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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
3
Proper floor refinishing is essential to complete modernization projects. Owners should choose wood type and finish carefully, then remove old finish by scraping and sanding if needed, ensuring a clean smooth base before applying new paint or varnish.
Efflorescence is crystallized salts from mortar trim brick or backing materials appearing on masonry when water enters the wall. Repaint recaulk inspect flashings leaks and downspouts fix causes wash walls with a dilute muriatic acid solution and rinse.
The guide outlines removing finishes with a remover and cleaning, then scraping or sanding floors, bleaching options, and smoothing before applying paint or transparent finishes. It details wood fillers for open grain, staining choices, and choosing finishes from oil to shellac, varnish, or wax, with repair tips and texture guidance.
Storm or double windows significantly reduce heat loss by adding a layer of still air and should be fitted to all windows. Properly installed and weather stripped they can cut heat loss about 50 percent, lowering fuel bills. operable storm windows ease ventilation, while double glazed panes prevent condensation and aid summer cooling.
Outdoor lighting advice emphasizes using weather resistant fixtures, placing lights seven to eight feet high to reduce glare and bugs, and directing light downward from high positions or canvases. Use multiple small lamps over a single strong unit, favor neutral tones, and centralize control for pathways and seating areas.
The article outlines wood preservation by impregnation under pressure, noting penetration depth as the key measure of effectiveness. It covers testing methods using creosote oil indicators and zinc chloride, cautions that treatment cannot restore decay, and advises applying preservative after cutting to treat all exposed surfaces. It ends with a note on enduring symbols like the British Lion and American Eagle appearing in ancient art.
Home owners are advised on fireproof shingles in municipalities banning inflammable roof materials. The guide covers sealing wall cracks to prevent water damage, insulating to reduce heat loss, converting unused attic or cellar space into living areas, chimney height impacts draft efficiency, and adding a wall fountain with blue green tile to enhance sun room decor.
Households face climate storage needs and color effects as they modernize. The article urges built in storage for surplus blankets with sliding racks, notes black absorbs heat while white reflects it, and recommends light colors for sunrooms and porches. It also suggests decorating linen closets with molding and colorful doors, plus adding door mirrors on closet or bath doors to save wall space.
Housing Q and A covers kitchen sizes, rat proofing barns, choosing black walnut wood, installing an oil burner under FHA plans, adding closet space, and enclosing a porch for a year round room. Notes practical tips, costs, and sources from government bulletins and industry associations.
Entrance lamps assist motorists by marking driveways especially at night. Lamps on gate posts or dedicated standards can bear cut out house numbers for light. Soft illumination adds beauty and practicality without excessive brightness.
A headline notes that an advertising floor permits children to play with toys without risking health or soiling clothes, emphasizing a family friendly environment and safe, clean play space.
A white fence with a green gate balances aesthetics and practicality as darker hues mask fingerprints. Painting the gate a colorful shade helps visitors recognize the house on first approach.
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