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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-03-22, Page 32PAGE 8B,--GODKRICH SINAL -STAR. THURSDAY. MARCH 22, 197,3 Remodeling gives the family more than r Unique carpeting paves game rooih with synthetic turf that brings outdoor sports indoors If plans for remodeling a den or converting unused basement space into a rec- reation area are in your spring 0x -iv schedule, here's a` few inexpensive decorating ideas sure to make this the most popular room in your home! Create a game room, filled from ceiling to floor with your family's favorite lei- sure time sports. Call the family to order for ideas and start right in. Gather up mom's bowling trophies, dad's sports equip- ment and prize catches, and set aside an area for the kids' met cars. Don't forget the pool table, dart board anti chest of drawers to house all the table top fam- ily games. Don't .waste a foot of space. If you can't store it, hang it, shelve it, or stack it. This room says "game plower"; here a game, there a game, everywhere a fun - giving game! And there is family fun in golf. Make this room a haven away from the course with a wall-to-wall putting green of Ozite synthetic turf. Here's where you can practice to your heart's content, challenge the neighbor to a serious game, or liven up a party ... and laugh at bad weather to boot! Sure to be the focal pointe of your decorating scheme is this lush deep pile green grass look-alike carpet called "Sunnyside Up" from Ozite, the innovators of outdoor 'indoor carpeting. Made of durable polypro- pylene olefin fiber, it has the look and feel of a beau- tifully manicured _._country club green and the warmth and comfort underfoot of a fine carpet. If you're "game," install- ing it can be your weekend do-it-yourself project. Or call for a helping hand from the family; in 6' width, this grass carpet is easy to han- dle and Ozite AP 770 peel.- up eelup adhesive makes a game An .old-fashioned sun porch up -dates home for one family There's something to be said for the good old days, even when you're modern- izing. One family, for example, decided to update its home by adding an old-fashioned sun porch. The decision wasn't based on nostalgia, but on the need for a bright, sunny room with multiple year-round uses. First step was tb find the right place for expansiop. The answer lay right around the corner - of the dining room. An L-shaped con- crete block foundation was laid adjoining the dining area. It added 150 square feet of space to the house. Next came creation of an attractively - updated ver- sion of a sun parlor. Here, a series of large, sliding, wood sash windows gave just the right effect. Eight 6 -foot -high stock units of ponderosa pine were used to surround the newly - formed "ell." The window choice was based on a number or pr'ac- tical reasons. The wide ex- panse of sliding windows provides maximum sunlight, views and excellent ventila- tion. The natural insulation of wood sash, combined with insulating glass and tight weatherstripping, cut heat loss and help keep the room comfortable in all seasons. ,,Use of insulating glass also eliminates the need for bothersome storm sash. Existing windows in the original exterior wall were replaced with a double door entrance to the new' addi- tion. Finally, a new pitched roof was designed to tie in with the existing roof. Finishing- touches were added inside. Walls feature vertical moulding strips, and the floor is "done" in mat- ting squares. The total im- pression is soft, natural and sunny. Closed against the winter cold, or open to fresh air and sunshine, the new porch is used for dining, enter- ' taining, reading, studying, and watching TV. Not such an old-fashioned Idea after all. Creating a game room, den or recreation area calla "fore" a flooring that is practical and unique. This deep -pile green grass look-alike carpet is called "Sunnyside Up," from Ozite. Recessed golf cups and flags are packaged by Ozite 4 to a carton, complete with instruction. for easy placement. of what could be a sticky situation. The recessed cups and flags are packaged by Ozite 4 to a carton with complete instructions for easy place- ment anywhere in the room. Another exciting use for Ozite synthetic turf in the game room ... cover your HO or N gauge train board for instant and realistic greenery! Ozite Sunnyside Up syn- thetic turf retails for A_ proximately$5.95 a s.y. and can be purchased nation. ally in floorcovering stores home centers and depart- ment stores. And for a dramatic touch to your floors or outdoors, Sunnyside Up" is also available in colorful stripes. Baffled as to how to light your,finished.basement? Most decorators recommend track lighting for low-ceilinged rooms. that need to be Well !it. In this family room picturedhere, these small fixtures by Progress Lighting are mounted on tracks on the ceiling in much the same way curtains are mounted on traverse rods. The lights themselves can be run along the track and swiveled around to highlight a game table or a dart board on the wall. What's more, track lights are now available in mini sizes — that is, 31/" in diameter as opposed to the usual 7" size often seen in art museums and stores. For Your Home Improvement NEEDS • WeCarry-. • PAINTS • PANELING • CEILING TILE iiNSULATION • PLYWOODS • MARINE PAINTS If TOME PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS IN TOUR PRESENT NOME .. . • B.P. SHINGLES We have just about everything you will need in the lumber and building supplies line. What's more, for the quality we handle the price is right. 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