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(‘h arlottntotvn thermometer drops or les outside it is now possible the balmy loveliness and healthful comfort of June-like air inside your home all winter at our showrooms for full par- OFS I The Rogers Hardware co. umrra his home. think about them. rnn be done. space into bedrooms, dens, play- iooms or workshops. Those with a flair for carpentry work need only to equip themselves with a ham- mer, saw, plane, rule. T-square and some nails to do any oi’ the jobs re- ciuiixed in erecting walls to make an extra room in attic or cellar-and . get a "kick" out of it at the same I lime. A Children's Room Householders who cannot handle carpenter's tools will find it a pay- ing investment to provide a play- room or study for the Soy or girl as a retreat. It. is good psychology for zhe young boy to have a workshop in the basement he can cell his own, a place where he can work and play with no one to bother him about leaving mud on the floor or clutter- ing up the living room. 1n remodelling a room or provid- ing an extra room from the useless I attic there is ample opportunity for I formula for doing it. successfully is i to strive for individuality in decora- . lion in the use of wallpaper or paint pne or any of the special wall- boards for an informal room, for made in the basement an attractive of the chimney. Variety of Methods There is no end to thethincl that can be done throughout the The time has arrived when the householder feels the urgent need w repair, improve and generally fix up Most people have been holding their breath for the last few years, content to keep groceries in the cupboard, clothes on their bod- ies, and shoes on their feet. No money for extras; not much time to Times have changed, however, and with it now posszble to bormw money for the house under the generous terms of the Home Improvement Plan, much With the wealth of material avail- able it has come to be a simple mat- te: to make almost startling chang- es in cellar or attic to convert waste I backgrounds of real distinction. The l brush. There is a choice of knotty fireplace can be built at the baa“ combination living and dining room to transform from the old to the new. There are hundreds oi’ things that can be done inszde the home that will make it more attractive for every member of the family. In the kitchen, admittedly an important department of the home, built-in cupboards must, of course, be spec- ially made to fit their place; the un- sightly pipes underneath the sink can be boarded up to make a handy cupboard for pots and pans; corner cupboards can be made to take care of things constantly used. Consult an Architect There is always plenty of repair and maintenance work to be done on the outside of a house. such as painting, repairing masonry, stucco,» walls, roofs, gutter pipes and wood- work. People who want to make their homes look modern can do so easily enough, but this requires a knowledge of architecture, and if the Job is extensive an architect should be consulted. It ls becoming increasingly popu- iartomakcirseofthcdeokaof flat roofed houses as outdoor living rooms with the use of awnings and weatherproof furniture. It is quite practical to make an attractive place to lounge or indulge in sun baths on a flat roof at no great ex-A pense. It might be a good idea to take stock of your house, inside and out, then plan what you want to do. There may be some simple things that you could carry out yourself- Biit many people are too busy 0f have not knowledge enough of the aubicct to carry out improvement! themcoivea. n. is always rumble w get an estimate free of charm 0H contemplated improvements. j Wlntry storms with their at- PAINTS I hfgrlitaantargetecloirlhliraigngcloeizlegr VARNISHES every day protect your & ~ lfifiiniidhiimflinlli ENAMELS .- re-painting at. once! After- ward, you ean enjoy the comfort that fine work af- fords lower heating billa vastly improved appear- anee all-weather protec- ticn. FOR PERFECT PROPERTY PROTECTION “CROWN DIAMOND ” Browse Bros. Ltd- the Surface! house when it comes to improve- ment-s. Old-fashioned windows can be made into bay windows with fairly simple alterations which will provide much more light and in- crease the attractiveness of the home from the exterior. Old style arch- ways can be re-fashloned and re- placed with French doors to present a very modem effect, while there is a variety of methods of treating the rnalnflpojimerowyfl” GUARDIAN OCTOISEI! 6, 1937 ' =-_-&-‘--.._3 Room Reflects Spirit 0t Home The housewife who wants her living room to radiate hospitality while it maintains an air of dign- ity may well choose panelled walls as a background for the furnish- ings. A mom that has become tiresome will take on new life with the added distinction of panelled walls. One housewife decided on this means of bringing the interior of her house up to modern fashion. She did not feel that the expense of making structural changes to the house was justified, so con- centrated her efforts on the rooms in which the family spent most of its time. The wall Panels used were in an interesting design. The wood was not of a uniform size and the ir- regularity kept the room from too formal an atmosphere. Over the mantpl small squares of the panel- ling formed a design, obviating the necessity of any wall decoration. Chinese tiles were used in the fireplace, striking a note of colour against the sombre background of the wood. The floor was refinished and leaded windows replaced the regulation ones which had for- merly graced the room. When the transformation of the room had been completed the owner had gay chintz covers made for the furniture and matching drapes hung. No curtains were used at the leaded windows. The entire character of the room was changed and the family had an individual room which stood out from others of the neighbourhood. Funds for modernization and re- decoration of the home are now available under the generous terms of the Home improvement Plan. USE Laundry in Cellar Ids Original Ideas Add Charm Use of colour is becoming more and more pievalent- among aver- age home-makers who heretofore have looked askance at the idea. of boldly making free with original ideas in decorating. The housekeeper may use her own ideas to make a room dis- tinctive. Scenic wall papers furn- ish desired colour and often hap- pily solve the problem of a single solid wall unbroken by doors or windows. A dining room which has three walls broken architecturally can be decorated advantageously having a. plain paper on those walls and the unbroken space panelled with a scenic MP8!- Two small windows at the front of the room may be transformed into one large bay-window and hung with white venetian blinds. A prosaic ceiling light can be replaced by wall sconces in keep- ing with the deoorative trend of the room. Covers may be purchas- ed to hide radiators. Wall paper can be purchased to look like wood panelling and may be used to form a dado around the entire mom. Woodwork may be re- painted to fit in with general de- coratlve trend. Mahogany fumituro is used and the chairs have seats of white leaizher. The housekeeper who wishes to improve her home by redecorating a room may use the Home 1m- provement Plan for this purpose. loans will be extended by banks by ‘ Plan Entire Room About One Article Housewives have planned an en- tire room around an Article of furniture, a picture or even a piece of chmtz- A housewife owned a. Chinese rug of a famous pattern and decided to use it as the base for her living room- French doors at one end of the room and at either side, book- shelves were bulft, extending from the of the fireplace were left intact, as they fitted with the furnishings of the floor to the heights of doors. Columns at either side the room. 'I‘he fireplace itself was black marble. Three panels of wood formed the wall decoration above it, and a narrow mantel shelf pro- vided spece for a pair of lamps. the rather worn board floor that had Hardwood floors replaced been laid in the room originally. The wall paper had a white background and small green pct- tem. 1n draperies and fumishings fromthe family purse, the house- wife repeated tliis color scheme in the diintz curtains. The rug which had inspired the room's decorative scheme had a biege centre, with a border of lighter shades of beige. gold or green. The room was lighted en- tirely by lamps. There was no centre fixture. to the individual who has a good credit rating and a reasonable ability to repay the amount in in- stalments over a period up to five WG-11 Interior Decorating Changes Invironmeni Have you ever set yum- ha‘ on moving and then found at last moment that it couldn't liq done? Ono way in appease you desire for a change is to marranga completely the furniture in your house, and if possible, redecorate. With the cold weather approach- 1118- BUP-Wvvrs may be made for Your furniture, changing the ap- pearance of an entire room. If the furniture is covered in a light figured cloth, try slip-covers of a. dark plain material, or, if your unholstery is in a plain shade, try " figured slip-covers. Painting and other modemim. tion work may be done with fund: obtained from any Canadian bank under the generous terms of the Home Improvement Plan. Artisiiifth; 0f Glass Glass niches strike a new note in modern rooms. The glass reflects tho room and makas it appear much larger than its actual size. Glam shelves form an excellent setting for a favourite collection of china figures, coloured glass, porcelain animals and other knlck-lrnacks. Flowers placed in these niches are reflected and add a note of colour. This feature is particularly at- tractive in dining rooms but may beusedwithequalmiccessinliv- ing rooms or halls. fr _ WHETHER YOU PLAN T0 IMPRO VE Great Convenience Whether the housewife does her own work or leaves it to a maid, a compact laundry room is a con- venience which should not be over- looked. A small amount of space in the cellar is mifficicnt to devote to the actual mom. It should be Minted in white or light colour in reflect as much light as possible. The floor should be covered with a composition which does not hold dampness. Adequate lighting is essential. It ltntionary tubs are not al- ready located in the cellar they may be built in. Funds for built-in improvements to the home are now available under the generous terms of the Home Improvement Plan at a very low rate of interest. Electric Lighting lllll POW- — ALTERATIONS er Plants for the Farm and CONVENIENCE ' 5 Home. Rural Systems Automatic Control. WI ALSO HANDLE ALL TYPE! OI PUMP! POI SHALLOW WILL! 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