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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
7
Practical guide for new gardeners to grow annual flowers from seed for bright summer to frost. Names like Zinnias Marigolds Spider Plant Snapdragons Cosmos Tithonia Celosia are suggested for borders centers and edges with tips on sunny spots water drainage soil quality and four pounds of complete fertilizer per 100 square feet.
A simple method uses line wrapping paper to cover the paint tray before pouring. After painting, remove the paper and wipe any remaining oil from the tray, leaving it ready for reuse.
Wallpaper, used imaginatively, can transform rooms at low cost. A mural on one wall with light solid colors on the others expands space and adds depth, while a single wall can be fully decorated by a scenic mural to avoid extra hangings.
The piece explains finishing basements or attics creates extra rooms such as family spaces or guest bedrooms. It highlights wallpaper and knotty pine paneling as practical design options, notes moisture handling, and suggests homeowners can do much of the work themselves to cut costs.
A washer repair note describes a unit that often resolves a fau cet issue and its constant howling or chattering when powered on.
The article outlines a step by step DIY painting approach covering preparation materials and safety, layout, and technique. It emphasizes using quality paints and brushes and provides tips on masking, plaster wall prep, rolling and stippling, and ceiling work with ladders for efficiency.
Homeowners plan basement or attic finishing may cut costs by using two half rubber ball containers for small plaster mixes. Consult lumber dealer and experts to save money time and effort through their knowhow and guidance.
Household heat adds to air conditioner load. Answer these questions: use kitchen fan, vent clothes dryer outside, iron on cool days, clean filters, keep windows closed, draw shades, mop on cool days, and set thermostat consistently. Following tips reduces cooling demand and improves comfort.
Owners improving properties feel the urge to clean up paint up fix up and light up their homes. Across streets and towns homeowners launch plans from simple cleanups to attic to cellar modernizations sparking ideas for landscaping painting siding and roofing as they refresh living spaces and exteriors.
The article notes kitchens and bathrooms often require re appraisal during clean up time. It emphasizes that appearance and function lag while modernization becomes a family topic. Lighting receives extra attention as four in five existing houses are inadequately lit.
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