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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1954
Page
2
Practical home improvement guidance on brightening interiors by refinishing woodwork. It covers choosing finishes, brush types, surface prep, and application tips for doors baseboards windows and stairs to achieve lasting attractive results.
The Brannock, a one story home, offers six well lighted rooms with a large bay window, possible four bedrooms, and flexible layouts. It can be built with or without a basement, includes ample storage and a cedar closet, and is shown on a 60 by 21 foot plan. Blueprint plans and specifications are available from the Chronicle Telegram Home Building Editor for a modest price.
In the Home section two pieces of outdoor play equipment are described for children of various ages. A clown figure to be painted blue red and black on white enamel becomes a neighborhood personality, with readers sending in photos from last summer. The pattern includes an awning covered sandbox and sells for 35 cents, part of a six-pattern Outdoor Play Equipment set priced at 1. postpaid from Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
The Hardwood Plywood Institute outlines five standard grades for panels: custom, good, sound, utility, and reject. Face veneers are graded by quality with definitions ranging from custom grade for architectural uses to reject grade for panels with defects. Panels may be single or mixed grade on each side, affecting face and back classifications.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association reports over 247000 Ohio homes will be updated for comfort in three years with 167000 new homes built. Modernization totals for 1954 57 include 134000 in 54 55 and 61000 in 55 56 and 52000 in 56 57. Seven of ten homes will use gas heating. demand rises for ranges water heaters dryers and related equipment. Nationwide, more than 5000000 homes will be built or modernized by 1957 with 2774000 new houses and 2414000 updated. over 17000000 will be heated by gas by then.
Local company presents The Abbott, a compact small house designed by Randolph Evans AIA. The plan emphasizes livable space with a bright living room, six closets, a dining alcove, and a two bedroom layout with cross ventilation. Exterior features include common brick shingles and vertical siding. open for inspection at West Side Lumber & Coal Co.
A lean-to storage shed for youngsters cyclists offers weather protection. Built from 1 by 3 lumber and Masonite panels, it uses 16 inch spacing, hardboard battens, and a rack inside. An open end and canvas aft closure provide easy access and weather shielding.
When you buy paint, obtain the accessories you will need. Gather tools for application such as brush roller or spray gun. Ensure you have materials for repairing the surface like crack fillers. Include cleaning supplies and items to smooth the surface.
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