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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1939
Page
2
The Federal Housing Administration lists eligible farm improvements including new buildings such as barns and a dairy barn, storage structures, farm offices and roadside stands. It also covers home comfort upgrades like built in cabinets, sun porches, extra rooms, painting, plastering, and related alterations financed through FHA approved lenders.
Builders urge regular home inspections to prevent inconveniences from deferred repairs. Owners should not wait for acute trouble such as leaks or burst pipes but inspect and apply remedies early to keep the house safe and sound.
Interior and exterior repairs include masonry of foundations walks drives and stalls plus barn floors troughs chimneys and basements. Electrical upgrades cover farm power plant wiring lighting and outlets with main-line extension. Heating uses a modern central plant and windmill powered hot water. Plumbing focuses on flashing drains pipes and sewage. kitchen and bathroom updates. Carpentry covers floors roofing siding doors storm doors screens weather stripping and fences. Paint work for house barn service buildings and other structures.
The article notes that experienced workmen can spot defects not obvious to homeowners and that spring is ideal for repairs. It mentions Funds for repairs and improvements are available from qualified lending institutions under the Property Improvement Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
Home buyers across the nation remodel countryside houses to preserve charm while improving livability. The FHA notes magazines highlight methods and results. Dormers porches and old Vict orian details are often seen as outdated and are corrected with special treatments. Funds for work come from lenders qualifying under the FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan.
The ad copy promotes White Lead paints DUTCH BOY and EUSTON, screen stock in clear white pine, and mill made screens. It touts Weyer's top quality lumber and insulation with balsam wool, emphasizes measured screens, outdoor fireplace frames, and home modernization through financing and convenient monthly payments.
FHA officials discuss how vines improve homes through privacy shade and screened views. Four vine groups are outlined for clingers twining types tendrilled climbers and scrambling ground runners with tips on supports and care.
FHA officials urge attention to hiding power, finish beauty, and color permanence for interior woodwork. Use sanding between coats and varnish when possible. The Property Improvement Credit Plan offers financing through approved lenders for painting projects.
In surveying the home preliminaries to spring repairs, begin with a basement inspection. Check foundation walls for cracks and mortar, floor cracks or leaks, sound wooden sills, and caulking around joints. Look for fire stopping, joist sagging, and signs of termites or dry rot. Ensure exposed water pipes are frost protected and floor drains are checked.
Readable checklist lists porch repairs to prevent property deterioration. Items include decayed column bases balusters railings floor boards supports and steps plus latticing enclosing open spaces and porch enclosures with glass or screen painting needs and masonry cracks.
If repairs are needed, work may be financed through qualified lending institutions via the Property Improvement Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
Developer H. L. Brant offers complete 5 room cottages with bath, fireplace, and utilities on purchaser’s lot in Elyria Ohio. Terms begin June 1st at 22.50 dollars per month plus lot, with FHA approval required. Contact 512 East Broad St. Elyria or call 41082.
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