FHA Chief Cites Labor Dept Study On Home Ownership
Administrator Stewart McDonald says a Department of Labor report shows homeowners spend less on housing than renters, with many living in single family homes with gardens. The study notes privacy and room for hobbies in owner-occupied homes as part of the FHA case for affordable modest housing.
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Federal Housing Administration
Stewart McDonald
McDonald
Department of Labor
FHA
Simple house plans favor broad appeal over quirky designs
Areader asks about building a house with an unusual plan. The answer argues that plans appealing to many people yield more salable homes than highly individualized designs. Overall, simple plans with desirable room sizes and logical layouts are sounder.
Appealing House Design Shows Long Visual Effect
A connected garage passage creates an extended single unit with a vestibule entry. Readers are advised on heating systems, rental over garages, planting for curb appeal, bathroom layout for efficiency, and the use of metallic paints for wood and metal protection.
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National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Connecticut Avenue
Washington, D. C
Overton
Labor Gets Majority Share In FHA Modernization Funds
Labor receives the lion’s share of modernization and repair dollars under the FHA Modernization Credit Plan this summer. Building observers say most of the funds go to residents of the local community, helping ease local unemployment. estimates show 44 percent.
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FHA
Idaho FHA Office Adds New Man to Personnel
Ernest B. Wells is appointed chief valuator for the Idaho Federal Housing Administration effective June 14. Jess M. Helseth and Harry A. Manchester join as per diem valuators, based in Spokane and attached to the Washington office, serving Idaho from Grangeville to the northern border. Idaho operations move to 420 Capitol Securities Building Boise. On July 1 underwriting will shift to insuring with Idaho overseeing all of Idaho and parts of Oregon. May filings include 154 Title II applications totaling 538,700 and six Title I Class 3 applications totaling 14,800. five months into 1940 show 579 Title II applications totaling 1,935,400.
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Ernest B. Wells
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Idaho Federal Housing Administration
Harry Whittier
Jess M. Helseth
Harry A. Manchester
Spokane
Washington
Washington State
Federal Housing Administration
Idaho
Grangeville
Whittler
Capitol Securities
Idaho Street
Boise
Baker, Malheur
Union
Wallowa
Oregon
PHA Officials Propose Built-In Kitchen Door Receptacle
PHA officials suggest installing a receptacle inside the kitchen door with a large opening to receive groceries and packages delivered during the day. The design aims to add convenience and save time by keeping deliveries secure and accessible.
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PHA
Light in Linen Closet Eases Groping for Articles
A linen closet light reduces confusion as it helps locate articles without fumbling. The suggestion emphasizes practical steps to improve organization and accessibility in a bedroom storage area.
Plan a practical kitchen with three work centers
The article urges weighing compact kitchen plans against real use and outlines three centers Preservation and Storage Cooking and Serving and Cleaning. It notes placement near entry, storage and work space needs, and the benefit of a guiding book How to Have the Home You Want available from local lumber dealers.
New Glass Paneling Gains Home Use
Opaque structural glass paneling, once common in stores theaters and building fronts, enters homes for walls and wainscoting. It offers ultra modern looks high luster and resistance to wear. It resists warping swelling crazing staining and burns from cigarettes and cleans with soap and water.
Wallpaper as Decorative Covering Across Rooms and Closets
The article discusses wallpaper use beyond walls as ceilings cupboards and closets to create unity and color themes. It notes designs as backdrops for china and dining rooms and claims protection against dust and paint on clothes. It ends with a side note that the United States has about 5 000 miles of coastline.
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United States
Trend Toward Large Windows Noted By FHA
FHA officials note a shift to large window areas in homes as standard due to improved design. Double glass and weatherstripping reduce heat loss, enabling bigger openings even in remodeling with Modernization Credit Plan funds. Thailand was officially adopted as the name of Siam in 1939.
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FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Thailand
Siam
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