Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 7 April 1959 — Page 6

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Now Is Time To Correct Heating Ills If it took a break in, the weather to make your home fit to live in, then the balmy days should be plan - ahead days to eliminate the household headaches that are sure to be there to plague you when the temperi ature dips next fall. I Start your inventory of I things to be done by re - living last winter's woes, then take the steps- necessary to remedy them. Chilly rooms that are j“out of bounds” when the snow II flies, cold spots, drafts or exorbitant fuel bills all mean that something is wrong with your heating system. Here's a check list of possible problems and the recommended solutions to each of them: 1. Furnace failure — the unit that produces the heat that keeps you comfortable must be in good working order. If it did I not function properly last season, call the serviceman now while there's an off-season slack and have the furance adjusted. Have broken parts replaced, chinks or cracks in the : flue or chimney sealed to proI

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Cost> Lew Today - Air Conditioning Now Ideal Part Os Remodeling Home owners whose remodeling plans include air conditioning would be wise to investigate the importance of insulation to home /moling. *When a house is insulated with 6 inches of mineral wool in the ceiling, a minimum of 3 inches in walls, and 2 inches in floors where needed, air conditioning costs can be cut in half. This is because the efficient, heat-stopping qualities of min- * i Home owner installs 6-inch batt of mineral .wool in ceiling of new room that will be air conditioned, heated electrically. Workman insulates attic floor of house with mineral wool forced by air pressure through a long, flexible hose. eral wool reduce heat penetration so effectively that a smaller, less expensive air-conditioning system can be used with good results. In addition to this savings on the initial cost of equipment, its operating costs are lower because of its smaller size. A further benefit is lower bills for winter heating fuel. These recommended thicknesses of mineral wool are available from building material dealers in batts or blankets. For older homes, mineral wool can be blown into walls, ceilings, and floors under air pressure. Q —We need a new roof, but I’d rather economize and patch up the old one for now. How can 1 find the leaks without waiting for a rainstorm? A—Don’t patch it It would be a waste of time and money since it is false economy to patch up an old roof. Here’s why: a roof wears out uniformly and new leaks are bound to spring up soon after you patch the old ones. Besides, walking on the old roof may open up new leaks in the age-weakened material. If you really want to economize, apply an entire new roof of asphalt shingles in a color your family likes. This will give you years of trouble-free protection, add to the appearance of the house, increase its value, and save the cost and time of making futile repairs. _ O—Can electric heating be installed in an old house? A—Yes. In fact, this is one of the advantages of electric heating. .Equipment is designed to take up as little space as possible. There’s no duct work or elaborate piping to install. It’s simply a matter of running electrical cables to heating units iir various rooms. Q —Why do many items for the home, such as unfinished furniture and toys, come unassembled? A—To save you money. Unassembled, the piece costs less to store and ship. This savings is passed on to the buyer. Q—My blacktop driveway is full of pot holes. I hesitate to go to the expense of having it repaired professionally with a hot mix. Is a cold mix satisfactory? A—Cold mix works just as well and will stand up as long as hot mix when it is used to repair blacktop. Q —l want to hang an outdoor floodlight on my house. Will it be safe from weather? A—Most fixtures far-outdoor lights are waterproof. It’s a good idea, though, to hang the light under the eaves if you can. This extra protection will double its life. vent heat 1055. 565 ' 2. Clogged radiators or registers — dirt and dust can rob your rooms of warmth. Cleaning them is a do-it-yourself job to be placed on the fix-up agenda. Vacuum registers of warm air flow freely, clean or replace air filters in forced air systems, clean the release valve on steam radiators and release trapped air in hot water radiators. 3. Fluctuating temperature* — adequate control of the he<>i supplied by the furance is of great importance during the frosty days. Make certain that the thermostat you now have is functioning pfoperly; if net; replace it with a new model. '4. Heat leaks ■■ — wasted warmth is a common problem especially in an older home. Cold walls and windows can absorb a great amount of heat, and for this reason insulation, weather stripping or storm sashes should be installed.

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

I | L £T* ■ T| HP' war - wy .0» A SMALL HOUSE PLANNING BUREAU DESIGN NO. C-SOS-T ■ 14’ I *kil Lr U-L il I “ox»°» fX- *“ ' 0 »*»* fr I lul d U. r —r— rr T I „ — ffTlw. q« a I • eOftOOM BEMOOM “ I H’-OxiT’* |Q , -sXls‘-O a U'-OMIV I rH cooftGt >4 . la g . 1 oe/iGH C 505 f M J L_____6o'o DESIGN C-505-F. The four generous bedrooms have large wardrobe type closets. A bathroom and one half are conveniently located in the center of things. A twoway fireplace is shared by the living room and family room. Built-in oven, counter top range and a built-in planning desk are part of the modern kitchen. A stairway leads directly to the full basement and the attached garage. The contemporary exterior is a combination of horizontal and vertical siding, accented with a brick wainscot under the bedroom windows and brick planter beneath the living room window. Floor area is 1511 square feet (not including garage), cubage is 17.954 Ctibic feet. For further information on DESIGN C-505-F, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Lloud, Minn. In Canada, the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada, St. John. New Brunswick. ♦

Planting Can Set Stage For Enjoyable Outdoor Living

The chief reason for the current vogue for outdoor living is the ‘‘making of friends” amidst the relaxed atmosphere of beautiful gardens, terraces or patios. Outdoor living is conducive to neight»r hood friendliness. The house-: wife can relax while entertaining and yet express her individuality in her choice of lovely shrubs, trees and other plants with which she “furnishes” the outdoor living area. "Furnishing” the outdoor living room with lovely plants is still a • bargain for the home owner who > carefully selects and plans what he or she wishes to achieve. — Oncq the living area is planted it will be beautiful for many years ff properly cared for. One may" plant for permanence; or plant for, semi-permanence by changing the smaller shrubs after three to five years in order to achieve new effects of color or shrub form. Costs depend upon the elaborateness of the planting and other structures and furnishings that may be desired. A dozen attractive, shrubs and a few trees may suffice for a small outdoor living area at a cost well under SIOO. The home owner planning an outdoor living area is strongly urged to plan it thoroughly, or have it professionally planned, if possible. Thorough planning will save time and money. Here are some things to think ’ about: 1. Locate the outdoor living area properly. Notice the position of the sun with respect to the area as well as the direction of the prevailing winds. Select a comfortable spot. 2. If you plan the picnic type of dining and entertaining, the area may be at some distance from the

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j house, the back of the lot, for example. If there is considerable entertaining of neighbors and friends, it should be located near the house, preferably’near the kitchen or off the dining room. 3. Notice the direction from which the sun shines in the months and during the time of day you use the outdoor area the most; and I then plant trees, or use existing trees to provide shade where you t want it. Faucet Noise . A new washer is.frequently the. only cure needed for a faucet that howls or chatters every time it : is turned on. Avoid Kinking Cover the cords of power tools with the spiral wrapping sold for telephone cords. 11118 will prevent snarls and kinking. * Lettering Brush Cotton swabs on small sticks, available at any drug store, make excellent emergency letter- ’ ing brushes for temporary ‘‘wet paint” signs.

IWM v v “I VvUA/VUllwUceilings that quiet your home:. ■ hD' Ml W W fl 2^-3 ' : r AS LOW Perforated Tib Board as A noise-reducinx improvement for your - recreation room, kitchen or any room. M| - Apply the Tile over existing ceiling or /S install in new interiors. You can do it ■ ■ I, yourself or we will be pleased to recom> M ■■ Y mend an experienced carpenter. ARE REMODELING OUR DISPLAY ROOM FOR YOU. ARNOLD LUMBER CO., INC. “Your Complete Builders Supply Department Store” Winchester Street at Erie R.R. Crossing OPEN SATURDAY till 5:00 P.M.

Spruce-Up Impulse Is Universal Along With “the flowers that bloom in the spring” comes the almost universal (and well nigh irresistible) urge for the homeowner to clean-up, spruce-up, make various improvements in his house and grounds.. The most effective programs of this kind are those that are welt planned in advance, with a careful eye to what is needed most urgently, and t# course, with due reference to what the budget will afford. Such planning should start with an. outside-and-inside and floor-by-floor survey of the home, for the purpose of appraising all present and future needs and possibilities. In making such a survey, the following check-list ■ may prove helpful to the homeowner. Outside the House The grounds; Would some judiRaised Roof Lifts Morale i One of the most perplexing problems facing home owners with small houses on small lots is expansion to meet the needs of their growing families. All too frequently, lots are too narrow to permit additions on either side, and rear yard space is too precious for expansion in that direction. Many families are finding the answer today by building upward—actually adding another story to their single-story ranch homes and bungalows. Today’s home building materials and Before. After. techniques have made this a fairly simple and economical procedure. One example .of what can he . done is shown in the drawings. The owner of this home added not only two bedrooms and a bath in the new second floor, but enlarged kitchen-dining facilities on the first floor as well. In this case, the owner selected a light pastel shade of asphalt shingles for the addition as well as for the old roof. This provided a measure of heat reflection for greater summer comfort in addition to a new color “key” on which to base new paint colors for sidewalls and trim. The overall result was a home with more than enough space for the entire family, plus a house that was increased in resale value far beyond the total costs of remodeling. In addition, its improved appearance gave a lift to the entire neighborhood.

I ■■■'(/!■ - " * ciously placed shrubs, trees or flower beds or borders enhance the appearance of your property. How about a flagstone walk? Or a paio, perhaps with a barbecue, for outdoor relaxing and entertaining? How does your lawn shape up? Does it need touching up? Or should it perhaps be completely rebuilt? The House: Im it long overdue for a repaint job? How about the roof? Is it still weather tight? What about the guttering and down- ' spout? Are they still functioning properly or are repairs or replacements indicated? Does yur chimney need repointing? And what about the siding of your house? Is it still sound and attractive? Or would a complete "face lifting” job add value to your property far beyond the cost of the improvement. Inside the House Redecoration: Is it time for a change of scene in aqy or all of your rooms via paint or wallpaper? It is amazing how a comparatively small amount invested in paint or wall paper can make a room “wake up and sing.” Lighting: Study the present lighting in every room in your horhe. Is it adequate? Does it set ■off your furniture and furnishings to the best advantage? It is estimated that 80% of all American homes are inadequately lighted, which certainly points up the importance of giving this subject careful attention. The attic: Is it the usual clutteration of odds and ends? Could it be converted, at relatively small cost into an extra berdoom or hobby area? Could storage cabinets be

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