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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1961
Page
8
The House of the Week presents B-61 a one story three bedroom home with a 13 by 16 foot kitchen fire place larder windowed dining living area and rear terrace. Architect Herman H York emphasizes practical comfort for women and family life shaping a bright Early American interior with brick shingles and boards exterior.
A reader advertises a request for a baby blueprint on Design B-61 and enclosing payment. The notice promotes building a personal collection of House of The Week plans, available at a few cents each, with a new weekly issue in the newspaper.
The article outlines how well maintained homes with periodic improvements earn higher resale prices. It lists 11 investments such as a second bath, modern kitchen, central heating or cooling, additional bedroom, playroom, updated flooring, built ins, exterior modernization, landscaping, outdoor living space, and adequate wiring.
A beginner can refinish the unfinished table with shellac. Start by removing old finish with denatured alcohol, then sand the surface. Wipe away grit, sand lightly between coats, and apply three thin shellac coats, drying well between applications. Avoid high humidity days for the final coat.
A practical guide explains replacing a window pane. After removing broken glass and cleaning putty, measure the pane. If needed, a dealer can cut a pane. Apply priming paint before putty to keep it firm. wooden sashes prevent oil from soaking in. Metal sashes benefit from steel primer to reduce rust and bond loosening.
Prospective buyers show interest in basement garages attics and utility rooms for home workshops. Concrete floors provide stable bases for power tools and acoustical ceiling tiles help dampen noise. Garages offer open studding for shelves and easy tool hanging while keeping large lumber storage overhead.
A simple glazing method upgrades furniture with an antique look. Apply a transparent glaze over existing enamel or varnish to highlight carving and tones. Wipe off excess with turpentine and retry if needed. Raw umber and burnt umber create ivory or brick red effects. raw sienna yields golden tones.
The article urges proper care to preserve new furniture with wood finishes. It covers finishes in mahogany, fruitwood, teak, and other woods, and notes that water should be avoided on stained surfaces. Roy Carter of North Carolina State College warns against oiling wood and endorses wax or nonabrasive creams for satin or dull finishes.
Insulation acts as a safety factor in homes with wall thick mineral wool noted as nonflammable fire stop. It fills gaps between wall studs where drafts rise during a fire, choking flames and guiding heat upward.
The text explains wiping glaze to edges then stippling with a dry brush to soften edges and enhance color. It advises applying a clear varnish after drying to protect the work and recommends multiple coats for surfaces like tabletops and desks with light sanding between coats.
Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey Mr and Mrs Elmer Korilla transformed their hillside garage roof into a functional patio They finished the concrete with primer and brick colored paint and added a brick wall planter a curved wall and flagstone walk The project highlights imaginative home remodeling on a modest budget with plans to add doors for living room access.
Home decoration moves away from plain walls with gramophone patterns and luxurious fabrics. Custom service Resistaned makes wall coverings grease oil soot lipstick and spatter resistant, available in glass cloth silk and other materials. Delivery typically arrives within two to three days after reaching the Resistane plant.
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