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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
11
University of Tumneis experts report indirect water heating reduces fuel use. Over two years at a campus research home, 50 gallons daily of 130 degree water required 0.36 gallons of fuel in heating season and 0.14 gallons in summer, totaling about $20.40 yearly at 8 cents per gallon. Lack of piping insulation raises fuel use by about 20 percent.
An article extols The Blackstone cottage as a year round home with a 28 by 24 foot plan and 13 500 cubic feet. It features flexible exterior finishes and a well lit living room with a fireplace two bedrooms a functional kitchen and a full cement cellar with laundry and heating equipment. The design anticipates a second story and emphasizes comfortable all season use.
The National Safety Council analysis of 4600 home accidents shows the bathroom, not the hall or garage, as the safest room in most contexts though it records many incidents. It notes bathrooms account for a notable share of injuries, urges safety upgrades like lower bathtubs, metal faucet handles, and safety rails around tubs and overhead showers.
A 45 by 20 foot plan yields 90 square feet of floor area with 130 feet of wall length, while a 50 by 30 plan uses the same livable area but 10 feet less wall. Two story homes cost less than a single story for the same square footage due to smaller foundations and roof areas. Mirrored shelves above a fireplace create a mantelless display with bookshelves framing the mirror and reflecting surrounding colors.
Safety experts urge mindful planning for homes to reduce injuries and deaths. Focus on site drainage, sight lines, non skid walks, guard rails, and accessible storage while inspecting existing structures for rot and hazards. Emphasize straight stair runs, adequate lighting, and safe electrical installations to prevent fires and accidents.
The document urges insulating fixtures and covers, fireproof materials where possible, proper stairway lighting, and elimination of bumping hazards. It emphasizes clearly tagging water shut-off valves and notes painting a new frame house costs about four percent of total building cost.
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