Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 26 October 1964 — Page 2

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Living Room Blends Two Family Ideas

SURVEY: Living rooms in newly-built homes are a blend of parlor formality and family room livability, according to a survey of leading builders reported by a trade magazine. This blend fa required as a compromise between two schools of thought among women: Those wanting a quiet, always presentable room and others who prefer a "versatile entertainment area and a semi-formal relaxation center, '• The survey revealed that 24 per cent of leading builders are offering woodgrained paneling on at least one wall of the living room “This includes both the 'parlor' portion and the informal area, since the right woodgrained

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paneling can serve beautifully in both,'” says John Concord, home improvement expert for Masonite Corporation. Take Hard Knock*, w Handsome, Too “Factory-finished woodgrains like those in the Royalcote line have high-styled appearance, top performance, easy maintance and economy. The panels will take hard knocks in the informal area and be a handsome background in the 'parlor' space.” Owners of older homes needn't envy those who are buying - “ As an important safety asset in the bathroom, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau recommends the use of a grab bar on the wall next to the bathtub In installing a grab bar. it should always be firmly anchored to the wall studding, not just "tacked" onto the tile or plaster.

A Room For Instant Relaxation $ | Jg >a- f 5 54 ' t Mm A<-. sF Americans spend at least one third of their lives sleeping. Therefore, the bedroom, the most personal part of the home must possess a serene atmosphere where complete relaxation Is possible. C. Eugene Stephenson F.A.1.D., the noted Interior' designer, achieved instant relaxation in the bedroom above by using the best home furnishings of two continent* to give the setting a classic east-west motif so popular today. Three colors blend together to make this room a charming, restful area. Mint green Is used on the walls, built-in storage cabinets, the bed’s spread and Its headboard. The floor is Tawny Bamboo 9 resilient planks by KentUe with feature strip accents of terra eotta. burnt orange and avocado. Over the bed is an oriental screen mounted flat. The Early American bed posts are painted white. The modern table in front of the bed is burnt orange with a white top and the small oriental ehest also carries out the orange accent. An ingenious touch are the bedside tables which were formerly CBTAfnic f Afdfcll MRtAs An interesting feature of this delightful room is that all the furnishings are available in every part of the country.

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new ones, suggests Concord. “Living room of any other walls can be vastly Improved! by installing woodgrained hardboard panels. They can go right over existing walls or furring strips. Any handyman can do a creditable installation job.” The survey showed that just under half the builders provide a fireplace, popular because of its psychological as well as physical warmth. Fireplace Setting Accented By Marbletone Paneling In older homes, fireplace* are quite common. An accent Wall from the mantal to ceiling can do much to enhance panel er Marbletone, a hardboard panel with the rich appearance of travertine marble, Concord suggests. In case you're wondering, picture windows still are very popu-> lar. Almost two-thirds of the surveyed builders install them Also, the front living room still is a winner by many lengths. More than 90 per cent have a front living room in at least one model

‘Rec’ Room Still Popular Home Improvement The basement recreation room still is the most popular home improvement, according to a survey made by a building supply trade magazine. More than 12 per cent reported having built such a room within the past three years in the midwestern city where the survey was conducted. More than half of the home owners who made structural improvements first sought information on the project from their local building supply dealer. Commenting of the survey. John Concord, home improvement director for Masonite Corr poration, said: "Without question, the greater leisure available today is reflected in the findings. Families want and need recreational facilities, and the logical place is their basement. Ample room can provide a hobby corner for ‘teeners’ a workshop tor Dad. and a sewing center for Mom. not to mention table tennis or .other family games.” Modernizing the home for greater enjoyment, suggests Concord. is "one of the beet investments any family can make It rounded individuals who’ll team pays off in developing wellhow to handle their spare time constructively.”

I 1 J 1 * • ”• 1 SECOND FLOOR — te -,- . ; ...... I. 10 Illustrated Publications Inc. Design No. Y 9279 DISION NO. Y 9279 — Curving staircases load upstairs d T Io the thrao bodrooms in this Colonial home. Downstairs - ' | lavatory two bathrooms Extra room ££ J | off foyer doubles as fourth bedroom or den. Fondly room $3 • has angled fireplace hearth, first floor area is 1,245 sq. ft. with 660 sq. ft. on second fioor. For further information jgf 7* .< FIRST FLOOR about Design Y 9279, write to Illustrated Publications, | | fe 46 West 46th St., New York, N. Y., 10036. ”” 27 1 _

Answer To Suburban Water Shortages Many suburban communities literally are drying up. Community water systems have already reached a critical stage in many areas, with similar crises just ahead in others. In community alter community. summer lawn sprinkling and car washing is either restricted or prohibited althogether. In some areas, water pressure from the community system frequently drops to almost nothing, leaving homeowners without a supply for hours at a time. All of this, reports the Water Systems Council, points up the importance and value of private water systems (wells) from suburban homes. The Council cites these advantages: 1. The homeowner has complete control over his water.supply. 2. He has unrestricted use year-round — no ‘ non-sprinkling days." 3 There are no shortages or dips in water pressure during peak usage periods of the day. 4 He gets fresher water — drawn from its pure source when he uses it. It never stands in mains or reservoirs. 5. It’s economical, there are no water bills; the system usually pays for itself over years of dependable use. 6. It's a protected source of water in case of an emergency such as nuclear attack, broken main or nearby fire. 7 It permits a wider choice of building sites, since the proximity to water mains is no factor. 8. Above all, the water from a, properly designed private system is the purest and best-tast-ing available. Homeowners interested in learning more about private systems should contact a qualified water systems dealer or well driller. He will estimate current and future needs and recommend the type best suited for individual requirements. Fishing or hunting trophies may be mounted handsomely on an oval piece of predecorated Marlite paneling , left over from a room project.

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Basement Costs Money - Keep It Dry Basements are back in business. After several years of decline, the trend is now swinging once again toward houses that include them. Homes built without them during the past years have convinced most people of this: they need them. But somehow, the new basements just aren’t the same as the ones we knew years ago. They’re no longer the dark, dank area to hide unwanted articles. Today, a good percentage of new basements have finished areas. A sizable investment is rnnms for expanded family living made in adding this "livability down and below,’’ and its good sense to protect it against water damage so prevalent in many areas. Since the soil around new homes is usually heavily laden with moisture, many homeowners find themselves confronted with a seepage problem. This, coupl>ed with the recurring danger of flash floods, broken mains and backed-up sewer pose a threat to today’s “new-improved" basement. The Plumbing - Heatipg - Cooling Information Bureau reports that the best insurance against such damage is the tangible kind —a sump pump (sometimes called a “cellar drainer.”) Located in a sump or pit at the lowest drainage point on the basement floor, a sump pump automatically removes water and discharges it into a sewer, yard or other convenient spot. Homeowners interested in this vital basement protection are advised to constant a qualified .plumbing contractor for information concerning the best type of sump pump for their particular needs. You Can Build Fishing Shanty You can preassemble hardboard panels to make a low-cost ice-fishing shanty or toolhouse that’s demountable. A free plan from the Masonite Home Service Bureau. AE-390, gives simple directions and drawings. Just seven durable panels of Weatherall are needed, plus' framing members, screen couplings, hardware and paint. Panels are factory-primed. For a plan, send a postcard to 29 N. Wacker Dr.. Chicago, 111. 60606.

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