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FRANK LIN `•(.7 1 HOME CARE SECTION 1113 How to calculate amount of insulation coverage needed Since your home is an in- vestment in living as well as savings, it won't pay divi- dends if neglected. Properly maintained and improved, it will pay a high Yjeld in com- fort and convenience and in the avoidance of costly repair bills caused by extended ne- glect. Your home also represents a substantial stake in the local community. In general, home improvements tend to raise neighborhood stan- dards and prbperty values. If handy with tools and ex- perienced in carpentry, homeowners can save money by doing many jobs them- selves. Andersen Corpora- tion of Bayport, Minn. sug- gests that when you buy ma- terials, it pays not to skimp. The leading manufacturer of windows and gliding doors adds that good materials are not necessarily the most ex- pensive. What you need, says An- dersen, are products that look good, are well-made, easy to take care of and last a long time. One of the more popular do-it-yourself projects these Carpet capers dogs will do! In most cases, dogs and new carpeting just do not go together. Sad but true, dogs shed; dogs get muddy feet; dogs trail greasy bones around. To keep your dog off your brand new carpet is not all that easy. You can't just say to him, "Now don't go near the broadloom." To keep him in his own safe environment—while at the same time allowing him to be, one of the family —place.a baby gate across the entrance to the newly decorated room. Small dogs will be able to see through the gate; large dogs will be able to see over the gate and will have to be admonished the first several times they jump over it. Be sure to keep his toys with him in his confinement. And when he is let out to join you, bring out a couple of toys for him to play with. Be sure and return them when you put the dog behind the gate for the night. Sooner or later, that new carpet will get its first stain. Then it's up to you whether to let your dog roam at will. Little things add to decor It's the little things in life that count and, very often, the same thing holds true in the sphere of home decorat- ing. It's those small touches, often whimsical, often im- pulsive, the knick-knacks that grace your shelves and tables, the paintings and posters that hang on your walls, that truly personalize your home and make it an ex- tension of you. You may want to project different parts of your per- sonality in different rooms. The kitchen, often a bright and cheery room, can be- come, especially for the per- son who loves to cook, a fa- vorite room, and the first place where he or she will begin to accessorize and per- sonalize. Hang things on the walls. Putting up a pegboard is an attractive way of displaying everything neatly, and it is eminently functional as well. Your favorite cooking tools, cookie cutters and decora- tive pot holders as well as pots and pans, can spice up your kitchen 'and become an integral pan of your decor. days involves window re- placement. It should be a rel- atively simple job for an ex- perienced handyman. When an old window is removed, there's a rough opening to fill, just as in new construction. In many cases, stock-sized windows can be purchased to fit the opening from local building supply dealers. If the new windows don't fit the opening, some carpen- try will be required. Ander- sen, which manufactures vinyl-sheathed Penna-Shield windows and gliding door, points out that the best 're- placement window is the best window you can buy because they are likely to be around for a good many years. Quality windows; such as Perma-Shield windows, have a rigid vinyl flange with pre-drilled holes to simplify nailing. Once the window is set in place, it is nailed in one corner, squared and leveled before the rest of the nails are driven. Besides making nailing easier, the vinyl flange elimi- nates the need for separate metal flashing to keep out weather. Once the frame is secure, gaps around it are filled in with siding or shin- gles. A booklet detailing how to, install windows is available free by writing the Andersen Corporation, Dept. DYW, Bayport, Minn. 55003. You know where you want to install insulation. You've decided what "R" number to select. Now, how much should you order to cover the job? " According to the ' Insulation Center, to decide how much insula- tion you need to cover.a ceil- ing, wall or floor, multiply the total area (without deduc-. ting for joists or studs) by .90' if framing members are 16" on center. If framing members are 24" on center, multiply by .94. Here's a simple example: 1,000 square feet of ceiling area with joists spaced 16" on center requires 900 square feet of insulation (1,000 sq. ft. x .90 = 900 sq. ft.). A roll of blanket insulation measuring 15" wide by 32' long provides 40 square feet of coverage. You need 23 rolls to complete the job. Best doesn't have to be expensive