Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 65, Decatur, Adams County, 18 March 1963 — Page 2

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Air of Natural Elegance Vii fl llw IRaaBR I M I MM- ; p 1 '3l I s JHMi^HHB^" 'a v-! . ..- ■ /.JS" i An ingenious filigree-encased TV-stereo center creates the local point for activity in this contemporary living room. The simple lines of the furnishings and the serene elegance of the filigree are combined with the natural texture of wood-plank walls and a par* quet floor. The distinctive black marble in the tops of the hour-glass-base end table and the coffee table is repeated in the dining room table, which is set apart from the living room by a I’anelaire divider in a contemporary oriental filigree. The oriental pattern is used again in the window treatment and the lower sliding doors of the practical built-in, with filigree in a complementing granada style in the upper doors. The sheer curtains and soft carpeting carry out the theme of natural elegance.

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New Ranges Suit Variety of Kitchens Families planning to build a new home or to remodel an outmoded kitchen this year have many styles of new electric ranges to choose from. There are both free-standing models and built-ins, one-piece units and two-piece ensembles. The four basic styles of 1963 electric ranges are: 1. Free-standing — This is the traditional, one-piece range, now squared off to . . look built-in. It E-..,— rests on the floor and has one or two ovens below - it the surface cook- J ing units. Also =— available today . 1 '• < are free-standing models with one oven at eye-level and another below the surface elements. 2. High-oven range— This is another one-piece unit with one or two eye-level ovens above the surface cooking feL I elements. Placed 1-J J on a cabinet or htmg on sr-wall, it Nj ~ A Both free-stand-ing and high-oven ranges can bo moved without difficulty. 3. One-piece built-in — A compact unit with oven below the cooktop, this may be a drop-in range that ~ sets on a low baseboard, of a slidein type that rests ' on the floor. The cooking surface , may be flush with - counters, divided into two levels, or completely recessed below counter level. Both types, whether drop-in or slide-in, are integrated with cabinets by using chrome adapter strips. 4» Separate bbilt-in unih— This is an ensemble made up of a cooktop built into a ,-J, counter plus sep- peg-, arate wall oven or A ftT?' ovens. The separate units offer the ] greatest flexibility #' r 1* S M in kitchen design, fl | sjwJ Regardless of their design, the -C3& new electric ranges all offer automatic controls, easy cleanability, trim appearance, and fast, cool cooking. --- «r» Our advertisers are for your HOME TOWN — DECATUR. Patronise them.

BUILT-IN STORAGE UNITS EHU HOME CLUTTERATION rh I |!r’Tw< Mi AM LI >1 1 | > m? i l»i MEI -1 I IRH ,MII KI la k— , OHt fl . I * MRU,-1 1...... imm ,d j • :<: v j > » * *. m i bMb [ j R ‘irSHMHKSI i « [Si Mp | IfH 1 jjM I L|‘ j| I V | ; --1. t | I Rr ‘ W THIS “LIVING WALL” is a combination storage and entertainment center; includes writing or hobby area, built-in aquarium (above desk) bookshelves, shelving, etc. Built of Ponderosa pine.

Is your family always looking for things? If the time spent by families searching for misSing articles could be computinto millions of hours each ed, it would undoubtedly run year Which in many a home, points up the importance of somewhere, somehow developing additional storage facilities, to the end that there shall be ‘‘a place for everything, and every thing in its place.” One of the most versatile and adaptable forms of storage unit is the storage wall. This type of storage, which would be . eually at home in any room in the house, may be either straight storage or a combination storage and activity center (known as a “living wall”). The key to successful storage walls, be they “living walls” or straight storage, lie in careful planning and assessment o f individual needs plus correct choice of construction material. If solid lumber is used for a storage wall, the wall can be effectively integrated with the rest of the room — particularly if the room is paneled with matching lumber. As for the where and what of storage walls, straight storage is most commonly incorporated in kitchens, bedrooms (or dressing rooms) and bathrooms; “living walls” are best adapted to family and living rooms. The beauty of the straight storage wall is the fact that it assures that all the items to be stored are consolidated, keeps the articles within easy reach out of sight, and it obviates the necessity for a full complement of bulky furniture. Although the straight storage wall is usually built along one wall in a room it may also serve as a room divider, perhaps separating sleeping from dressing area or creating separate activity areas in a child’s room. Combination, or living, walls are limited only by family interests and imagination. The activity wall is self-ex-planatory. It might be dedicated to a hobby or series of hobbies such as tropical fish aquariums,

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If r OUTDOOR storage is provided in this combination workshop, potting corner built at rear of carport, the storage or paraphernalia for painting or flower arranging, for photographic equipment or might #ren include a built-in sewing machine. i On the other hand, the activity wall might be, in essence, an entertainment wall which would include built-in stereo and hi-fi equipment, television, a movie screen, etc. Or it might be built around a large stationary object such as a piano or organ. Obviously, ending “clutteration” via built-in storage units can, at the same time, make a home much more liveable. TREES, TREES, TREES! Some 130 native trees are found in the Great National Park — more than in all of Europe — and many species reach rather respectiable size, says the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Yellow poplars grow to a circumference of 25 feet, hemlocks to 20 feet, buckeyes and cucumbers to 16 feet, and yellow birch and red spruce to more than 14 feet. No Pitch Scientists have no clear knowledge of why some woods are pitchy and some almost free of resin. Western red cedar and west coast hemlock are largely I free of pitch.

f .. > - t >: **** j*i ~ —~~—- -I IMWeJf f R \ oMhE Hlb* IH T IHR B « US THE WHOLE FAMILY ENJOYS the additional living area provided by this attractive recreation room to which the erstwhile garage (attached) has been converted. It even “doubles” as a laundry (washer-dryer behind counter). Photo by Simpson Timber Co.

Caulking Compounds - How To Use Thom A caulking compound is a pias-tic-like semisclid, composed of a uniform blend of pigments, oils and thinners. There are three types of caulking compound, but all have the same purpose: to seal gaps in construction, preventing rain, sleet and snow from entering. A properly caulked home keeps out the cold air in winter, helping to hold down the heating bills. Typical places which should be checked for caulking usually occur where two dissimilar materials meet: around windows and doors; roof joints; joints between masonry blocks; floor v/all junctions; wood column junctions; around conduits passing through floor and walls; around outlet boxes; and gaps between rough attic floors and chimneys. Be sure, however, that you use only quality caulking compound. To be sure that you are getting a quality product, ask a friend or neighbor who has had a satisfactory caulking job which brand he used or consult your established reputable paint dealer. Before any type caulking compound is used, the surface should be properly prepared. The area to be caulked must be free of dirt, dust moisture and grease. There should also be sufficient space provided so that an adequate amount of caulking can be installed. ?• Caulking should not be installed when the temperature is below 40 degrees. Gaps deeper than 5/8 inch should be filled with cakum before the caulking compound is used. While caulking does not actually require painting, the National Paint, Varnish and Lacqtler Association recommends doing so to insure longer wear. Research has proven that the life of the caulking compound can be extended by a normal painting maintenence program similar to that given the exteriors of an average building. The three types of caulking compound are gum grade, knife grade and rope form. Gun grade, as its name indi-l cates, is applied' by "gun”. This type caulking is packaged in cans and in cartridges or plastic bags which fit a caulking gun. In estimating the amount of caulking needed so ra job, a rough approximation would be 10-15 linear feet per cartridge (1/10 gal.). The most common colors are wihte, off-white, natural and gray. When applying gun caulk, hold the gun at about a 45 degree angle to the surface. Hold the gun in the same plane as the gap to be filled. Don’t hold it at a right angle. All joints or needs of caulking should be at. least 3/8 inch deep. It figures that a generous bead of caulking will last longer

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than a smaH bead. There are two kinds of caulking guns. In the first type, the cylinder is loaded with bulk caulking compound from its container. In the second type, the cylinder is loaded with a ready made cartridge. The latter has more appeal because the cartridge is simply dropped in the gun, and the trigger pulled for installation of the compound. Cleaning up is avoided. Rope caulking, as implied, comes in rope form which is simply unrolled and pressed firmly into' the crack with the fingers. No tools are needed. Rope caulking is ideal as a temporary seal because it can easily be removed. This type is best used for either temporary or permanent protection against drafts, moisture and dust around windows, screens, louvres and miscellaneous points in the home. Rope caulking is also recommended for sealing areas around hatches, windshields, cabins and masts on a boat. When planning to use caulking on a small boat, be sure to ask your paint dealer for Marine Caulking Compound. Lastly, there is the knife grade caulking compound. This type is applied wit ha putty knife or spatula. Knife grade caulking is particularly ideal for medium size cracks and crevices. Smooth Finish To get that satiny gloss finish on wood paneling like west coast hemlock or Douglas fir, be sure to sand down and rub the wood to a smooth-as-glass surface and then apply a sealer coat. After it had dried, you can apply any number of coats of. plastics, varnishes or lacquers, nibbing down each coat after it dries. This will give you a furniture-smooth wall paneling or wood surface. Lumber Care For best results, if you are storing lumber until it can be used, it is well to trim the top few boards over every few days to prevent cupping. Wood nailed in place will keep its shape, especially the stable western softwoods like Douglas fir and west coast hemlock, but loose boards have nothing to hold them in place and so need extra care. Planning? If you're planning now for your spring garden improvements think about adding an exciting structure like a gazebo. Here the family can gather and relax in a fun house which would give new character to an older yard. Built of long lasting western red cedar, these structures can. take many forms.

Oil Will Heat President’s Hew House The President’s new weekend house on a mountaintop near Middleburg, Virginia will have “balanced climate’ control on a year ' round basis with an unusual design tying in a single oil-heating unit with two heating systems and a group of special accessories, The National Oil Fuel Institute an- . nounced today. The single oil ; heating unit will transfer heat j through two hot water heating . coils, each supplying different parts of the house. Blowers pack up warm air from these coils and . carry in via a fiber - glass duct , system to the rooms. Linked in with the ducts are electronic air filters, humidifiers and special zone controls. The air conditioning cools by the blowers circulating air through the plastic duct stied in with the acplastic ducts tied in with the acthe new house is supplied by an oil-powered hot water heater. Hide Untidy Area Many a homemaker with a fulltime job or a houseful of children finds she’s too busy to keep the kitchen spotless and uncluttered all day long. To avoid embarrassment when guests arrive unexpectedly, folding sections such as these Decora-Doora with beautifully sculptured Panelaire filigree inserts are ideal for hiding an untidykitchen from view. The handsome hinged doors can be installed in any cc .ibination of stationary and nuvable seetions te cover any size wall opening. Imaginative [ The scores of exciting and i imaginative new church struci tures springing up across the r country illustrate the great free- ’ dom architects enjoy when working with engineered wood.

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TRIM LOOK ‘IN’ A free-standing range is no longer a four-legged monster that dominates the kitchen. Today’s freestanding electric ranges have smooth, squared-off lines that fit flush with cabinets for an uncluttered, contemporary appearance. With automatic controls and many other features to fit any family’ needs, they are an integral part of a modem kitchen. Most Remarkable Wood is the most remarkable of all natural substances. It can be cut and sawn to make 1 u mber and plywood, it can be pulped to make paper, it can be pressed to make hardboards, it can be distillled to make valuable chemicals, and it can be burned to get charcoal, tars and other chemicals, and by the wood hydropysis process another family of chemicals can be obtained.

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