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The Oshawa Times, 28 Apr 1961, p. 41

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Bunk Transforms Neglected Space A bunk across the end of a very narrow room or porch) can transform its appearance | and be useful besides. In many | cases such a bunk is the key feature that turns otherwise ne- glected space into a favorite re- | treat. | Built like a rectangular box, a bunk must be strong. Heavy framing is one key to this. The simplified design sketched here dose not include ship bunk sides or other features you may | choose to incorporate; but this | basic plan can be varied easily. Suggested dimensions are shown, but construct your bunk | as long and wide as desired. | If need be, order a mattress to fit, or cut one out of cored foam rubber and cover with a matiress case. For the frame use 2 by 4's, keeping in mind that their ac- tual dimensions are 13 by 3% inches. Merely butt the joints together. You can fasten them | with nails, but glue and screws are stronger. Be sure to drill pilot holes for the screws. A power drill will do the job Family Enjoys | Garden Living ! For family garden living, the | following are said to be in most | demand: 1. An area screened off with shrubs and trees for privacy, usually rather close to kitchen for convenience in sery- | ing food and beverages. 2. Plenty of flowering plants | such as roses and annuals to | afford a. most pleasing immedi- ate view. Both roses and annual | plants are excellent for cut-| ting, in order to have lovely | decorations for the outdoor din- |! ing table. One of the best pro- | cedures is to keep a reserve supply of roses or small flower- ing shrubs in tubs and move them into the garden living area as they come into bloom. 3. Unsightly distant views are screened off by strategically placed trees and tall shrubs. Accent plants are placed in vari- ous locations on the property to attract attention by their bloom, or contrasting foliages. The end result is "prestige" living at low cost, amidst na- ture's loveliest plant specimens. | Some home owners plant and maintain the plants for their garden living area, while others seed the advice of nurserymen. Those who "plant it them- selves™, can take heart in real- ization that the medical profes- sion considers gardening one of the primary activities to relieve the fension of modern living, the 'Association states. } | pieces. | sides; AR 2 ERS The centre cross piece con-! necting the front and rear frames is notched as indicated and set two inches below the | top rail. For strength, six angle | irons are screwed in place be-| neath the three upper cross | The drawers, requiring extra work and skill, can be skipped, | but should prove useful. Use 3-| inch plywood for front, back and | 14 inch plywood for the | bottom. Simple butt joints will | suffice, but the best way is to] rabbet the front to receive the | sides and groove the sides and | front to receive the bottom. | Make measurements exact. The | four drawer rails are each con- | | structed of two strips of wood | glued together. They must be at- | tached to the frame so that the! drawers will be level with the | plywood facing board in front, and so that they will slide in and out easily. : Next, fasten mattress sup- ports to the inside top rails of the frame as shown. Use 1 by 2's and set 2 inches below the top of the frame, on a level with the centre cross piece. The mat- tress actually rests on a rec- tangle of 3; inch plywood cut ] THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, March 28, 1961 21 just large enough to drop into place between the rails. It should fit neatly. However, a few screws will make certain it won't slip. All that remains is to cut out of % sides and front. inch plywood the Attach sides first, remembering that they add 134 inches to the ovenall length. Paint and, if desired, add moulding. 54 CHURCH ST. For far thicker growth MASTER GRASS SEED Exclusive "Green Gro- Koted" process gives you a more luxuriant carpet of healthy, deep-rooted grasses. Available in four different lawn blends, cach best for its purpose. BIRDS DO NOT EAT IT READILY Available At . . . YOUR ONE-STOP GARDEN CENTRE OSHAWA Free Customer Parking MASTER FEEDS Dial RA 3-2229 | THIS MODEL HAS THE FORBIDDER THAT DRUDGERY FOREVER. Ee ENDS DEFROSTING FRIGIDAIRE THAT STOPS FROST EXCLUSIVE FROST "FLAIR" and at HOME . NO BETTER TIME TO CHANGE TO... FRIDGIDAIRE AT HOME APPLIANCES FRIGIDAIRE - naturally go together } fi 90 you are... .. . buying, building or remodel- ling your home . . . It will pay you to get the facts about our special low cost in- stallations ! Your Choice Spatier - free Broiler or Griddle FREE with every "Flair" -- Our Spring Sale Bonus Gift. Appliances 90 SIMCOE S. (OSHAWA) LTD. RA 5-5332

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