The Daily Mail from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 7

THE DAILY MAIL, HAGERSTOWN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1950. Building Plans And Hints For Future Home Owners Small Home Inexpensive To Build And Maintain With an exterior that looks al- most-like an illustration out of a fairy tale book, the "Goddard Park" would be inexpensive to build maintain. Vertical clapboards are used on the lower section of front projection, while horizontal clapboards cover the upper section! --thus, this projection seems al-j most like a little house itself. The wooden edging built out around the window in this project- ing section forms a sort of window box at the same time as it adds a note of quaint and appealing charm to the exterioj- of the house. You! can use just about any color you want for the exterior of the "God-i dard Park," but a white trjm is suggested.

Simple landscaping, such as the planting of small evergreen bushes or of dainty flowers, will har- monize with and enhance the archi- tectural beauty of this tiny; but de- lightful Measuring but 32'x24', the house has a cubage of 15.800 feet while the garage cubage is 3600 feet. Overall dimensions Plans Are Available Complete plans and spe- cifications for this "HOME OF THE WEEK" and oth- ers in the series are avail- able at moderate cost. To ascertain exact prices of these documents, write to the Home Buildinj? Edi- tor. Dept 19. Herald-Mail.

Hagerstown. Md. Please enclose a stamped self- addressed envelope. Allow at least one week for a reply. three rectangular glass panels, opens directly into the spacious living room.

Measuring 19'6" by this room must -serve as both a living room and dining.room. It is well lighted by three windows, two in the front wall and one large window in the left wall. The Goddord Park Rooms Four Bedrooms Two Closets Five Cubagcr-House 15,800 Garage 3,600 Dimensions 32'x24' are 1152 feet; a 50 foot lot is rec-j Near the front windows would ommended. make an excellent location for that Living-Dining Room The front door, decorated by stove, along the length of the out- iside wall and up to the window in the right wall. Directly under the casement window, in the front wall, dining room set tor it would enable is ideal a i i Planning to BUILD? You can do it better, easier, cheaper, quicker when you rely on standard wood con- struction.

We know, because we've been supplying quality lumber for home in since LeT-us help you. Miller Lumber Co. WILLIAMSPORT, MO. PHONES Williamtport 3821 Hajjerstown 4942 you. and your guests, to enjoy the beauty of your front yard and the surrounding landscape while dining.

One of the most attractive fea- tures of this room is the large, flush mantel fireplace in the back wall of the room, perfect material Brick seems the from which to make a fireplace for a cozy, little nome such as the "Goddard Park." This' room also contains ample space for convenient placement of porch, there is a large area for a comfortable By that side window looking out on the enough breakfast nook. Because it would blend perfectly with the all mod- ern kitchen and easily fit into the available space, a modern chrome and leather kitchen set would be especially appropriate in this break- fast nook. Screened-ln Porch your television set. However, more Measuring 19'xlG'. the screened- and more families are discovering that the basement recreation room makes an ideal.

site for the tele- vision set--especially when youngs- ters from miles around seem to flock in to watch those exciting cowboy thrillers. Although small in size, the kitch- en is large in modern conveniences. Just to the right of the doorway from the living room is the sug- gested location for the stave. The work counter extends from the i porch is one of the most attrac- tive features of the house. If you Order Your COAL -NOW- for this winter Ayers Bros.

Phone 900 the "Goddard Park." A full cement cellar is recom- mended for this house 'and you should place the heating equipment under the living room. The laun- dry would then go under the kitch- en. This will still leave you with want to glass in this area the job sufficient room in your cellar for could be taken care of easily and a game room, a deep freeze room you would then, of course, have an- 'or to use as storage space. other room for your house. How- ever, screened-in porches are es- pecially appreciated during the hot summer months when you'll prob- ably find yourself spending a con- siderable amount of time, both dur- ing the days and evenings, enjoy- ing the cooler comfort of this shel- tered area.

Located directly, in back of the porch, the garage can be reached through a door located in the right back corner of the porch. Thus, you can go directly into the garage from the house on cold or stormy days and save yourself that much discomfort. The car entrance is in the right wall of the Metallic Paint Not For Radiators Steam and hot water radiators should be painted with oil pigment or enamel, never a metallic paint, say heating engineers who have found that a coating of metallic paint cuts down radiator heating efficiency as much as 15 percent. Effciency of radiators that have been treated with metallic paint can be improved by removing as much of the old paint as possible with wire brush and solvent and re-! Paint Foundation Blocks To Match Rest Of Dwelling When the foundation of a house is of cement blocks it is wise to have the blocks painted to match the upper part of the house. This will not only keep out moisture, but will make the house larger.

It helps to "bring the house down to earth." A dark-colored foundation below a light-colored upper section makes the house look it were silting up in the air. Enamel Paint For Finishing Stoves there is a window in the back wall. Both bedrooms are located in! the back of the house and are con- nected by a hallway. Containing; one window, the bathroom is con- veniently placed between the bed- rooms. Two windows, one in right a i i quality oil paint.

Old kitchen stovf-s, whether oil gas, ran be reflnished i a black vnamel a i made especially for the purpose. The stove, stove jpipe and burners should llrst be scraped free from accumulated grease, wire-brushed and finally scrubbed or washed i a solution of sal soda, then rlnsod i clear Storm Windows Stage Comeback Storm windows are staging a Three Radiator Models Available Tl.irty of 40 years ago these ex- tru window glasses were considered The third type, for use with steam or hot water plants, is placed i a recess in the wall, nicely out the way, and yet it has a "live" front. That is, the front of In modernizing or new work filled with hot water or home owner now has three types of i steam, gives off radiant heat. i A A ON FLOORS Those dark marks on hardwood i floors caused by cockers or furni- ture casters may be removed by I rubbing with fine steel wool dipped I in quite soapy water. Rinse with water and then apply a good furniture polish.

They will i greatly improved. There is mention of a ferry boat in the Bible. strong comeback, according to radiators to choose from if he is in- buildors. architects, and manufac- stalling a new steam or hot "water Hirers engaged in producing glass system, or renovating the old svs- and window sash. i Item.

is the well known type of radiator which stands out in the ing unit which is completely con- cealed in the wall and is called a convector instead of a radiator. COLONIAL SIDING BLOCKS necessities in many sections where, Imt ls now m)u winters were long and cold, and! streamlined to follow the heating was sketchy at best. With as on Then there is a heat- the coming of new types of heating systems and the adoption of the practice of insulating houses, the need lessened to some extent. In oder to effect a saving in building costs, storm windows gradually fell into disuse. The awakening of home owners to the possibilities of comfort and efficiency afforded by double glaz- ing has re-created popularity for insulated glass, and storm windows are once again being widely used.

By having two thicknesses of glass in place of one. and because there is a mass of dead air between tlie two panes, cold from the out- side cannot reach the interior of a house nearly as readily or intensely as when only a single window is used. A savings in fuel that will in a short period pay for the costs of double glazing is possible where the windows are thoroughly weath- er-stripped before the second sash is installed. Sound Roof Deck Very Important Immediate Delivery SUPREME CONCRETE BLOCK PRODUCTS, Incorporated Dual Highway Phone 6081 BUILDING FAX A PEI4MV SAVED IS A PENNV You'll be saving in the long run, by building that "Model with Bester concrete They're unexcelled. HE BESTER I Cause Of Trouble Many complaints about fuel.

burners, and boilers are caused by i water. Follow i i two coals faults in the chimney, says of stovp enamel. For i i wall and other in the hack Plumbing and HeaSing bronze metal or a i wall, provide pood cross ventila-1 Bureau. Common chimney A soundly constructed roof deck IH considered as important to the life of a roof as a soundly con- 'structed foundation is to the en- tire house. Roofing material can-i not be expected to give its full serv- ice if the deck which supports It is in poor condition.

A wood roof deck should be con-! strutted of well-seasoned tongue! and groove Cheating not more thani 6 inches sheating boards are recommended because they might' shrink enough to buckle the roofing material after it has been applied. Boards should be tightly matched. Kach board should be fastened to each supporting rafter with two 8- nails, one through the face! of the board and the other through its edge. i Badly warped boards or boards' i excessively resinous areas ori loose knots should not lie used. A i defects noticed after HhpiilinRJ is appltad sboulil covered i sheet metal patches before the roof-i ing material is laid.

After all the boards are in place, deck should be protected from dampncHH by" a' layer of asphalt saturated felt. not. heavier than 1.1 pounds per yard. In 1914, In only 23 tion for the right corner bedroom. Boasting a large clothes closet and plenty of unbroken wall space that.

listed by the bureau are; top of chimney lower than surrounding objects, leakage between Don't Think of Putting On a New Roof UNTIL YOU GET NEW LOW PRICES Expert Workmanship Best Quality Materials Call 2825 for a Free Estimate loose! will facilitate the attractive ar-1 Jointed tiles, debris accumulated in! rangenient. of large pieces of bed- offset, loosely fitted smoke room furniture, this room Is and loosely fitted clean-out door. Since it is the larger of the two bedrooms, you will ably use this room as the master bedroom. Linen Closet Betwepn the bathroom and the other bedroaom is a large linen! closet that opens on the hallway. a 5n arranging furniture! Space Savers The home owner who finds he has Any housewife will certainly he in a aniaJJ bedroom can often find; CHANGED TO A WINKLER LOW PRESSURE OIL BURNER IdelSghted with such a spacious 8olutlon in installation of I closet in which to store her built ln i TMinate linens: she'll also cheer itsi hlllkie 1ere of bedroom suite.

location within few A be Jroom fitted with a two- I of both bedrooms and the bathroom i liered i makes excellent i 1 A two-way view and excellent I a Children and cross ventilation are guaranteed people nd is usuall sought after by two windows in the 11'i" by bovs of the a i y- Several I IT' bedroom. There is one win-! variations are one of which dow in the back wall of the room- jP rovides for drawer space beneath; the other is in the left. wall. This! the Iower bed ln an model, how- bedroom also boasts a large clothesi ever jt ls usually necessary to! closet. You can see for eq ip tne tol hed i a that there shouldn't be any storage' but thi can be rem ovable to facili- for the family that, builds! tate hed mahing The AND WHAT A CHANGE! If TOO don't bclierc yon can gave up to of your fuel oil.

the Winkler will change your mind. This sensational new type of burner eAds extravagant waste of oil. It burns as little as gallon per hour--can be sized to exactly match the beat-traiWmiRsion capacity of your boiler or farnace. The revolutionary Vinkler is utter- ly simple and dependable--it is not affecteo. by changes in oil viscosity.

It no niter because nozzle openings mre large enough to pass dirt particles that put conventional burners out of action. Service headaches and expense are coded. Of YOUR OH FREE HEAT1NO SURVIT KALAM AZOO HEATING APPLIANCES E. Washington Street Phone 2983 Hagerstown avid 224 Main Street Phone 458 Cfombersbnrg, Automatic DELCO-HEAT Guards Your Health and Comfort Delco-Heat Coodiuooair is a complete winter air ditiooiog unit equipped with an efficient Delco-Heat Oil Burner. The Coaditiooair fil- ters, biunidifies and wanned air your rooms.

Regulated by accurate Drico. Heat thermostatic controls, the Conditxooair holds room tem- perature at warmth--automatically. Stop ia today and get facts about Delco-Heat. ANTIETAM METAL WORKS of city on Sharpsburg Pike Box 383 Phone 1S0-J-2 lerm "mandarin" formerly was applied in China by to government officials of every; Krade. 4-6 WceL 2bJi STEEL ROOF SYSTEMS Carew Steel Products Corp.

1126 Mathieson Building Baltimore 2, Md. Ralph H. Reider, Sales Rep. Phone Baltimore Plaza 8669 ORDER Storm Windows and Doors NOW mmmmmm Cavetown Planing Mill Co. Cavetown, Maryland 5270-W Smithsburg 49-F-2 Mom wants Venetian Blinds Yes, Fiery's can install Venetian Blinds In Your Home Before Christmas YOU ORDER We still have a fairly stock of Venetian Blinds however, we have no idea how much material we can in the future.

If you want steel or aluminum Blinds we merely suggest that you place your order now. Phone 3871 For Free Estimates Kalk The home of distinctive wallpapers" 66 West Franklin Street.