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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1967
Page
8
Space may be wasted under stairs and in stair landings in many houses. A carpenter can design storage walls with cubby holes and bins for gear, luggage, and sports equipment, turning unused space into practical storage and even dressing or powder rooms.
The article advises using rigid red clay pots to move house plants. These pots resist cracking when carried by the collar and do not disturb the plant root ball, aiding dusting or redecorating tasks.
An intriguing accent wall features battens and two inch wide boards. Knots add rustic texture to the woodwork.
A 30 year old farmhouse porch becomes a spacious kitchen by remodelling. Wide pine rafters remain exposed, casement windows brighten the space, and the former kitchen becomes a guest room. The new 9.5 by 21 foot kitchen features two window types, a snack bar, and matching siding inside and out. The Treaty of Verdun of 843 is noted but unrelated.
The note suggests choosing a light toned wood such as western hem for sunless spaces and a dark option like western red cedar for areas with plenty of daylight. It adds a practical palette idea for interior design and lighting considerations.
The article outlines many factors shaping indoor comfort in hot weather. It notes at least 100 elements beyond cooling devices influence temperature, including house design, landscaping, sun exposure, and sun blockers. It warns that improper window air conditioner use and open windows with fans waste energy and fail to circulate air efficiently.
Mothers urged to let infants self regulate hunger with infancy experts warning against early solid feeding. Pediatricians advise delaying solids until at least three months and model good eating habits. Also notes restricted children's aspirin bottle sizes from July 1 to reduce overdose danger and guidance on proper shoe fit and foot health by the American Podiatry Association.
Home buyers demand conditioning and older houses add central systems. New models offer 2 to 4 ton options with 25 percent operating cost cuts, lower noise, and automatic high speed when temperatures exceed 90. Architects list central air as a fixture for future homes.
Fragmentary OCR shows a postal address for Jamaica New York with P O Box 954 11431. No further context or names present.
Glass blocks brighten interior entryways by admitting light where ordinary glass cannot. They now come in many shapes sizes and colors and can be mixed with opaque units to mimic masonry. Small strips or large panels up to three by five feet can create inviting designs.
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker of New York gives 10 000 azaleas to Washington D C. An anonymous donor provides 1 400 flowering cherry trees for a site near the Potomac River.
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