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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1950
Page
7
Practical kitchen safety notes from a potential council report emphasize proper shelf heights to avoid reaching hazards, secure ladders in utility spaces, flame and fireproof range placement, and clean surfaces with safe lighting. It also discusses cord outlet placement for appliance use and warns against overloading circuits.
Modernly described home features a paneled front hall, built in bookcases around a fireplace, bright living and dining rooms, and a compact kitchen with a piazza connecting to a 20 by 19 foot garage. Two bedrooms offer ample closets and cross ventilation, with plans and specifications available from The Times Record Home Building Editor for a moderate price.
Simple to install tall narrow broom closets for storing brooms mops and vacuum cleaners are growing in modern homes. The inexpensive project adds efficiency to the kitchen and benefits any homeowner who undertakes the job.
Experts urge hiring a subdivision planner to design orderly plots parks and commercial areas. They advise following city regional plans extending thoroughfares shaping streets to contour land and ensure safe intersections with blocks 600 to 1000 feet long.
A periodical guide advises thorough cleaning of root gutters and downspouts before winter freezes. Remove leaves and debris, install strainers, check pitch with a level, and reinforce or replace rusted sections. Prevent ice damming by salting roofs and ensure hangers are secure. Repaint and seal exposed gutters to avert rot and water damage.
An architectural note suggests converting awkward wall jogs and unused doorways into storage cabinets with shelves. Close openings with wallboard, add shelving on both dining and living areas, and frame upper shelves for a shadowed look. Decorating tips propose color schemes and display ideas for vintage glassware, plus a mildew cleaning method using trisodium phosphate or sodium carbonate solution.
Home owners are advised to forget gadgets and focus on practical layout. Readiness to plan walls doors and window positions affects long term comfort and daily life. Proper light traffic flow closets baths and kitchen arrangement are key considerations for a livable home.
Closets are planned to provide definite storage for items like bridge tables, boards, vacuums, ladders, and aprons. In bedrooms wardrobes with doors save space and turn the old closet into a functional room feature. The kitchen counter with drawers and shelves is also moving into the bedroom as part of integrated storage design.
Interior guidance on tint choices to alter perceived space. Light walls expand a small area while dark warm tones pull together large rooms. Use gray and white groundwork with pale accents like yellow green or coral to brighten rooms. To balance overly sunny spaces, adjust light levels and color balance for harmony.
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