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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1955)
2-(Sec 3-Sfatesman, Salem, Ore., ThW, April 21, 1955 Average Salem ' Hom-Buyer Wants 6 Rooms, Ranch Style Salem citizens, when buying a sew h6me in 1953, prefer a ranch-type, six-room home, it was indicated recently ' by several Salem realtors. Such homes usually cost le tween $11,000 and $15,000. and include three bedrooms, rather than two, as was popular two to three years ago. The trend is to ward houses with a bath and "a h41f," the latter having a toilet and wash basin separate from the bathroom's and usually locat ed at the opposite end of the home. Family rooms, in addition to a living room, are gaining in popu larity. When company arrives, the youngsters can be shuttled into the family room and TV, while guests are entertained in the living room. " Composition roofs, rather than "edar-shingled ones, - are also popular, probably because they are less expensive, said realtors. The preferred ranch-type home also includes a kitchen and nook with an inlaid linoleum floor. Favored in other rooms is oak flooring. Beom for Two Can TThe home will occupy 1,250 to 1,350 square feet, minus the gar age, which is attached to the house and has room for two cars. Though most buyers do not have two .automobiles, said the real tors, such garages ar desired be cause of added storage -space available. The tendency is to finish in plaster the inside of garages, "dressing it up," so that the in terior is attractive when garage doors are left open. 45 hake exterior on homes are p&ferred. They "hold" the paint better than does the "lap sid ing" type. The shake type is a did slab of cedar, whereas the lab variety consists of several pieces of wood, which overlap one another. Brickwork here and there to Iepd attractiveness to the home's facade is liked. Wood is still the preferred construction material. Few Detached Garages Two-and three-story homes are definitely "on the way out," said realtors, as is the "detached" gar age, one separated from the house. 'Also a trend arc-' windows placed 5V4 to six feet from the floor on the walls of bedrooms. They are smaller, too, than when they were located about three fCet from the floor. ;A forced air, oil system is the most popular heating plant and a 1 fire place is a "must" in all hmes selling for $10,000 and up. Shorter mantels than before ace liked and hardwood cabinets of birch in the kitchen. ! Frame construction is preval ent in .nearly all of the homes. Meanwhile, construction of new hones on the fringe areas of Salem appeared to be on the upswing during the first three months thL. year. Particularly has this been noticeable in th south Salem area, just outside the city limits. Though no exact figures are available, contractors report busi ness is brisk there and Marion County health sanitarians have been kept busy inspecting sew age disposal systems. One sanitarian reported that he inspected nearly 200 homes built since the first of the year in the area. A realtor said that one reason, tor the Doom there is that the area has Its own water pective buyers to obtain FHA supply, making it easier for pros pective buyers to obtain FHA loans. Thje Salem Heights Water District serves the locale. S During all of 1953 and 1954, 2,600 homes were built in that area. : The office .of city "engineer Harold Davis reported that from Jan. 1 of this year until March 8, 40 building permits for single family homes were issued in Salem. Total cost of the projects was estimated as $443,950. Sixty seven permits for dwellings were issued in 1954 77 in 1953, from January through March. Davis said January of this year with 24 permits, was the highest for that month since 1951. Feb ruary, he said, was down some what with 19, as compared with the month's identical figure of 27 in 1950. anc 1954. r ri ii mi l ill mil i .. ii., ,iii....i.mit,,i,t. i. iin .n.ii.n in .i .I in .in... n i iim A small home which doesn't look small, this one-bedroom home on Crestview Drive south of Salem has many features found only in larger, more expensive houses. A daylight base ment gives much added area while taking full advantage of the sloping lot and view to the east. ... V- Built-in Units For Storage Whether it's inside or outside, no modern family seems to have enough storage room about the house! For the after-hours " or week end handyman many home con struction jobs can give these needed facilities. GARDEN ASSETS storage units for gardening and play equipment; build a carport and turn garage into den or work room; patio furniture, and cab inets for barbecue accessories. INSIDE storage walls for bed room, dining room or living room; wardrobe closets for bedroom or hallways; storage closets and cabinets for kitchen, bathroom or laundry room. . SHORT-CUT FOR PAINTERS "Do-It-Yourself" painters will find it convenient when painting small tables, chairs, etc., to turn the pieces upside down on a pro tected surface and paint the un derneath parts first, painting from the leg. ends downward. Next, turn the piece upright and finish the aides and other board surfaces. . - r Waxtng Tips for Various Woods Add new beauty : and .. protec tion to paneling or woodwork with a good coat of wax 24 hours after natural or stain ' finishes have been applied. First buff the finished wood surface with 30 steel wooL Ap ply wax, preferably a good com mercial paste wax. Spread smoothly and evenly over sur face. The result will be a true satiny finish, as well as added protec tion against . scuffs, mars and scratches. For subsequent waxings, stain waxes should be used. They will fill in scratches and scars and blend them with the rest of the wood. Give . your paneling or woodwork that finished look now. MEND PLASTER -BEFORE PAINTING Before repainting or repair ing your walls, mend cracked plaster with a prepared patching plaster mixture. Press the patch ing material firmly between laths and into crevices and allow to dry thoroughly before repainting. Spring is clean-up tune. i New streets lined with new' houses have become commonplace on the edges I expanding south end of Salem. Many of the recent developments have prodived of Salem in nearly every direction. This street Granada Way is. in the fast-1 paved streets and sidewalks. r ; i o V l . mm I Su Sunk CUSTOM MADE DRAPES 1915 N. Commercial St Phone 4-1609 See the Display of the Latest Design In FIBRE GLASS POLISHED COTTONS HAND PRINTS BEDROOM ENSEMBLES DECORATOR FABRICS DESIGNS , Lions Home Show April 21-22-23 State Fairgrounds P U 1.1 D Use Lighting as Focal Points of Interior Decor Once upon a time the primary pdrpose of home lighting was to see by! Today home lighting is designed' to do much, maA mpre it will dramatile f urniaV ius, give a feeling of more , less space and help bring the ctftdoors in. iidghting should be planned room by room. Two arrange mnts are needed for each room - specific lighting for areas wficre the visual task f livafprl aqd general lighting throughout "tfie room. . 'Specific lighting is achieved byi use of portable lamps gen eral lighting by means of over head, wall and cornice fixtures. NEW HARDWARE FINISH me manufacturer, has used bcafs pulls that have' been cop- He! has then rubbed the chrome ddwn ao that the copper finish bpw- through.' The result is dra matic ana eye-catcmng. tSpring is clean-up time. Longer Wear From Garden Hose Possible Here are some tips to; remem ber to give your garden hose a longer and more useful life. Drain all the water out of the hose before putting it away. Coil the hose in three t or four foot tircles, tie in several places and then hang in a cool, dry place. An old tire rim nailed to a garage or tool shed wall makes an ideal hose ha gar Just wind the hose around it . To mend a leaky hose ,smear a thin layer of cement over the .hole, then add a strip of friction tape to the spot and let it dry thoroughly. Repeat for two or three layers this patch will re sist usual water pressure. You can make use of the good sections left in an old leaky hose. Cut into five foot or 10 foot lengths, eliminating the leaks. Join pieces together with metal "claw" ! connectors. Wrap tape around the end of the base sec tions, place connectors fi the tnds and drive into the ed "ads with a hammer. DONT let your hose lie artwd h the hot sun . . . don't bend hose where it fastens to the faucet . . . don't allow the hose to twist or tangle too often. CLEAN CARPETS QUICKLY To give your new carpets long wear and lasting beauty, be quick about cleaning any spots that may occur. Dried spots and stains are generally set, and cause difficulty in their removal. In .removing spots, always the minimum amount of water, water and detergent, or if wools or man made fibers, a dry cleaning liquid for best results. Don't wet the carpet through, for a damp back ing will cause mildew damage. A redecorated living room will give your house a springtime look.! WHy Sure . . . j36,000,000 Americans can't be wrong. jOut of approximately 60,000,000 homes : in the United States-36, 000,000 are gas : heated. Of every 5 ranges sold 3 are gas; of every 9 water heaters sold-8 are gas. SEE OUR DISPLAY At the Salem Home Show Renew Outdoor Furniture Before Summer Begins Early Spring is the time to check outdoor furniture for need ed repairs anS repainting. Fold ing chairs, lawn tables, sun chaises and gliders may need to be freshened up. Check the top, legs and braces and tighten bolts and screws wherever necessary. Where paint is in bad condi tion,, remove it and brighten the furniture with fresh paint. Unfinished metal furniture from which the old finish has been re moved requires a metal primer and one or two finish coats. Fine Sandpaper For outdoor furniture of wood, after removing the old paint treat it xwith a water-repellent wood preservative. Allow sufficient time for the treatment to dry, then sand with fine sandpaper and apply the paint. When painting Outdoor furniture, select paint for weather resistance. Lean to bright, "summery' colors, allowing one central color to be your "theme." Unpainted. picnic-style furniture should be checked for knots and cracks. Fill cracks and deep scratches with plastic wood and use plenty of it to allow for shrinkage while drying. The over fill can them be sanded down. -Coat patch spots and knots with aluminum paint for certain seal ing, and sand surfaces with a medium sandpaper with the grain until surfaces are perfect ly smooth. Dust and clean well with a soft rag dipped in thinner. Allow wood to dry thoroughly be fore painting. Depends on Color Painting procedure will depend on the color wanted and; the wood involved. For redwood, use red wood sealer stain; for other woods, a heavy coat of good exterior enamel. Paint edges and under sides to protect against moisture. Use at least 2 coats of paint, 1 At . . f V . t,. . .. .. lll'.- -- - " V.-.. ... W..1 , .,.-.l.,J Combining thin redwood with, gold-anodized aluminum, these chairs are stackable when not in use. GAS & APPLIANCES S3367 Portland Rd. Ph. 3-5098 Exclusive in Salem at . . . 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Never before has so much music been offered in such a small package, at such low cost I HI-FI EQUIPMENT Now available auxiliary Hi-It amplifiers, p re-amplifiers and satellite speakers which enable you to enjoy the same qualities as the most expensive organ installations. Also, the built in Organo, permits the playing of old or new recordings with true hi-fidelity reproduction. ECONOMY Because of the obvious economies of Incorporating two instruments in one, the Story tc Clark with built-in Organo retails for little more than a comparable organ, alone I TTDDE UmW. CENTTEDB In the Capitol Shopping Center Open Mon. & Fri. Until 9 P.M. and allow ample time for drying between coats. Sand lightly be tween coats to provide "tooth" for the next coat. To make the surface completely watertight, fin ish with a thin coat of spar varnish. For metal furniture, rub the surfaces with steel wool, then wash thoroughly in soap and water. Apply a coat of metal primer first and allow 48 hours for drying. Then, use any good exterior( enamel, following the same pro cedure described above for wood. OTHER WINDOW DRESS-UPS In exotic solids or patterns sheerest marquisette or dramatic bamboo, . your windows will wear the dressed-up-for-Spring-look, in the newest window stylings from traverse types to cafe-cur-tainings. Be prepared for the gqod weath er with repainted lawn furniture. A BEAUTIFUL DELUXE COOKING AND OUTDOOR THERMOMETER SET This $6.50 value absolutely free to anyone calling for a free heating survey and installing any make central heating system this year. 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