Brighter Colors Now Being Used to Paint Houses
The article notes a shift to bold exterior colors with federal guidance from the Federal Housing Administration. Examples include an Eastern state home with deep yellow walls and orange frieze, a Grey Midwestern house with bright red roof, and a California home featuring white pink fronts and pale yellow rear to enhance garden views.
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America
Ious Benner
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California
Essentials of bathroom planning for housing forums
The article outlines two core needs proper fixture placement and adequate light and ventilation. It covers room sizing 7 by 5 feet or more, tub and toilet arrangements, window positioning to avoid wet curtains, lighting placement on mirror sides, and practical features like towel racks and a single door for space efficiency.
Modern Refrigerators And Bath Tubs Boost Home Comfort
The article notes advances in home appliances with electric and gas refrigerators featuring enamelled metal interiors, better insulation, and compact designs. It also describes new bathtub styles including diagonal square layouts and seats, designed to fit tight spaces and improve practicality for families and busy workers.
Home Repair Tips From The Question Box
A reader asks about improving furnace flue drafts and reducing bathroom steam without excessive venting. Advice covers possible blockages and openings, installing a roof vent flue, sizing the duct, and closing registers when not needed. The column also explains tile shower waterproofing, mold in cellars, and stair rise and tread standards.
Modern Appliances Boost Daily Housekeeping Traditions
The piece highlights how appliances like washing machines electric ranges and electric lights ease chores once done by hand. It notes a new under sink garbage disposal financed through Federal Housing Administration insured loans and urges repainting to rejuvenate a home, increasing value and curb appeal.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA Insures Private Loans Under National Housing Act
The Federal Housing Administration lends no money. it insures loans made by private financial institutions under the National Housing Act provisions.
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Federal Housing Administration
Hotel Marsh Gains Rock Wool Insulation
Rock wool insulation installed above the Hotel Marsh fourth floor ceilings reduced temperature swings in cold weather. Otis Reichelderfer, manager, says the rooms are now as easy to heat as others and anticipates benefits next summer. Installation by Hisey & Bebout for Marsh Foundation trustees used U.S. Gypson Co. material supplied by Balyeat Coal & Builders Supply Co.
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Marsh Rooms
Otis Reichelderier
Reichelderfer
Hisey & Bebout
Marsh Foundation
U.S. Gypson Co
Balyeat Coal & Builders
Surply Co
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