Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 3 March 1959 — Page 2

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Mirrors Can Create New Vistas Os Beauty Throughout A Home

In every room of the house, and ’ for every person in the household mirrors have a job to do. ’ That's the opinion of June Cabot, Home Arts Council director for Libby-Owens-Ford, who says, “The average home contains' dozens of places where the need exists, but where nothing has been done to fill it.” Here is a ch e c k-list—by no ■~"means exhustive —which Miss Cabot has compiled of the most im- • portan mirror locations in each ? room and some suggestions reJ garding mirror type and design. Living Room: Over fireplace—if the room is modern, a simple mir- | ror “corner framed” on a mat of . woven cane or an unframed panel I of architectural mirror. If tradi- < tional, a gilt-framed mirror of ; Early American or Victorial de- ; sign. « Above sofa-Modern. a rectangu--1 lar frame of wrought iron or pol- ; brass or a frame covered in fabric matching draperies. Traditional, a frame of black magnolia wood with gold outline or a simple l unadorned gilt In some cases two Small mirrors over low tables at I the sofa ends are also effective. • AS' table tops—Sheets of plate • glass mirror cut to cover coffee 5 and end tables give a bright, im- » pervious finish. Dining Room': Above sideboard \ New Beauty Brought To i Bathrooms Just what can you do to have alt attractive, remodeled bath- » room? There are many important J factors to be considered. First, • plan very carefully before remod- • eting — your bathroom since this ; room remains completely furnigh- ? ed with the same fixtures in the same arrangement for many years to come. Therefore, you should seIgjjCt clean, simple room designs i (fiat will give privacy and convenience and you should use well-de-signed quality fixtures thht wiH ■ maintain their appeal and dura- • * llv ; can be kept down by placing the bathtub, lavatory and toil--4| against a common wall. This fey, all three fixtures are close to waste and.supply pipes, which means less costly piping is needed? Since a new bathtub is installed for a long time, it is wise to select a tub made of long-wearing materials. Tubs constructed of castiron with a thick coating of enam„el in White or color ate recommended for easy cleaning and - smooth appearance that will not change in continuous use. Acidresisting finishes protect against stains and discolorations. Standard Tub Size

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—A rectangular shadow-box mirror is equally suitable to modern or traditional decor. The same dualism is possible with a frame of ceramic tiles. Sideboard sur fa c e-—A cut-ta-measure top will add to the decorative effect of candelabra and service, as will a mirror plateau on the dining table. Bedrooms: Above dresing table —A single-unit table with mirrors attached or a dressing table with a framed mirror above it. Either a narrow shadow box or a larger, black enamel frame will fit any room decoration. Above man’s chest-of-drawers — A three-way mirror in masculine design, especially if an electric shaver is used. On door—A full-length dressing mirror can be attached at home with the aid of simple plastic clips provided by most mirror dealers. Bathroom: Above wash basin—A three-way mirror- is helpful in grooming. All bathroom mirrors •should be backed with copper paint or plating as protection against moisture. — - Entrance Hall: A single mirror for decoration and as an aid in donning coats and hats. Texture frames are appropriate, among them translucent plastic coverings sprigs of heather. Standard rectangular tubs come in lengths of 4t£, 5 and feet and heights of 14 and 16 inches. If you have only four feet along one wall, you want to consider the 4 foot x 4 foot square "Neo-Angle” bathtub. The roomy diagonal bathing area offers convenience and safety in its Corner seats, low sides and flat bottom. If only a very limited area is available for a tub. the small “square” bathtub is ideal as it measures as little as 38 x 39, yet there is enough space to combine adult showering and bathing facilities. In fact, since this tub takes little more space than a shower stall alone, it is suitable for converting a roomy old-fashioned closet into a semi-bathroom. If your bathroom measures at' least 9 x 12 feet, you may increase its usefulness by adding an extra lavatory. The installation of twin lavatories can go a long way to solving traffic jams in this allimportant room. Dual-Purpose Lavatories The lavatory with combined dressing table and’ bowl, has become increasingly popular as it couples the usefulness of the washing area with the beauty and storage capacity of a .vanity ...... New lavatories feature antisoap dishes—and —towel bars in splash rims, shelf back, cast-in graceful designs. A particularly attractive lavatory has off-center styling which provides greater work area and space for grooming articles—shaving supplies or cosmetics. Its 24 x 20 inhc dimensions give maximum convenience in a small area. In selecting new toilets, sanitation, comfort and quiet operation must lx? considered. Recently introduced is a toilet that hangs off the floor.

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* Window Magic: Wall Becomes Living Mural Sr I B JirU I“Picture wall” lets winter scene in, keeps cold out

Home buyers of today are more fortunate than their parents and grandparents were. As the wide sweep of windows ‘ above shows, architects of today are devoting more thought to unifying house and grounds, and taking full advantage of new developments in building materials. Home designers are better able to do this today because of the ready availability at reasonable cost of components such as these sliding windows of nonderosa pine.

Home Expansion Plans Usually Provide for Extra Heating

.. ._ y" ....... ... - ‘ About 90 ■percent of all. home expension plans call for extra heating facilities, according to a study by the Better Heating-Cooling Council. In this connection, the first thing a home-owner shobld find out •is whether his existing heating plant is powerful enough to take on an extra heating load. Then he should determine how much work and alteration will be involved in heating the new area. Most hot water or steam heating systems, the Council reports, are designed with an extra capacity of up to 30 per cent, and .thus can usually handle heating requirements for a new room. In hot water heattag expansion work, small piping or tubing frequently can be used. Thus extensive alteration can be avoided, and the, piping can be concealed by ‘snaking” it between stud spaces in the walls and joist spaces in the floor. Gas heaters, too, are. being used increasingly to meet the needs of add-on and conversion projects. Development has been particular- , ly swift for the type vented direct- . ly through a wall, without pipes and chimneys. These models now cover the size i range from 8,000 to 50.000 B.T U. input and vary from trim white ' bathroom models to sedate buff I ■■ ... ~ ~~

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Because these are stock units, factory-made and distributed all over the country, the architects were able to provide the owners with the benefits of walls of glass without the prohibitive costs of on-the-job construction. These big wood windows add immeasurably to the comfort, convenience, and beauty of the house, inside and out. They provide not only more natural light and ventilation, but give the interior of the house a living picture wall of nature’s ever changing scene.

and coppertone appliances design-* ed to blend smoothly with paneling and draperies in well-groomed living areas; For all sizes and shapes, the feature stressed is the sealed combustion chamber, which gas is burned without using room air. Air for combustion is drawn from outdoors, and the built-in vent also discharges products of combustion outside. Some models are available with manual controls, but much emphasis is placed on thermostatically conrtolled equipment able to maintain even temperature? without attention. KEEP DAMPER CLOSED The damper should be kept closed in a fireplace when it’s not being used. When the damper is open, heat shoots up the chimney and is wasted. LOGS KEPT DRY A strip of asphalt roll roofing keeps rain and snow off fireplace logs stored in the open. Dozens of wild ponies are driven from a nearby island and sold at an annual auction each summer at Chi cote ague, Va. ■

DESIGN C-519. With a minimum alteration this three bedroom house can have five bedrooms, as indicated by the dotted lines on the drawing. The living room and adjoining family room can be opened to the porch by means of sliding glass doors. A two-way fireplace forms the divider between them. There is a handy clean-up room, large coat closet, direct entry to the garage, a full basement and modern kitchen ideally located to be the hub of the house. The flat roofed exterior features clean, unbroken lines. Floor area is 1577 square feet (not including garage or porch >, cubage 26,935 cubic feet. - For further information about DESIGN C-519, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud, Minn. In Canada, the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada, St. John, New Brunswick.

Natural Wood Tones Favored In The Kitchen A majority of homes owners prefer their wood kitchen cabinets prefinished in natural tones, a comprehensive industry survey indicates. A representative group of small, medium and large wood cabinet manufactorers reported in a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Wood Kitchen Cabinets that 69 per cent of their sales in 1958 were in natural finished units. Eighty-three per cent of the companies produced cabinets in naturial finishes, offering an average of six different clear stains and lacquers. A low gloss was used by 55 per cent of these firms. A choice of high and low glosses was offered by 22.5 per cent of the companies, while a similar number imparted only a medium gloss to their units. Enamel finished cabinets, produced by 55 per cent of the firms, accounted for slightly more than 8 per cent of sales. They were available, on the average, in a selection of six colors. Cabinets with unfinished surfaces are made by 69 per cent of the firms. Sales of such cabinets amounted to 22.5 per cent of the companies’ totals. Buyers had a wide variety of wood species from which to choose. The selection included birch, mahogany, knotty pine, ash, maple, oak, walnut, korina, pine and cherry. Also offered were cabinets in prima vera, gum, butternut, jhackberry and cedar. .... Diversified styling also characterized the lines of most companies. Seventy per cent offered more than one design of cabinets. Storms Can’t Ruffle Wind-Tight Roofing Among the most important recent advancements in the home-building field are windresistant applications of asphalt shingles. , , In one of these methods the roofer cements individual shingles down to the roof with special cement. Another method is the use of special shingles . that lock securely together. A. third method employs asphalt shingles that have cement preapplied at the factory. All of these applications are engineered to resist winds of even hurricane velocity. Saw Blade Protector Prevent stored circular saw blades from dulling or nicking by stretching a wide rubber band around their edges. ■“The rubber band can be made by simply cutting a strip from an old inner tube. —, Taping Joints To make the job come out smooth, when taping joints in drywall construction, put on the finish coats of cement with a plasterer’s finishing trowel, rather than with a putty knife. The trowel s wider area will permit better “feathering” of the joints. J

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‘ ■ Good Windows Offer Lifetime Os Benefits to Home Owners

Man’s first window probably I was a hole cut in the wall of a cave to let more light m. Later it may have dawned on his Neanderthal intelligence that the fresh air was nWe, too. Today windows do much more than admit light and air, " =oce=s 'JOJ A Ventilation and it’s important for prospective home owners and families planning to remodel to know what these functions are. Proper windows can offer them a lifetime of benefits. . Here are some of the principal functions of quality windows of ponderosa pine: 1. Scientific ventilation. Weather Protection Double-hung windows open top and bottom. Hot stale air goes out at the top, and fresh air comes it at the bottom. Casement, awning, and hopper styles .♦ ...„.

KITCHEN AV WIZ 3, ..Where in the kitchen should t-in separate oven be placed? What arrangement is best if two such ovens are desired? A. Most kitchen specialists agree that a separate oven should be in a corner between two work sequence or directly opposite, the sink and mix center. Where two ovens are involved, they should be side by side. • Placing one above the other makes for marg.. stooping .and reaching. Q. We understand that good quality wood Kitchen cabinets are available in knocked-down form for installation by the home owner, b i this correct, and if so, where can they be obtained? A. Correct. Knocked-down cabinets. also called semi-assembled, are manufactured by several companies. Anyone handy at working with wood should be able to install them, but if there's plumbing or electrical work involved with the installation it’s usually best to call on professional help for that part of the job. Use of semi-assembled cabinets, incidentlly. is not restricted to the do-it-yourselfer. Many specialists in kitchen installation use these units. Your local lumber dealer may handle them. Q. A friend told me that fact-ory-built wood kitchen cabinets often cost less than those built on the job even though they’re generally better. How come? A. The answer lies in the economies of mass buying of the raw materials and of production by modern factory methods. Actually, you can get factory-built cabinets to meet and budget—low. medium or luxury. Extention Cord Trick Here’s a neat treat that keeps extension cords from pulling apart. Slip the end of one cord half a turn around the end of the other before plugging them together, forms a loose knot that will hold them fast no matter how hard they are tugged.

open for full-window ventilation. x ... 2. Weather protection. All styles of wood windows are designed to fit tightly and are weather-stripped to keep out cold, rain, snow, and dust. Tne awning style even keeps ram out when it is open by providing a tiny roof of glass. The sturdy ponderosa pine is chemically treated to resist weather. 3. Insulation. Today’s wood windows provide many tunes the insulating value of windows made of other materials. This is because wood is a natural insulator. It stays at Toom temperature inside, and can’t readExterior Beauty ily conduct heat outside. As a result, wood windows save heat in winter, and there's no condensation on frames and sash to run down over painted walls, and wallpaper. 4. Architectural beauty. In- | side and out, windows probably contribute more to styling and appearance of a house than any other component. Wood windows are available in styles to complement architecture from > Colonial to contemporary. A > further advantage is that wood r windows can be stained or ■ painted to harmonize with color s schemes inside and out

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5. Easy cleaning. Many models of double- hung and sliding wood windows are easily re1 _ —|l |l _J| —■ —— t=\£Zi Easy Cleaning moved from their frames from inside the house simplify ng cleaning and making the job safe. Awning, hopper, and casement models open so . that ,b°H} sides of the glass can be washed from inside the house. 6. View. Windows are the “eyes” of any house. This is 81 J | Scenic View I i especially important for a house . on a scenic site Or one With an I attractive garden. The more • windows there are, the greater • the family’s enjoyment of nature in all seasons.