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The boy who is attracted to the sea will be more than pleased wit-h a bedroom that " has a nautical touch. The mother who likes an unusual room ha: full scope here tn try licr talents.
The Dominion government's h/illlb‘ llilfllYfiChififll. plnii clears the uay for creating such n room which perhaps cannot be afford- ed ii‘ a cash ouilny is necessary. Tile structural work and the actual decorating of the room may be accomplished with funds ob- tained from a bank under the
Prize Essay
‘The story of the conversion of den into a. combination bedroom and bathroom is told in the fol- lowing prize-winning essay in the Winnipeg Tribune's Home Im- movement Contest, This essay. submitted by Mrs. W. Sadler, of Winnipeg, tied for fourth prize.
“This is the story of the con- version of a ten-by-seven-foot den into a bedroom-bathroom at a cost of $250, borrowed under the Gov- ernment's Home Improvement
terms of the home improvement plan. The loan may be repaid inl small instrrmciils
One room wn; panellcd and the ceiling was beamed, In the panelled ivall a bunk was built, leaving the floor space free for the placing of other furniture. A wall paper wit-h a geographic pattern, brightly 00l- orcd. was hung on the wall behind the bunk. adding a pie-using color pole . l
‘The remaining uni]: were paint- ed a neutral shiulc. A composition floor, covering, with a compass design in the ccnfre covered the floor. A ship's lantern replaced the regulation electric fixture,
Willi her own funds, the house- lvife purchased simple maple furni- ture. Tones of mist and orange
were used iii cilriains and up- holder-y.
Plan. As a result of the change, an arthritic patient who was con- fined in an upstairs bedroom all
l winter through inability to climb
stairs, can now enjoy the sunny living room, verandah and garden- . "The installation of bathroom faculties constituted the chief problem and expense. In the ‘northeast corner or the room, a cabinet was built (30 inches square) to hold a. toilet, the up- per part to be used as a cupboard. Alongside this cabinet on the east wall, a small wash basin was in- stalled, with medicine cabinet above and high bathroom stool in front, so that ablutlons can be per- formed sitting down.
"The bath problem was met by the purchase of a four-foot port- able bath which is filled from tlie taps of the wash basin by a hose attachment, This bath is emptied by means of a siphon hose passing through a. hole in the baseboard in
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the catch-basin in the basement. I "As the only window in the room faced the glas-ed ‘in verandah on the west. a small casement win- dow was made in the north wafl. to ensure thorough ventilation, “The room was next re-decoraled in lighter colours. more suited to a bedroom. The dark oak yvood- work was given three coats of ivory paint and the dull blue paint on
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the walls was covered with two coals of primrose yellow.
“A large single bed across the west wall and small dressing table and stool on the smith wall were all that. the available floor space would accommodate, so we decid- ed to utilize space under the bed for stowing away portable dia- thermy machine, electric heater and bath. For this purpose, the bed was raised four inches my
means of special rubber tired casiors. “To give the room brightness
without decreasing the apparent size, over-drapes were made from hollyhock chintz with s. back- ground the same shade as the walls; and the diwessiiig table and stools were given covers of the same, chlntz.
“The heavy three-light electi-olier was replaced by a semi-indirect ceiling fixture of primrose yellow, the same amveaifng in the shade over the bed-light. The bed and the dressing table will appear smaller when changed from green in yellow w match the walls and meantime the apparent size of the bed is decreased by the use oi‘ an (ii-gaudy bedspivail,
“A mirror (3 1~2 X 1') was placed vertically under the case- ment window and facing the door giving an impression of space as one enters the room 'Another mirror of similar size was placed horizontally above the bed on the south wall; and all the walls are bright with guy flower pictures, mostly taken from art magazines and framcd at the special prices available in the stores this spring.
“Upstairs, the den furniture — desk, tables. bookcases and shelves -flt snugly into the little south room, which now welcomes the student to hours of quiet labour."
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The “Magic" of Home Improve- ment was dmmatlcally illustrated at the Canadian National Ex- hibition, Toronto
A front of a house ivas built in the Construction and Engineering Building. Hirf the houe showed its appearance before "Magic“ Home Improvement, the other half. the result of re-modciling and ivinting.
‘Thousands of visitors i-hronged this exhibit, Looking at the house they immediately thought of the deficiencies of their own homes, and considered what could then be done to improve them.
They were amazed to find how simply the Home Improvement
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Plan functions, and what a change a. few dollars, prudently planned in improving a. building. make in the life of those who own it. This exhibit proved ‘beyond a.
Shower Baths In The Cellar‘
Thc first shower baih dates back before any history 01' civilization; was recorded. It was a rainstorm. As soon as mankind begun 1,0 in- 118W; the earth it was discoverer! that that form of shower had cer- tain distinct disadvantages. In the fllhl» D1806 it was uncertaim-there might be and probably were times when s. shower couldn't be found anywhere around for weeks at i1 stretch. Then there was the Q1195- lion of regulating the temperature‘ of the water, and finding a dry hlace to dress in private.
Later on-much later on-~an in- dividual shower bath did make p5 appearance It was a tin affair always grained to misrepresent oak, had a. large tin container at the top and a circular curtain hung on a rod. The container W25 perforated all over underneath and had to be filled, generally by hand. Then the bather stepped into an inverted can at the ‘bottom, drew the curtains around him and pull. ed the cord The entire contents of the top container descended al- most en bloc and the shower was over- l
Today. however, every well ap- pointed bathroom has a shower with perfect control of water tem- perature by simply pressing on a lever and the bother can stay under the shower as long as he wishes.
These installations, however, are almost, invariably in the bathroom and the desirability of having I shower near the recreation room in the cellar or in the garage has been overlooked although t0 be able, after working in the garden or on the car, tn strip and take a shower without tracking mud and grease up the stairs to the bath- room would save many l1 Sigh 0T despair and much labor in clean- ing up. .
Showers for the cellar can now be obtained from several manufac- turers. They come knocked down and packed flat so that it is easy m move 111cm through any door- way to their final resting place- and theta thry can be assembled easily The type of floor makes n. difference because the base is made of terrazzo which when translated is cement mixed Wit-h chips of black marble mound and polished to a non-skid surface. 1'1 white limestone chips are used the subgbange i5 known as lamps-irone-
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In basements, bathrooms. kitchens, Inundrien and lavatorles attractive fix- ture; and dependable “hidden” materials pity dividends in exiriu satis- faction and convenience.
We invite you to call and see the new 1938 Fixtures and fittings.
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doubt that the Home Improvement Plan touches a. Canadian pro- blem in housing which hi6 hi‘!!! aggravated living condition; in Canada. This "Before and Milo!“ house attracted people's imagina- tion to the inherent possibility of their own lioines.
Thousands of people from all purl of Canada (llscusscd the Home Improvement Plan with the court- (‘Oils attendants on duly. The On- tario committee was compliment- ed publicly upon the initiative it had taken, and Mr. Ryland Hi New’, Provincial Chairman oi‘ the Home Improvement Plnn, express- cd himself as well satisfied with the reception accorded zhc cum- iiiiitecs efforts.
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The other cscniinl part of the showcr conils of side avails niirl bark. Th9 walls liuvc iiitcrluikliif! cnrnci‘ joints that. am, _proof a- gainst cvcn ilic smallx‘. water.
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