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HOME DESIGN NO. 306--- A recessed entry leads into the large living room of this one-storey brick veneer ranch home. Corner windows are fea- tured in the living area and there is a spacious dining- kitchen arrangement with charming corner windows here too. Laundry facilities are lo- cated in basement. The bath is large with a built-in vanitory counter and is situated near bedrooms, Both the sleeping areas have built-in chests and large closets. This design has been especially planned for a narrow lot. Designers suggest cedar shakes for construction material in gables, There is a wide roof overhang for protec- tion and an attractive trellis and lamppost at front entry, Standard Buiiders' bli. gis costing $9.75 a set may be ob- tained for this Design No. 306. For further information, write to: The Building Page Editor, The Times, Oshawa. A new Home. Planner book entitled "71 Selected Low Cost Homes for Canadians," price .75¢c, in- cludes this Design, and may be obtained at the newspaper of- fice or by writing to this same address. AFRICAN ACCRA, Ghana YOUTH gress report an all-Airican youth movement will be formed late It will be called the this year. Pan-African Youth Council, (AP )--Officials | of the Ghana trade union con- BED RM 13-01 10-0" DINING §- rear x ] I LIVING RM rey FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE By ROGER C. WHITMAN TREATMENT OF TERMITES QUESTION: There aic apparent traces that termites have been under a clapboard at one side of our house. I am told the ground around the house should be treat- ed, What is the proper treat- ment? ANSWER: Detailed information as to soil treatment, as well as general protection, is contained as an excellent government bulle- tin on the subjeci. Send 15 cents (no stamps) to Supt. of Docu- |ments, Washington, 25, D.C., for a copy of Farmers' Bulletin No. |install 1993, "Decay and Termite Dam- age in Houses." FIBREBOARD SIDING close an open back porch, using a hard fibreboard siding. 'Does this require any treatment be- fore applying paint? ANSWER: This type of fibre- board should be given a first coat of a wallboard scaler. If not available, apply a very thin coat of shellac, then finish with a top quality house paint. QUESTION: Planning to en' CELLAR STEPS COVERING QUESTION: We have linoleum glued on the steps leading to our basement. How can this be re- moved? What else can we use to cover the steps? ANSWER: Pry up a corner of the linoleum with a screw driver, then flood area underneath with water; this will soften the ad- hesive and it will be easy to work the linoleum loose from the step underneath it. Rubber stair treads are available at floor cov- ering .dealers; they are easy to SOOTY BRICK FIREPLACE QUESTION: The fireplace in our living room is in a brick wall which becomes covered with a film of soot from escaping smoke; as a result of frequent use dur- ing the winter, it is quite black- ened. What can I use to clean the soot off the brick? Is there any way to prevent the smoke from blackening the wall? ANSWER: Scrub the brick with a stiff brush or steel wool and a mechanics hand soap contain- [ing THE HOME WORKSHOP By RUTH W. SPEARS Add charm and beauty to your home with trellises and flower boxes. Pattern 314, which gives complete directions for a variety of types with actual-size cutting guides for all curves and shaped parts, is 40 cents. This pattern also is one of five large The Building Editor, The Times, Oshawa, Ontarie. PILGRIMS' COMFORTS SRINAGAR, Kashmir (Reut- ers) -- The Indian coffee board has arranged a "mobile coffee house" carried by ponies to pro- vide refreshment for pilgrims to the Hindu shrine at Amarnath, 12,000 feet high in the Kashmi Name ( ) Please send me further details about how fo obtain standard Building Blueprints for Home Design No. 806. Plans entitled *"71 Selected low cost Homes for Canadians." (Please make remittance payable to The Oshawa Times. patterns included in the Lawn and Garden Packet No. 38 -- $1.75. Address orders to The Home Workshop Dept, The Times, Oshawa. . PATTERN 314. | & A desk for homework is a great encouragement to any boy or girl. Mother and Dad would like a desk like this one too. Pattern 402 makes every step of the simple construction clear for the home craftsman. The desk chair is made with Pat- tern 224, the lamp with Pat- tern 204; the initial book ends with 401. Patterns are 40 cents each or your choice of any three for $1.75. Address orders to The Home Workshop Dept., | The Times, Oshawa. DENTED WOOD FLOOR QUESTION: In trying to move . the corner of a heavy table was dropped, causing a dent in the wood floor. Is there any way to remove the dent? ANSWER: A putty stick is now available in various wood colors at plywood dealers and some wood - finishing materials stores. This can be used "as is" to fill the dent. Or fill the dent with a wood filler or plastic wood, stain- and finishing to match rest of of floor. Another method is to let heat and dampness permeate the wood so that the wood fibres, which have been pushed down, may return to their original level. Use a steam iron, Very often this will raise the compressed fibres in the dent emough so that the i marring won't be visible to the casual glance. DUSTY BASEMENT FLOOR QUESTION: We plan to put tile down some time on our concrete basement floor. In the meantime, is there anything we can do to |lcut down on the amount of dust |lwe get from the floor now? ANSWER: A prepared liquid cement hardener is available at J| masonry supplies dealers. Or you|g can give the floor a couple of soaking coats of silicate of glass (waterglass). Mix one part of the chemical in four parts of water. Apply this solution liberally, al- low to dry thoroughly. Then apply a second coat. Sweep off all puddles out of the low spots. A floor treated with waterglass can- not always be painted satisfac-it torily. Arctic foxes, because of their heavy winter fur, exist comfort- ably in temperatures as low as 40 below zero. CRAYON MARKS ON P THE OSHAWA TIMES. Soturday, September 12, 1959 13 YOUR GARDEN any way and so discourages their roosting at these places. When properly applied, it for about a year and washed away by rain. SWEATING PLUMBING QUESTION: A plaster ceiling was removed in our master bed- room; then acoustical tile was added over 2 x 4's, and strips. Now plumbing between floors seems to "sweat" on humid days and the water drips through the new tile. What material can be used with which to wrap the pipes? ANSWER: Special glass fiber insulating tape is available for this purpose at hardware and plumbing supplies dealers; as- bestos pipe covering is also satis- factory. INSTALLING TILE QUESTION: Could you sug- gest any literature on the instal- lation of ceramic tile on floors, walls and counters? ANSWER: Tile dealers usually have available instruction sheets, blished by tile facturers, R on the installation of tile. A sec- tion on laying ceramic tile is con- tained in "Handyman's Home Manual, Vol. 224," published by Fawcett Books, 67 W. 44th St., New York City. Several Choices & Ll ld For Good Hedges By A. W. RUNDLE The question of choosing suit- able plant material for hedges aripes so often that we felt an adicle which will cover this subject in a general way would be of value, . Your-selection should be based upon the following considerations. First of all, the height of hedge ou want Shosid be tected upon. priate for the plait chosen? is, conditions such as sun to be evergreen or|barberry, | deciduous? Is the location pro 5 feet in height without suffering, Korean box, Japanese yew will prove their worth. Good trimmed deciduou TO a Lo he 2 lowing. Tor Sue thal, Sa we under five , privet, Ja) pts to and ninebark are all fine. For tione over 5 feet in . Beigh, honey Tartarian aud locust, hawthorn [your choice will be influenced by he style of hedge which will best suit your taste, for. example, whether it is to be a formal or informal type. Dealing with the above points we will name some good hedge plants with qualifications which should fill any requirement. For a trimmed evergreen hedge which can be kept Ee e are ad satisfac. aug fone ry. For an informal hedge of great beauty these flowering will be splendid. The mock orange, spiraea van hout- tei, weigela, Japanese quince and floribunda roses will grow to a height of not over 5 feet and provide an abundance of bloom for your garden. Larger speci- mens for greater privacy de the common lilac, mock orange, forsythia and shrub roses. golden WORN CUSHION EDGES QUESTION: I have a mohair living room suite. The edges of the cushions are showing signs of wear; the mohair is wearing off and it looks lighter in color around the edges, Is there any- thing I can do to inprove the looks of these hi half-pound to the gallon of hot water, allowing it to soak in thoroughly, then scrubbing with more of the solution, Rinse well with clear water. In its raw state, lean pork has more than five times as much ANSWER: A fabric spray is now available at some house- wares dealers and department stores for use on upholstery, draperies, etc. This will not change the surface, but you could change the color of the cushions, so that they are uni- form all over. Or, you could edge the cushions, with braid or tape, on sale in a variety of color and design at upholstery shops. TAKING OFF WHITEWASH QUESTION: How can we re- move whitewash from cellar walls? ANSWER: Remove the thickest part of the coating with a stiff wire brush. Then apply a solution of washing soda, using about a thiamine as other meats, 3 el OE MORTGAGE LOANS AVAILABLE Jones & Greer Barristers & Solicitors 130 KING ST. E. DIAL RA 8-6246 Himalayas. About 10,000 pilgrims annually make the arduous trek. r FRIENDLY PLUMBER W.R. THOMPSON METT 23 CELINA IRON FIREMAN CUSTOM Mark ll OIL FURNACE UP TO § YEARS TO PAY PLUMBING Co. LTD. RA 5-3279 SAVE MONEY, TIME AND TROUBLE . LET US FIX IT! Don't run the risk of chipping the chrome of your bathtub or perts. Our rates are low! our work is guaranteed! LORNE GOODMAN Plumbing & Heating sink. We are installation ex- |i All i 758 Mary St. -- RA 5-1044 ! costs less than USED BY BUILDERS EVERYWHERE per sq. foot BROWN'S 436 RITSON RD. 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