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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Clean Up Before I Rewiring Rated Fixing Up House First Requisite In Spring Plans THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1963 Home improvement, clean up, paint-up and light-up all go hand - in - hand with the coming of the spring season. Spring-cleaning, particular ly, is important, especially when planning various remod eling and repair jobs around the house. Home storage areas prob ably have collected many waste materials during the winter months. These are un sightly and are fire hazards which should be removed from the home and disposed of immediately. A good procedure to follow in cleaning out storage areas is to work in one room at a time. Clear it of old newspapers. magazines, worn-out clothing, unwanted furniture and the countless other items that col lect in a home. Cany these materials outside and burn or leave them for the refuse collector. In burning materials oul s i d c the Some, remember that trash fires themselves may constitute fire hazards if not kept under control Conlrol Fires One way to control trash fires is to use galvanized steel rubbish burners. These con tainers have close-fitting cov ers which keep dangerous sparks from flying. If it isn't posible or prac tical to burn trash, put it In covered galvanized steel ash or garbage cans. While filling family gar bage containers, it might be a good idea to inspect them for fire safety. If they arc made of flammable material or do not have close-fitting covers or side handles, replace them. As trash removal is taking place, carry a small notebook in which to mark down places and fixtures In the home that are in need of repair. Take care of as many of then) as possible in spare time now and fit the rest into the spring and summer work schedule. each power appli- Remodeling an older home these days without rewiring it might be compared 10 build ing a boat in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Rewiring with out a good plan for present and future electrical house hold needs is almost as ridiculous. An ideal guide to follow t when wiring or rewiring a ; house is the list of "Gold Me dallion" Home Standards. A i "Gold Medallion" is awarded . by electric utilities to homes that arc adequately wired, equipped with modern elec j trie appliances, and heated 1 electrically. Here are some of the elec- trie features a home owner j can enjoy in a home that has been remodeled for better ! electric living. Full house power: I room has outlets and ; enough for the many. ances that make electric iiv ing comfortable and conven j ient. No point along the base boards of any room is more I than six feel from an electric outlet. Proper Lights Above- average lighting: Proper lighting is provided for all family activities, in cluding reading, shaving, watching television, and en tertaining. Good lighting in side helps decorate each room. Outside it adds dramatic ef fects and discourages prowl-1 ers. Electric heating and cool-1 ing: electric heat is clean, quiet and comfortable: with I air conditioning, it will have perfect indoor "weather" all year long. Windows stay shut against outdoor noise, dirt, and irritant.-- .such as pollen, and there arc no uncomfort able blasts of heat or chilly, drafty floors and walls. EASILY REACHED Dream closets come true with a place for everything and everything within easy reach behind handsome louvered doors. There's compartmentalized storage space, adjusted to lit articles of clothing in assorted sizes and shapes. By Western Pine Association Appliances Grown In Number, Uses Appliances have grown In I number and uses. A family, who a comparative few years back enjoyed eight applianc es, now has 38. That, power companies say. is the real answer to higher electric bills, although basic: cost is actually lower than 20 years ago. Electric lights, a toaster, a refrigerator, a radio. 1 a vacuum cleaner -these lux-1 ury items of a few years back , have become necessities. WASHABLE DOOR PANELS Protect door bottoms from kick marks, and knob-areas from discoloration, by cover ing them with decorated pan- els of plastic - finished panel- , ing. Then a daily sudsy wipe ' will keep them clean. FOR PRIVACY Garden privacy for family outdoor living can be created by new additions to house or garage, lot boundary trees, shrubs, walls or fences, patio walls, fences or terraces or Inter-area hedges, walls or mctai fences with hardy ever green vines. n C nl Pt plumbing & (foygpfl SHEET METAL CO. 66-GALLON WM WATER HEATER h C Water Heater Headquarters Hf W fi M At rhc Pricc of Most Bm r I fAm. Gallon Heaters jBfrm l lli ilL r taL Check Modern tor MBSmM wmA9L Prices and Quality Jm ''Vr mj9 WITH WARRANTY B--T ytffiPagfll Hw service tW SPRING . . . By KOCH Another FIRST for Modern BATH ACCESSORIES Towel Shelves Towel Poles Magazine Racks 9 Accessory Shelves fil the family room or play room. MAGAZINE RACKS RECORD RACKS In brilliant chrome, brail and antique gold. Priced to plcaic any punc. For the Handyman and Gardener American Made Shovels SI .99 Lawn Sprinkler Bases r.tJzHT'T. $1 .80 Hose Nozzles Many Srylci m Stock Inm 90c 0 Hose Y-T-hosc to hose Connectors hose to pipe 0 Plastic and Rubber Hoses Soaker Hoscs-25' and 50" Pressure Pumps and Irrigation Pumps by Peerless & Barnes CHECK MODERN FOR YOUR SHEET METAL NEEDS Open Saturday 8 a.m. to S p.m. 613 E. Jackson 773-5368 IN THE MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER EVERYDAY IS SALE DAY AT MODERN! Spring Is Time To Moth Proof Furs, Woolens Spring is the ideal time to moth - proof closets to help give more protection for val uable woolens and furs. Once these are taken out of their protective bags, they become fair game for pesky moths. One of the most effective and economical ways to pro tect all clothing is to install aromatic red cedar linings in closets. This easy - to - han dle material, available in pre packaged bundles at local lumber dealers, can be install ed right over closet walls. It also can be nailed over open framing in a new closet. Kills Moths The natural fragrance of this distinctive southern wood, so pleasing to humans - is ''death" to moths. It para lyses them at an early stage. Other qualities make ce dar closets desirable as a home feature include attrac tiveness and easy upkeep. The beautiful rose and white col oring of the cedar grain pre sents a handsome appearance The wood requires very lit tle care. No initial or period' ie finishing of red cedar clos et lining is required. The only upkeep recommended is an oc casional dusting. Sturdy Build Aromatic red cedar closet, lining is tonguc-and-grooved at sides and ends so that pieces fit snugly. This not only facilitates application, but also makes for solid, un broken surfaces. Cedar closet lining can be applied to plastered or fin ished wallboard. Apply the lining, which comes in 38"' thick strips, horizontally on the walls. Begin at the bot tom and work up. Place the first piece with the groove edge on the floor and the groove side against the adjacent wall in the cor ner. The tongue edges of this piece will fit into the groove end of the second piece. When you are finished with the first row. proceed on up the wall. I lnSf.ua Cnrttrs vjniy one nun di etien mihi is needed to secure cedar closet lining. The first row, however, should have nails near the top and bottom of each piece. Usually studs are located at the corner of an existing closet. To verify this, measure off 16 inches and drive in a nail to sec if there is solid backing. To realize the maximum moth - protection benefits from a closet lined with aro matic red cedar, follow these general rules: Air Tight Keep the closet as air-tight as possible. Close the door securely after storing or re moving articles. Wipe the cedar occasional ly with a dry cloth to remove dust and dirt Sand the wood lightly every year or so to reopen any closed wood pores and renew the strength of the cedar fra grance. Air dry or dry clean all ar ticles before storing them. An entire closet can be lined over a week end for approximately S50. In addi tion to providing valuable moth - free storage space, a cedar - lined closet will in- ! crease the value of the house today's competitive mar- Glamour Bathrooms In All House Pfennings Interior decorators report that "glamor" bathrooms can now be included in remodeled homes because modern build ing materials and techniques enable contractors to deliver more value for the buyer's dollar. Decorators point out that only a few tasteful acces sories are needed to complete a bathroom that has been de signed for both style and serv ice. Marble Favored Leading designers are con stantly introducing distinc tive marble patterns, and even handsome woodgrains, into bathroom decor. These same decorative themes can be in corporated into almost any home plan by using "Marlitc." a predecorated hardboard pan eling, available at lumber dealers in 10 "companion col ors," seven woodgrains and six marble patterns. Resist Acid These panels, whose mar ble and woodgrain patterns arc authentic reproductions of selected natural materials, provide a "permanent decor" becau.'ir they never need re finishing. Their plastic-finish mooth surface resists mois ture, heat, stains, acid and other hard wear. The panels may be cleaned with an occa sional damp wiping. Among the new bathroom treatments introduced by in terior decorators arc rooms with a marble-patterned wain scot or accent wall. Rich cher ry, natural walnut or striped mahogany woodgrains also are gaining popularity as a bathroom wall paneling. For those who prefer plain colors, Marlite is available in 16 inch planks that arc par ticularly effective in a small er bathroom where alternat ing pastel shades create a feeling of spaciousness. These planks may also be used around the vanity, storage space or dressing area in a larger bathroom. Scholarships Given By Chemistry Firm Washington-iUPH-In six com munities where it has plants, Olin Mathicson Chemical Cor poration finances concentrat ed advanced chemistry and physics courses for academ ically talented high school students. The project was cited in the current issue of "Med icine at Work." a publication for doctors. Since the pro gram began in 1957, gradu ates of the courses have earn ed over $300,000 in college scholarships. Air Conditioning Enriches Summer Are you planning a com plete air conditioning treat ment for your home? Where there is an obsolete gravity furnace, or a worn out forced air heating plant, replacement with one of the many top-flight year round heating and cooling units, is the most economical in the long run. If you plan to replace a forced air furnace, you'll be able to use existing ductwork. Scrapping your old furnace and streamlining basement ducts may provide you with an "extra" room for any purpose you may choose. Enjoy Warmth Homes having "wet heat", floor furnace or space heat ers can enjoy warm weather cooling with specific cooling dehumldlfying units that arc installed with a minimum of ductwork. These usually are connected to an outside re frigerating unit. Conversion to all-season conditioning can be simple with a forced air furnace that's in good condition. Central air conditioning in stallations in existing homes can be financed on FHA im provement loans and in many cases can be added to an ex isting long-term mortgage. Your professional air con ditioning specialist can ad vise you as to the most effici ent and most economical in stallation for your purposes. Dependability, compactness and economy are among the advantages of gas-fired floor furnaces. Depending on the size of the home and the cli mate, a single furnace may meet all heating needs, or sev eral may be employed. Just Good Wholesome Food! Open 6 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday Thru Saturday EVERGREEN SHRUBS Flowering evergreen shrubs Include the rhododendrons, azaleas, laurels, plertl and many others that can be spec tacularly beautiful in flow er There is a long list of these, particularly in the less severe I climates. Constult a nursery catalog or talk over with your nur serymen the different species that will grow in your location. IN THE MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER AdJ 35 ( 'oitage lor Mol Ordri, (Sorry No COD n I .aaial, W A M " L Villi. IU IIIIIKK M.-- A, W NSW yOUng Shapes by QlialiCraft! Feminine America's on the move, she goes like '63. She's young, alive, alert, knows how to high gear a shift as well as shift to high gear. Here QualiC'raft lays the groundwork for the new, young you. Basic ingredients: the fast-beat half-high heel, the square-cut sporty stack, the demure belted-tie flat, the closed to newly open look. Added dash, softest a J qq gnr QQ white leather uppers topped off by a young and modest price for fine fashion. TUU to lUO
