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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
3
A registered architect’s plan presents a four room Pawtucket cottage with Colonial influence designed for easy integration into New England communities. Features include an end entry, large bays, potential basement recreation room, roomy kitchen, side porch, possible garage link, two rear bedrooms, shared bathroom, and compact hall with cross ventilation.
The Home of the Week plan outlines a Pawtuckets style cottage with a master bedroom set for twin sheds and ample wall space for furniture. It provides general specifications for materials and finish, prescribes copper screened windows and brass piping, and offers optional features such as French drains, waterproofing, insulation, storm doors, weatherstripping, and an oil burner, with a six room alternate plan for future second floor expansion.
A guide warns buyers that a vacant plot in a built up area often has reasons for its emptiness. Inspect the land for weed growth, potential filing needs, and water pooling. Talk to neighbors about drainage and excavation history, and test the ground for solid rock or buried garbage with post hole samples.
A drip-proof faucet has been developed in England with a replaceable washer that does not require turning off the water. A special plug replaces the faucet nozzle to remove the top without leakage, and double washers prevent dripping.
A homeowner tip notes heat loss often occurs via attic, basement, and vestibule doors. Adding backing of insulating board to doors can improve warmth, as the rigid material retains heat and blocks wind infiltration.
Plan wall colors and patterns by viewing adjoining rooms as a whole. Stand in the entrance hall to assess whether harmony or contrast governs the visible walls. Harmony suggests coordinated wallpapers, while contrast favors differing patterns such as stripes in one room and florals in the next.
A historical note proposes decorative schemes for bathrooms using black white and silver with dove gray to balance walls and accents of cerise. Other ideas include black floors with gray walls and lemon yellow ceilings and trim and a third scheme in dubonnet and chalk white with turquoise, stressing careful study before painting to ensure lasting satisfaction.
The text advises visualizing rooms before selecting wallpaper samples. View rooms as suggested to form a clear mental picture, then use sample books to choose patterns and colors that best fit the decorating plan for the home.
Home building professionals recommend oak hardwood for nearly all rooms. Tile suits bathrooms for water resistance and easy cleaning. kitchens typically use linoleum, so any durable wood works. Oak’s beauty plus durability drives its popularity for main living areas. NEW FAUCET ATTACHMENT WILL PROVIDE HOT WATER A novel electric heater attaches to faucets, allowing quick temperature control by turning the handle.
Light reflectivity numbers show white walls at 85 percent, creams and pale yellows at 75 percent, buff 70 percent, light greens and blues at 65 percent, with darker shades dropping to lower values such as dark blue near 7 percent and dark green even less, indicating color and shade affect room brightness.
A wall sizing coat is applied before painting. A suitable sizing mix can be bought from a paint dealer or made from varnish thinned with turpentine and tinted with the wall paint to match.
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