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Remodeling Magic Brings New Life to Older Homes BATHROOMS ARE BEING BEAUTIFIED, and one way is with a wall of sculptured ceramic tile, as reflected by the mirror in photo above. Decorative chandelier, colorful towels, even a small statue might be other accents. Photo, Tile Council of America, J. RELAXING RETREAT, a man's den, offers carefree comfort, with a reclining chair-- aad easy-care carpeting. Printed carpet of Herculon olefin fiber is "Cabaret" by Crown Tuft. BUSY HALLWAY gets new floor in a few hours, thanks to new process for installing sheet vinyl flooring directly over an old floor. Ferimiflor Installation System by Armstrong Cork. Is Siding Needed? When does a home need new siding? Here's how to check. Examine siding for presence of moisture. This can lead to termites, rotting wood. Fungus, mildew are two signs. Blistering, chalking, peeling of paint show need for repainting or replacement. Cracks, splits or breaks are indications that it's time for replacement of siding. WHICH IS WHICH? Daffodil or jonquil, which is which? All daffodils belong to the plant genus Narcissus. The jonquil is a particular type of daffodil. Hot Spot The ground is so hot in the Sahara desert that rain sometimes evaporates before it hits. Strategy Clears Way To Neater Teen-Age Room Does that teen-ager's room can I put things?" turn all or sometimes resemble a village re- part of one wall of the room into cently sacked by Attila the Hun a combination storage and dis- --walls scratched and marred, clothes on the floor, mementos strewn on every furniture top? Strategic planning and imaginative remodeling may be the way to end this havoc. Here are three remodeling maneuvers: 1. Use sturdy materials that can withstand hard daily abuse; 2. Provide convenient storage space; 3. Make the room attractive so teens will take pride in it. Best defense against walls besieged by scuffing, finger marks and stains might be hardboard paneling. There's a choice of prefinished, plastic-surfaced or ready-to-paint panels, all easy to install over furring strips with nails or special adhesive. Standard four - by - eight foot panels, which can be worked with ordinary carpentry tools, come in handsome wood grains, colors, patterns and interesting textures. The panels are durable, abrasion resistant, and wipe clean with a damp cloth. To provide handy storage space and override pleas of "where play center, with panels of perforated hardboard. Brackets and hooks inserted in the perforations will support shelves for books and knickknacks, or the youngsters can serious pursuits. A roomy desk reading chair and good lighting can provide a simple but effective study center for their school work. The final ingredient for a perfect room is privacy -- one aspect parents sometimes forget. Whether they're entertaining friends or crammingfor anexam, teen-agers like to have a room that's exclusively theirs, free from the invasion of toddlers and the interruptions of adults. Given a comfortable, goodsimply put up their favorite keep- looking hide-away, some teens sakes in sight but out of the mi8ht g° so far ast0 take reason way. Perforated panels installed a^ly good care of it! on the inside of closet doors also provide extra storage space £eramlc Tile Breaks for clothing. To make the room even more attractive, choose furnishings and accessories that are youngat-^ heart, casual and comfortable. Teens love to lounge on beds, "Wet Area Barrier' Ceramic tile, once more or less confined to the bathroom, has chairs and floors, so don't re- broken the "wet area barrier." strict them with expensive up- in many colors, sizes and shapes, holstery and bedspreads. Washable -- but colorful -- fabrics, lots of cushions, and a resilient floor covering are ideal for young rooms. Sound-proofed ceiling tiles can save wear and tear on older i; FOR THE FLOORS Thanks to a relatively new installation technique, hardwood strip floors can be as adaptable to concrete slab bases as to conventional wood joist construction. The technique eliminates the expense of wood subflooring. Detailed instructions for this installation method are provided in a free illustrated leahet from National Oak Flooring Manufacturers' Association, 814 Sterick Building, Memphis, Tenn. 38103. domestic ceramic tile now lends itself to a variety of decorating ideas for virtually every room of the home. One of the most dramatic uses members of the family. ccraroic mosaic So teens won't think it^ all mural- Such a mural can be made play and no work, do set aside ai*y favorite sketch or abone part of the room for more stract design. 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