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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1954
Page
8
A guide to building a colonial style bench using common hand tools. Includes top construction options, beveled legs, edge shaping, fastening with screws and glue, and finishing steps to achieve antique appearance.
An article answering reader questions on remodeling an old house notes cutting additional windows may not weaken walls if proper structural care is taken. It advises avoiding cutting bracing members without reinforcement and suggests adding studs and bridging where openings occur. It also covers flooring repairs and consulting a competent carpenter.
Display room touts smatchless copper enameled and natural wood finishes for hard wood Kitchen styles. North facing rooms suit bright warm colors while south facing rooms allow cooler tones. Suggested palette includes yellow orange copper russet brown with white and blue accents. Floor linoleum pumpkin in color with brown borders and white framed doors and windows to match cabinets.
A compact dining alcove in kitchens can replace formal dining as living rooms gain. For portable tables the minimum is 7 ft 6 in square. for built in furniture an alcove of 6 ft 1 in by 5 ft suffices, depending on arrangement.
A Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association report says a typical family uses 22 gallons of hot water daily for showers shaving and dishes and 60 gallons more for a weekly wash. A 40 gallon gas heater with temperature dial is recommended to meet daily and weekly needs with fast heat recovery.
A Hare of the Week plan presents The Ybex a two story seven room house suited for growing families. It features a ground floor living room dining room and kitchen with a second floor four bedrooms and a den. An extra bath can be added by converting spaces with basement laundry location and storage abundant.
The article outlines converting a former bedroom wall into storage or laundry space and discusses options for an extra bathroom. It favors tile finishes for sanitation and notes possibilities like a moth proof closet or a small photographic darkroom, with layout ideas for washer dryer and storage areas.
The housekeeper of today does not store great quantities of food due to the telephone and delivery trucks. Butlers pantry, bed closets, and large pantries are poor investments in small houses, simply occupying space and demanding unnecessary steps for the housewife. Think carefully before planning excessive food storage in a new home.
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