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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
5
The article offers FHA guidance on designing a small practical home and choosing quality standards. It notes pamphlets from the Federal Housing Administration to request for ideas. It confirms that a 4 by 6 foot bathroom can be feasible with proper layout and planning.
A reader asks how to install a new bath tub to prevent cracking where the tub meets the wall. An architect recommendation is to use an iron angle screwed to the studs to receive the tub edge, avoiding wood that shrinks and causes cracks. The dialogue also covers whether to paint now or wait for two coats later, advising based on current paint condition.
A reader questions paint layering advice for bare wood and whether one coat suffices. The exchange covers prep, patching, and consulting a painter to judge if one coat works. It also discusses budgeting a five thousand dollar house, building quality versus size, dampness with a cellar, waterproofing methods, and affordable tileEffect wall boards as alternatives to tile.
The article explains using waterproof wallboards with plain air faces that can be painted with gloss enamel for durability against steam and heat. It outlines steps for laying rough pine underflooring, leveling warped boards, laying building paper, and blind nailing finish boards with tongue and groove edges for a strong, aligned floor.
The article advises flashing over door and window tops to shed water. Wooden drip caps help frame construction, but noncorrosive metal flashing provides better protection. In masonry walls, extend the sheet through the wall and bend up to throw interior water outside.
Rooms with rounded sides gain style from built-in shelves. Circular shelves offer limited benefit for books but excel in displaying glassware, ornaments, and knick-knacks with a decorative touch.
A Mississippi housewife redecorates a room to suit cherished heirloom furniture. Silver gray wallpaper, antique white woodwork, and gray brown white draperies harmonize with the dark fireplace tiles. Two arched bookcases flank the fireplace, and a family portrait completes the balanced, artistic look.
An ironing board offers multiple functions at home with a built in model ideal for the kitchen. It also serves a notable role in the nursery, highlighting its versatility for everyday tasks.
A business girl discovers a compact rolling board built into her closet door that aids quick garment care. The feature helps achieve a neat, well groomed look and keeps clothes ready to wear with minimal effort.
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