ot Do-It-Yourselter’s Common Error: Have You Forgotten the Carpet? Don't put it off another season, just because all the do-it-yourselfing hes left you exhausted and muscle- sore. Get down and care for the carpet, which is usually one of the major home fur- nishings investments in one's home, yet probably the most taken-for-granted, . Here are’ the results of ” avoiding carpet cas: * Soil and stains can dull _ the appearance as well as in- crease wear, . *Dirt and sand, which have microscopic, glass-like cutting edges, can grind car- pet fibera down and out. ¢ Grease and mud, in ad- dition to being ugly, can mat down fibers .and ruin their appearance. Effective carpet care in- volves do-it-yourself clean- ing to handle the sudden spills and daily wear, and a professional carpet cleaner to get at the ground-in dirt and stubborn stains. * ’’ For professional care, consult a carpet cleaner of- fering a new maintenance. program which can be done in one’s home. This service includes cleaning by extrac- tion, and an application of “Scotchgard” brand carpet There's More Than One Way to Make Space at Home Your family is getting ; bigger, but your house’ is getting smaller — or at least it seems that way. This is the dilemma facing many a homeowner who knows that “moving up” to a larger home is now out of the question. _ Fortunately, there are severgl solutions to over- ‘populated house problems, ‘say designers and contrace tors. Here are some ex- amples; , When you can’t spread Ml out, go dip!, Adeft, cricoded, weeVer 4 hi sp seilinged living, ““Sooiit or ae vide space for a a a den. or ‘bedroom, according to your _ family’s needs, ‘Many families have. found a better use for gar- ages that were previously used only for Storing “junk,” Garages are now being turned into bed- rooms, dens, recreation rooms and even kitchens, The cost of converting a gar- ‘age into another room is less ‘than adding an extra room onto ‘a. home and many “families feel that the added “space is more important than’ having a place to put the car, Don't overlook the attic, even if there does not seem to be enough fight or floor space. Dormer window or skylights" cdn be added or, structural changes made, with. the help: of an experi- ~ enced contractor; Attics are | ‘ideal: for youngsters’ -bed- . Foons, pewing rooms or _ offices. ; * Basements can be con- verted into recreation rooms or workshops, and.much of: " the work can be done by a * family experienced i in do-it- yourself projects. Enclosing a porch is yet - another way of adding space to a crowded house. Such Space can serve as an extra bedroom, sewing room, or dén, depending on the size of the porch. Adding a room to the back of your home or on top is still another solution to ‘the shrinking-home di- “Yemma, Such extensions will wequire professional exper- tise and therefore.be more costly. - 1% _ Basket Storage . There are many ways you ‘gan use baskets for storing odds and ends throughout ‘the house and what with the many decorative types of baskets available, ‘why not . put them to work for you, In the kitchen, baskets can hold paper supplies such - gs towels, napkins, foll and paper plates, You can.even © nail baskets to the wall for. atoring: odds and ends,’ ‘In the bathroom, use colorful baskets for storing towels or soaps an other . supplics, protector, a treatment that provides a chemical barrier on carpeting, so it is difficult for dirt to cling .to fibers. Another benefit is that water and oil-based apills don’t spread out, making them easy to blot up. Do-it-yourself care should include the weekly use of an upright vacuum cleaner or a rotating brush ‘attachment. . Vacuum heavily trafficked areas daily, and remember to move furniture an inch or two from its original loca- tion as you clean, This will help avoid prolonged or con- centrated crushing of the pile. Also, set the vacuum cleaner for a height that gives a slight resistance to pushing and pulling over the carpet. Another important part . of the do-it-yourself routine is handling spills. React im- - mediately to any type of ac- cident, and as a mule of thumb, blot with cold water « and a mild detergent. Thea . rinse with a sponge and blot. dry. follow these tips: Animal accidents: Blot up ‘as much as possible. Dilute the stain by cleaning with a cloth dampened with plain water. Then clean with an acid mixture such as one For special problems, quarter water with one tes- spoon white vinegar, of use club soda. Nail polish or rubber ce- ment: Wipe up as much as possible. Then use regular nail polish remover, without lanolin, applying with an eye dropper. Wait a few sec- onds, then blot with a cloth. Repeat until all material is removed. ’ Cigarette burns: If burn area is small and damage is only at top of pile, snip off charted ends with manicure scissors, and then brush, ’ After you've handled each of these spilt problems, it's wise to follow up with these steps: remove excess clean- ing solution by blotting with a‘sponge or cloth dampened in water, and repeating until all residue is removed; dry carpet by weighing down with a half-inch white pad of absorbent tissues or cloth to ‘absorb the moisture and brush pile up after carpet is dry, ‘Caring for a carpet is-as. ~much @ part of home im- provement as adding aroom or painting an interior. This ‘season, if you don’t over- look what's underfoot, you can increase your carpeting investment by keeping it newer-looking longer. ¢ Best Bet for Hoine Comfort: The All-Electric Heat Pump ’ A compact electric “box” that cools in summer and ‘heats in winter offers homo- owners in many areas of the ~ country the. best available solution to all-weather comfort, Calted the “heat pump,” this heat/cocl system relies solely on electricity to take the ‘place of a central. air conditioner and forced-air furnace in new or existing homes. — More and more home- rowers concerned about future means of heating " Their homes ‘in the face’ of uncertain availability of oil and natural gas are taking a hard look at the all-electric heat pump. . The heat punip cools in summer — ikea central cooling system ~ by col- ‘lecting heat inside ‘your home and transferring ‘it outside. In winter, , it heats. by reversing this process. It is the efficiency of the” heat pump that appeals to ‘thrifty Americans: depend- ing on climate, geographic location and equipment, it “GLACIER GLASS ean cost 30 to 60 percent less for heating than straight electric resistance heat. For example, one General Electric residential Weathertron heat pump, operating when the outside temperature is 47°, can deliver 18.7 kwh (62,000 BTUH) of heat into the house while using only 6,7 ‘kwh of electricity. ’ What about initial cost? Generally speaking, cost of such a heat pump in new homes is a little more than “that for,.a, central heating system plus a central cooling system. In existing homes, cost will vary depending on the home construction, ex- isting ducts, insulation, wir- ing,.and the like. _ Alb-electric heat _pumps like the Weathertron heat, pumps have other advan-— tages: there are no pilots to light, no smake or flame to “pollute the air, no fuel short-. “age requirements, ‘and no - combusted fuel odors, You” “simply select heat or cool at ‘your heat pump thermostat and enjoy comfortable elec tric living. t -: y . * (By the Legion) Burglarized?_ 4 SELECTING THE RIGHT WINGOWS can go a long way in assisting énergy con: servation. Besides adequate light and ventilation, quatity-built windows have a sash and frame made of wood — a natural insulator — and factory-appliec weatherstripping and double- pane insulating alass. + For Energy Conservation Most American home- owners have the best inten- tions about energy conserva- tion. But, they don’t always know how to effectively cut fuel use. ’ For example: they may install extra wall and ceiling insulation and lower the thermostat, yet overlook the need. for proper, insulating windows. That's a serious oversight, As much as half the heat loss in an average hame can be traced to uninsulated or poorly-insulated windows, ' Poor windows can also cause heating and cooling equipment to overwork, ad- mit uncomfortable drafts, and encourage messy con- densation, Preventing these prob- lems is_simply a matter of using the right windows. That is, windows whose sash, frame and pane will not readily transmit heat. Wood windows with insulating glass and factory-applied weatherstripping meet the requirements. Here's why: * Wood — which is made up of countless miniscule air pockets —.is a, natural in- sulator. Therefore, wood sash and frame retard the “flow'? of heat in cold weather from inside the house to the outdoors. -¢ Insulating glass is ac- tually two panes of glass with a cushion.of air be- tween. This cushion’ is a barrier to heat transmission, keeping warmth inside the house in winter and outside the house in summer, * Weatherstripping insu- lates by preventing air in- filtration through cracks around the window, Tight stripping seals out drafts and stops warm air from escaping. . A good insulating window also prevents condensation, which is caused by the “collision” of cold air with a warm window, In a weather- stripped wood -window with insulating glass, tem- peratures are stabilized — the inside of the window stays warm, the outside cool. So, the “clash” condi- tiogs that lead to condensa- tion do not occur, — Every home, new or re- modeled, should have win- dows that help cut fuel bills. They are easy to find and available in all styles, Local lumber dealers and window. . distributors carry wood win- dows in stock sizes. Styles include;. traditional. double- hungs, conveniently | oper- ated casements, large bows and bays, sliding windows, sliding glass patio doors, and awnings and hoppers —. which are often used in com- bination with fixed sash. All are pre-assembled units, ready to install. ¢ Big" and “Hers” Closet Space ‘titioning your closet in half, with appropriate space- saving closet accessories on While it would be ideal if each side, you and your spouse could each have your own closet, few homes allow space for this luxury. One way to get around the battle over closet space is to put up a divider, rieatly par- A little organization, some weeding out of un- used garments, and “his” and “hers” sections should resolve the crowded-closet syndrome, neatly. ‘WINDSHIELDS ‘TEMPERED PARTS ‘FLAT SAF ETY | Phone 635-3333 — =: Tape Can Be Handy Tool for Do-it-Yourselfer It’s tape to the rescue for the many do-it-yourselfers who think of tape as an all- purpose tool for home repairs, Many home handy- men —and handywomen— have discovered tape tricks that give a new twist to old jobs, while making home repairs easier. One tool that’s becoming as common as a hammer and screwdriver in the home repair kit is Ductape, that wide, gray utility tape that can do dozens of jobs around the house. Developed shortly after World War IT by Amo Adhesive Tapes, Inc., this pressure-sensitive tape has been used by. the millions of yards to seal heating andairconditioning - ducts, and is now gaining widespread popularity as'a - consumer item, “Ductape is the answer for the do-it-yourselfer's need for an all-around, heavy-duty workshop and household tape,” says Terry Mather, national sales manager for. Amo's con- sumer division.” “While many homeowners do use the tape for airtight sealing of ductwork and air con- ditioning connections, it also has an almost infinite ’ number of uses around the house.” Ever try to paint a wooden staircase around a carpet runner that leaves the, edge of the wood exposed? Ductape can help you keep the paint from seeping into the carpet. Simply tear off a - tape strip the length of the carpet dge on each step and riser. Then apply the tape to a a Tr _..] were recrersersneserre® THE HERALD, Tuesday, April 25, 1978. 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