Country styling sparks bedroom revival and attic finds
Restore antique dressers or commodes found in the attic to fit modern rooms. If a patchwork quilt is found, use it as a bed throw and base rug and curtain colors on its main hues.
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
17
Good Shingles Add Beauty
New heavyweight asphalt shingles now on the market not only provide years of protection but add texture and dimension to a roof because of their added thickness. Their extra strength makes them resistant to high winds. Quality asphalt shingles are available in a variety of colors including rich forest greens blacks browns and the popular pastel shades. A dozen species make up the family of western trees from which is produced nearly two thirds of the nations softwood lumber production. These species are Douglas fir ponderosa pine western hemlock Idaho white pine sugar pine larch white fir Engelmann spruce western red cedar Sitka Spruce lodgepole pine and incense cedar. Here is how to introduce the warm intimate country look into a bedroom. Begin with walls paneled in flat grain western hemlock installing the boards horizontally and finishing them clear. Next choose a hooked rug or braid rug waxing exposed wood flooring till it glows.
Clean Air Cuts Chores In Summer Home Maintenance
The article notes that whole house air conditioning filters out dust and pollen and keeps windows closed to reduce dust intrusion, easing cleaning chores for homemakers. It adds that Western hemlock lumber is suited for flooring paneling and cabinetry due to its pitch-free surface and good paint acceptance.
Three Ideas For Adding An Extra Bedroom
A housing expert suggests converting or adding space to gain an extra bedroom. Options include turning a garage or breezeway into a granny apartment or boys’ room, converting a basement, porch, or attic, or adding a new room with affordable Masonite finishes for easy upkeep.
Lumber costs and home building economics in a 1965 guide
U S Labor Department data show lumber and lumber products account for about 19 percent of a single family home's construction price while comprising 40 percent of materials used. The piece advises using hardboard siding, Colorlok finishes, and practical tips for ceiling tile installation from Thor Center for Better Living in Aurora Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Labor Department
Paul Harper
Home & Farm Specialist
Thor Center For Better Living
Room Divider Of Louver Doors Easy To Make
A simple project shows how to build a movable room divider using stock wood louver doors. Ponderosa pine louver doors come in sizes and styles and can be hinged together for an accordion style divider. Use cedar wedges for leveling, furring strips 12 inches apart, and center chalk lines to align acoustical tiles on the ceiling.
Vanity lavatory gains favor for bedrooms in homes
The Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau notes the vanity lavatory is a convenient addition to bedrooms. It allows handy dressing and grooming and reduces bathroom traffic.
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