Chicago Man Builds Houses To Keep Busy
Chicago resident Carl Mionske, 39, an ex naval veteran with four children, keeps busy by building houses. He earned $35,000 from moviga gce company and has $21,000 equity, working days and nights as a candy plant worker. He began in 1947 with a $500 investment and later built a $10,500 bungalow in Elm Waiterhurst, selling it years after for $3,500 profit. He is constructing a three bedroom brick veneer ranch on a 100 by 200 foot lot near Bensenville, spending $2,150 on foundation and well. Siegel Supply owner Abraham Siegel helped with materials and credit, helping Mionske avoid financial ruin after nearly exhausting funds. He now owes Siegel about $12,000 before any repayment.
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Heat Absorbing Glass Popular For Jalousies
Heat absorbing blue green glass gains favor for jalousies across Shroup area and northern porches. Libbey Owens Ford Glass sales manager E R Pierce notes no glass contains special chemicals to absorb more than half the sun’s energy. Thermopane insulating glass adds winter insulation and reduces sun heat. it uses two glass panes with dehydrated air between and outer heat absorbing pane.
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Home and Pattern 312 Upholstery Guide Offered
The Chroniole Telegram Pattern Diploma Bertford Hills New York promotes pattern 312 with detailed directions for rewebbing retying springs cutting and filing upholstery fabrics. It offers a generous reward for tips and notes second hand stores often have upholstery items ready for reupholstering.
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Bertford Hills
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Picture Window Homes Highlight Modern Architecture
A design feature section describes the rise of picture windows in homes like The Shelton. It details spacious five room layouts, double panes reducing heat loss, interior flow with a living room and adjacent terrace, and a garage under the roof. The house emphasizes privacy, outdoor connection, and a basement-free plan with flexible heating and storage options.
Oil Heat Reaches Millions in Homes and Public Buildings
The Heating Industries Bureau reports over 16 million homes use oil for central heating and about 9 million rely on oil for space heat or as a fuel in schools and commercial buildings. Advances in automatic venting and compact boiler placements enable versatile design for modern homes.
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Phimbings and Heating Industries Bureau
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Less Stratification In Convector Heated Rooms
The text notes reduced stratification in convector heated rooms, with ceiling temperatures only three to four degrees higher than floor levels. Convectors work on full water or steam heating systems.
Recessed Convector Heating Considered For Floor Space
Builders planning new homes are urged to decide whether to recess convector heating units fully or partially into walls to maximize center floor space. The adjustment should be settled before construction begins to optimize room layouts and overall interior flow.
King Size Cedar Room Lets Homes Add Cedar Storage
A guide suggests turning attic space into a walk in cedar room to store winter clothing and linens. With sizes from 8 by 10 feet to 16 by 20 feet it requires framing and 2 by 4 uprights, ample head room and shelves. Cedar lining, doors, and suitable boards protect from moths and add aroma while keeping costs modest. The article notes many families want more closet space and that handy homeowners can plan framing and buy materials with help from lumber dealers.
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Ima Tong
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Do It Yourself Paint Plan Lets Homeowners Refresh Affordably
A DIY painting guide outlines an inexpensive way to brighten homes with modern paints and simple tools. It covers planning, choosing shades, keeping floors clean, using no mess pails, brushes, and rollers, plus cleaning and touch ups for kitchen and bathroom areas.
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Homse
Cold Frame Basics for Small Home Gardens
A compact guide outlines building and using cold frames for year round gardening. It explains simple materials and DIY steps, notes glass is being replaced by lighter coverings, and highlights sun exposure and wind shelter for best results. It also references FHA standards and an illustrated working drawing of a standard one sash cold frame.
Portable Sand Tub for Children Uses Galvanized Steel Tub
A sturdy galvanized steel tub serves as a portable sandbox for kids. Side handles allow easy carrying to basement, garage, back porch, or outdoor play area, adapting to weather conditions for indoor or outdoor use.
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