cups flour five teaspoons ammonia and 12 cups water then double boiling for about 90 minutes. Knead until smooth and test on a hidden area to prevent color or design loss. Wipe surface to remove putty crumbs and note that the starchy putty can attract bugs.
Plaster stains appear as white spots when wet plaster from a ceiling lands on cement floors. Scrape up the plaster immediately and sponge the area with a mix of muriatic acid and soft water, then wash with clear water until all acid and lime traces vanish. After drying, apply a transparent sealer.
A government survey of eight million dwellings in 203 urban areas finds owner-occupied units are better equipped with indoor toilets and bathtubs across regions. Four-fifths of owners stayed five years or more, while only 18 percent of tenants did. Mobility varies by region with the Southwest most dynamic and the Northeast showing longer stays, yet no region has more than 20 percent of units with the same tenant beyond five years.
Corner lots require extra width to accommodate side yard and side street setbacks. With a five foot side yard and a fifteen foot side street setback, corner lots should be at least ten feet wider than interior lots. Streets exist to provide access, fire protection, utilities, light and air, and narrow residential streets hinder these functions. Regulations set minimum building line setbacks to guide lot line establishment.
A real estate survey links dull bathrooms with rising apartment vacancies as women value the bath area when choosing a home. In Kalpala Uganda a new bakery requires a bath before work and uses no hand touched food.
The Brockton is a one floor L shaped cottage designed for a 50 foot lot with room for a driveway and detached garage. It features a recessed entrance, a 16 by 11 living room, two bedrooms, a compact kitchen, and basement options. Plans are available through the Home Building Editor with a reply envelope.
To remove old patches, apply turpentine on a clean cloth and rub the wax spots twice or three times, then re wax the floor. wallpaper stains resist removal, but a good wallpaper cleaner or a sponge rubber eraser can lift most marks.
The text weighs pros and cons of basements in new homes. Factors include cl imatic conditions house size heating system, storage needs above or below ground, light air and convenience versus space for coal wood and food storage leveraging earth temperatures for preservation.
Linoleum, once a floor staple, is now used on sink tops and drainboards as a practical attractive surface. Its resiliency reduces clatter and prevents dish breakage, while proper seam tightness and waterproofing determine success on wet areas.
Winter care advisory urges wrapping all exposed plumbing in heat retaining and cold resisting material. Corroded water pipes hinder water flow and are more prone to freezing, risking bursts and damage.
Roof leaders though minor can cause damage when clogged by debris. Foreign material in gutters and leaders blocks flow and is often overlooked until late winter. Removing debris preserves roof condition and prevents leaks.
Planning electric outlets in new houses often neglects the kitchen though it has the greatest need for plugs. The kitchen uses power for lighting and for appliances, and current consumption varies with devices. Plan outlets to meet the load and avoid undersupply.
A home solution for clearing drains uses half a pound of washing soda in two gallons of boiling water to flush sinks and pipes. For stubborn clogs, pour a pint of kerosene and leave overnight before flushing. When installing book shelves, plan shelf depth to handle varying book sizes with a recommended six inch depth for efficiency.
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