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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

7

Many Homes urgently need additional House Power

Homes with frequent fuse blows and dim lights face outdated electrical systems. A 100 ampere service is common today but future needs demand larger mains, possibly a 200 ampere setup for central heating and air. Ask your contractor about extra branch circuits, space for additions, and weatherproof outdoor outlets.

Do It Yourself Home Projects and Lavatories

Home projects divide into homeowner tasks and work best left to pros. Avoid roofing, wiring, major plumbing, and heating. tackle interior paint, minor repairs, and simple exterior fixes. Dual purpose lavatories gain popularity with space efficient designs and off center styling for more grooming area.

Siding Revival Boosts Home Value and Style

Home improvement guide highlights that new siding offers the best value versus cost for rejuvenating an older house. It covers wood options like redwood cedar and pine, plus alternative materials such as asbestos cement, plywood, aluminum, and insulating siding. It also notes thin quarried stone veneer and various clapboard, batten, and panel designs for durability and curb appeal. A separate bathroom section discusses Neo-Angle and square tubs, corner seating, and twin lavatories to improve space and traffic flow.

New Beauty Brought To Bathrooms Remodeled Baths Guide

Practical guide to planning a bathroom remodel with emphasis on durable, attractive design. Recommends simple layouts, wall-adjacent fixtures, and long wearing tubs such as enamel-coated cast iron for easy cleaning and lasting appeal. Notes tub sizes include standard 4x4 and 4% by 4% feet with typical heights.

Caster Makes Fine Roller for Pressing Tile Edges

A large caster serves as a practical roller to press down the edges of floor tiles, improving alignment and securing tight edges during installation. The makeshift tool offers a handy solution for precise finishing in tiling projects.

Police test explosives blast windows of well service firm

In Stillwater Oklahoma police recovered three cylinder containers and sent them to an oil well servicing company for testing. The devices were found to be explosive and the test shattered the firm’s windows.

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