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§ THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, November 11, 1961 HOME OF THE -- i ia ahi, | 4 ; j a Be. aries m) GARACE Is-27 9 2r-2* TERRACE specninnd "VA bk, 100°» 9.8" | DINING jOATH KIT o-4'*9°-3" i s CHEN | PORCH snet | a Ns TY "20 1152 SQ.FT BLWVEPRINTS AVAILABLE. FOR ALL BRICK CONST. "Paap work bench and storage space. | over 50 selccted designs, in- Standard Builders' blueprints ; cluding 1 storey, 1% storey, 2 costing $9.75 a set are obtain- | storey, and split level, plus able in Canada for this Design | useful information on building, No. 288 (Ovitario residents add | interior decurating and land- 3 per cent Sa'es Tax). Now | scaping Order your copy to- available a: this Newspaper | day. Also inc uded in this De- Office (or from address | sign Bool: is complete price below) a new Design Book en- | list, order form,: and full in- titled "'Home Planning Guide" | formation »n how to order price 50c. 'This book contains | blueprints. HOME DESIGN NO. 288 Here the living and dining L overlooks the rear terrace, which can be reached from | the house or from 11% car ga- | rage. With an attractive ex- terior of woed siding and birch trim, the outside appearance is further enhanced by a plant- | ing box placed beneath the -- large picture window. The kit- | chen has excellent table space | and a handy built-in China cabinet. There is extra stor- age space in the centre ha'l. Note the convenient separate | entry and the built-in book eases and large fireplace in living area. The spacious bed- rooms contain corner windows for plenty of light and cross ventilation Laundry faeilities | are located in the full base- ment. The garage includes a FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE © By ROGER C. WHITMAN The Building Editor, Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ontario, Enclosed please find 50c, for which send me Book of Plans entitled "HOME PLANNING GUIDE" Mail requests 10c extra. (Please make remittance payable to The Oshawa Times). C FLUQRESCENT LIGHT ing to manufacturer's label di- cult without damage to dry wall QUESTION: Our fluorescent|rections. First remove the re-|surface. light in the kitchen is very|Mainder of the present paint tempermental: sometimes -- bare metal, using pre- MOLES IN MAHOGANY it lights up immediately when|Pared paint remover, follow- IESTION: me hina turned on; other times it just|ing label instructions carefully he ype igensle --o . beer ged flickers and doesn't really|Be sure the metal surface is ian rr ved ve fie a light. Replaced the -bulb, but it|thoroughly clean and free of BUY iinc bea hhine sacenen Isle te ' 5 shai ' ' ing two holes on each long side hasu't helped any. What do you|ttace of soot, grease, grime,| the coffee table. {he size of # suggest? dust, etc., before applying any dime approximately Pt ph ANSWER: The usual trouble|©0#ings; otherwise the paint') ¢iy the holes so 'they won't when fluorescent lighting doesn't! ¥!!! peel. show? I thought of veneer tape. respond to being turned on is|_. FRU TOE \How is ? J one of the following; defect in| COPPER GUTTERS seed a ae eee lamp or starter or in the cir-| QUESTION: We have just) ANSWER: A putty-like ma- cuit itself; or the lamp may not|had copper gutters installed oniterial, in stick form, is avail- be in tight; or a loose connec- | our house. No finish was ap-|able in many hardware, house- tion at the plug. Since you have|plied to the metal. Should the wares and plywood dealers; this replaced the lamp, suggest try-|copper receive any treatment to/comes in most popular wood ing a new starter; if this/presérve it, such as painting? (colors and can be used to fill dsesn't remedy the situation, ANSWER: Metal doesn't re- holes, dents, etc. Or use plastic recommend having an electri-|quire painting to preserve it.|wood, stained to match the cian check the installation and|However, sometimes copper is mahogany. circuit. painted or given a coat of spar sien sae | varnish to prevent staining of SHRINKING MORTAR AINT PEELS OFF surfaces below from rain water) QUESTION: What causes the QUESTION: I have a toolj9r melted snow washing over| mortar between cinder blocks shed of galvanized metal, 1\the gutters, Before applying aNY|to shrink and crumble? What painted it several times to match|finish, be sure the copper SUT-ldo you recommend for correc- our house, but the paint soon id seh Deron? sp wp and| tion 2 , rent.| any traces 0) rease,| SUT . pe hig lc treat Uae KOOL ALK. 8 ANSWER: If the cinder blocks ANSWER: A special glavaniz- i be, s ed primer is necessary before) REMOVING LINOLEUM ap;'lying the finish coat; this is} QUESTION: I want to replace available at most paint dealers linoleum-type covering on my and should be applied accord- hathioom walls with plastic |-- - eee tile. The trouble is that the original mortar work was cur- to shrink. This happens when the dry, surrounding blocks ex- | | | | were not kept damp while the] ing, this could cause the mortar ' fyet once in position you fave Can't Overlook |walls that are well-nigh in- |destructible. They are especial- ly suitable for game - rooms, rumpus rooms or children's bed- rooms because of their high im- IN THE HOME WORKSHOP HOLY FAMILY AND SHELTER 4 PATTERN Z 1374 | wise wem AND ANIMALS PATTERN 3754 Hardboard Use | | Among the many panelling), sct-resistance. materials available on the mar-; ket today, the home craftsman) Hardboards are recommended should not overlook our own for both new construction and Canadian-made hardboards. the renovation of old walls and These tough, sturdy pressed-\ceilings. In addition to plain wood panels are easily worked |4' x 8' panels, they are available with ordinary carpenters' tools,'with random - spaced vertical grooving which gives a smart,! Another excellent hardboard,exceptional abuse, year after "planked" effect and, at the|for the home handyman is onejyear, yet remain as smart as same time, overcomes the joint- specially designed for ceilings.|when first installed. They are ; blem. One panel butts|Jt's 2 4 x 4' panel that is light|low in cost, and are well worth ing hb the ot P completely|22d easily-handled. Moreover,|considering where quality and pens ae joint Prhess it's pre-finished in a soft, off-leconomy are prime considera- "planked" hardboard panels white color relieved by a deli-|tions. come factory prime-coated, giv- ced ed ~~ design of copp ing you a flying start on the aie Hak Mia caittne rf com painting. job. One final coat in -- inished ceiling in ONC Cathedral in London was cast the desired color is all that is °PeT@tion. 'at Loughborough in Leicester- normally required to finish the; Hardboards build handsome,| shire, where bei: foundries were wall. 'permanent walls. They will take|established in 1840. The great bell of St. Paul's By RUTH W. SPEARS Make these figures to tell the {Christmas story. The group fills; a space about five feet long) | and four high -- a good size for} ja front yard or a Sunday-school | |room. Patterns 374 for Holy| |Family and Shelter and 375 for) | Wise Men ard Animals, which! give actual-size guides, are 50c| each. Both are in Christmas Packet No. 43 with other full-| | size patterns for decorations -- lall for $1.75. | Address orders to The Home |Workshop Dept., The Times, | Oshawa. é Don't dlivca Ria ly! pee 4 AVAL ZA MATERIALS CASH IN ON SLACK: SEASON PRICES! In Autumn construction work slacks off. Materiz » more available- prices are more competitive. Now is the time to buy and save on remodelling materials. Don't dilly dally -- see your local lumber dealer and cash in on the low off-season prices. PLAN Looking for ideas? VAVAU ALA LAL AL with via A man's wardrobe with sliding trays for shirts and underwear is a project te delight the home craftsman. So, send for Pattern 222 to wrap with his Christmas tools. Price 50c. This pattern also is one of four in the Place for Everything Packet No. 77 for $1.75. Clothing, dishes and ever magazines will find a good home with this set of pattern on hand Address orders to The Home Workshop Dept., The Times, Oshawa. kinds of home improvement idea of them in the free Sylvaply Guide To Home Improvement. plans for kitchen cabine I dally -- for time-sé ert a blotting action on_ the wet mortar. Sometimes applying a trans- parent, liquid cement hardener, available at masonry supplies dealers, will halt the difficulty It is worth trying in a test area first The' only other correction to scratch out the crumbling mortar and replace with fresh (keeping in mind that the sur- rounding blocks should be kept damp for a week or so to allow, slow, proper curing of the mor- tar). The spray attachment of your garden hose is good for keeping the area moist Cet Mine: IF YOUR FURNACE LOOKS LIKE | "THIS... | ba | * step today. See your local lumber dealer | | PLYWOOD | CALL YOUR ten typical S money, materials and men are working to your best advantage! Start now and you can have your remodelling done in time for C better living year round HEATING MACMILLAN, BLOEDEL AnD POWELL RIVER LIMITED VANCOUVER CALGA EDMONTON LETHB SASKATOON REGINA WINNIPEG WINDS He why it will pay you to start this month! NEED A LAUNDRY ROOM? Build ii upstairs or downstairs, you can have it custom made for her needs remodelling projects you can tackle now --from plans available at your lumber dealer's, | SCORES OF. J i FREE IDEAS! : Yopr Sylvaply dealer's is the headquarters for all For example, there are 32 pages . Plans for attic and basement remodelling. ns for built-in storage for every room in the house. Don't dilly ving planning ideas see your Sylvaply dealer now! A BASEMENT RECREATION ROOM... or an extra attic bedroom. These are loaply remodelling projects that you can start this month...when time, thristmas, New kitchen cabinets perhaps. An attie study and hobby room for a teenager. A basement laundry room. A rumpus room for all the family. Worthwhile gifts like these mean and a more valuable home, too. Take the first materials and Sylraply Plywood, Canada's busiest remodelling material? DON'T MOVE - IMPROVE WITH ns PLYWOOD | MONEY -- READILY AVAILABLE FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS! Budget terms are no problem because home remodelling has a preferred status at your lumber dealer's or at your bank. Your dealer can arrange terms or loans to suit your needs. For major projects Home Improvement Loans are available up to $4,000 and with as long as 10 years to pay! Don't dilly dally -- financing is easy to arrange. Start your planning right now at your Sylvaply dealer's. Sylvaply plywood. And this is just one of many COR oeeSesessoeeseeeseseooees MEN NO WAITING FOR SKILLED HELP! The summer construction rush is over. Now there is no waiting for the skilled labour you'll need for major projects. So don't dilly dally see your lumber dealer. He knows and works with local home im- provement contractors, can help you get started on your remodel- ling plans now. Detailed READY NOW --- NEW 32 PAGE PLANS BOOK FREE... This Sylvaply guide is only one of many planning aids available from your lumber dealer. Use them te finalize your plans this month. Secs eee ees eeES OO SESHSHESHHTSHSSTOOSEESESS COCCS HSS EEEO ESE OEOREEEE OED ~ ' ' ma = N \ / DON'T MOVE IMPROVE IT'S RIPE FOR DOING IT NOW! It's the season for working indoors. If you plan to do your own re- modelling, now is the time to draw up your plans, sharpen your tools and dust off the work bench. Whether you do it yourself or have it done, take advantage of the long evenings, the low prices and the available help. Don't dilly dally - see your Sylvaply dealer now! 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