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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
7
Families seek informal living spaces with modest cost by converting basements or attics into family rooms. Tips cover space planning and storage tradeoffs, DIY options, sketches and expert checks, plus selecting wall treatments and paneling woods such as Idaho white pine ponderosa pine or sugar pine. Direct advice emphasizes lighting and finish choices to fit room brightness.
The article describes finishes for wipe-off pigmented stains and paneling with grain showing through, and suggests hardboards like Masonite for DIY friendly projects. It highlights asphalt floor tiles for color accents, built in benches to hide pipes, a snack bar and wall cabinets to enhance utility, and themed designs such as nautical or South Seas motifs using port holes, rope stairs, and louvered doors.
When drilling in sheet metal, place the sheet between two scrap lumber pieces and clamp firmly. Drilling through the sandwich reduces grabbing and yields cleaner, rounder holes.
A simple method prevents cords from pulling apart. Slip the end of one cord around the other by a half turn before joining them to form a loose knot that holds under strong tugs.
A guide urges careful planning for kitchen remodeling in homes over 17 years old. It recommends a family conference to define needs, questions on layout, dining space, multiple workers, and storage. It notes remodeling ranges from new cabinets to full rebuilds and stresses checking plumbing wiring and structural issues first.
A dab of paint on the can’s exterior serves as a color tag to identify its contents at a glance.
Use a plasterer's finishing trowel on finish coats of cement instead of a putty knife. The wider blade helps feather joints more evenly for a smoother drywall finish.
A note states that white lead paint can serve as a substitute for pipe joint compound to seal threaded joints in black iron or galvanized pipe. The guidance emphasizes this use as a practical, though nonstandard, method for achieving a seal in piping work.
A magazine article explains easier financing for home remodeling with FHA Title I loans up to 3500 and open end mortgage options for larger projects. It profiles mirror use by room from living areas to baths, with design tips and moisture protection guidance.
The article advises selecting floor coverings that suit room size lighting and use, noting many hard-surface options like asphalt linoleum vinyl and rubber can be installed without pros. For small rooms use one or two colors while busy patterns shrink space. large rooms handle bold designs. Kitchen and baths benefit from multi color floors for cheer and easier cleaning.
Keep the old celluloid tape dispenser rather than discarding it. It serves as a handy holder and dispenser for electrician's tape, offering a simple reuse that keeps your work area organized and ready for quick tape pulls.
A Masonite Peg-Board panel blocks an open basement stair area to prevent injuries and provides a backing for hanging pictures plants toys and tools. Perforated hardboard can be cut primed painted and hung with a plastic clothesline and screw-eyes to enclose the space beneath the stairs for a neater appearance.
The guide advises applying a wood filler to close pores before sanding for a smooth finish. It emphasizes selecting a filler that matches the wood type and allows fillers to set fully prior to final sanding and polishing to achieve a flawless surface.
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