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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1955
Page
3
Tools chosen for home repair matter more than cost. A quality hammer and basic screwdrivers plus pliers and a monkey wrench handle most tasks, with proper use preventing damage. Learn to grip, swing, and start nails, and choose hammer type and weight to suit tasks.
A New York home furnishings show showcased affordable ways to upgrade spaces. From wall treatments like mural wallpaper and burlap to floor options such as cork and terrazzo linoleum, ideas span leather tiles, mosaic shelves, vibrant color pairings, and space saving cushions to make small rooms feel larger.
The piece highlights pebble sculpture created by wet concrete encased in a metal frame. It pairs red orange and pink tones with a black white palette, a Scandinavian black wool chair, teak table, pastel blinds, and a repurposed brass crib as a violet velvet love seat.
The text advises ensuring shade on terraces by planting a small shade tree if a large one is not yet located. It suggests using a trellis or a beach umbrella as temporary shade until the tree matures and provides long term coverage.
Modern pine panel doors retain the colonial cross as a protective symbol while adapting to new manufacturing. Panels are made from ponderosa pine with controlled moisture, water resistant finishes, machine-cut parts, and precision fitting. Over 60 standard pine door styles exist, stock numbered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Historic pine panel doors reflect a long tradition in New England and Virginia homes. Colonial era builders arranged panels to form a cross, believed to offer spiritual protection to households during renovations and new constructions.
Trim for ceramic tile wainscoting now mirrors the tile squares in shape and color. The trend moves away from dark trim like black which highlights dust and dirt. In top installations, the trim matches the tile field to create a harmonious whole.
Colorful home refinishing guides advise choosing syn thetic alkyd enamel for TV cabinets. Compare color samples under room lighting, disconnect power, remove hardware, seal edges, wash and dry wood, sand lightly, apply first coat with grain, let dry 24 hours, and finish with a second coat to reduce brush marks and achieve a professional look.
The light weight of convector heating units allows a single workman to unload and distribute them. Additional labor savings come from the quick placement and quick connection for service.
The guide describes applying oil such as auto or sewing mac oil to a surface, rubbing parallel to the grain until smooth. It notes cleaning with rags, sanding carvings with a brush, and shaping sandpaper around a rubber sponge to fit curved moldings for a refined finish.
A door features a fiberglass insulation layer beneath a plastic leather upholstery, enhancing soundproofing and giving a rich, upholstered appearance.
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