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| The concept of the basement as additional living space is 'becoming almost universal new homes being built today. If not an accomplished fact in the original house, there is at least provision made for a f basement in the future. This trend is becoming wide. spread among older homes, many of them built when the basement or '"'cellar' was re- garded as only useful for plac. ing a bulky, cumbersome heat- ing plant and as a catch-all or family junkshop. Many own- ers of fine old homes are rea- lizing that what was once al- most a wasteland can now be turned into an' asset -- a tan- gible asset in added value and a new concept in convenience. The new habitable area thus made available allows space Basement Viewed As Living Space inished|less costly than might be sup- ee Te eee for a family room, recreation room, hobby room or modern modernization of what was once little more than an un- sightly trash room is usually posed, With careful planning it dends in added property value, not to mention providing new scope for family convenience and entertainment. ' With any house over 10 years old, the first step is to decide about the heating plant or fur- nace, If it is still efficient as when new and providing ample comfort it may still serve. How- ever, if practical, a change in its location may be necessary to accommodate the new room you are about to create. oe Ce ae ee oe ae ie indicated, ing units, manufactured today, prisingly compact, smart look. ing and unobtrusive. The re- placement of a very old fur. nace with # new, efficient, more economical heating plant will usually per for itself in a short time with fuel dollars saved -- not to mention the added comfort. It is strongly utged thet as the first step in modernizing a basement a qualified heating man be consulted. This should be done whether a re-location| of the furnace be involved or the consideration of a new one, Your local heating con- tractor can best advise you on the most practical and econom. ical way to go about it and can guarantee a trouble-free and satisfactory installation. Once you have settled the matter of your heating equip- ment, the conversion of your basement to additional living space can be proceeded with according to your own desites. If an entire new heating plant It can be as elaborate as you may wien t omake it or strictly| UN-PAINTING may wish to make it or strictly) QUESTION: We functional. Extr; such as a washroom,» shower and so forth may be add- ed at a later date, more space for the enjoyment of life -- for entertaining or the indulgence in hobbies -- is be- coming desiravic, an investiga- tion of the possibilities may give you a pleasant surprise. And the outiay of dollars may be much less than you thought. ~ ae - - . = * ee ee *+ ee ee we o vewer vere ~ ° a BEDS ght a palt of painted metal beds which we are sure are brass, after having scratched off some of the paint. How can we re- move the paint and -estore the brass underneath? | ANSWER: The paint can be removed with regular paint re- mover, followi label diree- tons pa oy reC") 'To retard tarnishing, after Many excellent brass clean.|"°#Ming and 'polishing, wipe ing and polishing preparations|the metal with benzene to re- are widely available at super-jmove any trace of grease or THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, Mey 31,1963 27 conveniences ware stores; follow manufac-ling clear lacquer made espe- turer's. instructions. Or clean|cially for this purpose; avail> the brass with a paste madejable, paint, housewares and of flour added to vinegar in/some variety stores. which as much salt as possible has been dissolved; then rinse with clear water to remove all trace of paste. cabinet If yours is a home where FIRE SWEEPS CLUB ITASCA, Ill. (AP)--Fire of undetermined origin swept. plush Itasca Country Club, west - Chicago, lowe , injure ng one employee causing damage estimated at about $1,- Seine | markets, housewives and hard-'wax, and apply a coat of spray-1000,000, THIS MAN from MILLWORK... LAUNDRY CONVENIENCE way io | the corner of the utility Joints, wipe. ' ' Extra Bathroom Simply Arranged A wing family calls for enica bathroom facilities, The eall becomes loud and clear luring rush periods when every ¢ r ments in at the same time. Inadequate facilities are @ very real problem in many homes these days, says the Ca- nadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating, but the inconven- dence and frayed tempers thus egused need not be endured in- definitely. oe ne Proving that home owne ere aware of this need, the Institute points out that inde- pendent surveys |show that the most wanted jhyome improve- ment is the addjtion of an extra 9 powder room. pointed out that phvenience is not "achieve in most ularly ago, nused the necessary located. It tn Sometimes an extra large fathroom can be put to better ase by dividing it into two facil- fies. For economy, a bath or powder room is best planned to use the same basic piping of existing water facilities, whe- ther it is above, below or to the side of the planned addition. Under a staircase, in an attic spartment, at the end of @ hall- basement; perhaps quate goom in many such areas of all homes. An unusued pantry,.a small first floor gg Oe! sitting room would be ideal locations powder room. Perhaps it might be located in the area un- der an open stairwell -- or you pose ge consider walling off the end of a long halway or corner of a large room. It is possible to have a powder room install- STORAGE QUESTION: What can be done to prevent mold forming, musty odors, and mildew from affecting clothing, shoes, shoe- skates, etc., which must be stored either in a garage a basement (completely below grade)? Is there any chemical one can use inside the contain- ers ifi which these are stored to aid the retardation of such molds? Wsat type of container would be best for such storage molds? Which would be the better place, the garage or the basement? ANSWER: The garage would be better than the basement for tric damp chaser in this would keep the interior dry and the air circulating; this is a small, QUESTION: We are begin- ing to get an unpleasant odor | (frame, attached, slab floor, or | | ed in an area as small as 1244 square feet A powder room contains a basin and a water closet. Even for the smallest of rooms, there are fixtures that fit in compactly. An attractive basin Mae be the first fixture that meets the eye in a powder room, and ideally the water closet should be installed where it wil be hidden when the door ig open. It goes without saying that such an added improvement adds to the resale value of your house. Of more importance, though, is payment you re- ceive in increase dlibability. It is important, consid- ering such an addition, \to con- sult a reliable plumbing con- tractor first. He will give you the benefit of his professional know-how in selecting the most practical and economical loca- tion. 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