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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1955
Page
13
The FH A guidance helps owners understand mortgage rules and inspections. It notes insulation labeling, insulating siding acceptance, and practical design checks like window caulking, kitchen cupboard space, and water heater standards. It warns minor details can affect sales and ownership satisfaction.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau urges careful modernization starting with fixtures. Move or enclose the window above the tub to avoid drafts, or install a glass block window with a vent. Add extra fixtures to ease congestion, such as twin lavatories or a small dental lavatory, and ensure ample electrical outlets away from water sources.
An article notes attic conversion as a housing trend and emphasizes exterior color planning with trees and shrubs. It discusses fall planting, winter color from bark, and practical steps for reclaiming attic space into bedrooms or study rooms, plus considerations for landscaping and maintenance.
The article notes a widely discussed American bungalow style that defies labels such as early American traditional or ranch house contemporary. It highlights controversy among famed architects and home magazines over the merits and perception of this popular form.
A color and design expert explains how to create illusions of space in small rooms using color dynamics, mirrors, patterned glass, and strategic furnishings. Light walls and patterns enlarge, while dark tones and bold patterns reduce perceived size. mirrors, vertical bands, and built-ins extend height and depth, and room dividers of patterned glass help separate spaces.
The article stresses consulting a plumbing contractor early in home design to gain practical tips on fixtures piping bathroom layout and accessibility. It notes benefits from back to back baths compartmentalized layouts and sizing piping for current and future needs plus material choices and options for wells pumps and septic beyond mains supply.
Gordon Orbesen of Libney Ow ens Ford Glass explains storm windows can cut fuel costs by 25 to 30 percent and expand usable living space by removing cold zones around single glazed panes. Proper fit tightens the air pocket between storm sash and inner window to maximize insulation.
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