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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1952
Page
8
A generous work closet solves clutter by holding brooms mops vacuums and cleaning tools in one accessible spot. Include good lighting brace bars and door storage to save time and protect bottles. Offer space for a step ladder tool chest and aprons enhancing daily chores.
A soft gray blue with lavender casts named blue lotus defines cheerful rooms with many windows. Mix sixty parts white sixteen parts blue and one part Indian red to tint. Suggest a deep wine rug with white accessories and match rug color in upholstery and draperies for harmony.
The Newport is a 2 bedroom house on a 60 foot lot with 35 by 28 feet living space and a 19 800 cubic foot volume. It features a large picture window a central living area a den and two master sized closets. Plans and specifications are available from the News Journal Middletown Ohio with a self addressed 3 cent return envelope.
Fuses and circuit breakers guard against fires caused by short circuits or overloaded wiring. Mineral wool insulation in walls further reduces danger by muffling sparks.
In a complete house painting operation the exterior is done first. On the interior begin on the top floor and work downward. Paint walls and ceilings before woodwork. ceiling first. Ensure brush cleanliness to prevent dust from maring the finish.
Proper enamel work requires a 70 to 75 degree environment and a thorough foundation. Build up with oil paint and light sand between coats, use enamel undercoat before the final gloss, apply with a soft brush following the grain, remove excess enamel, and brush in straight strokes to prevent running or sagging.
When applying emulsion paint to interior walls over old wallpaper, test a small deeply tinted area of the paper with the emulsion to determine if the colors will bleed through. This precaution helps avoid unexpected color transfer onto the newly painted surface.
Alfred A. Ring of the University of Florida identifies five major factors shaping residential value: neighbors, design harmony, location near shopping and churches, quiet surroundings, and zoning and deed restrictions. He defines value as the highest price a willing seller would accept from a willing buyer given informed, unpressured choices. The article notes appraisers struggle with economic data and forecasting depreciation rather than physical construction.
Guide to estimating paint needs by room dimensions. Calculate wall areas for all four walls, sum, then divide by coverage per gallon. Flat oil paints cover about 630 square feet per gallon, enamel and emulsion about 540. Window or door areas are only deducted if over 100 square feet.
Precautions for winterizing a summer vacation home include draining plumbing by opening valves and draining entire heating systems, siphoning water from toilets, and using anti freeze in mild climates. Fit solid board panels over windows and doors with internal bolts, secure the front door with a padlock, ensure ventilation, and screen all flues vents and louvers to keep out pests.
Many housewives repurpose discarded outside shutters as inside use hinged slatted panels. When painted to match woodwork they blend with Venetian blinds and add charm while shielding drafts and allowing slight air flow through the slats.
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