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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1931
Page
2
An old weathered home is transformed through porch enlargement, shelter over entrances, and shingle siding. Front yard updated by removing the fence, extended porch depth, and a lattice rear feature. Interior gains include new hardwood floors and redecorated walls.
The article discusses aligning garage design with house style and materials. It advocates matching siding, construction method, and overall aesthetic to ensure the garage is an integrated property element rather than an afterthought, with variations for brick, stucco, and English styles.
A cement walkway suggestion describes placing cement slabs in a curved line along the lawn rear of a house. The plan calls for stepping stones, easily cast, with the contractor supplying or sourcing artificial stones to enhance artistry.
The home built long ago has plumbing likely needing replacement due to corrosive pipes causing leaks. A plumber should inspect the lines now to prevent future costs and confusion. Non corrosive pipes save future repairs and should be used in all new work.
An owner reports investing one dollar yields two dollars in increased real estate value. The findings emphasize tangible results from modernization efforts and their impact on home value and market appeal.
In County Westmeath Ireland a house features windows shaped like a chair back. The eccentric owner had the panes arranged to mirror the backs of his dining room chairs, creating a curious architectural motif.
The plan calls for a hip roof and modified hip construction near cables for the residence. Paint the garage to match the house and avoid a two car garage only during improvements. A two car garage is advised as families tend to acquire two or three cars. The extra space could be rented to help offset costs.
A Chronicle Telegram survey shows more city people moving to the country than vice versa for the first time in years. Many farm houses are filling after being vacant, as city residents seek cheaper fuel, gardens, and small livestock. Elyria’s Home Owners' Department finds 4.5 percent of homes vacant, up slightly from 3.5 percent a year earlier, with most vacancies in older, non electrified, poorly plumbed houses. Rents have fallen, enabling families to afford better modern homes with conveniences.
The nation’s smallest state will illuminate its capitol dome at night after the legislature approved a bill to install flood lights. The action aims to crown the building with a glow, signaling state pride and modernity.
Rockefeller Jr buys a tough bodied Arizona pony during a visit last winter. The horse was shipped to Tarrytown, New York, and will be associated with aristocrats of his New York State stables.
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