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March 22. 1971 P1VWf 1 f rejects Rte limitless Homeowner hos ochieved elegante with block and white gesso ceiling, black and white marble-stripe- d wallpaper f i '-- F,r Stan' Onvertng aa untidy, catchall basement rote a family entertainment center is one of the soundest home-improveme- 5 ' nt investments any family can make And most money lenders say that finishing off a basement is one of the primary reasons homeowners seek a home improvement loaa However, finishing off a basement is only one of scores of projects that can be accom- plished to improve the beauty attic makes nice room for Finished-of- f yourqsters. complete with study arua. and value of a home The L chen is another area which is receiving much attention tn homo improvement projects as the kitchen is undisputedly the most lived-room of the home Today, more than ever homemakers to match oxoect kitchens beautv with cor.ven'ume regardless of sie Projects are virtually wr Adding another bedioom or another bathroom redesigning the interior, adding a recrea Jr' bon room or sewing room painting both 'he inside ana oub.Je, redeem jlmg adding a new roof lewii,, g, putting in a new drivewjv or an addi bonal one to permit the paik mg of a second automobile 4; Y' k V, LV limit-les- covering both indoor and outdoor areas the Among most frequent home improve ments are X ' S Paneling various rooms in stalling storm doors and win elows. installing insulation in the attic and in the walls add Wood ceiling and wood beams add warmth and beauty to this recreational room. Home projects limitless. building more Ives creating additional spaee, aJding a new porih or em losing an exisbng one Installing new carpets oi diapenes. buying new applian ( es and home furnishings, adding a garage or carport, mak- ing a workshop mg a larger bung room, add ing a swimming pool, modern iung the heating or cooling sWtms, instalhng better ram gutters and downspouts, bui'd mg a modem laundry center dd.ng a play room or a guest room building a fence. But Can Be Remedied Squeaks Are Annoying Avoid Problems Many a fireplace is going to be reactivated from its decorative status due to the national fuel crisis Between the long disuse of the fireplace and the inexperience of the would be user, there are going to be quite a few disappointments One of the most annoying things to a homeowner is squeaky floors "Hdw inany tunes has a mother put her baby to sleep fn the cnb and tried to leave the Iroom without making a noise, only to step on a board (haUsqueakx and the baby is awaken0 I Odhow many tunes have you tried to sleep in a clowndjairs bedroom, onlv to tie kept awake as people walk cross, squeakv boards over head0; m Give the fireplace a good cleaning, vacuuming up mto the flue as far as you can leach To see if the flue is i logged, hold a piece of bum ing paper in the opening If it burns well and the smoke goes up the chimney then he flue is dear and you can go ahead and build a fire The answers to these questions Jire probably far moie (han anyone would eaie to JidnnC Squeaks in floors ate very common, but they van be lemedied I Squeaks occur in bolh new In older and juld homes tiomei squeaks occur as flom boards become loose with age, and tn newer homes as thev I If the smoke comes back in vour face then the chimney may be dogged Double check the damper and make certain it isn't partially dosed due to shrink or pool warping pecome, loose nge, . workmanship there arent enough bails or the nails become loose, the flooring wdl move and squeak, or squeaking can be caused if finishing flooring pulls I0ose from you may have a fireplace that doesn't work well even with a dean chimney or a properly working damper The pioblern may be the design When or pulls loose from joists, or a combination of thesfS problems g Floor squeoks can be very annoying, especially during times when silence. The annoyance can usually be corrected with some measures. easy-to-follo- Building claims you want notwithstanding a bigger fireplace isn't necessanlv a better fireplace Not unless it has a rig flue to ga with it w P i If thf squeaking is slight, you might be able to pound the flobr back to where it belong Use a hammer and a block of wood to protect the floor, and pound the boards wherever they squeak. Often tins will iest the original nails If tins tails, try the next step If the floor is open under neatli as it usualiv is in a ( ontinued on page II 17 Try to measure both the fireplace opening and the flue opening The flue area should be at least 1 Jth the area of Paneling: Beautiful, Functional - The need to redecorate and shortage of money seem to go together more times than hot. But todays materials can make the fix up job easier and more economr ical than the average thinks ; 31 tnune-pwne- First requirement is to decide on. the general look, or to mood, I hat the room is in start not just Create. Do ftiald up a mental scrapbood iif the colors and woods and furniture styles that appeal to I ecu. " ' pictures. Save magazine Snip rug and fabric samples or like Analyze what you room store about dont Uke friends sets, window displays, homes.; ue Take, your time and within your to x our head stay - - budget Gradually you will a( pretty clear idea of the room that you will be of Type most comfortable m look ; For iew wall covering real of its One at paneling assets as its versatility It c'ompx ,n all colors. texfuros, form the fireplace opening If it is less, then you are bound to have trouble You cant enlarge the flue The thing to do is to cut down the sue of the fireplace opening instead Easiest method is to buy a metal hood and install it across tue top of the ou may find yourself with opening a fireplace that puts out Build a small fire in your smoke but no heat The fireplace to see just what you problem could be anything may have to dc With the fire a an chimney, dogged going, hold a board or piece of improperly working damper or sheet metal across the opena poorly designed fireplace ing Lower it until the fire Make certain the damper seems to draw well This will works easily and that it opens help you determine how large a hood you will need ard doses all the wav -- Tone your body the way top athletes and film stars do! 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A bay window mal.3S obligation, cali 4S4-525- 9 Maybe the hood is not enough, or more than you need You can fill in the opening with masonry The hearth can be buut up with one or more layers of bricks A vertical row of bricks cun be added to each side Sometimes the opening is the nght sue but the damper mav have been installed too low Lowering the top of the opening m effect raises the height of the damper closet additional space modernizing tne windows and adding new- screens, and renovating the attic The list could go on anu on creating - Some of the home are expensive lmprc.e-ment- s .d will . require a considerable outlay of money and may require a home improvement loan, while others are relativelv simple and inexpensive Before a homeowrer launches on any project, there are some basic things to consider One is whether the home-ownis making the improvements as an investment for possible future resale, or whether the owner plans to stay in the home for a considerable length of .line and the improvements are to suit the familys personal tastes, erences and needs pref- Although many omeowners have found that improvements protect and extend the longterm value of their property. such projects dont achieve that effect always Some improvements tend to increase the value of a home more than others Adding a third bedroom to a house surely enhances the worth of the home, but adding a sixth bedhouse room to a might very well contribute less value to the property than the cost of the addition. Similarly, improvements made to accommodate unusual taste or umque family circumstances may be of no advantage at all when the time comes to sell In fact, remodeling projects that reflect highly individualized personal preferences can. in many n stances, detract from the actually value of the property. In any remodeling or home improvement project, planning is a must Plan your work. Continued on Page SOLAR FILM ji 80 Division Reflects Suns Heat, Safeguards , fabrics. ! Subdues Glare, Increases Privacy, Makes Glass I Meet Federal Safety Code on Shatter Resistant Standards i EJECTED tidtnlial, Comticrcial, tiduitrial TREE DEMONSTRATIONS OLYMPUS CLASS CO. 446 C. 3900 South 262-246- 1 H-1-7 |