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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
5
A home owner friendly guide explains wood paneling as a popular DIY project. It covers storage before installation, moisture adaptation, masonry wall prep, nailing strip placement, and steps for a durable finish including sanding staining and sealing for a professional look.
A survey shows kitchen modernization tops homeowner plans as a stepwise project. Emphasis on step-saving layouts, easy to maintain laminates, practical lighting under cabinets, traffic patterns avoiding main work areas, built-in ranges with top burner controls, rotisseries and corner storage in specially designed cabinets with swinging shelves.
A fragment advises applying coats of clear varnish or shellac and rubbing smooth with a tool or cloth. It suggests multiple light coats to achieve a polished finish and emphasizes even, steady work for a durable, glossy surface.
The article discusses practical outdoor upgrades for terraces and patios including sunshades trellises arbors and fences. It covers paneling installation tips for indoor outdoor settings privacy fencing designs and the use of vines and shrubs to soften openwork barriers while maintaining light and breeze.
A homemaker can complete many privacy upgrades with woodwork and careful finishing. Consult a local lumber dealer for timber, with Western Pine region species recommended. Use preservative on underground parts and exposed ends to resist rot and termites, and finish with landscaping for a lived-in look.
Spread the contents on cardboard or newspaper to locate a nut bolt or screw. Once you have what you need, fold the paper into a trough and pour the remainder back into the drawer for easy sorting.
Circular saw blades of various sizes can be safely and conveniently stored in old phonograph record albums, each blade slipped into a pocket.
Clean brick fireplace hearths thoroughly to remove dirt and stains. Apply two coats of a clear penetrating floor sealer for durable protection and easier maintenance.
Well planned, attractive landscaping maintains property value in many cases even as the home itself depreciates.
Outdoor lighting enhances safety along paths and steps and expands living space after dark. The guide from the American Home Lighting Institute covers safety lighting along walks, exterior spot and flood lighting under eaves, wall bracket entrance lights for patios, multi-directional flood lamps for outdoor areas, and disguises for pool lighting. It also notes portable mushroom reflectors for beds and lilies for decorative ponds, plus license requirements for circuit work and DIY cautions.
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