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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1954
Page
10
Practical tips from a Chronicle-Telegram piece instruct readers on prolonging carpet life through regular vacuuming, prompt stain removal, and avoiding home shampooing. It highlights the benefits of a good vacuum with beating action, proper humidity, rug pads, and choosing newer fibers like Tufton for reduced dust cling.
Architectural sense is felt in the Franklin with a black chimney louvred shutters six over six windows and white clapboards. The L shaped living room opens to light, a modern kitchen, two nearly equal bedrooms, and abundant closets. Built to FHA standards with verified electrical design, plans available by mail.
When building a house see that the stairs to the attic are of practical width. The size of the attic door and stairway determines how useful the attic will be. Remem ber the heavy winks and cumbersome furniture that may have to go up and down and gauge the width accordingly. Also remember that some day you may want to remake your attic into an extra bedroom or study and you will not want to ask your guest or family to walk the plank like chickens going to roost.
A brief guide on transforming a child’s room with washable paints wallpapers and fabrics. Emphasizes low upkeep using machine wash fabrics plastics and domino like junks. Highlights budget friendly slip covers bed covers and durable denims to maintain a fresh look.
Stains on linoleum that resist washing or turpentine can be polished out using a very fine grade of steel wool. After removal, the area should be given a coat of wax.
A new leather like fabric from Boita Products Sales in Lawrence Mass offers a vinyl that looks and feels like capeskin. Priced about 2.98 a yard in 53 4 inch widths it comes in lipstick red navy blue deep green turquoise and pink. It sews on ordinary machines and fits standard patterns for jackets skirts snow suits and casual wear. It wipes clean with a damp cloth and is claimed fire resistant and non peeling.
Two good reasons exist ladders should never be painted. Paint hides cracks and water can seep under the film causing rot. Best treatment for outdoor wood ladders is a coat of linseed oil.
The kitchen now anchors family life, merging with living spaces through practical layouts, colorful washable finishes, and affordable materials. A center island with a sink and work counter aids multiple cooks, while a kids area and easy care floors and walls boost livability and value.
The guide advises painting with the room at about TO degrees and with good ventilation. It notes applying wood glue into floorboard cracks to reduce squeaks and warns not to step on the boards until the glue dries thoroughly.
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