Well Planned Fireplaces Do Not Smoke
A home improvement guide advises configuring fireplaces to avoid fumes by setting the flue area to one tenth of the opening, preferring a round flue, and building a depth of 18 to 24 inches. It details damper placement, a smoke shelf, a symmetrical smoke chamber, and strict flue alignment with the apex above the fireplace, noting financing via the Federal Housing Administration plan.
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Property Improvement Credit Plan
Federal Housing Administration
Locate Light Switch Near Main Doorway
An advice note recommends placing switches at each entrance or near the most used doorway, especially in living rooms and dens. It suggests locating kitchen switches near the dining exit and placing interior switches inside the most used entrance. It also mentions financing via the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Plan.
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Federal Housing Administration
Too Much Furniture MakesRoom Stuffy
Dining rooms and living rooms that seem cramped may be fixed by removing heavy or unused furniture. Relegate excess pieces to the attic or sell them and replace with fixtures better suited to room size to restore livability without much expense.
Corbin Hardware For Colonial Homes
Corbin reproduces forge worn metalwork for colonial homes using Colonium metal to prevent rust and color changes. Each piece is individually treated to create authentic but durable hardware with hammer marks and slight irregularities. Agents for over 40 years offer matching hardware and estimates.
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Corbin
Day's Hardware Elyria Ad at 365 Broad Street
Elyria Ohio announces Day's Hardware located at 365 Broad Street with contact listing AAP. Retailer advertises goods and services for local shoppers in a concise notice from the historic page.
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Broad St. Elyria, Ohio
Correct Lighting Protects Light And Health
Proper home lighting supports family health and comfort through thoughtful fixtures and wall colors. Builders painters and electricians work together to create glare free reflections and brighter spaces. Loans for lighting upgrades may be available under the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan at low cost.
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Federal Housing Administration
Planning Necessary To Remodel Kitchen
Homes built long ago often lack efficient kitchens and central storage. Modernizing involves rearranging equipment and adding built-in features like cabinets and shelves. Financing may come from banks, loan associations, or finance companies under FHA property improvement plans.
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FHA
New Materials Modernize Outdated Bathrooms
Modernizing baths uses waterproof tile and composition for walls and floors in various colors. Fixtures and bathtubs have improved designs. An old bathroom can be transformed by re arranging fixtures and adding new wall and floor material. Financing available under the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan.
Package Receiver for the Kitchen Door
A woman who works and runs a house will find a kitchen door package receiver useful. The device should have a wide opening to accommodate reasonably sized deliveries.
Lavatory Idea and Irish Farm Irrigation Note
A compact under-stair closet with potential exterior ventilation is suggested as an ideal lavatory location. A separate line notes Ireland may pursue farm irrigation projects as part of agricultural planning.
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National Plan Service IB
West Congress Street
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Ireland
East Ave
East Avenue
P-Qiang
ABC
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
Chestnut St
Elyria Housewives
Miss Johnson
Martin W. Haas
R. D. NO
Elyria
Haas
Elyria Electric and Music
Heldmyer Hardware
Ohio Public Service Co
Farm Implement Co
Sears - Roebuck and Co
Quality Radio Shop
E. Loeffler Co
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