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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
7
This article guides economical bathroom planning for families with one or two baths. It covers layout options to reuse plumbing, privacy through compartmenting, and recommended fixtures including durable china ware and enamel-coated tubs. It emphasizes room sizes like 7x8 and 9x12 feet for multiple configurations.
The article explains how fresh paint can modernize old rooms and extend small spaces. It offers color pairing tips, such as light colors for small rooms and harmonizing shades with existing rugs and furniture, plus ideas for children's rooms and overall mood.
The article highlights affordable wallpaper as an easy way to modernize an older home. It notes designs suit contemporary and traditional furnishings, offers tips like wallpapered screens and panels, and suggests lightweight wall boards with glue for bold, dramatic room changes.
A simple method to prevent ladder marks on painted siding is to wrap rags around the ladder feet or slip old socks over the ladder ends. This cushions contact with surfaces and reduces scuffing during exterior painting projects.
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