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Buckley’s tips
on wallcoverings
Mr. Harold Buckley of
Buckley’s Wallcoverings in
Mount Joy has offered some
tips for those remodeling
the interiors of their homes
this spring. Here are some
of his suggestions for wall-
papering:
Before papering, remove
all old wallcoverings if
possible. If this is not
possible, the walls should be
sealed.
Mr. Buckley also added
that it is a little known fact
that wallcoverings add to
the insulation value of. a
home. Wallcoverings can
make as much as 3.7F.
difference in temperature
depending upon the type of
covering used.
Mr. Buckley also provided
these suggestions for exter-
ior painting:
The colors chosen for ex-
terior painting should blend
with the colors in the natural
environment.
They should enhance the
architectual style of the
house. Dark colors tend to
diminish the size of a house.
Light colors and minimal
color contrast make a house
look larger.
By emphasizing horizon-
tal lines in your home’s
construction, you can make
your house look wider or
lower.
Soft colors and gentle
contrasts make a house
appear elegant, while bright
colors create an informal air.
For the best results, all
walls should be sized before
hanging wallpaper.
Most of today’s wall-
coverings will remain look-
ing like new with very little
care. Mild detergents will
normally wash off any soil or
smudges. Heavy fabric-
barked vinyl coverings can
actually be scrubbed and are
quite resistant to any
abrasive type of wear.
Window washing tips
Here's a tip to help you
fight inflation! When wash-
ing windows, you don’t have
to buy special window
cleaning products. Warm
~ water with detergent or soap
will do a good job. Or, wash
windows by using warm
water with a bit of vinegar or
ammonia added.
Suits $2.50
653-2379
Men’s pants $1.25
Ladies” slacks $1.25
Sport coats $1.25
Mount Joy Store
5 South Barbara Street
You'll need a pail of
sudsy-water and a pail of
rinse water. Using a sponge
or soft cloth, wash one pane
of glass. Use a clean damp
cloth to rinse this pane.
Then dry with a clean cloth.
Polish clean glass with a
handful of newspaper.
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35 West High Street
367-4665
Needlepoi at clock,
bedspread.
Mrs. Sloan’s needlepoint
[continued |
of the canvas and thread,
and must have a large eye.
With the exception of
plastic canvas, needlepoint
canvas becomes soft as it is
being worked upon and
therefore must be blocked
when it is finished.
Needlepoint is a hobby
with Mrs. Sloan and she
feels that her projects
‘make great gifts and home
interior decorations’’. She
describes needlepoint as a
‘relaxing hobby and good
therapy’’. Mrs. Sloan works
children’s toys on top of
mostly from kits and tries
‘‘to buy the most unusual
blunt end to prevent fraying
kits’’ she can find. She is
planning to create her own
original design very soon
which will be an antique
footstool in blues and
greens. The list of Mrs.
Sloan’s needlepoint projects
includes clocks, bell pulls,
pictures, wall hangings,
pillows, footstools, chair
covers, a telephone book
cover, pocket books, Christ-
mas trees and ornaments,
children’s toys, mirrors, and
even a needlepoint nativity
scene for Christmas.
Warfel
tells how
to plant
a B&B
by Jim Warfel
When planting a B&B
plant there are certain steps
to follow to get good results.
When digging the hole you
should make the sides
straight, and the hold the
right width and depth 6‘ -
8‘‘ around the ball and the
hold 6‘‘ deeper then the
height of the ball. When you
are in the process of digging
place soil on burlap in 2
piles - top and sub soil.
* Prepare
the soil for planting by
mixing ¥3 to 2 peat to soil.
Place the top soil mixture
into the hole until the ball
would be the same height as
it was grown. Place ball in
the hole and place in
position to be planted. Fill
the hole to %2 of its height
and tamp soil firmly. Water
good at this point and let
water soak into soil. Then
cut open top of burlap and
lay back and finish, fill in
hole. Tamp firmly around
plant and make a dish
around plant about 2*‘ deep.
Put a layer of mulch around
plant and water again.
March 31, 1976
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Bertie Marie Says
If you are Wishing for a
Change of Scenery in your
home decorations, Buy Life-Like
Floral Arrangements by the stem.
Potted Plants, Hanging Baskets,
Candles and Floral Candle Rings-
Planters, Figurines, Plates, I
could go on and on, ‘‘but you
come won’t you’’ and see for
yourself ‘‘what’s new’’ at
Myer’s Gift Shop
1/4 mile west of Mount Joy on
Route 230
Phone 653-5080
Wellisonings .
Williamsburg, Schumacher
Strahan, and many other
Colonial patterns can
restore the charm of an
authentic early American
Home. Even homes in a
more contemporary style can
reflect the warmth of an
era of gracious living.
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PAINTS
(_ Browse thru the finest
f N selection of wallcoverings-
( Choose a pattern and
coordinate your fabric and
paint colors to match.
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“Historical
Color Collection
These rich, subtle tones have been matched to
documented colors found on Historic Buildings. :
Available in oil or latex paints - Interior & Exterior
Jamestown Blue, Lancaster
Whitewash, Blair Gold,
Powell Buff, are among
these many colors.
Buckley's
Open Thursday and Friday til 9:00 PM
90 E. Main St., Mount Joy, Pa. Phone 653-5554