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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
5
Homemakers can modernize their homes by replacing obsolete lighting fixtures. Modern fixtures provide even light, enhance color and texture, and free floor space by eliminating dead corners. New lighting adds beauty and liveliness while supporting nighttime activities and tasks.
A reader asks about using dark wood paneling in small rooms and how to balance it with furnishings. The piece notes dark paneling brings warmth, can cozy a space with bright accents, and contrasts with light furniture. It warns light paneling may fail to lift a room, especially with pale upholstery, and suggests vivid colors like turquoise and orange for a different look.
Contemporary split level features four bedrooms with two full baths on the bedroom floor and an extra lower level room with its own bath. The combined kitchen and breakfast room create a 16 foot expanse, totaling 1,685 square feet of living space in Plan HA337S by architect Herbert C. Struppmann in New York.
Advice on creating a music room to reduce noise from trombone practice and loud hi fi use. Steps include installing acoustical ceiling tile, using sound deadening insulation, and locating the room away from quiet areas to isolate noise.
Guidelines from the Roof Drainage Manufacturers Institute stress proper gutter and downspout maintenance to prevent structural damage. Inspect eaves after rain, fix leaks early, clean debris semi annually, check for corrosion and paint issues, and avoid mixing metals to prevent galvanic corrosion.
Storage is a primary consideration in kitchen planning. Arrange cabinets so items are within easy reach of work counters. Keep small appliances on counters only when used often. otherwise store them in a nearby cupboard to maintain an uncluttered workspace.
Plan a room change by defining the desired effect and keeping preferred pieces. Choose wallpaper to match furniture style, from flocked papers for formal pieces to geometrics and textures for modern rooms, using color and patterns to alter perceived height or width and adding borders for finishing touches.
A survey shows 66.7 percent of parents favor a separate well planned laundry area. Ideal spots include near bedrooms or kitchens with basement options common in older homes. Planning covers modern washer and dryer, a laundry chute with three bins, storage cabinets, folding space, and bright easy to clean surfaces.
Van Plom iades offers triple track self storing screens and installation at 58 Laurel Avenue Saco contact AT 4-6128.
The article advises starting with roof upgrades on older homes to boost value and curb appeal. It surveys options from low cost roll asphalt and asphalt shingles to metal roofing, wood shingles, and specialty materials, noting fire resistance, durability, and code considerations. It also mentions asbestos cement shingles, slate, clay tile, and the cork industry in Southern Portugal.
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