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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-05-18, Page 46Page 6 Fastest home improvement of all .. . Give bathroom new drama with easy -to i -install carpet Carpet in a room can im- prove its appearance more quickly and dramatically than almost any other home improvement. The cost of installation, however, is a consideration for most people. There is an alternative to paying for pro- fessional help—do it .your- self. Now. in the easiest form ever available, carpet squares make installation of wall-to-wall carpet simple and enjoyable. A bathroom is an ideal place for this rejuvenating cosmetic. The area is small and the few hours and dollars involved create a simple and economical transformation. It's such light work that a homemaker can handle the project herself. New look Carpet makes an older bathroom appear new again without major structural changes. It hides neglected or worn-out floors that can't be repaired. Moreover, it is soft and comfortable with built-in safety features; slip- ping and foot -chilling are all but eliminated. When you use carpet squares, there's no need to buy additional padding since cushioning is already built in. The squares are also "forgiving"—installation mistakes can be disguised or rectified easily. Easy installation Here's how easy it is to in- stall carpet squares: 1. Measure the room to find its center point. Use a "1' -square to make sure you have a right angle. 2. Starting in the middle of the room, peel back the pro- tective, paper from each square, and lay squares along the chalk lines in one quarter of the room in the shape of a large "L." In or around an irregular area like the toilet bowl, sim- ply make a paper pattern of the space you must fill or allow for; trace the pattern on the square and shape it with a scissors or knife. While not absolutely nec- essary, metal door trim or re- ducer strips, available at dealer or hardware stores, can be used for exposed edges in doorways. When carpet squares were first introduced a few years ago, they came in only a few styles: now there are Saxony plushes and sculptured shags as well as durable level -loop textures. With pressure - sensitive adhesive on the back, there is no mess, and little preparation of the floor is necessary other than mak- ing certain the surface is clean and dry. Seams are scarcely noticeable when all squares are down. Economical elegance What an easy way to give coziness and elegance to a bath without opening the "tap" on the budget! A job well done in this room can serve as an inspiration for larger rooms of the home. How to make room for dining Don't give up a dining 'room just because the floor plan of your home doesn't show one! According to the building industry, typical new private homes of today only have three quarters as much space as the homes that were built in 1970—and often it is the dining room that has disappeared. On the bright side is the fact that there is specially - scaled traditional furniture that can be used to create a dining room in a hallway, a foyer, or in a corner of the living room. These "space savers" and "junior" dining room groups are now styled as elegantly as formal dining rooms and they are also available at prices that fit most budgets. A proper kitchen layout solves problems Many a homemaker's la- ment about the kitchen being too small may actually be more a problem of layout and design. And those who long for the good old days of Targe kitchens could be suffering from poor memories. Though many of the kitch- ens in older homes often were large and had the bene- fit of -eat -in space-, the disad- vantages -likely outweighed the advantages: among them, several doorways breaking up usable wall space, poor lighting, appliances located too far away for efficiency and a lack of sufficient cabinet space for storage. So, the size of the kitchen may not be as important to comfort and convenience, as the efficient use of the space within it. Remodeling could be the answer. Remember that the kitchen is essentially a workroom, which contains work centers, each with a major appliance -at its hub. For each center—refrigerator-freezer, sink -dishwasher, range- oven—there should be ade- quate storage and counter- top space for food prepara- tion, cooking and cleanup. The most efficient design is the kitchen triangle, which simply means placing each major appliance at equidis- tant points of a triangle. This layout works in just about any shape kitchen, be it U -shape, L -shape or cor- ridor. Adequate storage space in the form of kitchen cabinets is another "must" for an effi- cient kitchen. In the case of cabinets, efficiency de- pends as much on durability and day to day performance as on space. Certified cabinets are de- signed to withstand rugged daily use, including such abuse as cans. dropped on shelves, door fronts banged by toys, or children using base cabinet shelves as step stools. The finish on certified cabinets has to resist numer- ous food spills, includine such harsh substances as a. cohol, lemon juice, water and detergent, and mustard. Wall hangings for warmth and charm! HANDWOVEN WALL HANGINGS The increased usage of modern furniture with the coolness of chrome andglass has created the need for Marked individualism and warmth in our home environments. Pleasing and provocative' to the eye, fabric wall hang- ings can add dimension and character to any wall space. Real key to convenience is the adaptability of the table. The dropleaf table, for in- stance, was popular in America long before the Revolution. The reason was the same as today: few houses in colonial days had a separate dining room' either. Tables with inset "leaves" appeared later to give the same kind of adaptability to a different style of table. So whether it's in the living room, kitchen, hallway or foyer, dining can still be done in style. , FORESTS... PART OF ALL OUR LIVES! NOW... AND IN THE FUTURE CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION AND YOUR PROVINCIAL FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF COMPLETE LANDSCAPING LAWN MAINTENANCE • shrubs • bushes • small trees Mother's landscaping 524-2401 524-7044 May we Suggest... These decorating ideas for your spring renovations *Custom Made Draperies *C.I.L. Paint *Wallpaper *Kirsch Rods *Shower Curtains. *Paint Brushes, Rollers, Trays MORRIS DRAPERIES 36 WEST ST. 524-2551