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EYE APPEAL-A gentling Influence is often needed In the home where "right angles" of walls, furniture and picture frames dominate. The welcome interruption are famous Ron-delays-multi-colored glass circles that project into a room on a 24-inch brass arm. Designed to respond gently to room air currents, the glass circles occasionally tinkle softly. -"Constellation" by Denst & Soderlund, Inc. Many Newer Kitchens Are Bright, Attractive High on "want lists" is an Improved modernized kitchen. Some of the kitchens can be planned for a "split de sign" which will provide room for a dining area. Sep arate dining facilities in the kitchen save the homemaker time and effort, especially when the children look for a snack. , All kitchens should be bright and attractive. Break ing away from the traditional white, many of the newer kit chen plans stress Interesting color combinations and eye catching patterns. Plans calling for contrast ing decors create a feeling of greater speciousness and call attention to the separate din ing area. One of the contin uing popular paneling ma terials for modern kitchens is "Marlite," which comes in plain colors and woodgrains. The kitchen's dominant col or theme can be accented by using this panting in a har monizing color or handsome woodgrain in the dining area. Some kitchens feature the plastic-surfaced hardboard in a distinctive woodgrain on all main walls. Home Improvement Project Can Be Good Financial Investment Br EDGAR V. HALL Executive Director Home Improvement Council minions oi our homes are in need of modernization. . home improvement project can prove to be a good finan ciai investment as well as sound insurance for happy family living. Home improve ments can be practical and fun too, if tackled properly. KEEP ORDER-Peg-Board In stalled on the side walls of a basement stairway, and paint ed a gay color, brightens the area and accommodates every thing from rain shoes to lad-ders-on special hooks set in perforations.-"Peg-Board" by Masonite Corp. One of the best ways to de termine your modernization needs is to make a survey of the home-from top to bottom -outside as well as inside. Make this checklist - How long since interior walls and trims were painted to give fresh color and sparkle to the rooms? Electrical Living Have the requirements of modern electrical living out moded your home's wiring system-making it a potential fire hazard? - Is the kitchen up-to-date with modern appliances that mean less work for mother (and better meals for all)? Is there ample storage room for out - of - season clothing, bedding, household linens and occasionally-used gear? How old are the bathroom fixtures . . . wouldn't new, in- iwwS jjjf Jjjd jt IDUl nun wwnrnuwi fraTf f i 1 1 II Iff II Buy a Famous NAME-BRAND! KVliwW "PINMP" POWER MOWER UtfCl ltd I I - - I WAMktvAm mmi ii mi I A Brana iou wxun muar mrjp .2, Horsepower nfciDcB'OT I I . 20" Blade-Keen Kut II '"' " I fit! ai Cmt"h """"" I .. . ... a Trim Un r Trail r I Iff ST"" """"" 1 II REGULAR $89.95 e P..itlv.ly S.f. I SVjVV I I -.l mAnc ltd s4AAn I 1 l. 4fcnli TERMS - NO DOWN PAYMENT M xjf 1 ,,. " Hardening is mors fun mth irueiemper. tools lyjjKi HOE GARDEN RAKE CULTIVATOR SERRATED EDGE F0R8EO STEEL HE0 FAST WORKINO $2' 5 65(ial bites beiler is far stronger tool for - for faster than welded preparing ground, jf -ff I cultivating - at . ftmMMi ' .. """"" ITOTtW TMfJJJIsf w "K M Nn bis j&r I MS .iniiAt S3mW$3.99 " $3.50 MiV d.an-Up SPECIALI I ASSORTED GARDEN . PUSH BROOMS " HAND TOOLS A, Youw i Reg. 2.49 Famous "Gardex ij TRAY For Walk.. 88 ,r'"d VI ftC 7 Reg a. Driveways, W. V.lu.. JM ft 122 G,r,9 flroUS-qy 1 CornpL I Plenty FrM Forking Open M.ndoy Nlf. I Famou, Nam.Brond, I QUALITY AT I a rrn ii id ah turn IT I WrMU 7UUtHO- d LOWEST FRICESI I . L mmMatLaseaUetaUeam'9i . . . j.Utti 0, few HOMfWARfSf I Mow.. BuT M Our l-Z r,i I Fhon. SP 2-S201 J"" "C"!' It" I HI-FI HELPER Thick-pile carpeting adds acoustical ad vantages as well as comfort and beauty to the music cor ner. Carpet shown here fea tures brush -stroke design. "Artistry" by Mohawk. color fixtures be welcomed by the whole family? Now on the outside - when was the exterior last painted? Wouldn't new siding work wonders for the "old home"? Remember too, that amaz ing changes can be made by removing seldom-used porches and outdated trimmings. And, don't forget a profes sional inspection of your roof! These, of course, are only random survey suggestions. After your own survey is made, the next step is to de termine as closely as possible the exact cost of the projects planned. Be sure to get estimates from reputable contractors or dealers in your area if the projects are beyond your "do-it-yourself" abilities. It is a wise idea to seek out established businessmen in your community known to you and your neighbors. Remember that almost any major home Improvement is apt to require some kind of financing. If you plan to add a room, finish the attic or build a swimming pool, be sure to consult your local lending institutions. They will advise you on all phases of home improvement financing . . . direct reduction loans, time payments, refinan cing of your mortgage, open end mortgages, FHA Title I and other methods. In the opinion of the Home Improvement council - the family's expenditure for home improvement is more "like money in the bank" than any other possible purchase. , In terms of convenience and appearance, a modernized home will increase its value to the family far beyond the financial expenditures for the improvements. A writing and signed by all par ties concerned. Never sign a completion certificate until the job has been completely installed to your satisfaction and has been operable for several weeks. If the dealer you are work ing with seems hesitant about the terms of your agreement, or vague about the costs in volved, ask for a list of their customers' names and ad dresses. All reputable dealers will be happy to give you this list. Call these people, you'll find them eager to help you if they were satisfied with the dealer. Aluminum awnings will be a most useful and satisfying purchase that will give you MAIL TRIBUNE, Medferf. Or. Wtdntidiy, April 6, 1940 .3 years of service if you buy a quality product and under stand all the terms of your agreements. Report any unfair business practices to the local office of the Better Business Bureau, or directly to the National Metal Awning Association, 280 Madison Avenue, N.Y. 16. Wiping washing machines and galvanized or porcelain wash tubs with a rag damp ened in kerosene eliminates soap scum and gives the tubs a high polish. The kerosene odor soon disappears. nt itwwr mc m-"" , -j ii ii a & 1(. i ttoj.vnk sgk, mi 1 i COLOR VARIETY Ceramic tile offers endless variety of coiors, pauerns ana textures lo Dlend or contrast in any home I improvement project. In this handsome bathroom, crystaline glazed wall tile is combined with a scored and patterned uuur.-oy American uiean nie company. i Al uminum Awnings Good Investment Aluminum awnings are a good investment. They add color and beauty to the home, provide cool interiors-there-by cutting down air condition ing costs-protect furnishings and draperies from the harm ful effects of sunlight and add immeasurably to the value of the home. To get the best buy for your money, order aluminum awn ings during the winter months (November through April), you may save as much as 15 to 20 per cent. 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The main- differ ence between natural gas and LP-Gas is that the latter is brought to the customer in tank trucks and stored in household tanks, often called "backyard gas wells." The availability of LF-uas makes it possible for people in the suburbs, small towns and rural areas to enjoy everything that's new in most modern appliances. For Healing LP-Gas central heating plants are now so compactly designed that they may De in stalled in a closet, in crawl space or under the eaves. Cen tral heating plants are of 4 basic types: gravity, forced air, hot water or steam. Inc dentally, an LP-Gas heated home is never without instant hot water. The modern all-purpose LP- Gas range is designed to meet the '.inction of fryer, cooker, grill, broiler, steamer, heater, oven, and rotlssene. An attractive, streamlined appearance-styled in keeping with other modern equipment is emphasized in the free stanng, built-in, or stack-on models now available. Additional Advantage An additional advantage of the LP-Gas flame is that It actually absorbs and burns up smoke and cooking odors. New super-sanitary LP-Gas smokeless and odorless Incin erators actually consume their own smoke. The only product of combustion is a fine ash . useful as a fertilizer. Safe and silent, these modern units are also used in hospitals. A compact 30-gallon LP- Gas water heater constantly stays ahead of peak laundry day demand. It will Keep wa ter hot through bathing, snav Ing, dishwashing, general cleaning and an average of three laundry loads. For the Laundry Today's modern homemaker does not have to bother about the weather If her home Is equipped with an automatic LP-Gas dryer. The gentle fluff drying action has clothes ready to wear again in liffv. Besides being kinder to fab rics, experts say that the use nf a drver ean actually cut ! the wardrobe bill in half for many large families. LP-Gas refrigerators are so quiet you can't even hear a hum. 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