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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
3
The piece argues against placing broom closets in kitchens citing sanitation worries as brooms and mops harboring germs. It suggests storing cleaning tools on a cellar stair hook strip where they air and stay cleaner, noting some houses lack a cellar space.
The passage describes placing a hook strip about 4 feet 6 inches from the floor on all sides, erecting two or more shallow shelves for cleaning materials, and hanging brooms dusters and mops by loops on their handles. It recommends a ventilated broom closet with space on the floor freed for pallia and other utensils.
The house with a comfortable porch offers many advantages as a screened space that can become a summer living or dining area. In hot weather cool salads and iced drinks entice appetite, while a built in folding table saves space when not in use and a cool floor and rug create a pleasant environment for informal meals. An electric outlet supports a chafing dish grill or toaster to keep the kitchen free from heat.
A description praises decorative doors that go beyond function and brighten interiors. It notes ivory woodwork and walls in a kitchen, with red and green curtains and accessories, and panels on the door painted bright red outlined in green.
Careful construction avoids trouble in showers. Use a noncorrosive floor pan for stalls not prefabricated. Interior walls should be water resistant to six feet. Install a splash guard eight inches high at the entrance to keep water from escaping onto the floor outside.
A clever housewife redesigned a dining room using white wainscoting light blue wallpaper and a blue ceiling to create classical lines. She added a marble look floor casement bay window tile sill plants and crystal chandelier replacing the former electric fixture. A black dining set with gold trim white cabinets dark drapery and blue brocade decorative accents completed the refined look.
Shelves shape home order and reading ease depending on depth height and light. Proper shelves keep titles readable and accessible while shallow units in kitchens for frequent condiments reduce wasted space.
The text outlines shelf depth and arrangement rules for kitchens or pantries. It advises placing each article in plain view on narrow shelves to limit stacking. Plates require at least 11 inches depth with potential double rows. Doors on dish shelves keep dust out and must hang in pairs over large openings for large platters. It warns against partitions that hinder storing large dishes and platters.
A brief note highlights that uses must be carefully studied before manufacturing shelves. The emphasis is on designing to fit specific applications, ensuring correct dimensions and suitability for intended loads and environments.
The interior woodwork coat requires careful prep with a perfectly dry surface for lasting adhesion. Three coats suffice if budget limited, five coats with sanding yield a superior finish. enamel can create high gloss with two flat coats first. Finish choice depends on taste, using matte or satin options as preferred.
Glazed doors should have the glass held in place with wooden strips or beads and not with putty. Constant door closing loosens putty and allows the glass to come free. A thin layer of putty should lie between the wooden shoulder and the glass to seal while keeping the glass secure.
A series of practical home building tips. Topics include fireplace alternatives, converting a garage to sleeping quarters with proper insulation and ventilation, building on hillside lots with second floor entry, choosing linoleum for bedroom floors, ensuring sturdy stairs with tongue and groove joints, and designing a corner dining room cupboard with wood or lath and plaster options.
Built in mirrors are valuable aids in maintaining appearance and, when placed correctly, can create the impression of added space. They are useful in bedrooms or dressing rooms and may be attached inside closet doors when a full length mirror does not fit the decor. Use with discrimination for artistic effect.
Concrete serves multiple building needs and yields cool living spaces in summer and warm dry rooms in winter. It resists fire and storms and withstands time and decay. Its floors are fireproof and strong, easy to clean, and provide solid foundations for linoleum carpets or tiles.
A guide notes a range of native American woods for fences, highlighting heartwood durability, recommended selections like Osage orange and red oak, and cautions against sapwood-heavy woods without preservative treatment. It mentions regional availability and price influencing post choice and fence longevity. The text ends with unrelated cultural comments about the Englishman.
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