INVESTING IN A HOME.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20916, 25 July 1933, Page 8

INVESTING IN A HOME.

BRICK ELIMINATES UPKEEP. To most people the building of a home is an investment of the first magnitude, and, before building, the wise man will satisfy himself, not only an the comparative costs necessary In the immediate outlay, but also in the future in the form of painting, repairs, insurances, and general upkeep. It has become obvious to all that when building in brick the question of upkeep is entirely eliminated—there is little depreciation, and money is certainly saved on fire insurance premiums. A brick home is enduring in appearance—attractive at first, and grows more beautiful each succeeding year. Since the Building Regulations Committee brought down a recommendation (which was immediately put into operation) compelling the use of properly mixed cement mortar, brick buildings are even more secure; and as safe during earthquakes as any other known building material. By building in brick you build the ideals of attractiveness and permanence into your own home—you build a lasting satisfaction In beautiful walls, and the architecture of the whole building enables you to express an individuality that is so difficult to obtain in other kinds of building material. The double wall, too, does away completely with any suggestion of dampness, and the comfort and reliability of a home, so constructed increases throughout the years. —1 An English firm has developed an electrically-operated screwdriver, its primary purpose being to reduce time and expense in the production of magnetos, etc. It was so successful in thli —the firm can now drive 500 screws or nuts an hour a worker—that it has just been decided to offer it to non-com* petitive manufacturers. The driver is intended for use in all industries where screws of a similar nature have to be screwed and tightened intft metal or wood. The newest kind of crockery drying rack is made from galvanised wire. It is made in three tiers—after the fashion of a tea trolley—with two sets of diagonal wires to hold about 30 plates. The top tier is in the form of a tray, where jugs, cups, and similar crockery can be stood. A loose draintrayis fitted at the bottom of the rack. The complete rack can either be Placed on a table or hung on the oy a 13 lu in kigh, 17jjin wide, and JJm deep. The wire is rustless. Carpets stained with paraffin will be improved if a paste made of calcined magnesia and benzine is spread over st^, ins ' all °wed to dry, and brushed oil The process may have to be repeated. Benzine is inflammable, so do not use when a gas or coal fire is burning. White tiles make excellent covering for pantry shelves. Cover the wooden shelf with a thin layer of cement, place the tiles in position, and flli In any crevices between the tiles with a prepared cement, and leave to set.