Building boom tied to Federal Housing program in Meigs County
Meigs County eyes big projected construction as the Federal Housing program primes a spring and summer rush. Loans for repairs and modernization are labeled character loans, while new construction borrows are secured by first mortgages. Pending projects include a Pomeroy post office site, a county infirmary, and a sanitary sewer in Sugar Run with costs near 250000.
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Waracter
New
Homer
Joans
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Public Works Administration
Sugar Ran
Advice for Protecting Homes and Cleaning Floors
Rule: drain the water heater at least once a month to prevent lime buildup and extend the heater life. Wooden mosaic floors can be refreshed by washing with lye, bleaching with oxalic acid, rinsing with vinegar when dry, then applying two coats of shellac to remove dirt and discoloration.
Replacing Loose Tiles With Preparation Paste
Tiles that have fallen out can be set back using a preparation paste. Apply according to package directions for best adhesion and an even repair.
Poor Deal From Long Pipe in Furnace Drafts
A long pipe from a furnace to a chimney can hinder draft if it extends too far inside the chimney. The pipe should be just long enough to enter the chimney and be sealed tight to prevent draft loss.
Measurement for Glass Use a rigid measuring rule or steel tape
Measure glazing area with a rigid rule or steel tape not string. Include the actual opening plus the resting ledges where the glass will sit. Ensure dimensions cover all contact surfaces for proper glass fit.
Proper brush use for varnish and paint in home work
A varnish brush should not be used for varnishing a paint brush may be used for painting. a small shield of cardboard helps protect glass and wallpaper by holding it against the background to prevent brush marks on woodwork window frames and walls.
Flax Por Paint Reveals Acreage for Linseed Oil Tax
A report states sixty two million acres are required to produce the tax funding annual linseed oil consumption. The figure equals the combined area of the four largest New England states.
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New England
Plastic Paint Texture Similar to Soft Plaster
A composition called plastic paint is described as soft enough to spread with a brush and capable of being worked into a wide variety of textures, akin to soft plaster.
Shelving Tips For Book Storage
When building shelves for books allow at least three inches from the wall for air circulation. This helps old or valuable books avoid damp from the wall, mold, and possible loosening of binding and pages.
New painting technique cuts shake time for outdoor coats
A painting note advises not to shake cans for outdoor paint. Instead pour off liquid into a clean container and stir pigment from the bottom up with a flat wide paddle. Return the liquid gradually while stirring.
Do Not Whitewash Over O11 Walls
A caution against applying whitewash over oil paint notes that the coating does not adhere well to oil surfaces and should be avoided to prevent damage or peeling.
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Hooper Street
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Athens
McDougall
Butler
Miller Bros. Wall Paper and Paint CO
North Court Street
Athens, Ohio
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Borg-Warner
The
Southern Ohio
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