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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
38
The National Association of Home Builders notes three and four bedroom homes will rise as family sizes increase. Census data show three to five child families up 50–77 percent since 1940, with 50 million under 18 now, rising to 63 million by 1960. GI bill veterans plus 700,000 expected marriages forecast about 5 million new homes in seven years.
The larvae of clothes moths thrive in warm dark closets feeding on woolens and furs. It is estimated that before adulthood the insects consume about 11 times their final weight.
Woodwork manufacturers combine nature and science to treat ponderosa pine exterior doors and windows with a water repellent preservative aligned with National Woodwork Manufacturers Association standards. The preservative reduces shrinking and checking in dry weather and retards swelling and warping in wet weather, making doors and windows less likely to stick and paint less prone to blistering.
Builders say demand remains strong as new homes rise, yet prices above ten thousand dollars persist. Labor, materials, land and fees push costs higher, while a market segment earning about fifty to ninety dollars weekly still seeks affordable options. Experts note a shift could occur once higher price brackets saturate.
The piece argues that saving for a down payment is a first step to ownership and long term security. It highlights economical, durable materials like Masonite siding to cut costs, reduce waste, and extend paint life, suggesting planning can prove Grover Cleveland's claim that no investment is safer or more enriching than a home.
A column offers practical tips for tightening loose screws with steel wool, warns that old roofs need reroofing for durable protection, and advises piano placement to avoid humidity damage. It notes that dry conditions prevent rust and swelling of piano parts and suggests avoiding radiators and open windows.
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