Building Innovation: In the early 1920’s copper tubing replaces lead/steel pipes in the home.
Houses built today are much better insulated and more draft free than thoses built in prior days. This is a good thing; but it can cause some minor problems to the homeowner.
There is more moisture in these better sealed homes which will accumulated on the interion of window panes. This moisture can be traped between the glass and curtins/drapes/binds/shades. When this happens mold/mildew will sometimes form on the window sash/frame. This is especially noticed on the north side of the house.
This can easily be advoided by creating air circulation between the glass and the window treatment - don’t close the drapes all the way and leave a small gap between the shades and the sills.
Building Innovation: In 1916 paper faced gypsum wall board is introduced and begins to replace plaster/lathe. However, it doesn’t take off until after the building boom following WW II.
Winter tip: Ice and salt don’t mix. Actually it’s concrete and salt don’t mix. If you are using salt or other ice melting products on your concrete walks, don’t! Contrary to stated clams, there are no products that will safely melt ice from concrete without damaging the surface. So what can done? One good way to create traction on iced concrete walkways or other iced surfaces , is to spread a coating of cat litter on the iced surface.
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