SS AOR ® THE DLAs POST — THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1964 de I Ry PAGE 13 Our Mrs. Hicks Touches Up For Spring High on the ladder giving that last stroke of the brush to an un- painted area, Mrs. T. M. B. Hicks, associate editor of the Dallas Post and beloved author of “Pillar To Post” proves her point that nothing is as much fun as a home improvement undertaken by the homeowner. A staunch do it your self advocate, Mrs. Hicks still continues to amaze her friends by her solution to many problems about her resi- dence. To top off a new paint job she planted many perennials which flower from early spring until autumn bringing joy to the beholder. During the summer months this busy lady will be found on her en- closed porch of an evening caning those priceless pieces of furniture which will long outlast the user. The above picture taken several years ago was too precious to pass up in a collection filed away in the Post files. If you don’t think she did a fine job just stop by and see how well the paint is holding up with nary a crinkling of the finish. Should grass clippings be left on the lawn or raked up? Short grass clippings can remain because they decay readily and add organic matter and nutrients to the soil. Long grass clippings that pile up or accumulate in wind rows should be raked up. Otherwisethey would smother or damage the grass. (Favretti) + AND-—- have you pruned your roses? The first thing to do, after removing winter protection, is to cut away the dead wood. Then, shorten live shoots. Heavy prun- ing, 6 to 8 inches, insures a low compact bush with large flowers, high pruning, lanky growth. Take out all branches that crisscross, _ make all cuts clean, just above an eye. . heating. Get The Best Results From Electric Heating Electric heating was once a nov- elty and an innovation in living. Now. it is a proven, dependable - and much desired source for heat- ing, according to the Live Better Electrically Program of the Edison Electric Institute. - Today flameless electricity is the best answer to our future heating problems as well as the most mod- ern solution to our present ones. Modern electric heating equipment on the market at the present time is the result of constant improve- ments that now make for greater efficiency, more modern designs and greater adaptability to any type of building or modernizing requirements. There are seven types of electric heating equipment the consumer can choose from: baseboard units, ceiling cable, wall units, radiant panels, drop-in heaters, heat pumps and hydronic and warm air electric furnaces. The type of equipment chosen de- pends upon either the type of service required or the type of installation desired. In some cases a combina- tion of types of equipment has been used in a single house to answer its particular needs. Proper insulation of ceiling, floor and walls is a must to get the full benefit of flameless electric house In addition to reducing heat loss during winter months the home owner gets many plus ad- vantages from insulation, includ- ing greater comfort in summer. One of the marked advantages of electric heating is the extreme ver- satility of the heating arrangement. With most systems room tempera- tures are individually controlled, permitting the living and dining rooms to be at one temperature, the den another, and the nursery or children’s room warmer still. Since there are no moving parts in many of these electric heating de- vices, there is nothing to wear out, and annual maintenance costs are practically eliminated. Spruce . and "The Miners" will help youfinance the repairs and ments you've planned. You'll friendly way we dobusi- improve- ness and you will save money with our low bank rates and easy re- payment plan. 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Regardless of price, every Gold Medallion home is a “best buy,” because it promises to deliver the comfort and pleasure of total elec- tric living. The Gold Medallion emblem symbolizes this promise. It signifies that the home is wired and lighted to better-than-average standards; that it contains an elec- tric range plus other major electric appliances. And, best ofall, it offers the cleanliness, comfort and adaptability of flameless electric SMALL HOUSE You can give the illusion of extra size to a small cottage by installing screening fences at each end of the house where it faces the street. The fences can be higher than usual to give the illusion of being an exten- sion of the home. ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE Many handsome and historic houses and gardens will be opento the public during the 27th annual Maryland House and Garden Pil- grimage, May 1 through 10. Ten tours covering different areas of the state are planned. Water cruises from Baltimore on Chesapeake Bay (including box lunch), and walking tours of Oxford, a colonial seaport, are scheduled May 16 and 17. GROUND COVERS Persons tired of mowing grass or, more likely of attempting to grow grass in unfavorable sites, may solve their problems with some of the broadleaved ground-covering plants. Familiar Three Among the commonly known evergreen groundcovers are three hardy species: myrtle or periwinkle (Vinca minor); Japanese spurge, better known by its botanical name (Pachysandra terminalis), and English ivy (Hedera helix). Myrtle does well in sun or shade but is generally used in shade. The chief problem in establishing a bed of myrtle is keeping it free of weeds until the planting becomes es- tablished. A dense bed will choke out most weeds. Pachysandra is one of the best of all groundcovers.~It will form a dense, evergreen mat even under. beech ‘and maple trees. where scarcely anything gorws well. Once established, a pachysandra plant- ing is virtually weed free. Plants spaced as far as 10 inches apart will fill in and grow together re- markably fast. Closer spacing brings quicker coverage. Pachy- sandra has yellow-green foliage which serves as a subtle color con- trast to the dark green needles of yews. Unlike myrtle, pachysandra is completely satisfactory only in shade. English ivy is a vigorous and rich groundcover when planted in good, fairly moist soil. SONG April, April, Laugh thy girlish laughter; Then, the moment after, Weep thy girlish tears, April, that mine ears Like a lover greetest, If I tell thee, sweetest, All my hopes and fears. April, April, Laugh thy golden laughter, But, the moment after, Weep thy golden tears! — William Watson TIPS FOR THE SPRING PAINTER A common symptom of spring fever is the compulsion to paint (5 pi your house. Do-it-yourself painters in the grip of such a virus can do only one thing to protect themselves from the consequences: &Q ahead and slather it on—but keep one jump beyond that im- pulse. In other words think ahead: 1. It’s a major frustration to assemble all your tools, only to have a spring shower foil the painting party. Keep ahead of this disaster by planning to use an acrylic base paint (over 700 brands are made, so choice won’t be too much of a problem) which can go on over a “moist house” —and set there. 2. Plan a “once around the house trip” even for two coats. Some paints on the market are fast drying—a side effect of their acrylic ‘base—which pro- vides the convenience of being. able to paint over twice with one scaffold or ladder setting before moving to another part of the house, This saves a great deal of wear and tear on your wife’s peony beds, to say noth- ing of your back. 3. Invite your trusted friends to help—and have your wife set up a buffet for them later. If you're using a water base paint, tell them tactfully to apply a full coat and not to overbrush it. Overbrushing thins the paint. film. Have a supply of rollers: and brushes on hand so you can press into service those who are just dropping by. Be sure you have enough paint. Your paint dealer can help you estimate in advance. 4. Clean up fast—and as much as possible while you paint. While there is not a painter alive who hasn’t left some mark he hasn’t intended, erase yours fast: otherwise it’s tougher. With acrylic paints a handy pail of soapy water is a good idea for removing spots before they dry.
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