Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 16 September 1958 — Page 2

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BUILD! REMODEL!

New Flooring Will Enhance The Beauty of Many Rooms

One of the first things that you notice when you enter a room is the floor. Which is one of good reasons why you should* flooring an important place cfn your modernizing program* ' Today there is a wide variety of attractive and long-wearing hard-surface floor covering materials on the market, most jot which

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can be installed without profes- ’ sional help. (;• Included are asphalt, linoleum, i rubber., cork, vinyl and vinyl-as- ► bestos tiles as well as vinyl, rubber and linoleum sheets. Before you select your flooring, I consider the size, shape, lighting I and use of the room you are about

to re-do. . In the case of a “pattern" floor, the key motif which is repeated again and again to create the over-all design should be chosen in relation to the size of the room. If yours is a small room, use only one or two colors. A “busy" design has a tendency to make a room look smaller. If a room is large, a bold design incorporating striking colors can be used successfully. Whether your decorating theme ; is provincial or colorful, the de- . sign and colors you choose should be in keeping with the decor. For living and dining areas, a one-color floor is usually the best choice. Your best bet in the kitchen and bathroom is a multi-color floor, which not only adds a cheerful note, but hides dirt and so reduces cleaning to a minimum. Extra Rod Adds Drying Space To Bathroom An extra shower curtain rod over the center of the bathtub provides a convenient place for the ! housewife to hang hand-laundry, I raincoats and other drippy items !to dry, suggests the National Association of Plumbing Contractors, j Wet garments drip in the tub in- | stead of on the floor, and the | shower curtain conceals the launI dry if company drops in. This “wife-saving” suggestion ’ from NAPC also lets the men in the family shave without having to fight their way through a jungle of lingerie. Paint Brightens Softwood Floors One way to brighten a softwood floor that is old and worn and not worth refinishing is to paint it. It is economical in the long i run to use a good quality floor I paint or enamel that will stand up. and if the floor is to be subjected to heavy traffic’ use three coats. Even the best of paints will show wear, however, and therefore it is necessary to keep the surface protected with a polishing wax. If you have one t>f the ' new type electric polisher-scrub- ! bers the job can be done quietly j and effectively. THE CORRECT PAINT I Remember, when buying paint ' for the outside of your house, to ' clearly state the surface on which ;it will be used. Outdoor paints come in a variety of types. One kind can not be expected to cover ■ correctly on every sort of surface. MINIATURE DRAWERS Plastic ice cube trays are just the thing for storing nuts, bolts, tacks and other small hardware. They serve well as temporary storage of tiny parts when you're working on intricate models. STORING CORDS Avoid extension cords knotting lup or kinking during storage. Wrap them around , large empty tin cans before putting them away; A large empty juice can is ideal for this. Tuck the tail of the cord under the last turn to prevent unraveling. MARKING TOOL Felt-nibbed marking pens, obI tainable at art supply stores and : stationery shops', are - very useful j for marking <>n almost any sur- : face, including hard-to-mark met- | al, glass and plastic. DON’T SHAKE IT Take care never to shake or stir deaf glossy varnish. Agitation only whips small air bubbles ! into the varnish. These are extremely difficult to brush out and ' will prevent a truly smooth finish.

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y ~ x—- i wok A SMALL HOUSE PLANNING SUttAU DESIGN NO. A-313 ITI |I »OOCH liTonaos , ••onoom • [ | [J i TajTT """" • ni-oiKM rSn* ,r "I jr- I Lk f, •■A a a*JM LU ■ utility . ’ is>m9*6 o • Ip— *f a l cl aanaGt 1 L_JL a_ is'o «11' L iv in G I*l £« Miomr tshafa V CL cl <H <** k 1 c 4“ • ■■■? » ♦ o«Don*lts I BEOQOOffi “ 1 IS'-GhOO ! —* £3t2__ DESIGN A-313. This ranch type house has three bedrooms, bath, combination kitchen-dinette, attached garage and utility room The first floor is an insulated slab laid on a gravel fill. Plans call for frame construction finished with wide siding except for stone facing on the front living room wall. Storage space, which is usually a problerp when there is no basement, is provided for in the rear of the garage and in the numerous closets and wardrobes. The back porch is another attractive feature. Floor area is 1270 square feet, cubage is 14.605 cubic feet. For further information about DESIGN A-313, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud. Minn In Canada, the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada, St. John. New Brunswick.

Modernizing Adds Utility To Bathrooms Does yotir family often wait in line to use the bathroom? Do the fixtures leak or show signs of cracking or discoloration? Is the bathroom cramped for storage of towels, linens, cleansers and cosmetics? If your answers to one or more of these questions is yes, it is time to give serious thought to remodeling your bathroom. No other room in your home is as important to family health and comfort. Fixtures that show signs of age should be replaced — cracks in the finish not only are unsightly, but are breeding places for germs. , A new bathtub is essential if yours .is an uncomfortable, hazardous claw-fooj tub. Since a new tub installation probably will be the costliest part of your remodeling job, it is wise to select a tub made of durable materials. Enameled cast iron bathtubs are smooth and will not dim or peel through many years of use. Acidresisting finishes protect against stains and discolorations. Choose Tub Carefully i—The tub style you select will -depend upon available space, your taste and your budget. Standard rectangular tubs come* in lengths of 4 5 and 5Li feet and heights of 14 and 16 inches. Next, the toilet and lavatory (of washbowl) should be replaced. If space permits, try partitioning the toilet from the rest of the bathroom. If net. a partial partition of laminated plastic or similar ma-, terial offers a degree of privacy. I Choose a toilet made either in | one piece or with tank and bowl; close-coupled. This insures a quiet | flushing aqtion and is easy to keep | ,clean. And. investigate seats that? are posture designed for comfort A toilet made of non-absorbent vitreous china is the best bet for top sanitation and easy cleaning. 1 Add as many lavatories as space | permits, for each additional wash-! bowl doubles the usefulness of the bathroom. Large-size bowls and counter top surfaces are excellent for light laundry, hair washing

and for bathing babies. If there is space for lavatories, you might select one standard lavatory and a large, flat rim sink with a spray attachment. Second Bathroom If there are three or more persons in your household, a second bathroom or powder room is a must. For economy, the new bathing area should be located near existing plumbing — the main bathroom, the kitchen or laundry room — and it should be handy to living areas — near the living room for guests, the back door for a clean-up “mud room” or the basement recreation area. —Storage space can be built into almost any bathroom. Shelves can be built above the toilet, above and below the lavatory and even above the ’bathtub, so long as they are low enough to avoid standing in the tub. Or. you can put recessed shelves along the inside perimeter of the bhthtub. o o- [ Household Scrapbook ' By ROBERTA LEE O:— i O Shoes Shoes will wear longer if several coats of copal varnish are applied to the soles and the vamps. If treated in this way they will seldom have to be half-soled. It is particularly good for children's shoes that receive such hard wear. Cole Slaw —ls you wish to cut enough cabbage for cole slaw for several meals, cut the cabbage into very fine, thin pieces, put into cold water, and keep in a jar in a cool place. Then the cabbage can be used as needed. Rag Rugs When washing rag rugs, add a little starch to the rinse water and it will eliminate the possibility of their curling on the ends. It will also keep them clean for a much longer time. o o Modern Etiquette | I By ROBERTA LEE o o Q. When a person who is making an introduction does not speak a name clearly, and it is very important that you know the name, of whom do you ask that the narrie be repeated? A. Ask the person introduced, not the one who has made the introduction.

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Painting Is Simple Job For Owner Painting is easy, if you go at it in the right way. The first step is proper preparation. Be sure you have on hand all the necessary materials, You'll need: Sufficient paint to finish the job in one session, good quality brushes, plenty of newspaper and masking tape (painter's drop cloths really are better) and thinner. Don't forget to wear old clothes. Either gloves or protective cream on your hands will make the wash-ing-up easier. If the job involves plaster walls, have some spachtle and a flexible putty knife on hand. Move the furniture out of the room or pile it in the center and cover with a drop cloth. Check that both your brushes and the surfaces to be painted are clean. Grease and soot on the wall will prevent paint from bind- I ing to the old surface properly ? and eventually cause peeling“and alligatoring. Use Quality Paints Use good quality materials. There is no doubt that in the long run you will save money and get a lot more satisfaction by using the best available paints and brushes. While professionals favor the 5 , inch wall brush, the amateur will j find it more convenient to use one that is 3 to 4 inches wide. You’ll need a l*i or 2 inch varnish brush for trim. After you have covered the floor and furniture with drop cloths or newspapers and removed switch and outlet plates, you are ready to begin. The best practice for the do-it-yourselfer is to paint the walls first and then do the trim. If you are right-tianded work from left to right around the room . . . reverse this if you’re a southpaw. Always, work from top to bottom. In doing the walls, paint in i strips about three feet wide. Paint rapidly with bold strokes so that i one strip will not set before you j start the next. Remember to al- : ways brush back into the work. already done. Stippling Adds Beauty Stippling is easy and adds immeasurably to the beauty of walls done in flat oil paints. Best way to do It is to use a roller stipple. ‘ As soon as you finish a strip with your brush, roll the stippler up and down it. Use a roller covered' with carpet, not sheep wool. Before doing the trim, mask the walls with newspaper and mask- [ ing tape ... or use the inexpensive tool known as the "painter s helper.” Os course, if the ceiling needs re-coating, it should be done first of all. The easiest method is to stretch planks between two ladders so that your head is about 4 inches from the ceiling. You can then paint a full wall-to-wall strip without getting down. REFLECTED HEAT Get more heat from your radiators by slipping a sheet of aluminum foil behind them. SECOND COATS To prevent checking or wrinkling avoid applying final coats of paint until undercoats are thoroughly hardened. PAINT STRAINER Straining a can of old lumpy paint can be a snap. Cut a circle •. of screen wire that just fits inside the can. Drop, the can and as it sinks slowly it will carry all. the lumps to the bottom. PREVENT SPLITTING . Screws which are first rubbed on a cake of soap or a candle are less likely to split the wood and will go in more easily.

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SAWING TUBING Mounting two blades on your hacksaw with teeth pointing in opposite directions will prevent the saw from grabbing on the return stroke. This wil make the job of sawing *hin wall metal tubing easy.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1956

PAINT! LANDSCAPE!

' toenailing tip An easy trick will keep 2x4's from slipping when being toenailed. Drive an extra nail just behind the loose board. Driving it in only an inch or so will keep the wood from slipping. It will pull * out easily afterwards.