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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
7
Clean wood thoroughly before starting to paint or refinishing old tinted woodwork. Use soap and water or special cleaners to remove dirt and grease, then turpentine or mineral spirits to remove wax. If applying color finish, glass or semi gloss enamel is typically chosen.
An article promotes a compact 924 square foot house with built in closet drawers reducing furniture needs. It mentions flexible second floor options for two more bedrooms or a sewing area. Readers may order blueprints for $5 and duplicates for $3.50, plus a $1 portfolio of 60 homes. It also notes chimney defects as heating trouble with common faults and advises on security bonds.
Penny Hazel explains home-building variances in costs across regions and presents a plan for an inexpensive, adaptable house. The design features a front terrace, a spacious living room with dining area, a large front bedroom, a garage access from the porch, a practical kitchen, a basement, and a hall with linen storage.
When choosing new floor covering, decide whether a patterned or plain rug fits the room’s decor. Bold patterned walls or large drapery figures favor a plain broadloom, while plain walls with subdued furnishings pair with a bright bold rug. Consider room exposure with warm tones for north and east and cool colors for south and west.
The text advises rug size to balance a room and avoid a too small rug. It recommends wall to wall or six to 12 inches from the wall and notes rug pads help even out floors and protect rugs.
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