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TIMES-GAZETTE HOME OF a --_--, ya A oa--.. pm "my a Te gd at » 5 4 ¥ ge ir ¥ ' 4 THE WEEK FIRST wt? w A b QUESHION: AID TO AILING HOUSE By ROGER C, WHITMAN QUESTION: How Is white-col- ored concrete, used for steps ob:| tained" ANSWER: White . colored con- crete Is obtained by using white portland cement, marble dust and light-colored gravel, % MOIST HOUSE AIR Last winter was the first winter for use In our present house, We found the air In the house very dry, There Is a humidifier attached to the fur. to the Jaton of hot water and apply liberally to the walls, Keep area wet for about a half hour, then scrub off costing with more of the solution and a stiff brush, Using vinegar instead of washing soda sometimes helps soften the coating, CONCRETE PORCH PROBLEM QUESTION: The front edge of our concrete porch, two steps high has settled at » forward angle and has pulled away from ™ of manipulation in squaring up the steps, but will be far easier a project than trying to lift the porch back to its original posi- {tion, Unless you are experienced {with concrete work, 1 recom. mend having a competent mason tackle the job, I also recommend waiting until you are sure there will be no more settling, BLEACHES HARMFUL QUESTION: We have a septic tank and wonder if the bleaches ae ANSWER: The normal amount of various liquid bleaches used an overhang lip of about two in a triangular shape, Is there any way to repair or patch this us in laundering have any| 4. har i fest on the bacterial tion - | manent patch would be diffie is will require a certain amount the cedar aroma, Spray with odor of cedar widely available where housewares are sold, BROKEN CEMENT SLAB porch which is about 'a year old Is a five-foot square slab, with inches, One corner of the slab broke off (the overhang and a small part back in the solid slab) without having to rebuild the le slab? ANSWER: Sorry to say, a per: (had this 'same trouble mys¥if, QUESTION: The top step of our | THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturday, December 6, 1958 17 a and proved this point to my own|hang, and build out the front of satisfaction, as well as regret). (the step under it, or rebuild the Patching with a supporting form whole stair, until dry might hold for a while,| But if anyone walked on It, it might break off again, Bafest| bet is either to forget the id] THE WHOLE FAMILY IT 700, the foundation, leaving & gap of tor |aundering and other house: NEW fh mn nearly two inclies at the top, How jold purposes will not have any Is several years old, can this be replaced and anchor: serious effect on the bacterial ANSWER: Replace the present ed to pravent future settling, | getion In a septic tank, How- -- humidifier at the furnace with, ANSWER: Even heavy profes: ever, i such liquids are used in ' one that is larger, The present sional equipment probably could| is ge quantities and the septic types of humidifier contain evap- not 1ift the front edge up level | tank is comparatively small, trou . (orator plates to accelerate the again, because of the tremen- hie might result, Pot bu GAA A a a dy evaporation of water, dous weight of the slab, It Is cer: RESTORING CEDAR CLOSET | v = i mad REMOVING WHITEWASH tainly not a "do-it-yourself" job.| QUESTION: Is there any way QUESTION: How can I remove Instead, try constructing Dewy, restore the odor to a cedar: whitewash from cellar walls? [wooden form and pouring con: (ined clothes closet? ANSWER: Wire brush as much! crete so that the porch Is level: ANSWER: Usually the odor can of the whitewash off the surface ed, and at the same time, fling pe restored by removing the old \un possible, Make a solution of the space where the concrete has girface of the wood, This can| {washing soda, using one cupful|pulle¢ away from the foundation, he done by rubbing with a ume! nace, 1s there any way to in. crease its efficiency? The house A a 4 dit { HOME DESIGN NO. 354 Here Is a very economical home to construct, especially "since It 1s 36 x 20 feet and still pravides room for three bed. rooms! Frame construction alsg helps to lower your bulld- ing costs, There Is a living diptng L, with a built-in book case and attractive picture wine dow In the living area, Kitchen is also Leshaped and provides good table space. There Is a corner sink in the kitchen and easy access to basement stairs, The rear bedroom can also be used as a den and has access to & back door, Standard Bulld. ers' blueprints costing $9.75 a set may be obtained for this design No, 354, For further in. b WORTOAGE LORS AVAILABLE | RalphS. Jones Barrister & Solicitor 65 Simcoe St. South | W.R. THOMPSON The Bullding Editor Dial RA 5.3525 |W oL.UMBING = HEATING | n, ] "onfiawa Times-Gasette Ld owen grind Oshawa, Ontario, ( ) Please send me further detalls about how to obtain st d Buliders blueprints for Home Design No, 354, | Plans entitled "71 Selected low cost Homes for Canadians." (Please make remittance payable to The Oshawa Times. Ginazelte,) PLAN AHEAD AND SAVE! { i i Remodeling or building & new home? See ws for 0 low-cost 1 on all plumbing needs, | Top-quelity, guerenteed work, Residential---~Commerciol ! LORNE GOODMAN Plumbing & Meeting 758 Mary St, RA 5.1044 --3 BLO AM BLD RN, ) re wo ber one sandpaper and then smoothing with "000" sandpap- er, The new wood brought to the surface will generally give off By fg ---- ~~ w--_ > pas DINING "wore MEMBERS: W.F. Mercer $. Jackson & Son Lid, W. Ridgely Ltd, A. WV, Banfield Ltd, McCullough Construction Ltd, H, Kassinger Ltd, Fred R, Jones Ltd, N. Johansen and Sons Goldman Developments Ltd, Rosslynn Estates Ltd, Bell and Bell Construction Loupan Construction (Oshawa) Ltd, Glenn Mills Homes Ltd, Townsend Electric Guscott Plumbing and Heating I. G, Travell Harrys Lathing and Insulation McCormack Heating Ltd, W. B, Bennett Paving Ltd, Alnor Earth Moving Ltd, Coleman Lamps Ltd, Ontario Block and Tile Ltd, Bothe & McLellan Ltd, McLaughlin Soul & Supplies ] Curran & Briggs Ltd, Empire Brass M , Leds Canadian Pittsburg Industries formation write to: Bullders' Page Editor, The Times, Osh- awa, A new Home Planner book entitled "71 Selected Low Cost Homes for Canadians', price «AR p-snaludes. his. design . and may be obtained at the news paper office or by writing to -------- - . Rew mw ===" No- 354. wn vhikm O04 SQ.FT 17238 CUFT, Name ¥ Oshawa Builders Association The Oshawa Builders Association through its link with the National House Builders Association 'is constantly striving to maintain and improve the high standards of design and construction in the House Building Industry. 1 Their Efforts Are Your Assurance Of: e INTEGRITY e® SERVICE ® QUALITY eo DEPENDABILITY td, Henderson Concrete Prod, Ltd, McCullough Lumber Co, Ltd, Oshawa Structural Steel Brooklin Concrete Products Cooper Block Ltd, Holmes Foundry Ltd, F.J. Donevan & Associates Consumer Gas Co, shawe Wood Products Northern Canadien Supply Fleck Hdwe. Div, Strahl & Burghardt Storrar-Dunbrik Ltd, Millwork ond Bldg. Supplies Toxler Electric Ltd, give electrical presents this year When thinking of Buying, Building or Renovat- ing a Home Contact A Member Of The Oshawa Builders Association BY-PASS ALL DEALERS! WINDOW DEALER BUILDING SUPPLY DEALER BUY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND SAVE THE DEALER "MARK-UP" "EXAMPLE" ALUMINUM DOORS STRICTLY CASH AND CARRY FROM FACTORY 25.45 INCLUDING Weather-Striped Z Bar Frame Extruded {not cast) corner gussets guaranteed NOT TO BREAK under Wind-shock ! MAIN STREET You'll always be remembered when you give electrical A -- (IT ------ CII -------- wp 94 BRUCE STREET presents because they bring lasting service and pleasure. With so many wonderful new electric appliances to choose from you'll have no trouble at all pleasing everyone on your Christmas list, ALUMINUM e JALOUSIES e STORM-SCREEN WINDOWS e 'PRIME WINDOWS (for new construction) © AWNING and CANOPIES | [AED LETT COMPANY LTD. 94 BRUCE STREET = Modern electric appliances are handsomely styled for today's 5 carefree living. They're easy to use and cost so litle to operate. 'There are no finer or more thoughtful gifts to help your family and friends "live better electrically" =the sale, clean, modern way. 234" DOUBLE THICK FRAME 2 glass panels, | large screen ALL STANDARD SIZES TO 36-84, NO COMPETITOR CAN TOUCH OUR VALUES because they MUST AD their dealer "MARK-UP* ~But our progucts are COMPLETELY MADE IN OSHAWA, from Aluminum extruded in OSHAWA, So you CAN save, and have better selection and service by BUYING DIRECT FROM OUR FACTORY IN OSHAWA, GEORGE F. SHREVE, GENERAL MANAGER | 2) ELECTRICITY DOES SO MUCH... COSTS sb LITTLE For further information on your electrical problems contact your electrical dealer or . . . THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OSHAWA | $! HF BALDWIN, CHAIRMAN QSHAWAL L