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Foam Rubber Simplifies "Do Yourself" Upholstery uxury Wood Paneling Rvailable At Low Cost wood panelling, most ger of htt decorative ef- fects, restricted to the homes ully grained veneer plywoods, light colored and pt rod ful, have sparked the field of inter- ior decoration with the same Yio as when they sparked the fie! furniture design. The many varieties of rare and |g distinctive grained woods used for surfaces these modern panels offer you selections as wide as They are attractive. sony N 2e old style dark- and-sombre oak and walnut walls have lost much ground to "natural" or blond shadings, as have informal knotty pine or cypress board. New to decorate your walls: pastel Ss to Spread neht, combined with he Je asant, warmth of real w If you're a do-it-yourself enthus- jast (and who ISN'T these days!), you'll find it fairly easy to panel a room. Veneer plywoods, available in handy 4'x8' sheets, can be wall- mounted over old plaster and nail- ed through to the studs. Or you can put them over level furring strips. If your room is new, the panel- fg can be nailed directly to the framing to provide a sturdy dry wall. V-bevel the joints between the panels or cover with molding. New and novel textures further have widened selections in RA wood veneers. One of the popular is the striated pattern ith fine, straight grooves. Cut into cision - measured and beve led squares or tiles, it produces excit- ing patterns, made even more fas- c nating by highlights and shad- ows. Another fancy texture takes ad- growth ly, leaving the harder growth standing out in bold relief. ISTENT As in fine furniture, interesting wood effects are created by the ing up or slowing down im d growth of a tree. When a log is sawed straight across, the rings {replesentiog years of growth) are ainly visible. When split into plaiuy the rings show up as stripes or waves, The light portion repre- sents rapid spring growth, while the dark shows the slower, denser periods of summer growth. When processed under metal brushes, as described above, depth of brushing is kept to a minimum to bring out the wood grain in subtle relief. In spite of this brush- ing, however, the surface remains relatively sm The result in walls made of ply- wooed veneers is striking. The tex- ture catches light from any direc- tion, offering subtle backgrounds to every decor. INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING Another important influence on furniture styling is the growing demand for furnishings suited to indoor - outdoor living. Modern home plans invariably include a patio or lanai which is almost a part of the living room. A living room which opens to an ost | outdoor room calls for informal furniture that creates an airy, un- re- | cluttered look. Modern styling is the preference and the use of black wrought iron is tremendously popular. Often, furniture is selected which can be moved from living room to patio. rjand 4. a speaker. These units can "Hi Fi" And TV Built-Ins Home Made ; folk are re building high cést of com- cos going to 1a a Ac cer 8 ancy cal ral the working equipment feselt. So it is that the hobbyist-carpen- ter is turning his skill to multiply- incumis. his Maton pleasure with b units, your installation area a Dials for the tuner and the record player must be easily accessible. You can conceal the lifier in any well-ventilated amp) place. Your speaker should have a suit able enc! for best sound re- production and, he placed where it will most satisfactorily fill the room with music. An upper corner of the room is very often the best location. LOCATION be connected with plugged wires, available from electronics dealers and mail grder houses. : size of en- a is vital to good sound -- and is one of the principal reasons most commercial sets are not high- fidelity. UNUSED CLOSET IDEAL LOCATION An unused closet can provide the speaker with a fine enclosure, give you plenty of space for record stor- age and accessibility to all "mot- | or" equipment. Cut a circular hole into the closet door fairly high; mount the speaker behind it, then cover with fabric to serve the double purpose of concealment and good looks. Cut another opening for the tuner dials and the turner itself. Mount the record player and amplifier on shelves at the back of the door. Deep-shelved bokcases and fair- | ly commodious household cabinets are practical areas, too! DANGER: WATCH OUT FOR FIRE Be sure to provide plenty of ven- tiliation! The mny powerful tubes used in radio-amplifier sets gener- ate plenty of heat. Any cabinet you | build should have vent holes to al-! low this heat to escape. If you run power lines into the | wall, your installation must meet requirements of the National Elec- | tric Code for safety's sake. It is| always best to call in an expert for | wiring of any kind. In running wires to remote speak- | ers, guard against wires coming into contact with lines charged with | electricity. You'll probably build your sowid| THE BAYLY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, March 30, 1954 45 self. Follow the diagrams carefully, then have your handiwork inspect ed by an expert radio man. TV TINKERING DANGEROUS Be sure your home TV installa- tion has ho of vent holes 2 ore |C4TTY off heart generated by ii power plant -- made sure that these vent holes are npt blocked by books, bam s, etc. ing a TV set into a wall or cabinet, pldce a sheet of tube to protect yourself and others against the danger of implosion. And remember: TV sets gener- ate high voltages -- 20,000 volts or more can be encountered around the tube, if the tube has a metal . | cone. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TV CEASSIS AND PICTURE\TUBE SITTING EXPOSED IN THE LIV- ING ROOM after you've completed assembling and wiring! This ex- poses curious children or careless adults to serious shock. It's a smart idea to make provi sion for replacement of tubes with- out taking the set from the cabinet --or install an interlock switch which shuts off the power 'when- ever the back is removed for any reason. VINES ADD CHARM To screen an old garage or fence, or to add privacy and beau- ty to your own home, flowering climbers may be used to great advantage or evergreen vines, try euonymous and English ivy; for flowering vines that shed their leaves -- tr cl tis 60% Of Home Owners Doing 2 Own Painting sults you'll be proud of -- isn't the easy job fs "cracked "up" to safety glass in front of the picture | be! However, you too, can become a master painter. Figures show that 60 per cent or more of all American families now do all or part of their own home painting. Authorities recommend that it is best to paint the outside of your home during the sprin; ng or fall, when you are less likely to en- counter temperature extremes. Most important of the 'tools you'll use, of course, will be the paint. Always buy the best quality paint you can afford. Your paint dealer will be glad to recommend such a paint. If you do a lot of painting, pare Hon for large areas, you Boa want to invest in a spray gun and compressor. These tools make painting fast, easy and muss-free, but &. takes Blepty of 3 Practice i to get the kind of resull Again, buy the Pst a ak you can afford. PLANTER TABLES The problem of the picture win- dow has brought forth eocktail tables with planter decks, and the long _ planter table. The increasing of bars, service wagons, vine virginia creeper, climbing hydran- gea and wisteria and tea carts reflect entertaining trends. Consult Your Supplier TODAY For Materials Needed TOMORROW ! 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