The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-03-20, Page 26Page 2S --The Winghamrn Adv nce-Tunes, Thursday, Marcia 20,,j
Glad tidings: no -work siding
can save you time, money
If yotere planning to repaint
your home this season, you may
be in for a shock. A professional
job will cost a small fortune, and
even the hardiest of do-it-
yourselfers report that painting
exterior trim and siding is time-
consuming, tedious and even a
little dangerous, especially if
you're among the less -than -
agile, out -off -shape set.
When you evaluate the cost and
time invested in painting your
home's exterior every three or
four years, you can only conclude
there's got to be a better way.
Happily; technologyis on your
side . today you can cladyour
home in vinyl siding.
The Home Institute of Certain -
teed Products Corp., Valley
Forge, Pa., reports that vinyl
siding really is a non -nonsense,
no maintenance product. It is
guaranteed for 20 years, never
needs painting, and • resists the
dents and nicks inflicted by your
children and grandchildren. It
can be the key to your own leisure
time and an attractive home.
Vinyl siding really is rugged
.. it resists dents (just "boun-
ces" back). The color goes clear
through the siding, so even if it
does get scraped savagely by the
neighborhood children, you can
hardly see it. (If you have metal
siding, for instance, with a
painted -on or vinyl -laminated
surface, scratches are readily
apparent and difficult, if not im-
possible, to touch-up success-
fully.)
Vinyl offers myriad other
advantages too. It won't conduct
electricity, won't creak and
groan with temperature changes,
and has a wood -grain ap-
pearance.
It never, but never needs
painting. (Metal siding must still
be painted from time -to -time
.. , though not as frequently as
wood siding.) And, if for any
reason, you ever have to replace
a piece of vinyl siding it's an easy
job. The damaged piece is simply
removed .. . without disturbing
adjacent pieces.
And, color matching is no
problem...again, because the
colors of Certain -feed's vinyl
siding are manufactured into the
entire piece of siding, not just
painted or laminated onto the
surface. (With ,• meta- . all the
siding from the. top down' to the
damaged area should be re=
moved before a replacement can
be completed. ° And, once in-
stalled, it may be very evident
because of a color variation.)
Cost is always a consideration,
of course, in undertaking a siding
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LOOKS LIKE WOOD, but the clapboard look on the exterior
of this home is actually vinyl siding with "wood -grained"
finish. Vinyl siding is maintenance free, and is guaranteed
for 20 years.
job. You should get written es-
timates from at least two
reputable siding contractors or
home improvement specialists in
your area. You can assume, as a
rule -of -thumb, that vinyl siding
and a good grade of metal siding
will cost about the same. If you're
handy, you may want to apply the
siding yourself to save a little
money. But, whatever you do,
Happy days
again ...
Nostalgia is the craze of the
day — in movies, plays, songs,
even -home furnishings. Psychia-
trists attribute the step back into
time as a desire to relive the hap-
pier times, whether those days
were truly better or simply a fig-
ment of memory.
Home furnishings prove the
wish to be more secure as interior
designers and their clients agree
on relaxing, softly colorful, even
gay surroundings. Wallcoverings
are especially important as they
greet a weary worker coming
home, let a homemaker unwind
before dinner and cause a round
of smiles and laughs as a group
gathers in . the family room.
Painted walls just won't do it.
Nostalgia is the longing for the
things of the past, noted when the
first fajnily member goes] way.
'Not ttk surprisingly, the 'Absent
one misses the wallcovering in
her room, the remembrance of
happy, childhood days.
To the home designer, a variety
of wallcoverings offers an oppor-
tunity to change the appearance
Choosing a contractor?
Here's how to pick .one
The right contractor can be a
big asset on any major home im-
provement project. Since a con-
tractor's stock in trade is his
knowledge and reliability, he
ought to be selected on that basis.
Most contractors are legiti-
mate businessmen. But • when
planning a home improvement,
the homeowner is a vulnerable
target for "fly-by-night" home
remodeling operators who take
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For this reason, a homeowner
can be confident he is in good
hands when he deals with a lo-
cally established contractor,
someone who is proud of the work
he does and is anxious to promote
his company's `goodwill for the
future.
Suppose your roof is worn out
and needs replacing. The reliable
and skillful roofing contractor
can offer precise advice. Many
homeowners don't even think
about the' roof until it springs a
leak. A knowledgeable roofer can
spot the signs early help you
select a new roof and provide you
with a cost estimate.
If you are getting quotes from
more than one contractor, be
sure all roofers are bidding on the
same quality of roof covering.
For eitample, top-of-the-line • as-
phalt shingles are designed to
last up to 25 years. Although the
initial cost may be higher than
standard shingles, the cost for the
better roof. including labor, may
actually be lower on an annual
cost -of -use basis.
Still the most popular roofing
material, the trend in asphalt
shingles is toward heavy textures
that create a rugged, three-
dimensional look. These low -
maintenance shingles are avail-
able in popular earthtone shades
that mirror the "back to nature"
movement by helping relate a
home to its environment.
Regardless of the home im-
provement project you have in
mind, pick a company or individ-
ual *ho has been in business long
enough to build a reputation; ask
for a list of jobs he has done so
you can inSpect his work and talk
to his customers; be sure he is
insured for on-the-job accidents;
and, obtain a copy of the contract
to determine whether it covers
everything the contractor has
said he will do.
There is no mystery in choosing
a dependable contractor. But
your care in selecting tile right
one at the start will pay hand-
some dividends in a job well
done, and in many years of
satisfaction and enjoyment.
don't skimp on the quality of the
siding you purchase ... you'll only
regret it in the end. Buy products
made from a reputable manufac-
turer, to assure that you're get-
ting the quality you're paying for,
too.
Vinyl siding...just may be the
end of your home maintenance
headaches.
are here
or walls!
of a hallway or any room in the
house without investing in ex-
pensive furniture. The wall -
covering, surrounding the chic,
sophisticated furnishings, adds
the soft, subtle touch, blending
the colors and the textures of the
room into a new look. If the wall-
paper is destined for a room
where fingerprints and scuff
marks are regular happenings, a
vinyl paper takes to a dampened
cloth or sponge and the marks
disappear almost magically. No
strong solutions or soaps are re-
quired.
Nostalgia again enters the
world of home furnishings when
mother and daughter get to-
gether to talk about daughter's
first home, whether she's plan-
ning marriage or a job .in a dis-
tant city. Daughter probably is
looking for some of her earlier
life touches of the furnishings
of her room and the rest of the
house — and the very modern
conveniences . of today's world.
She easily could select some of
her old colors but in a new flocked
or striped 'or combination wall-
paper. In her kitchen, no one will
blink an eye if she uses the same
colors as in her mother's kitchen,
wallcovering and all.
Women involved in the do -it:
yourself thing are ding it them-
selves when it comes to redesign-
ing their rooms, spending as little
money as possible since the days
of inflation ate affecting every-
one. The same women are
"doing" their own hair and sew-
ing their own fashions for fun
and saving money. These "home
decorators" are adding happy
touches to their rooms, such as
plants (both hanging and stand-
ing), new picture groupings in-
cluding unusual mirrors, and
colorful occasional furniture
from unfinished -furniture shops.
Wallpapers fit nicely into these
rooms, bringing a soft, restful
and nostalgic touch to the home,
no matter how young or old the
occupants. If the wallcovering is
prepasted, many home designers
are doing it themselves — it's
that easy. If baths and kitchens
have not been papered in the
past, these designing men and
women are papering for a brand
new look, usually with a pattern
that's nostalgic and reminiscent
of their yesteryears.
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History traces kitchen changer 1
T r y's kitchen is a . far cry
from those of our forebears. As
incongruous as it may seem, only
one hundred years ago house-
wives were still toting water,
stoking the stove, and literally
keeping the home fires burning.
The kitchen was the scene of the
Saturday night bath, the Monday
wash, and the Tuesday ironing.
"Luxury" kitchens were first
seen in monasteries. By stan-
dards of the day, they were
elaborate ... a kitchen for baking
bread, one for cooking meats, one
for preparing poultices and ex-
tracting medicine from plants.
Then there were the colonial
estates, where the kitchen was lo-
cated behind the main house in an
outbuilding. The separation of the
kitchen from. the "living" part of
the house was indeed a wise
move, since refrigeration and
trash removal were inadequate
and the aromas were not the most
pleasant.
In North America radical
changes began after the Ameri-
can Civil War. Probably one of
the most profound in the kitchen
area was the development of the
cast iron stove, which facilitated
cooking, but at the same time
gave off such an intense heat that
it was almost unusable during hot
summer months.
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In the late 1880's the oil range
was introduced, followed by the
electric range in 1910.
Kitchen cabinetry was affected
by Post -Civil War technology.
Dry sinks, hutches and pie safes,
which had been crafted by the
home owner or by a local crafts-
man, gave way to the "Hoosier
cabinet" which was produced en
masse in a factory and distribut-
ed by peddlers. Usually of oak or
maple, stained or painted white,
the Hoosier often had poreiain
enamel or marble work -top and
white ironstone knobs.
Installed -on-the-job storage
cabinets gradually replaced open
shelves, and base cabinets Were
used to enclose the sink. Wooden
boards, covered with linoleum or
- ceramic tile created continuous
counters.
The concept of built-ins was
given additional impetus from
the cabinet sink . . white
enameled metal cabinets and
cabinet sinks, mass produced and
mass merchandised . . . which
Dress windows
with plant life
If you want to break
away from traditional
window coverings like cur-
tains and shades, try a
lively and exciting look:
plants.
A do-it-yourselfer could
put several rows of shelves,
spaced six to eight inches
apart, over the window.
The carpentry involved
isn't difficult.
Add a generous collec-
tion of sun -loving plants,
in all sorts of varieties,
and you have a beautiful
window design, some pri-
vacy for yourself, and
healthy greenery enjoying
lots of sunlight.
NOSTALGIA for those happy tropical vacations or an Aca-
pulco honeymoon is evoked by this bold floral wallcovering.
Mexican paper flowers inspired this bright design which
turns a dark alcove into a happy game area.
could be fitted together to accom-
modate any kitchen size.
Today's kitchen cabinets are
fine furniture built in by custom
producers to fit your every need
and whim ... and are responsible
in part for the $17 -billion -a -ye
current home remodeling busi-
ness.
No matter what Cie choice .. .
Early American, French provin-
cial, Mediterranean or Contem-
porary, there's a style which en-
ables creation of a "total" look,
in accord with your other furnish-
ings in the home, or, a complete
contrast. There are finishes and
appropriate hardware to suit all
needs, be it pecan or oak, old
barnsiding or distressed pine.
In storage, every whim and de-
sire can be catered to ... work
space, hobby areas, check -
writing spot, etc.
Modern appliances free the
homemaker from sunlight to sun-
down chores. Today's home-
maker can have time for career
or volunteer activities, without
the awful thoughts of neglecting
her family.
Refrigerators not only store
foods, but freeze them. They offer
cold water without opening a
door. They make ice cubes and
store them for handy use. Even
time-consuming cleaning chores
are eliminated with "frost -free"
models.
Ovens now cook the evening
meal with a flick of the wrist in
almost split-second timing, via
the microwave. And the dirty -
gloved messiness of cleaning is
almost a thing of the past, via
continuous and self-cleaning
models.
Dishes, pots and pans are now
washed or even scrubbed by the
top to bottom, side to side action
of new dishwashers.
Even waste can be eliminated.
No longer does the housewife
have to beg husband or son to
take the garbage bags out to the
garbage can. Disposers and com-
pactors sake care of waste
materials, either grinding them
down or fitting them into an
easy -to -maneuver - sized pack-
age.
No longer do kitchens need to
be located away from other "liv-
ing" parts of the home. Ventila-
tion hoods now prevent grease
deposits from accumulating on
cabinets and walls and keep the
kitchen air cool and fresh.
Lighting, oncenever con-
sidered as an important factor,
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now gleams as a bright star.
Every important area (prepara-
tion, clean-up, eating) has an
appropriate fixture Wel not
only helps cooking ability but also
aids the atmospheric phase of
your home and the family well-
being.
Yes. It's a whole new ballgame.
Many people (who wouldn't
waste the money) now realize
that dual -roles demand more
easy ways of living. Many others
keep adding conveniences... an
oven that cooks more quickly, a
refrigerator that doesn't need to
be defrosted. It's all part of pro-
gress.
And aren't we the lucky ones to
be part of this whole kitcnen
revolution, or explosion, which
gives us room and time for really
living?
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