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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1961
Page
8
In the 1960s trend toward extended vacations and recreation, two House of the Week designs offer affordable lake or seaside getaways. Plan B62 by Rudolph A. Matern features 856 square feet with a cabana bedroom, while Plan B63 by Herman H. York starts with 384 square feet and expandable sleeping rooms bringing total to 616 square feet.
Amateur painters receive guidance on shaking latex paints, varnish use, and priming. Experts warn against shaker methods, improper varnish choices for outdoors or floors, and improper radiator metallic coatings.
The Ar chitect York home offers a smaller, cheaper option with a 16 by 24 foot main unit including kitchen living and bath. A sun deck spans the front, a stone fireplace lines the interior, and an optional back sleeping room adds two bedrooms. Raised on piers for sloped lots, the design emphasizes versatile expansion and outdoor living.
Hold the spray gun about 12 inches from the work as a general rule. Adjust based on fluid type and thinning, and test on scrap to avoid runs or poor coverage. If the finish is dry and dusty, move closer. if it sags or runs, pull back.
Article advises parents to cover a bathroom stool with leftover rubber tile for slip resistance and aesthetics. It outlines cutting the tile, using flooring adhesive, and applying from the near edge to avoid spray dust. Mentions mirrors as a simple way to modernize a room.
The piece discusses making the home an entertainment hub with mural television and integrated stereo systems. It suggests wall framing to match decor, planning lighting for TV needs, and placing equipment in a room divider with a swivel TV to view from multiple rooms. It emphasizes space saving and multifunctional room design.
A new Devcon Tub and Tile Sealer debuts with waterproof non cracking formula and strong adhesion. It smooths with a wet finger, wipes clean, and offers a non yellowing pure white finish. The long applicator aids corners. usable on doors, screens, boat decks, walls, and furniture with notable bond strength.
The Kwik set Division of American Hardware offers modernization kits to cover old mortise lock holes and scars, transforming doors for a fresh look and improved efficiency. Installed with a few simple tools in minutes per door, these kits retrofit existing doors in older homes.
Plan your painting project by starting with the ceiling then walls and finally woodwork. Set up a safe platform and work in narrow strips. Use delicate strokes to avoid splatter and follow with sash, casing, and baseboards after the walls dry.
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