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4 THEOSHAWA TIMSS, Pridey, Mey 31, 1963 SHRUBS ADD INTEREST Spots In. Homes For Extra Space Has your family outgrown the "'living space" in your pre- sent home? Why not consider adding an extra room in the basement of attic? Or how about enclosing a carport or garage? tranquil family use and saving) the rest of the house from wear and tear. A well planned remodeling) project transforms wasted space| linto liying space and can lead) ~TETto -~ zanized storage in the form} ing Pe "make your home| of or years to come. First, make an inventory of your family needs and then decide which area in your home would be best suited to fulfill your requirements. In looking around for more living space, owners of base- ments are truly blessed, since few if any structural changes need to be made. The walls and ceilings are already there -- it is merely a question of how to cover them, A drab basement could be transformed into an attractive place for you and your children to play and en- tertain. VARIED EFFECTS A variety of effects can be achieved by making use of the different widths and patterns available from Western Pine region lumber. Solid lumber used in panelling or storage units, particularly the latter, comes in: for a good deal of abuse. However, if it is simply stained and waxed, wood will not show signs of fingerprints or wear, and requires only an occasional dusting and wipe down with a sponge. Attic owners too, have the Basic ingredients for one room or several, depending on the size of the house. Furring, partitioning, insu- lating, panelling and moulding --- then who would know that! this now highly livable area} under the eaves was once a re- Pository for trunks and old) newspapers? 'Attics can be converted for! ins. One of the most] io pe forms of built-in units is the storage wall. This type of storage may be either straight storage, a combination| of storage and furniture, or) storage and activity. Whether your project entails! a step-by-step remodeling Pro-| cess toward a total goal or a| single project approach, care- ful planning is necessary. Even if you plan a do-it- yourself remodeling project, you might wish to have the ad- vice or part of the work done by a building contractor. He will also be able to counsel you) on structural considerations and local building codes and} restrictions. When it comes to' choice of materials, your own) lumber dealer is the best au: | thority. SQUIRRELS IN HOUSE | QUESTION: We are bothered by squirrels in our vacation house, They are in the attic and we hear them running around at night. Will they damage the) house? How can we get rid « them? ANSWER: Squirrels can do great damage to a house and furnishings. They like to use any overhanging tree branches and such branches should be} trimmed. Any openings by| which the squirrels enter should} |be closed with sheet metal or| jmetal screening. The animals| are usually out getting food during the day; that's when en-| use as charming guest rooms| trance holes should be closed. | or additional family bedrooms.|Burning a sulphur candle (be-| Living quarters may be} moved out to enclose an out- door area such as a porch, patio) breezeway or carport. This newly found low-cost conversion space might well become a stu-| like the odor. | dio for your special interests, an informal room for relaxation) and entertainment or a family} room for family fun. By blending imagination and practicality, remodeled patios and porches are designed to be} activity areas, thus freeing the living room for normal and ing very careful of fire hazard) jin the attic often will drive! them out. Scattering generous} {quantities of moth flakes or/ moth balls about the attic will discourage them, as they dis- A squirrel repellent, unpleas- | jant to the taste of the animals| |buft not injurious to them, is| 'available at some garden sup- plies dealers and large house- Wares stores. Sprayed over the roof, it won't be washed off by| rain and remains effective or the season. CURVES OF BEAUTY , A just completed home by Better Homes by Loupan INTERESTED IN A HOME? Then You Should Read This... wv because BELLA VISTA offers you SO MUCH, in every way... QUALITY, DESIGN, PRICE, LOCATION and many more advantages. WE INVITE YOU TO COME DOWN. SEE THESE LOVELY HOMES, TALK TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN BELLA VISTA. BELLA VISTA, by Better Homes by LOUPAN will be open during Model Home Week, for your visit, and representatives will be there to assist you Close to schools, churches and public transportation. Choice of many different models. Bella Vista homes are Medallion homes, of high standards. 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