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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1936
Page
2
The Housing Forum discusses whether buying or renting is best for different incomes. It suggests rent should stay under 20 to 25 percent of income and buying should not exceed two and a half times annual income. FHA and building loan plans enable long term amortized payments often lower than comparable rent.
The text suggests using attic or cellar space for a home workshop with a work bench and vise, lathe, and tool racks. It notes shelves and cabinets under the bench to store materials and equipment, aiming for diversion and productive use of time.
The article suggests finishing cellar floors by mopping concrete with hot pitch, adding a one inch of absorption‑resistant insulation board, and cementing cement linoleum atop. It notes a flooring product combining insulation board and linoleum as a ready option.
A vintage style guide covers room improvement ideas including stair safety with at least two risers, concrete floor painting to reduce dust and add shine, and selecting durable paints. It also suggests simple trellises for facades, brick well watertightness basics, and makeup vanity tips favoring pink tinted glass for natural-looking skin tones.
The article emphasizes frame bracing as a key strength in wood construction. It recommends diagonal sheathing for rigidity, plus methods like flush 1x4 inserts or 2x4 diagonal braces, and diagonally laid subfloors. Roofs should have perpendicular beams to ridge, with cross bracing under rafters, and windows kept sealed to prevent rot.
A modern shower stall sunk into the wall provides a compact upgrade that can be built at low cost. It uses water proof side walls and a tile or concrete floor, partitioning off an end of the bathroom for a simple, affordable renovation.
Ohio building and loan associations project lending $140,000,000 this year the highest since 1929. Allocation includes new homes 42,000,000 purchases 30,660,000 refinancings 46,760,000 repairs and modernization 7,960,000 and miscellaneous 13,020,800.
Acoustic wall and ceiling treatments can mute sound without sacrificing appearance. Expanded mica-based materials provide iridescent color that does not require painting to stay effective. Decorative drapes and ornamental fabrics can be used over other acoustical layers without reducing performance.
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