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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1952
Page
2
An ad lists stairways, insulation, and a furnace water heater kit with per sack pricing. Aluminum windows, roofing in light colors, and kiln dried boards are advertised. Financing is offered for remodels and garage builds with up to 36 months no down payment.
The Shaw offers five bedrooms and a 39 by 24 foot footprint with a 17 500 cubic foot capacity on a large lot. Interior shows a central hallway, living room with picture window and fireplace, dining room to a side piazza, a well equipped kitchen, two bedrooms on the main hall, a master bedroom with ample closet space, a full bath between bedrooms, and a basement with heating and recreation space. Plans and specifications are available from the Chronicle Telegram Home Building Editor.
The piece urges giving a child a personal room with sturdy durable items a storage system and unbreakable dishes to foster independence. It recommends adjustable table use small storage bins Kentile flooring and light easy maintenance to empower the child in daily chores and care of their space.
A caulking gun loaded with caulking compound can block pests entry into homes. Fill nooks and crannies they use to enter. Guns and cartridges are available at paint or hardware stores.
A modest, well maintained home radiating warmth invites admiration. Neatness and upkeep often define curb appeal, with a fresh paint coat or new roof transforming a plain house into an inviting residence. Additional touches like a porch, entrance, or landscaping heighten appeal.
The article explains selecting rugs and carpets by size color and type. It notes wall to wall carpeting enlarges spaces, room size rugs should leave about a foot of floor visible, and color should harmonize with rug patterns to affect perceived space.
A brief guide explains that loose bristles in new paint brushes are freed by tapping the brush against the hand and twisting it between the palms. Any remaining loose hairs are pulled out and the bristles are then combed straight for a smooth finish.
A homeowner's guide lists exterior upgrades including repair and pointing of masonry, sandblasting brickwork, applying transparent waterproofing, weatherproofing cornices and water tables, waterproofing basement walls, stuccoing side walls, brick veneer exterior, painting weathered surfaces, replacing defective flashing, pressure caulking, installing outside drain tile to divert water from the foundation, and adding new areaways.
Chimney pots enhance house design with varied forms from colonial to English Gothic styles. They suit city, suburban, and country homes, finishing the silhouette. For proper proportion the pot apex should rise at least two feet above the nearest peak roof and above three feet above any flat roof.
A guide notes that a round pot can be used with a rectangular flue and vice versa. It states a larger flue is practical though not required, and mentions fit between chimney parts for efficient operation.
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