Conversion of arlor Adds to Home Comfort
Homes built around the turn of the century often feature parlors that feel dull to modern eyes yet retain sound structure. Consulting a qualified architect or contractor early saves materials and labor, as built-ins and simple decor uplift utility and beauty while keeping costs reasonable. Floor condition drives room appeal, as dull carpets or coverings cannot compensate for a worn floor.
The Housing Forum on placing a house on the lot
The article argues for building design that respects deed and zoning restrictions while optimizing orientation, view, wind, and natural features. It stresses planning the house for the specific lot, balancing ideal room placement with lot peculiarities, and concealing back doors and service areas.
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Modern Closets Cut Wasteful Space with Smart Redesign
A note on modernizing home closets argues that large traditional wardrobes waste space. By placing rods near the ceiling, using long hangers, and adding a chest of drawers below, a four by four foot closet can store as much as a larger unit while occupying half the floor area.
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Federal Housing Administration
Professor Serves Coffee at UT Bonding Test
Dr. C. P. Boner, a University of Texas physics professor, hosts a three hour exam session with a coffee and doughnut break midway, treating the class to refreshments as finals roll on.
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C. P. Boner
University of Texas
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Housing Hints Tips on How abd eo ere
A combination kitchen sink and laundry tray is a versatile home essential. Practical design notes suggest choosing trays that fit standard basins and prevent dampness, with emphasis on ease of cleaning and efficient use of space in compact houses.
Kitchen Laundry Fixture Adds Convenience in Small Homes
A kitchen combination sink and laundry tray offers a practical solution for homes lacking a dedicated laundry room. If space allows for a washing machine, all laundry tasks can be handled there. otherwise only large pieces may be washed at the fixture.
School Board Declines State Pro Rate Offer
Cheyenne Wyoming Natrona County School District No 7 reports a solid financial position and rejected a 1100 pro rata proposal from the state tied to the school equalization fund. The board states finances are in fairly good shape and chose not to accept the offer.
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Cheyenne
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Natrona County
Daytons Merchants Plan Week for Building Industry
In Dayton plans rapidly evolve for a nine day observance by leading mercantile establishments. Coordinating groups include merchants financial institutions the Institute of Architecture and others in construction and modernization. Administration will run an information booth at strategic centers with newspaper ads tying in for building industry support.
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Dayton
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Best way to keep a room dark in morning without letting air in
Two options: outside blinds or interior Venetian blinds. Use stationary slats that slope down and out when closed to shed rain. For opening casements choose outside blinds. for double hung windows either option works. If hinges rust replace with brass plated steel hinges as plating wears off.
New Materials Make Bathroom More Beautiful
Five years of progress have produced new bathroom materials and fixtures. Water proof tiles and composite tiles offer diverse design schemes for walls and floors. Improved tubs, heating appliances, and streamlined fixtures enable a full bathroom transformation through rearrangement and upgraded surfaces.
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