House Doctor: Fixing binding doors
A reader asks how to stop doors from binding in a five year old house. The answer emphasizes tightening hinges first, then describes shimming hinges to adjust clearance on latch and hinge sides, leveling doors, and correcting top edge binding with jamb shims. If a door swings open, move the bottom hinge, fill gaps with wood putty, and check strike plate engagement.
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Recycling boom wanes as demand drops 50 percent
New York UPI reports the National Association of Recycling Industries says recycling activity is shrinking due to poor economics. The trade group notes a 50 percent decline in demand for recycled materials including paper aluminum and copper.
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Consumer protection for mail order shoppers rule explained
Virginia Knauer outlines FTC rules effective Feb 2 1976 giving mail order buyers right to cancel and refunds if delays occur. Firms must notify within 30 days of order and offer refunds or credits, with seven days for cash checks or money orders and one billing cycle for charged purchases. A postal service consumer card aids complaints and information requests.
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