Description
Small Homes Guide – Fall 1951 – What’s Ahead in Home Building Cover Feature – No Mailing Label – Good Condition
This Fall 1951 edition of Small Homes Guide offers a comprehensive and practical look into postwar home design and construction trends, with a special emphasis on “What’s Ahead in Home Building.” Ideal for collectors of vintage architecture and mid-century planning resources, this issue features dozens of helpful articles, construction tips, financial guidance, and design ideas for the mid-century homeowner or builder.
The magazine is in good condition with some age-appropriate wear but retains a clean interior. No mailing label is present. The item in the listing photos is exactly the one you will receive.
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Select Features:
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What’s Ahead in Home Building – p. 56
Insight into postwar trends and innovations in housing -
Families Are Helping to Build Their Own – p. 99
A look at the self-build movement and community-based construction -
Believes Financing Best Bargain by Frederick W. Jackson II – p. 61
A case for affordable housing loans in 1950s America -
Selecting Your Site – p. 52
Choosing a lot with future value and liveability in mind -
Ideas from Our Readers – p. 5
Creative submissions and advice from real homeowners
Design & Construction Section:
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Design Section (pp. 63–93) – Floorplans, blueprint sources, and layout concepts
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Where to Get Blueprints – p. 62
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Interior Construction – p. 128
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Foundations, Superstructure, and Insulation – pp. 102–122
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You Can Paint It Yourself by Burr Price – p. 134
Home Equipment & Decor:
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Heating for Family Comfort – p. 138
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The Well-Planned Kitchen by Helen C. Douglas – p. 160
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Planned-In Bathroom Efficiency – p. 166
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Good Decorating Fits Your Family by Alice Nelson – p. 176
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Bedrooms with Personality – p. 186
Departments:
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Reference Helps for Home Builders – p. 14
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What You Need to Know About Home Financing – p. 95
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Lighting and Wiring for Comfort and Beauty – p. 172
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Helpful Booklets & Advertiser Index – pp. 197–200
An excellent resource for enthusiasts of vintage home planning, retro design, and DIY construction, this 1951 issue offers a rich and informative glimpse into how Americans built and dreamed of homes during the postwar housing boom.