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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
2
A housewife aims for compact, efficient kitchens with Modernization Credit Plan options. Features include green tile, yellow or white fixtures, accessible closets, under sink drawers, a screened area hiding plumbing, indirect ceiling lighting, outlets for electric mixing bowls, and easy to clean black flooring.
Modern home updates favor rearranging kitchen windows for better light and ventilation. A screen door addition to the kitchen door is advised. Consult qualified architects or contractors for proper window layout. Electrical outlets and fixtures should be installed over the range, ice box and sink.
The article outlines sanitation as a key factor for suburban and rural dairies. It lists barn design features including cleanable floors walls and fixtures, ample sunlight, ventilation, screened doors, and drainage. It notes financing via FHA modernization loans and links cleanliness to higher sales and product purity.
The article argues exterior illumination of a house at night acts as both welcome and security. A lit street number and entrance light aid identification and deter prowlers, with lanterns bearing the number offering decorative and practical benefits.
A flagstone or concrete slab walk from the sidewalk to the entrance enhances landscaping and provides a relatively dry, safer path in winter. The feature is easy to maintain and may help prevent colds and other winter ailments.
The article stresses service and ease as key in laundry-room equipment. It urges proper bench height for washers and irons and recommends tubs set high enough to avoid stooping, highlighting built-in solutions for convenience.
The column advises hiring a licensed electrician for adding base plugs to avoid circuit overloads and fire risk. It also explains that ceiling wall cracks in a year-old house indicate settlement and lack of metal lath, recommending cutting out cracks, filling, then installing a half inch picture mold to conceal future cracks.
The text traces glass use from luxury small panes to large panes in cheap homes, noting the shift from glass panes to clear unblocked walls and back to smaller panes in renovations. It highlights historical glassmaking, framing, and architectural aesthetics influencing window design and remodeling trends.
This guide advises choosing a neighborhood with similar or higher income, ensuring utilities and amenities are in place, and confirming lot width fits your dream house. It recommends consulting an architect, checking zoning and deeds, budgeting land at under 20 percent of total cost, and securing clear title before planning.
One recently modernized dining room uses large window mirror panels at both ends to double the appearance of windows. Small tables with flower vases sit before these panels and a mirror over the buffet completes the light enhancing effect.
A simple home energy tip suggests comparing your roof with neighbors after a snowstorm to gauge heat loss. If your snow clears quickly, you may benefit from attic insulation to reduce heat escaping.
The article warns that clogged gutters cause water to back up under shingles and leak past flashing. It advises cleaning gutters of dirt and debris now leaves are off to ensure proper drainage and prevent freezing and metal damage. Check for cracks while cleaning and repair as needed.
The sunroom adapts to wallpaper for seasons with spring and summer themes featuring apple blossoms and floral accents. Two panels on screens allow season changes with summer and snowflake themes, while north rooms gain coziness from warm colors and pattern choices on walls and ceilings.
The article discusses varied opinions on how to hang pictures and balance wall decor. It notes debates over steps versus block formation, single versus paired arrangements, and whether one image should not distract from another, emphasizing balance as the key principle.
A new combination radiator and cover is now available for installation either flush into the wall with the face exposed or freestanding like a standard radiator.
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