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Tips AU.ow Paiot te Dry, Qne Of the Most comuion mistake 'of amateur home paiîters ls that tihey put, the neit coat of paint on bé- 'frAhe pres'scoat lu dry The a-e-rtoevlw tm 09 . unawtwmts A».d oS.. previus oat ot paint as tflorougbly dry. before starting with the next coat. AuI Dauty, Protectio One Of the Most effective W ay s of enhancing the exterior beauty Of a honie of -wooden construct ion is tg apply new siding Or shinigles ùVer the .oid walls. The kiucj of material selected: should harnionize. with the roofing. The -double thickes fod.aud new surfaces gives extra protection a gainst keat in summer and cold, lu with protectors and used as window seats or book shel1ves. In the attic the ugly framnework can be covered and homey-rooms created by covering over the studs with .insulating board. Cor PreeuLea Painting' the interior of linien drawers blue flot only makes -them smooth, sanitary and' easily cieaned,. but also helpsito- keep the linèn white and. accessible., Such drawers are especialiy convenieni for keeping every-day linen. 'A soft even light al over a store, free from' glare' and pleasing to shoppers, ay be obtained by con- cealed, indirect illumination. ml____Noeda m erI.shing Ventilating pipes im roperfy flashed r* cause destructive leaks and usually indicate the need of counterfiashing. *IIhi' Th le 1..OId Planning l'eba!hroom today is as impor tant kadoms as the living room. Old plumbinig' __________fixtures, such as a tub or lavatory with' chipped enaniel and lakinzoi v 5agstones, wnicI bIave an inter- esting geological history, aie espe- cialiy pnized for' beautifying formai. and informai gardens, terraces, or just simple lawuis. Thefr chief use lu for' walks.'They alsoý art frequeutly used for-borders around swituming Pools, lily ponds,' and fountains; for steps leading to sunken 'gardens or to. terr .aces, as flooring for' terraces, copings for walls, and for rock gardens. Several opportunities are :off ered for the ornamental use of flagstones in construction of the oueaswl aofhegrounds. They can be used as copirigs for chimuceys and walls,. as facing and> hearths for. fireplaces, as floors for sun parlors, recreation rooms, and porches. Flagstones are obtainable in many soft, meilow colors, which blend per- fectly with garden settings and which give a "rustic toué to thae interior of a home. Decorators Classify the Value of Colora Among the interior decorators, most colors used for walls and buit- in equipuient in homes are classed as warm or cool. 0f interest to tiiose who are mod- UDaIil,~SaecAid Merchandise sells beit when it is sufficiently lighted so that it is at- tractive, but flot deceptive. It has beena stated that food, above ail other merchandise, seils better when lhght- ing simulates daylight. alothing, dry goods, and similar merchandise also seli better under this type of light. the uiost delicate rose color to' the deepest crinison and mahogany. 1Blute, green, and gray are con-ý sldered cool colors, 'suitable to umali sunny rooms. They soften the tone of a room and give it a restful at- mosphere. tractiveness and beauty, protect them- from deterioratkn by retarding the absorption of utoisture which mayv Wc are in the M'arket for FIRST MORTGAGES on Houses or Income Properties -in Chicago and Suburbo Ch..9. Ph...:C..fr.l1855 Evêns1oqphon.: Gmnwl$u 1