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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1963

Page

8

More And More Women Wielding Paint Brushes

Vivian Brown reports women increasingly take to home painting with color wheels and faster drying paints. Advice covers room size effects with color, woodwork pairing, ceiling tricks, equipment like brushes, rollers, masking tape, and safety tips including gloves, drop cloths, and keeping children away during work.

Mirrors Make Rooms Look Bigger and Brighter

Mirrors can expand a room visually by covering a full wall from floor to ceiling, reflecting light to brighten spaces. They offer a low maintenance finish and can double perceived size, according to Today's Home magazine.

Hanging walls of perforated board for quick organized space

Homeowners can install 4 by 8 foot perforated hard board panels directly over studs to stop clutter. Metal hooks hold heavy equipment neatly on the wall, preventing floor clutter and managing rages.

Keep Outdoor Living Simple and Comfortable

A guide advises planning outdoor spaces like indoor rooms to maximize comfort. It suggests a weather controlled deck layout with multiple outdoor rooms including a dining deck connected to the kitchen, a pass-through window, and a bricked barbecue pit on the deck.

Tiny, Plain Bathroom After False Economy

The article argues that limiting bathroom size is short sighted. It praises larger spaces for storage and comfort and highlights modern materials like plastic finished hardboard paneling that resist moisture. It notes factory sealed surfaces require little upkeep and are suitable for wet areas and high humidity.

Oil Paint Best For Radiators

Heating tip advises oil base paint on radiators for better heat output. Metallic paints reduce radiant output by about 10 percent or more due to reflective particles. Color has little effect. final coat matters. Placing a reflecting metal sheet behind radiator boosts efficiency by slowing heat loss to walls and reflecting heat into the room. Oil base paints maintain efficiency and factory prime coats are not superior.

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