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Improvement Ideas Bring Comfort, Indoors or Out Looking for Kitchen, He Sets Remodeling Record DECORATIVE FENCE ADDS TO THE SETTING of the home swimming pool. This one has an unusual design of alternating panels on both sides of framework, adding ventilation, privacy and safety. It's constructed of textured hardboard panels, and the poolside home displays still another hardboard siding. Masonite Ruf-X-90 siding panels were used for the fence, and prefinished Colorlox-X-90 for the home. ' Design for Fencing Is Proiectfor Pool An attractive, functional fence adds safety and privacy to backyard swimming pools. In some communities, regulations make such fencing a must. One suburban homeowner and his neighbor found a handsome solution to the need for swim ming pool fencing, by building ;i perimeter fence of unusual design. Highlights of the project are spelled out by the Masonite Home Service Bureau. Planning the project was the important first step. All materials were ordered and tools assembled, including the rental of a post digger. With materials on hand and a definite plan to follow, the two men completed the project in two weekends. At intervals of 10 feet, postholes were dug ("hardest part of the job") for four-by-four inch posts 10 feet long. Cross-pieces of two-by-four inch lumber then were nailed to the posts at the center and eight inches from the top and bottom of the fence. The post installations and framework were completed in one weekend, the installations of panels in another. Two-by-seven foot panels of a Adding Beauty Plus Protection Protection and privacy, two basic reasons for building a fence, now are often joined by a third consideration--beauty. Traditional types of fencing such as steel chain links continue to serve their purpose of enclosing and protecting a property, but they add another dimension when they're planned as a backdrop for roses or other bushes and vines. Lumber, one of the earliest f^nce materials, goes contemporary in attractive designslouvers, wood "bricks," parquet, herringbone, basketweave and latticework patterns. Man-made materials such as fiberglass-plastic create unusual patterns in combination with wood framing. Panels of - fiberglass-plastic provide privacy without cutting off light, thus serving many special needs. Hardboard panels, used as fencing, can match or contrast with the siding of the home, and can be painted for decorative outdoor living roon) effects. hardboard siding with a textured surface were used alternately on the front and back of the framework. A three-inch overlap permits the circulation of air through the fence but assures complete privacy. The plan arranged for the posts to fall behind the panels facing the pool. One of the panels was hinged to form a gate. A space of about two inches at the bottom of the fence allows for drainage. The textured four-by-eight foot •hardboard panels were trimmed to size with a power saw. Different colors were used on the alternating panels facing the pool -- bittersweet and an offwhite with a slight yellowish cast. The textured sides of the panels face the pool. Thesmooth backs, visible from the outside, were all painted bittersweet. In addition to its functions as Second Sink Eases Home Entertaining Elegant dinner parties, teenage record hops or backyard barbecues--almost any kind of entertaining goes easier with a hospitality center, and a "hospitality sink." Especially designed for water convenience in limited space, a stainless steel hospitality sink can be set up anywhere in the home. Usually, it's installed away fronr'uie regular sink, to relieve traffic around the food preparation area. Such sinks are suitable for indoor or outdoor use, since stainless steel is impervious to weather. Tall, gooseneck faucets allow glasses and ice trays to be filled with ease, according to Elkay Manufacturing Company. a fence, the perimeter barrier serves as an interesting backdrop for patio furniture. Several towel rings were installed on the panels for convenience. Since better living through re-^ modeling is essentially an American trend, Robert E. Todd of the Netherlands flew to Dallas, Tex., to plan "the best kitchen money could buy" for his wife's 25th wedding anniversary present-- perhaps a long-distance remodeling record. All wall and floor tile was replaced, a doorway was closed, and new cabinetry and wallpaper were ordered in this project. New appliances in the luxury kitchen included a gas broiler, refrigerator/ freezer combination, two gas ovens, ice maker, two sinks, gas water heater and automatic dishwasher. Since Todd rents his home, modernity and convenience were motivating factors in specifying this remodeling job. The American Gas Association, Inc. (A.G.A.) points out two other advantages of remodeling--higher property values and increased ease of sale. Federal Housing Administration offices now give full appraisal value to a built-in range on mortgages,, for instance, and most districts include drop-in or slide-in ranges, too. Built-in ovens, range hoods and dishwashers receive a universal acceptance by FHA, and central air conditioning is taken into account in 75 of 76 offices. According to FHA and Department of Commerce statistics, the percentage of single-family homes sold with appliance "packages" included in the sale price increases every year. 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It's pliable vinyl, which the manufacturer says is easy to cut, bend and adhere to old surfaces. The vinyl is much like vinyl tiles that handymen have been putting on floors for years, only it isn't quite as thick, for ease of handling. Wearing surface is just as tough as the floor surface. The countertoppings have sculptured, textured and smooth surfaces, color-coordinated with vinyl floor patterns. IN ONE STEP "Tile Cleaner and Protector," a new silicone from Dow Corning, is said to clean, polish, protect and waterproof in one step, on wall or floor tile. Low Lustre LATEX HOUSE PAINT the WHITEST WHITE! THE BRIGHTEST COLORS! 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