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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
9
Many homes neglect upgrading heating when upgrading decor. Replace bulky cast iron radiators with compact convector units to free floor space. Convector radiators fit flush against walls, can be recessed, and painted to match room colors. One worker can install and unload units quickly using light-weight connectors.
A new enameled steel awning uses adjustable vertical louvers like Venetian blinds to admit light and air while shading. A control arm reaches into the house and top louvers come in color stripes. White underside reflects light for brightness. Also new aluminum horizontal louvers and a mildew and fire resistant fused glass coated fabric for standard awnings.
The article suggests matching color schemes between a bedroom and its adjoining bathroom. It notes that bold towels shower curtains and window curtains plus white tiles create a lovely effect when colors in the bath reflect those in the bedroom.
The Putnam, a one story La Crosse Tribune Home of the Week Plan, offers five rooms with two bedrooms at the back, a 20 by 12 living room with fireplace and bay windows, and a sun dining room with six windows. Measuring 38 by 29 feet, it features a breezeway, attached garage, and flexible wall space for large furniture. plans and specs are available from the Home Building Editor.
A University of Minnesota extension horticulturist L C Snyder says wait until the seedbed is properly prepared before sowing lawn seed. For renovating bare spots dig three to four inches, topdress, firm with a roller, and keep soil moist until establishment.
A knotty pine basement wall can be finished with a half and half mix of raw linseed oil and turpentine. Apply liberally, wipe excess after one hour, repeat after 24 hours, and give a third coat if necessary.
A homemaker combines carpentry hobby with home design to create extra closets and built in units. Projects include a French provincial paneled wall with bunk beds and matching decor, plus a boy’s wall unit for toys radios records and sports gear.
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