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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1956
Page
8
Describes a large family residence with a 22 by 19 foot living room, a dining room with a china closet, and a spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, and utility spaces. Highlights include ample windows, a generous porch, a 12 by 8.5 foot garage, and bedrooms all in the right wing with flexible use as den or bedroom.
The Cedar Rapids uses a combined den and guest room with two back windows and a right wall window for light and ventilation. A large 13x12 front bedroom and a back bed room include wood closets and a modern bathroom separates them for privacy. Eva Broughton of Trout Run Pa. presents a compact, affordable, coll-away bed concept for close quarters.
A fragmented note suggests reminding readers to buy an unpanelled door and refinishing steps. It mentions affixing screw-plate casters at each corner and painting a stripe around the can or mattress area. The text refers to economy and a home with overnight visitors, plus a note about an innerspring mattress and a trundle bed sliding out for storage.
Complete plans for this home are available with pricing for one, two, and three units and an option to include a contractor kit. Requests should be sent to Home of the Weak, Imc. in Providence with payment by check or money order. A complete home owner's kit and contractor's kit are included at no extra cost.
The article notes regular air filter checks improve heating efficiency by ensuring clean filters. It suggests inspecting filters monthly during the heating season, removing them to view airflow, and replacing when dirty to prevent restricted air flow and extra furnace strain.
A guide to creating luxurious linens at low cost by installing cedar lining and clever decorative touches. The piece describes converting space in stairwells or upper areas into closet rooms, using cedar lining for moth deterrence, and adding embroidery, borders, and trim to transform a utilitarian space into a decorative linen gallery.
A guide to giving a modern powder room an Early American look using cotton towels as curtains and yellow walls. Suggestions include rocking chairs, a colonial wooden mirror, and a wooden salad bowl clock housing for a rustic, period feel.
A manufacturer explains that LOW UPKEEP Glass is virtually impervious to wear and corrosion, offering the lowest upkeep cost among house materials, excluding any additional cleaning. This presentation emphasizes durability and long term savings for homeowners.
The notes describe placing a suction cup on each wooden closet rod and attaching the rod to the closet wall at a height a child can reach. As the child grows, the rod should be raised to accommodate taller reach.
A built in window seat may look dated in modern homes. Paneling with Marlite hardboard offers a durable front that fits over the old surface without removing the finish. Secure with wallboard adhesive and inspect windows for putty flaking and moisture to detect potential construction faults.
A brief tip explains how to hang a picture on a papered wall by slitting the paper and folding a tab, allowing the nail to be driven without tearing the paper. After removing the nail the paper can be pasted back in place.
An article notes interlocking asphalt shingles are designed to lock together tightly. Each shingle is held by neighbors and by nails, helping many roofs survive wind events while rafters may fail.
Decorator Jack Conner notes small homes now treat bedrooms as multi use spaces with listening areas books and even TV. He favors versatile pieces like wheel ottomans for mobility a breakfast nook in alcoves and night tables with extra storage while emphasizing cotton fabrics easy cleaning in dusty New York living.
Automatic humidifiers are now standard in most heating systems. Proper humidity brings greater comfort at normal temperatures. It keeps air in healthy condition during winter colds and protects furniture woodwork and plaster from damage caused by excessive dryness.
A SNACK BAR for the birds is a gift item with pattern 208 providing actual-size ceiling guides and directions. The Bird Houses and Feeders Packet No. 1 includes five patterns and sells for $1, via Herall mail Pattern Dept. Bedford Hills New York.
Builders and architects forecast a three bathroom home as the trend shifts from two baths. A master bath for parents a children's bath and an extra powder room for guests or the recreation area are cited as practical reasons supporting the shift.
The note mentions linoleum floors that may be worn and a self polishing wax option. It also describes a new plastic upholstering material resembling wool in various calats and weaves, resistant to stains and washable with warm suds. It also references Register Cliff, a national monument near Guernsey, Wyoming, with names carved into rocks.
Clear instructions help plumbers prepare with the right parts and tools. Describe leaks by room and fixture, note prior fixes, and specify what has been done to equipment. Also included are tips on concealing scratches with shellac, storage bed designs, and labeling paint can remnants for future reference.
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