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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1954
Page
13
An article describes using plate glass walls and interior mirrors to blend house and lawn, making a small suburban home appear limitless. It outlines a plan with privacy on two exposed sides, large glass fronts, and mirrored interiors to extend the living area into the yard.
When painting baseboards start in a room corner and apply paint to the board’s middle before moving outward. Protect the floor with a drop cloth and use a paint shield or stiff cardboard at the upper edge of the baseboard to guide the stroke.
Step by step instructions detail constructing an outdoor backboard with 4 by 4 posts, 16 feet long, set 4 feet deep in the ground. Include overhead bracing with 2 by 4s, a backboard made from boards, carriage bolts, holes bored to recessed bolt heads, and mounting the basketball hoop with the rim one foot above the ground.
The article argues kitchens are expanding but space remains precious for new appliances and functions. It highlights the shift from bulky radiators to compact convectors, which fit into walls, save floor space, and can be painted to match room design without reducing heating efficiency.
The September Architectural Forum reports irradiation could alter materials to create plastics stronger than steel with high insulation, heat resistance, and no need for heavy shielding. Homeowners can save fuel by improving insulation of hot water tanks, pipes, ducts, ceilings and floors, says F W Segerstrom of Libbey Owens Ford Glass.
A home feature highlights superfine fiber glass insulation as easy to handle and versatile. It details uses in freezers and air conditioning, jet engine heat resistance claims, and practical tips for insulating hot water tanks and ducts to save energy.
Mr. Segerstrom stresses insulating ducts when adding rooms or en closing spaces to ensure maximum heat from the heating system. He notes attic laydown insulation and crawl space underlayment help keep floors warmer and reduce heat loss, with a handout offered by Libbey Owens Ford Glass. Home decor trends show drapery fabric use rising from 15 to 40 yards, aided by large windows and new fabrics, including chintz patterns by Associated American Artists.
New York City Board of Health seeks amend a sanitary code to require lead painted items carry warnings. With 14 lead poisoning cases and four child deaths this year the proposal targets toys furniture and walls where peeling paint could be chewed by infants. A separate tip notes treating sash cords with melted paraffin extends life and eases operation.
Steel interior frame construction enhances chair durability by eliminating breakage and splitting. Royval Metal Manufacturing Company of Chicago promotes precision welded metal frames that allow lighter yet stronger furniture, aligning parts like a fine watch for longer life.
Readers are warned that white fuzzy surface on cedar closet lining is likely crystallized cedar oil from high oil content. The bloom appears after storage in low air and light, disappears when exposed to air, and can be brushed off easily.
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