The Huron Expositor, 1976-05-06, Page 14"Antique-like" items are
constantly popping up in
many second-hand stores,
__garage sales and, these
days, even at auctions.
One might think that
these once-beautiful pieces
of furniture will' never see
a better day- They may be
broken or damaged with
age and wear, but they
can be' salvaged.
oecond-hand pieces such
as dressers, tables, chairs,
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Home improvement can
take—many forms, includ-
ing remodeling and redec-
orating. But while pretty
accessories can add much
to your rooms, it's impor-
tant to consider the safety
of your home as well.
Bathrooms, in particu-
lar, offer many.ipotentially
dangerous pitfalls for you
and yoUr family. So, to
insure that your bathroom
is as safe as it is attractive,
Compare it against the
following safety checklist:
1) Date and label all
medicines and know their
shelf life. Medicines that
_arei. past their expira-
tion date or used improp-
erly can even be harmfull
2) Children and pets
don't always know what's
good for them_ . be sure
all medicines and caustic
cleaning compounds are
stored in locked cabinets.
And, use caution even
when discarding old medi-
cines or empty cleaning
product containers — keep
them. out of the reach of
your small loved ones to
prevent accidental intake.
3) Harsh chemical
cleaners can be harmful
to adults, if accidentally
used improperly. Always
read instructions before
using any cleanser and,
whenever possible, avoid
hazardous ones.
For example, instead of
using drain cleaners which -
contain dangerous lye and
acid, use Drain Power, the -
firtt drain opener to use
air pressure to unclog
pipes..
4) To- reduce the risk of
slips and falls on bare
bathroom floors, pick up
hairpins and other small
objects as soon as they
are dropped and, if your
floor surface is the type
which gets slippery when
wets be sure to mop up
spills immediately.
5) To prevent falls in
the bath, line yours with
a rubber mat or with dec-
orative rubber decals. In-
stall a handle or rod on
the shower- wall for extra
protection. '
6) Never use electrical
appliances in or near wa-
ter or damp surfaces. If
your family relies 'on bath-
room appliances which re-
quire electricity, plug them
into outlets away' from
the sink or bathtub and
unplug them when they're
not ,being used.
If your bathroom meas-
ures up well to this check-
list, the chances of bath-
room accidents are lessen-
ed and that means more
peace of mind for you.
Second hand 'junk' may be gem
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What do unused bed-
rooms; 'spare storage
rooms and attics have in
common? Each has the
makings to become the
library you always wanted.
Traditionally, the li-
brark is a room designed
for the storage of books.
It should be quiet enough
for reging,_ homework or
"copteraplation." The at-
mosphere should: be pleas-
b-and, rebtichi
Today's nostalgia trend conditioning bill, you
has provided the spark in - might have saved up to
many households for re- $120 of that with proper
ducing utility bills. Home-
owners exploring old
trunks and boxes for yes-
terday's treasures have
begun to notice' that
there's: often something
missing altogether in the
attic — insulation. •
"Twenty years ago, it
was relatively inexpensive
to use as much gas or oil
as we needed to heat our
homes comfortably," says
4 Sharon. Kay Ritchie, di-
rector of the Home Insti-
tute for Certain-teed
• Products Corporation.
"Back then, there was
really- no incentive for us
to insulate our homes
properly" so they'd con-
serve energy.' But that_
situation is completely re-
versed and many home-
owners now realize that
they can save up to .30%
on their heating and cool-
ing bills every year just by
having six inches (R-19)
of fiber glass insulation on
the attic Mon"
For example, if you
spent $400 last year on
Your oil heating and air
desks and Cabinets are
probably the most inex-
pensive.iteins on the mar-
ket, and yet they have a
lot of potential for becom-
ing prize possessions of the
smart do-it-yourselfer.
Anyone with a little
knowledge of furniture
stripping and/or refinish-
ing can easily refurbish
a handsome piece of old
furniture. You can make
it look like new again I
Converting an unused
room is the best bet. A
single bed, with bolster
cushions, can easily be
converted into a sofa if
you want one. ,,Shelves
along the walls are easy
to install for all the books.
Carpeting provides a rest-
ful feeling.
It's a perfect hide-a-way,
and right in your own
home too,
Simplicity is ,the key to
a family room which- is
both functional and at-
tractive. And with the
various styles of contem-
porary furniture and, ac-
cessories available today,
the family room can be
easily redecorated to suit
your lifestyle.
Basics for a family room
often include a couchy,
recliner lounge chair, orie l
or two stationary chairs,
end tables with lamps
and, perhaps, several
small, portable cube tables
or a coffee table.
Determine your family's
needs — you might want
to include a larger card
table with matching
chairs, bookshelves and
cabinets, too. You may
find - the latter items are
especially useful if your
family room doubles as a
game room or den.
Whatever pieces of fur-
niture and accessories you
decide upon, remember
insulation.
Insulating the attic
yourself is easily done in
a day in most homes. And
the initial cost of the in-
sulation is generally paid
back in heating and air
conditioning ' savings in
anywhere from one to
three years. Of course,
this depends on the
amount of insulation- now
in ybur attic, the style of
your home, and its gen-
eral location.
"On the average," Miss
Ritchie notes, "the 1,400
square foot home can be
insulated for about $300
with six inches of fiber
glass insulation or its R-19
equivalent. Savings on
utility bills quickly pay
for the insulation — and
then continue for the life
of the house."
.In the year 2000, "the
good- old days" may be
1975. When you consider
all the money and energy
you could save over that
25-year period if you in-
sulate your 'home today,
the good old days could
look even better.
they'll need routine main-
tenance to keep them
looking their best.
Many styles are avail-
able in the new leather-
look vinyls and in lami-
nated and translucent
plastics — good, durable
materials for family room
furnishings as they can
be easily cleaned by spray-
ing with Fantastic@ spray
cleaner and wiping with
a clean cloth or damp
sponge.
Chrome and stainless
'steel accessories may also
be cleaned with the spray
cleaner; on wood furni-
ture surfaces, use a polish
appropriate for the par-
ticular type of wooden
finish;
A family room is meant
to be used, not just looked
at. By choosing furnish-
ings for it that are stylish,
functional and easy to
care for, you'll have cre-
ated a room the whole
family can enjoy.
literary designs for living
Easy-care rooms to
match family lifestyle