Prefab Housing Exerts Influence On Design
A House & Home survey shows prefab housing reshaping the home building industry. Prefabrication boosts design options, financing, and faster construction, with 75,000 units built last year and projected to rise to about 190,000 this year. It urges conventional builders to adopt packaging, advanced design, and on site assembly to stay competitive.
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Merhouse
House & Home
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U.S
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Paige
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Ness
Andy
Erry
Fancy Frame Pattern for Windows and Shelves
Learn to frame windows and book shelves with decorative trim. The pattern offers edge finishing, valance or cornice board ideas, straight or decorative sides, and glass shelf options. Includes complete directions, materials list, and costs 50 cents to Pattern Dept. Chronicle Telegram Pleasantville NY.
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Chronicle-Telegram
P. O
Pleasantville
N.Y
Lambs Crib Plan for Garden Storage and Decor
A DIY lambs pattern designs a galvanized steel garbage can crib used as soil or fertilizer storage. Includes materials list, dimensions, and pattern taped to plywood for tracing. Pattern 357 offered for 35 cents or in a packet of five for one dollar postpaid.
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iChronicle-Telegram Pattern Dept
Bedford Hills
Van Arsdale Named Agent For K D Homes
Ross Van Arsdale a longtime realtor at the Lorain County Bank Building has been named exclusive real estate agent for K D Construction Co. He will handle general sales financing and site location and will oversee 50 new Beebe Court extension homes with ground breaking in about six weeks.
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Ross van Arsdale
Lorain County Bank
K-D Construction Co
K-D
van Arsdale
Beebe Ct
Banish Excessive Kitchen Moisture In Home Cooking
Purdue University tests show that daily preparation of three seals for a family of four adds about five pints of moisture to the air. Adequate kitchen ventilation is essential during meat preparation, and kitchen walls and ceiling should be painted with a moisture resistant coating to protect the structure.
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Engineering Experiment Station
Purdue University
Weatherproof Ceilings Use Stucco On Metal Lath
Weatherproof ceilings are achieved by applying stucco over metal lath for exposed porches, breezeways and architectural features. This method provides durable weather resistance and a clean finish suitable for outdoor or semi outdoor spaces.
Water economy features modern plumbing practices
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau urges conserve water amid shortages. Emphasizing shower heads, modern units use far less water by directing spray to the body and offering adjustable needle to drenching spray. New toilets, urinals, and aerated faucets reduce flow while maintaining effective action and comfort.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Bureau
Make an extra bedroom with attic space and simple decor
The article advises repurposing attic space to add bedroom quarters for growing families. It suggests clearing unused items, planning room placement to maximize windows, and using laminated panels for a seamless look. It highlights cost savings and a fashionable yet durable finish for a first floor or unfinished second floor addition.
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France
Franklin
Pather
Agai
United States
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
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