Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1940, Page 21

REAL ESTATE. First Aid For the Ailing House By ROGER B. WHITMAN. ‘Q. I have just finished repainting the white woodwork in my bed- rooms. Is there any wax prepara- tion that can be used over this new paint which will preserve it so that it will only need dusting instead of washing with strong solutions? A. A thin coat of paste wax, well rubbed, applied over a paint that is dry and hard will have a tendency to prevent the penetration of dirt into the paint. A note of caution; never use strong solutions of any kind to clean painted surfaces. A good quality paint needs only to be washed with suds of a mild soap, wiped with a clean, damp cloth and then wiped dry. Painting Canvas Deck. Q. The sun porch off the second floor of my new house sprung a leak through its canvas-covered floor. My builder tells me the canvas should be painted once a year. My hardware man suggests & coating of neatsfoot oil, before applying the deck paint. What is your opinion? A. Your builder is correct. But unless the roof gets an unusual amount of wear, it should not be necessary to paint -the deck every year. Leaking Tank. Q. How can I stop the leaking of water in the tank of my bathroom? We had the plumber in several times to put new balls in the tank, but after a short time it always begins to leak again. A. The seat for the rubber ball may be slightly worn, having rough or sharp edges which cause undue wear. It is also possible that the rubber ball is of a poor quality. If a new ball stops leakage for a while, the trouble may be either at the seat or in the quality of the rubber. Sharp edges can be made smooth by filling or rubbing with a car- borundum stone. Kitchen Color. Q. My kitchen is now white, and I have grown tired of it, for it is so difficult to keep it looking right. What would be an effective color? The kitchen is very large and has considerable traffic. A. A light cream should be satis- factory. Use enamel which has a glossy and china-like surface that does not soil readily and is easy to clean. Put touches of color in the curtains and elsewhere. Soundproofing. Q. Please advise me how to make & room as nearly soundproof as pos- sible. What is the besi method, and the least expensive? Would it help to have double windows? How could such a room be ventilated? A. Making a room soundproof or nearly 50 is an expensive undertak- Ing. It involves considerable con- struction, also the installation of double windows and a soundproof door. A fair percentage of sound transmission can be prevented by lining the walls and ceiling with a rigid insulating board. The walls and ceiling then are furred out, then covered with another layer of insulating board. Windows can be | provided with tight-fitting storm- sash. Ventilation will be possible only with a®mechanical type of win- dow ventilator which is equipped with & sound-absorbing material. Antique Finish, Q. I have a piece of walnut bed- room furniture that I wish to paint white, with an antique finish. Should I first remove the veneer and stain, and should I put on a first coat of white? A. If the present finish on the furniture is in good condition and has a coating of varnish, begin by cleaning off all traces of wax and furniture polish by wiping with tur- pentine, Dull the gluss of the var- nish by rubbing lightly with very fine sandpaper. Wipe off the dust with benzine, being very careful of fire. Over a dark walnut color you will need to apply two ground coats of paint, sandpapering smooth when the paint is dry. After sanding, wipe off the dust. Then apply a coat of glaze, which is like a thin varnish slightly tinted. While the glaze is still wet, wipe with soft cheesecloth in such a way as to remove prac- tically all of it from the flat sur- faces, but leaving some of it in the carvings and mouldings. Cleaning Wallpaper. Q. Wallpaper over radiators and in the corners is soiled but elsewhere is in perfect condition. How can it be cleaned? A. At a hardware store you can get a dough-like material intended for cleaning wallpaper, it is rolled and kneaded on the paper and picks up the dirt. Soiling of wallpaper over a radiator is due to the collec- tion of dust on the under and back parts of the radiator. It can be pre- vented by frequent cleaning. A radiator shelf, fitting tightly against the wall, and as much above the radiator as the radiator is deep will throw the air forward and will thus prevent soiling. ‘White Finish for Oak. Q. I plan to make a small table of oak with a tile top. How can I get s whitish effect on the wood? Should I finish with varnish or wax? A. Make your table of a kind of oak with light natural color. Paint with white filler or white lead thinned with turpentine, after a few minutes wipe the surface clean, leaving the filler in the pores. When dry smooth with fine sandpaper. Finish with clear varnish or with Priced for Quick Sale Originally Sold for 15,950 Reduced to *9,950 9-room brick house. High ele- vation. Half block off Conn. Ave., Chevy Chase, D. C. 3712 Jenifer St. N.W. Just taken in trade on larger bome and reconditioned like new. @our large bedrooms and 2 complete baths: also room on 3rd floor which can be used as spare bedroom or den. Big living room with log-burn- ing fireplace. unusually large pantry L. T. Gravatte, realtor. three or four coats of white beeswax thinned with turpentine, Cracked Bird Bath. Q. Could you tell me if there is any way to fill up the cracks in a cement bird bath? Some of the cracks are small, others larger. A. You can close hairline cracks by coating the bath with a cement composition paint, which comes in powder form and is mixed with water. For the large cracks, begin by cutting with a cold chisel to make them wider and deeper. Brush the cracks with water. Pack with patching cement and keep the patch damp for several days for thorough curing. Get the patching cement at a hardware or paint store. Old Plaster Walls. Q. For many years we've had much difficulty and no satisfaction in finding a suitable wall covering for our house. It seems that the plaster in the old house (built in 1802) may contain a substance that prevents adhesion. We tried various types of cold water paints, but find that it peels, so does oil paint. We are trying to find a substance that DON'T BUY 403 BALTIMORE RD,, To Reach: From trafic light in Silver Spring, drive out Colesville Rd."to Mrs. 'K’s Toll House Tar- ern. Rioht on Dale Dr. 1% blocks to Baitimore Rd. out all loose cement, and dampen’ In a beautifully developed section of Silver 8pring, surrounded by $15,000 homes. A home of real character. Center entrance aluminum screened side living porch, air-conditioned oil heat, full basement, built-in garage. Trees and artistic landscaping. F. R. SPEAR, INC. Exclusive Agent 8422 Georgia Ave., lllvlr. Spring, Md. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, SATURDAY, MAY 18, -1940. ° APARTMENT HOUSE PURCHASED—The above apartmenis at 1812-1814 North Capitol street have been purchased by Nellle M. Humphrey from Anthony M. Caranfa, through the office of ] will adhere and not come off on clothing. A. Plaster over 100 years old was not made as it is today, and much of it was very porous and soft. Old age and moisture will eventually cause the plaster to disintegrate. You might try coating the walls of one room with a good quality casein paint, after washing off all of the cold water paint, of course. If this does not work out satisfactorily, a first coat of wall varnish might do the trick. Pierre M. Ghent Joins Planning Office Here Pierre M. Ghent, former town and site planner for the site plan- ning section of the United States Housing Authority’s technical di- vision, recently joined a group of technical consultants who will spe- cialize in the site selection, plan- ning and engineering and land- scape work on large-scale housing operations. & The group, é\NYWHERE g known as Pierre ’til you see ) this amazing value! BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD 57250 SILVER SPRING, MD. plan, SHepherd 5678 Unusual circumstances possible at Exclusive meishborheod, and finest eo lers. bedrooms, 31¢ baths, with servant's creation room. 56664 scaped lot. 927 15th St. N.W. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Rock Creek Park' Estates $29,500 1815 East Beach Drive N.W. Excellent for entertaining; fronting on' Rock C: Turn west at 16th and Kalmia Road N.W. three blocks—one block north to property, May Be Seen Saturday from 2 to 7, Sunday 10 to 7 Phone Dupont 7829 Oldchester Road True Colonial in its design and modem in its ap- pointments, this lovely home will appeal to the lover of beauty and seeker of value, alike.. Library and lavatory on main floor; 3 bedrooms and two tiled baths on second floor. conditioned oil heat. Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bradley Blvd., left. to Wilson Lane; left to secomd street om right. PAUL T. STONE, Inc. “STONE BUILT HOMES ARE BETTER BUILT HOMES” makes this opportunity ruction b of 's best o Rook Creok Fark: 4. macier riers; 3-car heated garage, and re- 2310 Attached garage. Air- Lorge 100-foot-wide, land- NAtional 0856 Create lllusion To Solve Problem Of Small Abode The problem of a small apart- ment is.easy to solve—if you just know how. It is necessary to create an illusion of space and this may be done in several ways. A color scheme in one key—that is, walls, ceiling and carpet all in a8 soft, misty gray with pastel accents for variation—is one method. There are no sharp contrasts or sudden shocks of color to break the repose, Another solution is to use dark walis and a light wall-to-wall carpet, with Just the necessary amount of furni- ture and drapery and upholstery fabrics of misty foliage, which gives the effect of vanishing distance. Mirrors repeating and- repeating the reflection of the room with table tops of mirrors also will give a spa- clous limitless feeling—far greater than the actual measurements of the room. J. C. Penny Co. Plans Wilson Boulevard Store The J. C. Penny Co. plans to build & department store on property lo- ——————————— —Star Staff Photo. Ghent & Associates, will maintain offices in Washington. Contracts under consideration include four Federal Housing Administration projects and five United States Housing projects. 4921 30th PI. N.W. Really a fine home—to be sold at a heavy sacrifice. Center-hall plan, very large living room, lavatory 1st floor, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on 2nd floor, finished attic, room and bath in basement. Automatic heat and 2-car garage. Open Today and Sunday Wm. M. Throckmorton Realtor Investmen DI. 6092 4 PINEHURST CIRCLE, CHEVY CHASE (Western Avenue at 33rd St.) THE SPACIOUS GROUNDS of this new Colonial home will immediately appeal to all who desire the best in a true suburban residence. Frontage of 70 feet by a depth of approximately 180 feet—widening to a rear of 134 feet. TR AR S O Y TR TR AR Built by Walker & Prescott, Inc., the house contains seven rooms, two baths, large storage attic, built-in garage. ' Paneled den with toilet and lavatory on first floor—Venetian blinds—flagstone walks—air conditioned. SEE THIS PROPERTY TODAY OR SUNDAY Chevy Chase, Woodley 2300 $15,750 3 West Leland Street Chevy Chase, Maryland Between the Two Country Clubs Tms lovely detached center-hall brick home is being offered at substantislly less than its true value. The construction is exceptionally fine and the plan both pleas- ing and practical. The grounds are excellently landscaped and there are several large shade trees. secofld floor consists of four bedrooms and two come Dlete baths. One large finished room on the third floor, which is thoroughly insulated under the slate roof, also large storage room. All bedrooms have unusually large closets . . . On the first floor, in addition to the living room, dining room, pantry and kitchen, there is a most attractive den. The kitchen is large and bright and splendidly equipped . . . A two-car garage with overhead doors, is at- tached to the house . . . There is & game room in the base- ment. The heating plant is an oil unit of the best quality « . . The location is ideal—just a few steps west of Connecti- cut avenue. Open Sunday 10:30 to 6 Boss and Phelps, Realtors 1417 K Stroat b ok NA. 9300 County, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce w B—-3 ‘The bullding will have s frontage | store will have 12,600 square feet on Wilson boulevard of 158 feet, on | of floor space. General contractots North Highland street of 113 feet | for the project are Skinker & was advised this week. | and on Fairfax drive, 108 feet. The ! Garrett of Washington. Almeost Newne Leaving City REAL ESTATE. o i B e S and 3725 UPTON STREET N.W. You must see this different house of brick construction to appreciate its many unusual features. Wide entrance hall, very large living room, library, powder room and lavatory, dining room, pantry and kitchen on first floor. Five bedrooms, 3 baths on second floor. Two maids’ rooms and bath. Recreation room ::lzd lavatory. Oil heat, air conditioned. Three fireplaces, LARGE WALLED-IN GARDEN -car garage. . Open Saturday Afternoon 3 to 6—Sunday 11 to 6 SANDOZ, INC. 2 Dupont Circle DU. 1234 Co-operation of other Brokers Invited |DG OOD 35 Wooded Acres at Western Avenue v e vl Fronting Beach Drive Over One-Half Mile / Along Rock Creek Park " A REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITY As a Demonstration of Architectural Skill and Craftsmanship in Construction we will build this Stately Colonial Dwelling Complete in Every Particular on a Spacious Corner Site for Only . $15,650 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Overall Length of Dwelling, 71 Feet 6 Inches Designed by Eimer W. Cappelmann, Architect AUTHENTICALLY COLONIAL, and modern to the minute in equipment and appointments—this home will compare favorably, in every particular, with dwellings costing many thousands more. As we build only ene dwelling each year on this basis, we suggest that you see the plans, specifica- tions and site at once, before it is too late to profit by this unusual offer. Drive northerly on Beach Drive thru Rock Creek Park to W estern Ave. or east on Western Ave. at Chevy Chase Circle, Edson W. Briggs Inc.—Developers Office on Property Phones: Wis. 9781—SHep. 3430—EM. 7801 One Should Not Miss the Opportunity of Seeing This Delightful Home of Irresistible Appeal, Situated in the Best Section of /s Massachusetts Avenue Park 3201 Woodland Drive The Outstanding Value in This Fashionable Section— : V3 Acre of Ground This impressive home, in excellent condition, is one of the best buys available in its exclusive neighborhood. Of exceptional proportions, ‘it will meet the requirements of the family who plan on generous enter- taining. - The price is far below the original cost—making an invest- ment the careful buyer will appreciate. Open Saturday 2 to 6—Sunday 11A.M. to 1 P.M.; 2'P.M. Until 6 P.M. J. RUPERT MOHLER, Jr., Realtor Exclusive Agent : NAtionql 4080 1223 Connecticut Ave. N.W.