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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
5
Homeowners transform backyards into extended living areas with patios, grills, and lighting. Privacy plantings create a grassy court for croquet badminton quoits archery volleyball and tetherball. Pools become standard in newer homes and banks may finance pool construction where allowed.
The article explains how ample well placed lighting boosts comfort resale value and livability. It details five functions of light impression comfort convenience safety and protection with tips on wall brackets pendants pulldowns recessed fixtures and adjustable spotlights for drama and task lighting.
Flowering shrubs shown to best advantage when arranged in height based tiers with low growing varieties at the front. The design emphasizes massing for visual impact and orderly display.
Angular, uneven property lines can be softened with massive plantings of evergreen and deciduous shrubs to create a visually cohesive corner.
The article outlines JFK era options for home improvement financing. It details six main paths including FHA insured long term loans up to 10,000 for 20 years, Title I loans up to 3,500 with five year terms, bank loans with 5 to 7 percent discounts, open end mortgages, refinancing existing debt, and personal bank loans for small projects. It notes eligibility, limits, and interest structures.
If water pipes chatter or hammer when water is turned off or on, ensure mounts are tight. Additional supporting straps hammered firmly in place should stop the noise.
The article describes tapered wooden shingles used as practical shims and leg levelers. Readers can wedge them into wide cracks and fill gaps with calking for quick repairs.
Advice on prepping concrete and steel pools for the warm season. Clean surfaces, remove old paint and algae, repair cracks, prime bare spots, and choose compatible, durable pool paints. Allow a setting period before refilling. Consider a maintenance specialist for heavy algae.
Home owners advised to soak a new oilstone in lightweight machine oil before use and add oil after each use. Painting the roof white or light colors can keep the second floor up to ten degrees cooler on hot days. Special aluminum asphalt roof paints and water thinned latex paints are suitable for asphalt shingle roofs.
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