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Modern Plumbing Installations Help Add I? A I' A I n m. eye mPFuu. Ana Buy Appeal' To Home An essential factor in selling nr.nrM aA 1 . An essential factor in selling or renting older homes is interior attractiveness especially in bath rooms, says the Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers' Association. Builders throughout the nation are concentratin g on the in stallation of colored bathroom fix tures as prime movers in the sale of new homes. To compete with contemporary homes on the real estate market, older houses must spruce up; add color, spaciousness and convenience. Small, cramped bathrooms with antiquated, noisy, fixtures, unsight ly piping and worn flooring are conspicuous eyesores in older homes. With the wide variety of sircumiinea, coioriui oatliroom products now available, remodeling is a vaiuaDie ana wise investment. For example, modern lavatories", toilets and bathrubs are made in many pleasantly matching pastel shades. Vanity dressing tables, for bath or bedroom installation, come with custom built storage cabinets and vary in shape. Triangular, square, rectangular and especially fitted corner models can be ob tained for placement where space is at a minimum. An important new fixture cur rently being introduced in Ameri can homes is the bidet. Long a standard feature throughout Eu rope and South America, the bidet is commonly installed adjacent to toilets to permit easier and better rectal hygiene. Installation of new, colored fix lures in an older bathroom together with proper lighting, ventilation and attrativeIy-toned, painted or wall-papered walls will Sdd CVA a linn .. 1 , HHVMi, convenience and luxury. The owner who wishes to rent or sell will find that modern sanitary conveniences will help move his home faster and at a higher price. AllVanPA ntsnnini, - 1 L - r...t,i5 aim uie pro per selection of fixtures are im- yu.ia.u io a successful bathroom modernization or expansion pro gram. v Before modernizing, the existing bathroom should be examined to decide whether more "elbow room" can be obtained by re-arranging the fixtures. Space-saving fixtures now on the market will add precious inches and siniri that i , , v,jcu, auwuea appearance so characteristic of old-fashioned bathrooms. If you plan to add a bathroom, it is wise to look around the house for a good, convenient location Many average-size homes offer space possibilities for a second or third bathroom. A "waste" area under the stairs, an unused closet. Tips On Finishing Some Light Wood For an easy, inexpensive blonde", finish, first nnnlu a . , , . . " 1'1"J " 1"1 of interior white undercoat thinned SO that the a-rain nntlam through. Second: apply clear shel lac, nai varnisn or lacquer. sAttractive and economical one COat Stnin WAVPS nrn nlcn anailnMn in various colors. If you prefer a uarK siain, urst apply coat of clear resin sealer to subdue grain content. an unnecessary pantry, or evei. - t. i.v a imge ueuruom nilgn well hold the key to extra fa cilitics. You should also consider th. number of nponlp whn win h i,:.i the new bath. Careful selection o. fixtures ran rt.A.c hl,,-AArn gestion and give lasting salis- lawnuii io me entire tanuly Use Cement Block For Attractive Edge Making an attractive lawn and good do-it-yourself project. This on flower beds and other areas wuure not wanted. And edging 5"" auui-u ueauiy ana trinities? tO VOIir flnwni hnlc Special block can 'be purchased in muiiy areas mat is so designed that the lawn mower wheel runs along one edee. ruttim pme pletely, and eliminating tedious ".An a null. Here's how you lay Jhe edging block: merelv lav in n lina a n trench dug to proper depth. Or juu can use reimorcmg rods through hnloa nrnuirlnrl Tl,... easiest to allign if set in a bed of sand. They can also be laid in gentle curves (block cut for curves or corners usually cost a little m ore j. Interior decorating, also, is beau- wijws we uaiuroom. r- lorai ar raneemenls. snn-natin Mtnnciiw, wall-to-wall carpeting, washable! racks and Slinlamnc nr mnbinn the modern bathroom a showplace in we American nome. Hvfir Wed., June 13, 1956 The News-Review, Roseburg, Ore. 13 Aluminum Sliding Windows FOR A FULL VIEW WITH FULL VENTILATION! Panoramic View HIM Bathroom Window Corner Window SIZES FOR ANY ROOM Available in all from 2'2"3'2" la i0"4,2" NEVER NEED PAINTING! . ALWAYS OPEN SMOOTHLY! Precision manufactured, highest quality alumi num windows to brighten and beautify your living room, kitchen, bedroom or bath. Fully wealherstripped on all our sides. Fully glazed wilh Neoprene glazing strip to hold glass tightly without messy putty. Easily removed from the inji'de for washing. Equipped wilh nylon bot lom rollers for smooth, quiet operation year offer year. See them now at Wordsl Easy to Install in Your Home. Easy to Remove from the Inside. Easy to Slide Them Open and Shut. ROSEBURG, OREGON PHONE OR 3-5553 Put Air Conditioning in Your Home Improvement Plans Carrier Weathermaker air conditioners will heat and cool both new, and old homes Five feet high, three feet square, thit Weathermaker will air condition every room in the average five or six room house. What Will It Cost ' ; to Air Condition Your Present Home? riow much does complete, year-round home air condi tioning cost? Carrier Weathermaker air conditioners are so inexpensive they re being installed In homes costing as little as $10,000. What will it cost to fttraon dltion your home? Why not find out? We will be glad to make a survey, without obli gation to you. Ki. U.S. r.t. on. 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