Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1940, Page 21

REAL ESTATE. " APRIL 57, 1940. REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, Springbrook Will Open o o, P A ATl brook’s rolling terrain is marked by around the various plots, adding an informal touch. In introducing Springbrook, George J. Moss, president of the company, For the ; Ailing House By ROGER B. WHITMAN., Q. I have soft wood floors in my bedrooms, and on moving the beds the casters make deep marks. Can this be prevented? A. Casters for furniture used on soft wood floors should have rollers of felt, or some similar soft com- position; the rollers should not be metal or hardwood. Casters with felt rollers can be had at large hard- ware stores or from the mail-order houses. Red Sandstone Walls. Q. I am planning to build a house, one wing of which will be of red sandstone. One of my friends sug- gests a stone veneer of 6 or 8 inches. Another suggests solid walls of 12 inches furred with 2x2-inch strips. My concern is freedpm from damp- ness in the interior of the house. Which type of construction would you advise? A. A furred cut solid stone wall s satisfactory, but my preference is for veneered wall construction. The additional air space, sheathing boards and sheathing paper in a| veneer construction make a wall | more resistant to weather and dampness. Old Brass Warming-Pan. Q. Is there some way to shine up an old brass warming-pan, and then put something on it to pre- vent tarnishing? A. If the brass is badly tarnished, | wash with ordinary vinegar in which | salt has been dissolved—as much | salt as will be taken up. Follow | by rinsing with clear water and| then wipe dry. If necessary, follow by a good metal polish. After pol- ishing, wipe the surface with ben- zine, being extremely careful of fire, and then apply a coat of clear lacquer. A plating shop could prob- ably do a much better job for you,‘ and at no great cost. Inquire at| your nearby garage. Care of Venetian Blinds. A reader sends in the following suggestion: “The original finish of Venetian blinds can be preserved by an application of paste wax rubbed on and then polish. This preserves the finish against stains from rain in the summer and provides a smoother surface, which can be| dusted more easily.” | Caution: Do not let any of the 'wax get on the tapes, as it will leave s stain that will be difficult to re- move. Condensation on Floor. Q. The floor of a dining room | 48 about 4 feet below the ground | level; the floor is tile laid over eoncrete. The problem is that on humid days in warm weather the base of the walls and floor are wet with condensation. Advice is asked on the possibility of preventing the | eondensation. A. A wood floor stuck down over | be sized first, of course. BEAUTIFUL KENT HOMEMr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hurley have purchased this large home at 4944 Lowellestreet N.W. from Mrs. Mildred. W. Easby-Smith, through Boss & Phelps, realtors. Mr. Hurley is circulation business manager of Nation’s Business, United States Chamber of Com- megce publication. WESTBORO HOME—New house at 4605 Cheltenham drive, Bethesda, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sullivan from Paul D. Crandall, builder. —Star Staff Photo. o grees, and after a stretch of at least four dry days. Q. In finishing the Inside of a summer cabin, I plan to attach panels and composition board di- rectly to the studding. Would it be wise to put tar paper underneath? A. Rather than tar paper I should prefer to use heavy roofing felt, for it is not so brittle. This lining will make the walls more wind-proof and be a protection against moisture. “l'l 33rd Sl. N. A few doors from Pinehurst | Cirele | $9.950 6417 33rd St N.W, | A new brick, on a 85-foot lot, | having 6 generous rooms and | bath, 1st-floor lavatory, fire- | —Star Staff Photo. ||}l place, garage, air-conditioned. 60 years old, but in good condition. The living room and lower bed- room need papering. The old paper is quite smooth and tight. Must I remove it, or can the new paper be stuck on over it? A. Yes, you can apply new paper over the old, providing the old pa- per is in good condition and is on tightly. The old paper will have to There is | always the slight chance that the 1paste for the new paper may strike | through and loosen the paste of the & damproofed floor should prevent eondensation. Mop the floor with s liquid tar or asphalt; then put down a layer of heavy asphalt satu- rated felt, overlapping the sheets half their width, and cementing the overlaps with liquid tar or asphalt. | ‘The wood floor is then stuck down ‘with an asphalt mastic cement. Re- Nable flooring contractors are fa- miliar with this method of laying ‘wood floors. ‘Wallpapering. Q. My summer cottage is about New Center Hall old paper, in which case both old and new papers may fall off. Repainting a House. Q. Eight years ago I had my house painted. Wooden shingles all around. The mixture was composed of white lead, linseed oil, turpen- tine and color in oil, also dryers. I expect to have it painted again. The painter wants to use oil, tur- pentine, color, dryers and very little Colonial 15,950 Here is new house value hard to equal. Situated adjacent to Barnaby Woods on deep wooded lot it contains: ® S Bedrooms ©® Spacious Center Hall Living Room With Fireploce [ ] ® Den and Lavatory on First Floor Recreation Room With 2-car brick garage Air Conditioned 6635 Western Avenue Chevy Chase, One Other New Homo cl $14,950 Open Sunday and Daily Zo reach: Out Comn. C(rck FRANK S. 927 15th St. N.W. WWWX%WW*XM%WW NEW GROUP OF EIGHT . DISTINCTIVE, DETACHED HOMES Ave. 80 Chevy mn to right om Western Ave. PHILLIPS Dist. 1411 SRS 2o Just West of 16th Street Display Home, 4810 Blagden Avenue N.W. Open Daily Till 9:30 P.M. ! A LOVELY HOME A LOW PRICE A. Paint for exterior use should |} contain a large portion of a metal- Be Sure You See It lic pigment, to give it body. Paint containing a large proportion of ||fj Ot Con, A% {2, Ch0, ChH0 color will have no substance, and | fi N:th‘unl Circle, right to 33rd St. | and nome. white lead. What would you sug- || gest? the paint film will be weak. Exterior || paint should have a large percent- || age of white lead. | It should be remembered that ex- terior painting should not be at- tempted in cold weather. The tem 1012 15th St. N. Formally Next Saturday Formal opening of Springbrook, a unique community of country estates with acreage, in nearby Montgomery County, Md., will take place a week from today, it was announced yes- terday by the Moss Realty Co., own- ers and developers of the property. Located on the Colesville road, 5 miles from Georgia avenue in Silver ' restricted Woodmoor oil heat . . . Tower Bldg. e By Woodmoor. SHep. 4517 An innovation in home communi-{ ties, its restrictions will permit own- ers to enjuy all the privileges of real country life, including raising chick- ens, maintaining horses and other livestock The tract selected for the development, which comprises near- ly 200 acres, is in the heart of the Maryland horse country, with miles of open bridle paths and fox hunting HOMES FOR 34 1 MONT HLY EAT THIS IF YOU CAN: A detached, Colonial, one or two story, air-conditioned home, on a minimum 70:foot lot, in lovely ,with automatic gas or YOURS for as little as $5,990. Terms less than average rental. WoobMOOR MOSS REALTY COMPANY To Reach: From trafic light om Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, bear right on Colesville Road past Indian Spring Club to Woodmoor. IN BARNABY WOODS CHEVY CHASE, D. C. winding brooks, and its streets—laid out with the approval of Federal ingtonians a» ~ntirely new npprooch Housing Administration — curve to rural living, FIRST SHOWING OF NEW HOME 1325 Ritchie Place N.E. Detached—All-Brick Construction 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room and kitchen. Recreation room, laundry, servant’s toilet. Airsconditioned heat. Weather-stripped and screened. High grade’ decorations and fixtures. OFFERED AT A VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICE Here's an opportynity to acquire @ HOME with monthly payments less than rent. Terms arranged to suit the individual purchaser. Between Randolph and Shepherd—13th and 14th Sts. NE. Drive out Michigan Ave. to 13th St. CHARLES M. WALLINGSFORD Owner ond Builder 1010 Vermont Ave. We Exploded the Idea That “It Couldn’t Be Done! Phlllips & Canby | perature should be at least 50 de: See Our Wooded Acreage Let Us II‘IH'IJL“I}e sfor You If you are like most particular buyers, the search for the perfect ready- built home is almost a hopeless problem. So why not consult with us and let us help you plan, finance and build & home of your own design to fit your particular needs and preblems—your dream home that you have looked and heped for for so long. Ceme and see Bradley Hills Groue —where we have done just this for se many people like yourself Here, in a 350-acre highly restricted, planned subdivision of small country estates, we offer wooded acreage homesites on winding roads in the heart of the country elub distriet in nearby Maryland for as low as $1,650 g Drive west (left) on Bradley Bomnlevard 31 miles jrom Wisconsin Ave. to fleld office. R. BATES WARREN WIS. 6009 WIS. 3159 You Have Never Seen Homes Like These FOR THE PRICE, *10.450 Inspect Them and You Will Be Convinced Exhibit Home 6804 Claredon Rd., Edgemoor, Md. OMPARE THESE FEATURE! Full Basement with 6308 31ist PLACE N.W. Featuring 6 rooms and 2 baths, screened porch, large attic, lot 55x130, large shade trees in rear yard, automatic gas heat, furred walls, weatherstripped and screened throughout. 1700 Eye Street N.W. TO REACH: Connecticut Ave. to Chevy Chase Circle, right on Western Avenue to Tennyson, turn right on Tennyson to 31si Place and House. OPEN 2 to 6 P.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY WAGGAMAN-BRAWNER REALTY CORP. OWNERS AND BUILDERS ME. 3860 THIS HOME $6,500 On the picturesque, rolling fairways of Indian Spring Club, you can now live in luxury and splen- dor—in a detached, air-conditioned Colonial home —with every lacmty for happier, healthier living— on terms far below average rental. Homes are priced from $5500 to $6,500, purchasable under FHA terms. Two and three bedrooms, tiled baths, automatic gas heat. Investigate these sensational buys TODAY. Drive out Colesville Road to Indian Spring Club and turn right into the property. %synmc Kay Development Co., Builders SHepherd 6622 Silver $tar Home tinf Vollly "The Garden of Beautiful Homes" 3750 FORDHAM ROAD Opens Tomorrow at 10 A M. You are cordially invited to visit our latest achievement in fine home build- ing, demonstrating the higher art of home design, construction and interior ' decorating. Here you will find an informal home, combining traditions of the past, modern conveniences of the present, built to endure for future generations, and protected, as all homes in SPRING VALLEY are, by those pointed out that it brings to Wash- protective covenants which insure your family a selected personnel; where your children may romp and play in the sunshine amid beautiful surround- ings of Washington’s outstanding residential community. Just fifteen motor minutes from downtown Washington. Open Daily 10 A M. to 9 P.M. Designed and built by W. C. & A. N. MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. Furnished and decorated by J. HAROLD GOODING, INTERIOR DECORATOR Just eompleted, situated in @ ecommunity of impressive homes, a splendid example of quality home building and styled to afford every comfort ond convenience for those seeking environment, quality and value. Six lorge bright rooms—2 complete baths—-lorge den and lavatory on 1st floor—complete finished and heated “attic’’ a regular room— knotty pine recreation room with large open fireplace and two-car brick . Lots over 150 feet deep—in one of Washington’s most beauti- fil sections, bordered by Rock Creek Park. Priced to sell quickly. Don’t fail to inspect them today or Sunday, or call us for further particulars. Lavetory and Loundry Quiet Moy Oil Burner Convenient to everything Just an easy drive from downtown Near geod schools Adjocent to the Edgemoor Country Club 50-foot Lots Porch Short Walk from Bethesde shopping center ©® 2 blocks -from rapid mmpnthon To reach—Drive out Massa- chusetts Avenue; just beyond American Unjversity turn left on Fordham Road, to the property. W.C. & A. N. MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO. 1119 17th St. N.W. DI. 4464 TO INSPECT Drive out 16th St., just past Emerson to Blag- den Ave., and turn west AI' l.fl.nlfllm‘ % bdlock to homes. METZLER-REALTOR Dist. 8600 1106 Vermont Avenue N.W. Sunday and .Nights, TA. 0620 Built by Frenk D. Phillips Open Today and Daily TO REACH: Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda, sharp left on Edgemoor Lane, 5 blocks to Denton Road, le; to Hampden Lane, left to Clarendon Road, right to property J. WESLEY BUCHANAN 1732 K St. N.W. ME. 1143