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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

6

Lower Costs Spur Pools Construction

Readers learn that postwar housing booms and new materials lowered pool costs. Gunite spraying, prefabricated liners, and fiberglass or metal shells made pools affordable for many homeowners. Rectangular designs offer best value with practical widths around 15 feet and lengths near 35 feet.

Mirrors Bring New Beauty And Space To Rooms

The article highlights mirrors as versatile design tools that enlarge rooms and boost light. It cites ceiling to floor wall mirrors in model houses, designers using mirrored walls in showrooms, and various applications from linen closets to bathrooms while warning against placing mirrors where occupants must stare at themselves for long periods.

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Transplanting Small Seedlings Step by Step

Instructions for transplanting young seedlings on cloudy days or early evening with shade after sun exposure. Wait for first true leaves and post last spring frost. Use small tool to lift, keep roots intact, prep deep hole, water before planting, place seedling and backfill gently.

Helpful Hints for Handymen and Lumber Savings

Readily available bargains in dealer end pieces and mill rejects can yield substantial lumber savings. When choosing a water heater consider future needs and current requirements. Use a small tweezer to mix oil and paste and to handle tiny fasteners.

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Water Heater Tips and Home Planting Advice

The water heater discussion notes it as a 24 hour automatic appliance chosen for quality. It then shifts to gardening guidance about filling soil around roots and pressing topsoil firm at the base of a plant.

Illusion Mirrors Elevate Room Space with Vertical and Wall Mirrors

Long vertical mirrors heighten ceilings while large wall mirrors create a sense of width and openness in a room.

Improvised Bit Craft in a Makeshift Workshop

A thrift shop technique shows improvised bits corroding plaster walls quickly. A disposable drill accessory is shaped by cutting the head from a nail and inserting it into a drill chuck with the point extended for use.

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