Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 58, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1960 — Page 2

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Mirair "-Vi' 1 M a I '■sllM I -fill— I -*i This young lady has the answer to the problem of jumbled footwear on the floor of the closet. Thia rolling shoe cart bolds 24 pairs of shoes, is sunpie to build. Plan available.

Rolling Shoe Cart Ends Frantic Closet Searches

If you like to stand on your' head, you probably don’t mind searching through a juinftled pile of<sboes on the floor of the closet. But if you aren't athletically inclined. there is away to get your footwear off the floor and dis it gracefully. A cart which rolls on Casters will end those frantic shoe searchers. it holds 24 pairs of shoes and slippers, plus supplies Shoe go in feet first with the heels resting on long dowels. Polish, rags, and brushes are- stored ih a trav on top of the cart. Bolling Stock The eart is one of the hand, -st pieces of “rolling stock * In th house It's 26 inches high and TO inches wide. You can build it yourself from * inch fir plywood and ha rd wood dowels. Most lumber PLANNING TO BUILD? Get the advantages I <*... DECATUR READY-MIX • CORCRETE! IE It is uniform. Every batch ris high quality. It offers f the right "mix” for your ; job. It is easy to place and _ ! finish. It is water tight, J firesafe, strong, enduring. 11l DECATUR ' READY-MIX INC. E. OAK and FORNAX Phone 3-2561 ______________________ 1

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dealers have handy-panel racks with partial sheets of fir play wood large enough to build the cart. The unit helps to prolong the life of your shoes, since it keeps them cleaner and prevents the scuffilfg* they get on the closet Hoof. TVs a do-it-yourself project which the woodworking amateur can handle by following a detailed do-it-yourself plan. Free Plan For a free construction plan for the rolling shoe cart, write Douglas ■ Fir Plywood Association. Tacoma 2. Washington. Turn Closet Into Useful Hobby Center A ho/ne handyman can. turn a ! large closet or storage room into a versatile hobby room that can be used by every member of the family. In most cases a lareg area is not needed, but sufficient space for storage of materials should be included in the project. Since the youngster probably will i be using finger paints, crayons and ■other Items that will mar painted walls, a durable paneling such as a plastife surface should be Jflgtalled over the old walls. Stains* scuff marks and other causes of deter- | ioration can be wiped off the paneling with a sudsy cloth. Easv-to-install 16-inch square blocks of the same plastic-surfaced hartboard can be obtained at lumber for instaliaticn) over the old ceiling. The blocks have tongue-and-gr.ove edges which simplify installation. Leftover paneling can be used to top the work counter. The smooth plastic surface is highly-resistant to hard wear and makes a good • base for all hobby work. An important consideration in planning a hobby room is adequate lighting. A long fluorescent chani nel or modern spotlight type lamps : can be installed to assure a bright j and cheerful room.

‘Other’ Side of Hardboard Like Canvas Noted tor Ito (month •iirfare.* most hardboard also ha* a nw*h , bark Mi • texture wunething like 1 ranva*. There are many *ppi' I tuttona In which r*pn*lng the screen <>r severer •Ide perform* i a non .kid function or furnish*-* I a !o|>notch docov. Ham Hi pie* Surface* of, lakr»hore boat j dock*, floating raft*. divlag ‘ ' board* decks In there | I caw*, the tempered "Masonite" I* applied with non-rusting screw* , I applied through drilled tode* I which have . been counter -sunk ! The »crccn side of the hardboard ’ I wear* almoat as well a* the, Minor ah tide, a* the board ha* the! .same makeup throughout. Treads of basement. attic or I outbuilding gtairwa* With the exposed edge* lightly beveled I and the screen ’ide exposed, the j tempered l»<»ard ha* considerable' i shot-holding property. and it will , even up worn tread*. Fatten j tread* with one-inch finishing 'nails. For additional safety., paint the steps a light color so 1 j they will show up well. Interior walls. Here the reverse side of the hardboard gives' 1 the appearance or expensive can-1 I vas. A nice effect is gained by ■ making a V joint by means of a I plane or beveling tool. AtTalter- ' native is to cover the joints, with ! narrow wood battens spaced eight or 16 inches apart. Primed and painted, such a well will furnish a handsome accent area in any I room. -Flooring in a work area, above : grade. The non-skid qualities of i the screenback board will per-| ; form a useful service. Apply panels of the tempered boa Ad in sizes i 3 x 4. 4 x 4. or 1 x 4 feet over a j good nailing base, again with, i lightly beveled edges. j Backgrounds These might be| a shadowbox. bookcase or picture back. ' Simple Test Tells When House Has Good Floor Plan A simple way to test whether a house has a good floor plan is to see if it will provide good traffic, circulation. There are five key questions for grading .a house plan: ’ *• Does the main entrance 'used mostly by guests > lead directly into the center of the house? Is there a foyer or small entrance -hall and clothes closet inside the main entrance? Does the family entrance lead directly from the garage to the kitchen? Can you enter the house from either entrance arxL go directly to any room without going through a third room? Does the* kitchen have a control tofver- location where you can supervise ail of the 'major areas? Good Zoning Helps - Good zoning is also important—that sleeping, living and working areas should be clearly separated from each other. They also should be well related to each other for efficient circulation. When you look at a house ask .yourself if children sleeping in -their bedrooms? for example, will be shielded from the noise of adults being entertained in the living area. Will work in progress in the- kitchen or utility area be out of sight of guests in the living area? And can children playing in the family area be zoned off from adults reading or resting elsewhere in the house?

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PHvaxonlng’ Into Future Plan Alters Functions of Bath, Bedrooms

It you haven't already hreta of I • prlvamnlng’ and drre»«to»xa* chance* are y*m*N be quite fa mil txr Wtm there tvnii* by toon Prlvamning csll* for reallgniws I the function* of the bedroom* and bathroom by concetoraurig all I grooming function* in a combto* tton drv»»ingbathiagtoil«rt room called ■ dre»satory There wnukt bra dreasatory for <-arh rhembrr lof the family to provide greater ■ I privacy witiun the borne Under thl* plan, the bedroom •»*umc« a new n>l«- a* a lounging living and rccraation area in ad : ditiun to ita u*e for »lccp All 1 grooming function* arc concentrated in the drr**atory, which adjoin* i thr bedroom. Prlvazuning ha* already been in | rorporatui into many •“'< home*. i«nd parent* report that children i ■ aaaumc new re*pon*lbiliUca when they are put ,in charge of than own dreaaatory. Children sharing, the same Ix-droom have plenty o< I room for their clothe*, school c«Miipmcnt. recreational item* apd hobby materia) with individual ' dre*satorie* Master bedrooms under this new

Recent Survey Shows Home Handymen Do Half Os Residential Remodeling

The •‘do-it-yourselfer” is a wellestablished part of the American family. Approximately half of all residential remodeling is done by home handymen, according to a recent survey by a leading trade I journal in the home construction, field. Amateur workmen have branched out from small projects to room additions and conversions. With modern building materials and ex- , pert advice "from local lumber dealers, a skilled handyman can tackle projects previously handled only by contractors. kitchens and bathroom are the prime remodeling targets for home handymen, who have become skilled at installing new paneling, floor tile, cabinets and lighting fixtures. One of the most popular materials used to modernize older kitchens and bathrooms is plasticsurfaced paneling, which can be installed right over the old wall surfaces. With a wide range of colors,: Simple Care Keeps Stainless Steel Glistening If you are moving into a new home equipped <with a stainless steel sink, or thinking about installing one in your present home, you naturally will 1 want to know how to take good care of it. To clean a stainless steel sink, wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge after use. An occasional cleaning with your favorite cleanser will keep stainless steel sparkling like new. To avoid waterspots, just dry the surface with a clean cloth. This easy treatment is all that is necessary to keep a stainless steel sink always lustrous and beautifuL to be shown off. with pride—just like your finest furniture. Today’s stainless steel sinks' cannot tarnish or turn black. They, are solid stainless metal all the way through. If you were to leave your kitchen for weeks, or even months, a simple dusting upon your return will restore your sink to its previous sparkling beauty. ■7".

( , prlv**te*Mig plan h*v» tw«» .ndjain Illg dlr»*a tol ire. each equipped with a cuuntoftop Invabu*. cMbn* | bwifiin etted of drawer*' 'and water ctoaet A bnihiup gn«| j can bo located brl**M* the twoj 1 diciaakpie* with gCCeM from <-ith-1 I *>r »id«-. TYtc private drv**atory provid*** lb*- hometiiakai» with al ' retreat from dally char**, and per-' .mrta her to complete routine grooming and makeup function* in. i aeclu*ion The decor of the drc*»atory may j either harmopi*** or contra*! with Un- ceatral odor theme <>f the Ix-d---room, ncrordlng to leading interior ‘ decorator* There designer* potto 'out that dreswtorlc* »hould not only be tastefully deco*»ted. but i extremely ca»y to keep clean *lacv they will berime heavy traffic area* due to the concentration of facilities. l| Many decorator* expect beautiful yet ea*y-Uxleah juhMlnß. tn' i'be u»ed extensively in dreasatortesJ This predccoratcd. hardboard. I i which te available at lumber dealers, can be obtain'd in bright and cheerful colors for children, hand- ' Mrtnc wood gr ains for Dad or teen- , age boys* and distinctive marble

woodgrains and marble patterns, i this paneling provides the handy-! I man with an easy-to-handle mater-. ial that can be installed in any! room of the house. The pleasant colors are widely used in kitchens.. L bathrooms, bedrooms and utility areas, while woodgrain* have . found wide acceptance in family , rooms and dining area?. Marble-; i patterned is, most often used in bathrooms And on stairway wainscots. The paneling does not require. 1 any waxing or other finishing after j installation. This feature saves valuable time. Plastic-surfaced hardboard provides a permanent decor J which never requires painting or ' refinishing. , i Homemakers have found this an ideal paneling for walls and ceil- 1 . ings because it can be damp-wiped clan. Moisture, heat, food stains and other causes as deterioration■ can be removed with a sudsy cloth . without marring Uie paneling’s original factory finish. Make Hideaway For Folding Cot A folding cot is wonderful for an extra guest, but where can it be kept out of sigtht when not in use? Often, a special hideway closet with a clamp-on door will serve nicely. ■ Locate the cot closet on a M»ch, in the basement, hallway o”bedroom. Make a lumber framework in a corner and cover it with v 4" ! Presdwood. For a door, make a ' frame and cover it with Presdwood. Get friction-type metal fixtures for clamping it into the opening. They are attached to the inside framework. Include finger holes for its easy removal. Prime and paint the cot closet. The top can be used as a bookcase or for plants or other decorative items. i , — Prepare Linoleum Before You Paint Before painting linoleum, remove all grease with soap and water. Wipe and allow it to dry. Use a tough porch and floor enamel and if you wish a two-toned efect, pat. the base coat when it is dry with a sponge dipped in the contrasting color. Such a finish is less likely to show scuffs and marks than a solid color.

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I of B grt»wwm i I . * ... ... The atw •»© pro ! tet ted by • factor y-behod I tinleh Ihol fvelatu motMutc. Iwal. it aialiui and other hard wear iJp •tick rt»mrUctf prrftmw and <ah er grooming atd» ran b* wip**d off I th«- imuoUt piaatir f iniah with a damp cloth Sinrw ttd« paneling ' in-wr require* r«*fu»i»hlng. dre**ai lacto* will prove an economic invcftmmt through the yean Storage »pacr can be increased i’ tn the dmratury'g lavatory and ■ I chMct arcar by using panels <rf Peg Hoard Thrro perforated panels ar* available in the same colors and pattern* to insure a uniform dvc«>r. They caa be usad U> hang clothe*. pictures, knick knacks or shelve* for toilet and grooming Items. More than 60 different hooks arc available lor use with these pre-decorated Pegr’Board panels. i Morning traffic jams, stocking* hanging from the towel rack and frayed tempers may become "anl cient history" if privaroning sue-Ci-eds in realigning the functions of conventional bedrooms and ; bathrooms. • Appliances Can Be Kept I in Counter A portable counter for small appliances makes a handy accesI sory in the dining area or recrea--1 tion room. The . skilled home I handyman can build a versatile I counter from stock lumber and plastic-surfaced hardboard panel- [ lng., ■ ♦ 1 Pull-up stools make the counter ! an ideal spot for quick breakfasts, snacks or coffee klatches. The | counter top should be ample, at | least 2 x 3-feet Wide, with sufficient overhang to provide leg room. Often-used appliances, such as ' the toaster, coffee maker, waffle] iron and blender, can be kept on shelves underneath the counter. \ i Colorful sliding doors, which can i be made from decorative pegboard supported by framing memL bers, conceal the appliances from view. Available at lumber dealers in a variety of colors and patterns, j perforgted hardboard with a permanent plastic surface provides a durable door- that can withstand an occasional kick from an erront foot. Scuff marks can be wiped off the mateppl with a sudsy The counter may be topped with unperforated Marlite. This attractive paneling is highlyresistant to hard wear apd abrasion. Heat and fruit juice stains will not mar its baked melamine: plastic surface. Attach casters to the bottom of the counter for mobility. Basement Ceiling Improves Look An improvement that will give. any basement a “lift” is covering, the ceiling joists. This may be done economically by using W Panelwood cut into 16-lnch squares or rectangles 16 by 24 inches and applying them over the joists. Sirice'.all edges must be supported, lx2-inch lumber must Tie installed between the joists and flush with them' at the joints between the panels. Before applying the panels, cut a deep bevel on all exposed edges, using a plane or beveling tool. Set the heads of finishing nais slightly below the surface and fill the holes with plastic wood before priming and painting.

Light and Access Add Real Value To Basement

i I In planning ttot Uaacmcat of 1 I <rour new home. make *urv llt Will haw •drqual*’ light and ventilation and will ba raally ht’ • rowlbto from both the mtortor ’ and ettortor Oond light arxl ah I aQI make the area bektw gradeI a»llvobto a» your <»n tb«’. I I main floor* . The exit from the bailment U> ■. the should be located th<- renter of the hrtOW When |! (-liter a wall planned be*.-m< nt. I from the outdoor*, you ctune upon I a central hall like the one you • I face upatair* a* you enter from . the front door (> tt Ou* center! . hall arc IBcated the varlou* ba*< J ment room*— laundry room, reerr• . ation room. *u>iagr and h*-**-<r it room, perhapa a bedroom, dvn or. , 1 workshop, or gvvn a ba*cmcnt bathroom when* family members, . I ran wash up after a hectic ac**lon :in the outdoors Thu* you can ! 1 reach any basement room trwnr I, imude or* ouUidc without going . through atadher room. *| You will find that an outside ‘! entrance to the basement u handy | h for the everyday needs of your 1 family. When your basement ' playroom can be reached direct- 1 ly from the outdoors, your young-! sters can run in and out without . bothering anybody in the rooms : u|>stairs. Morn can take her laundry to the drying-yard in a direct line;: she won’t have to drip water I through the house. When Dad ‘ ! wants to bring in sheets of ply-! 'wood or other material for his, workshop, he will find it a cinch Mobile Counter i Versatile Item For Mom, Kids A mobile counter can transform [ a compact utility room into a. bustling recreation and hobby area within seconds. A large portable! ~~cduntrf. made from stock lumber! and faced with predecorated hard-; board, can be designed so that it) fits over the washer and dryer and! flush against the wall. When Mom w-ants to-wash, she simply rolls the counter away from the wall and uses the top, for a sorting board When she isn’t using -the counter, the children can pull up stools’ and work on their art or hobby. If the utility room layout permits. a partition can be- btritt underneath the counter fbr additional support and storage. This section 1 can be lined with Peg-Board to pro- - I vide additional storage space for (laundry supplies. Rubber casters, of course, should be attached to each corner for mobility. The counter should have a deep : overhang so that children will have ; plenty of room to sit close up with-1 out bumping their * knees < while; playing, doing handicraft work or - studying. Their energetic play will not injure the smooth plastic surface that can be cleaned wnth a I damp cloth to make maintenance a simple Chore, . , ■ i The rear portion of the counter may be raised and an attractive ■ planter constructed along this sec- . tion. If possible, a shadow box for handicraft material and toqls. should be built on a nearby wall. Jt can be lined with a matching of’ harmonizing paneling, which is] available, at lumber yards in plain i colors, woodgrains and marble' patterns. 1

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Modernize? Here's Quiz For Decision Fulk* with * borne nwd*rnt**tnn probtom u*U*lly b*vr three (|u<-»tion» tn mind •» they emerge from the 'thinking" stag* and get to doing " They *r»: 1. *'*l H be fairly e**y t«> acr<>mpli»h? I. will It look well and re*Uy improve the room’* appearance! 3. Will II be inexpensive’ I xsiking before leaping la a good American trait. When a home owner plan* »n inventing hi* own ttme a* well a* money in an improvement project, he want* to be very •ure before he orders hl* material* Like anyone elae, he want* t<> get full value for money and Jttne xpent. As they consider the material* for a room renovation, more and more home owners have found that hardboards fill the bill when it comes to Answering these three moat-often-asked questions. These hardboards come In easy-to-handle panels. In this alone, the handvman or professional carpenter finds a real time saver. The panels can be sawn readily either with hand or power equipment. Ordinary woodworking tool* are used. The panels won't split, splinter nr crack. They paint easily. Their smooth surfaces eliminates any need for sanding before finishing. Many of the types are available primed or have & factory grained finish. Ideal Far Wails With color playing an important role in -home decor, these hardboards are an ideal medium for wall coverings. Starting with the factory-primed or raw panels, th«/ home craftsman can have the latest and most satisfying colors he and his family desire. If he wants to save even more work, he can install plastic-finished hardboard panels, which has a permanent finish and comes in pastel shades or authentic woodgrains. There are natural marble finishes, too. Since costs are an important fac* tor in times like these, more and more craftsmen yare turniiig to hardboards for their home modernization projects. : with RT-98 : : the fuel oil for easy heatip®! I : [Mobil] • J PETRIE OIL CO. ! • Bth & Monroe Ph. 3-2014’J RASH Insurance Agency 224 N. 12th Street