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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1959
Page
7
The article advocates outdoor living as a path to neighborhood friendliness and personal expression through garden plantings. It stresses careful planning, sun and wind awareness, and near house placement for entertaining, with a focus on cost under $100 for a modest setup and long term beauty with proper care.
Mounting two blades on a hacksaw with teeth pointing in opposite directions prevents grabbing on the return stroke. This setup makes cutting thin wall metal tubing easier and more predictable for the user.
Neighbors judge a home's curb appeal by landscaping. A flowering tree or evergreen accents life year round, with questions to assess blending, foundation plantings, color and texture, and seasonal impact. Call a nurseryman for suggestions when curb appeal fails.
Brighten a worn softwood floor by painting with a quality enamel and applying three coats for heavy traffic. Protect the finish with a polishing wax and use an electric polisher to speed up the job.
A spring roof checkup helps prevent costly leaks and extends life. For roofs under ten years old, run a ground level visual inspection for faulty flashings gutters and chimney masonry and watch inside for ceiling stains warped boards and dampness. If over ten years old, hire a local roofer for minor repairs and consider using reroofing to beautify and modernize the home with durable materials such as asbestos cement wood and asphalt shingles and roll roofing.
A small paint job and proper lighting dramatically alter a dining room. Pale tones enlarge spaces, dark shades shrink them, and bright tones brighten a passage. Matching color to room exposure and existing decor is advised, with practical tips on ceiling height and dual-wall color schemes. A modern dining room fixture should provide diffuse table lighting, minimize glare, and suit the decor. most rooms benefit from a 15 to 17 inch diameter fixture using five 40 watt bulbs.
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association says modern gas space heaters solve cold spots by providing fast heat recovery and adjustable temperatures. Look for models resembling contemporary consoles with built in temperature controls and consult your gas company or local dealer to fit your needs.
The NFPA reports 1958 had 356 large-loss fires in the United States and Canada, causing about 1.305 billion dollars in U.S. and 180 million in Canada total destruction, with five deaths and 12,000+ total fatalities. The largest single loss stemmed from the Ellsworth AFB B 52 crash. St Mary’s Church in Houston Maine suffered the biggest church fire loss at 400 thousand dollars.
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