The Sunday News from Ridgewood, New Jersey • 89

Page 90 THE SUNDAY, NEWS Spring Suburban Hd'nie Edition 20, 1955 (Do-It-Yourself No Passing Fad But an (Established Way of Life Do-it-yourself Is no longer a fad, but an American way of life. Past records show that fads usually last three years. Do-it-'yourself has been steadily growling for over 12 years and Is ex-pected to expand further for an-I other five years. An asphalt tile jflooring cmpany pioneered the iddea In 1942. vacations give more leisure time.

3. The trend for middle-income families to move from city apartments to suburban homes gives extra opportunity and Incentive to do their own home repairs. 4. Home Improvement loan regulations stimulate major do-lt-yourself projects. 5.

More and more living space Is Some of the basic reasons why do-lt-yourself will continue to grow are: 1. The average homeowner needs repairs, remodeling and modernization due to latural rear and tear, and community pressure. Current high rates for home repair work Impel him to do It himself. 2. The 40-hour week, plus longer Selected Ridgewood and Vicinity Properties Folding Stafrs Of Aluminum Are -t Easily Insf ailed Gates Ladder Company, at Market and East 31st Paterson, announced a current 58 per cent increase in the sale --of their Magic-Lift aluminum disappearing attic stairs, as compared with last years sales.

attribute the success of this product to two main factors, says Bill Gates who beads the business. One is the fact that" the Item fills a longfelt need and the other ds that the brand' of disappearing stairs we sell, is just loaded with many exclusive quality features." Gates Magic-Lift stairway solves the problem of gaining access, to an attic without the space-consuming disadvantage of a permanent staircase. It also avoids makeshift ladders. The aluminum -stairs featured by Gat'S are made of lifetime aluminum. Yet they are priced no higher than ordinary, heavy wood disappearing stairs.

They are light to handle and offer maximum durability. An outstanding feature of the stairway Is the fact that it folds compactly into the ceiling and out of sight, when not In use. Also, It requires less than 12 inches of attic clearance and permits fast, easy Installation (byany handyman) with resulting fingertip control. These attic stairs come complete- ly assembled, carefully boxed and Include non-skid, safety steps. The product meets all FHA requirements and is covered by $100,000 in product Insurance.

needed as new home construction fails to keep pace with population growth. 6. Higher wage level has raised living standards. 7. New households are being formed at a rate of over a million annually.

8. The development of new ina-terlals and improvement of traditional ones, are making home repair, and remodeling much easier for the average man. In this nation of tinkerers, forgotten 'skills are being re-discovered. While improving their homes, people are actually having fun! 10. Young people of marrying age today grew up during this trend and take It as a matter of course they should do their own home repairs.

11. The development of television and its popularity has meant renewed emphasis on the home. 12. Early retirement finds many capable people jrith leisure Social Security pensions have helped increase their buying power. 13.

The American white collar worker has' been convinced that he must have Some hobby for relaxation. This has brought an increase of hobby centers and. home workshops for both men and wom-4n. 14. Educators Sure encouraging training in carpentry or other skills for adolescents.

Since the 'do-it-yourself movement is healthful psychologically, saves money. Is a necessity In many communities raises the sto-dard of living it has plenty-of reasons for continued strong No. 1 Attractive 1950 prize winner. Contains entry, living room with fireplace, dining room, modern kitchen, screened porch, 1 car attached garage. On 2nd floor 2 bedrooms, bath.

AC oil heat Insulation. Low heating cost Low taxes. $16,500. No. 3 Split-level, coiiom built, nearly new sky-line view.

Entrance hall, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, 4 twin-size bedrooms, 3 tiled baths, lavatory, 2-car attached garage. Gas heat Many extras. $35,000. No. 2 Enjoy life, 2 acres, 7 -room Colonial; view of valley.

Living room with fireplace, dining room, lavatory, breakfast room, kitchen, screened porch. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths on 2nd floor. 2-car garage attached. $35,000. No.

4 All brick Colonial, an executives large plot on quiet West side street. Center hall, living room with fireplace, den, powder room, dining room, solarium, kitchen, 4 family bedrooms and 2 baths; maids room and bath. Game room, 2 car attached garage. $52,500. The above homes are in choice locations, solidly built, well maintained and may be inspected through this office by appointment.

Walter H. Kremer Garret L. Nyland Choice Suburban Homes 31 North Broad Street, Ridgewood, N. J. Gilbert 4-5570 The pine has' contributed more to the building of our civilization than any other tree, says the American Association of Nurserymen.

Over 800' species and varieties have been described, ranging from the artic to giear the equator. Various species of -pines' also are widely used In home Baseboard radiation used with hot water, or steam heating systems offers complete freedom for home decorators, says the Plumb-' ing and Heating Industries Bureau. A baseboard system blankets the entire floor area witlh warmth and ends cold walls and chilly comers. REYNEN HOMES 227 BOGERT AVE. RIDGEWOOD Now nearing completion and ready for occupancy about April 1 Liying room, dining room, large kitchen with dinette area, dishwasher and gas range, laundry room included laundry tray.

Custom model G. E. Clothes Washer and Dryer space for ironer or deep freeze, 3 bedrooms, 2 tiled baths, large screened porch, 2 car attached garage, many closets. Two huge bedrooms with 2 enormous closets in each room, tiled bath and additional storage closets in, hall and large insulated storage area. Big basement ceiling and sidewalls finished and plastered -termite strip on foundation walls gas fired winter air heating system (a summer cooling system cap he easily hooked up to this system) Other features complete insulation; aluminum combination screens and storm sash wall decorations lighting fixtures complete grading and good grass seed -hard surfaced amacite driveway shades.

Complete-Ready for Occupancy-No Extras Necessary Price $43,500 Other homes from $36,500 and up Now under construction complete as above LAWRENCE REYNEN Quality Construction Always OLIVER 2-3931 RIDGEWOOD i.