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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1937
Page
6
A modernizing project can yield striking results with minimal upheaval. The illustrated house shows before and after views, highlighting the skilled touch of a home improvement expert. The weather beaten old home, with peeling siding and a deteriorating roof, is transformed into a more appealing dwelling.
Older houses feature a parlor and sitting room separated by doors. Modern design favors one large living space combining functions. Removing doors and widening openings creates a unified room, with options to add closets or a downstairs bath while preserving essential window light and, if desired, a fireplace.
A round machine turned wooden porch supports its age, showing the handiwork of woodworkers from past decades. Despite later modernization, the dwelling preserves signs of skilled carpentry from earlier eras.
A historic home undergoes porch reconstruction with a wider front porch and a hipped roof replacing an open lounging area. Side entrances gain weather protection, a rear porch is enclosed, and lattice work plus a parapet add privacy. Shingle siding updates the exterior, removing weathered clapboard. Interior updates include new hardwood floors and redecorated walls with paint drying cautions for homeowners.
The text urges garages to harmonize with the house in design and materials, arguing garages should be integral to the property rather than afterthoughts. It suggests stucco or shingle siding matching the house, hip roof considerations, and even a two car layout to accommodate growing family needs and potential rental help to cover costs.
Brushes should be thoroughly cleaned after each paint job. When not cleaned properly the paint hardens on the bristles and ruins the brush. Hardened bristles cause grooves in fresh paint leading to an unsatisfactory finish. Use alcohol for shellac brushes lacquer thinner for lacquer brushes turpentine or benzine for paint brushes.
Painting the interior of linen drawers blue makes them smooth sanitary and easy to clean while helping keep linen white and accessible. Such drawers are especially convenient for daily linen storage.
Compact kitchen efficiency rises with new cabinet sinks from plumbing fixtures makers. Designs feature low backs for under window placement, one piece drainboard and basin, narrow rims and toe recess for easy washing access, ventilation, and enamel or painted wood finishes.
A new coat of light colored paint in closets and dark areas deters moths ants and other household vermin from emerging. Putty paint and varnish seal hiding places and protect floors and cracked or crevice areas.
An old home with corrosive plumbing may leak and rust. Inspect existing lines and replace with non corrosive pipes now to prevent future repair costs. Installing non corrosive pipes is advised for all new work to avoid later expenses and confusion.
Rainwater is likely to seep through cracks around doors and windows, risking detection of underlying building materials unless openings are properly caulked.
Flagstones, valued for their geological history, enhance formal and informal gardens, terraces, and lawns. They serve as walks borders pools ponds and water features. Also used for steps copings chimneys fireplaces floors and porches with soft mellow colors for rustic interior vibes.
A refined lighting approach describes indirect illumination to bathe a store in even light. Concealed fixtures reduce glare and create a pleasant shopping atmosphere, enhancing visibility without harsh brightness.
An effective addition to the new living room wins family praise. The feature is welcomed by all members, enhancing comfort and style while fitting the home's evolving needs.
Repairing a tarred felt and slag roof should be done by a reputable contractor due to required expertise. If the owner proceeds, follow explicit directions, start with flashings, inspect and replace corroded parts, dry the surface, apply two plies of felt in hot tar, and finish with slag and tar resurfacing per detailed coverage and temperatures.
Ventilating pipes flashed improperly causing destructive leaks. The unsafe condition signals the probable need for counterflashing and inspection to prevent further water damage.
The article notes creating a graceful curved cement walking path using artificial stones. A cement contractor can supply or cast these stones, making an artistic walkway to the rear entrance.
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