Cleaning Keeps Fixtures Shining With Easy Tips
Practical advice for maintaining plumbing fixtures. Use soap and water to clean surfaces, rinse with clear water, and dry polish. Avoid gritty cleansers and razor blades. Address spills and leaks promptly to prevent staining and discoloration. Regular rinsing preserves finishes long term.
Real Estate Course Set For Sept 8
The Lee Institute for Real Estate Training will start a comprehensive course in practical real estate brokerage September 8 at 3 p.m. at the MCA 292 North St. William Lynch of Holyoke will lecture. The course aims to prepare students for the broker's license exam and to enter the real estate business as brokers or salesmen. The first lecture is free.
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Lee Institute For Real Estate Training
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North St
William Lynch
Holyoke
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Robert W. Kent
Lee Institute
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Kent
Amateurs Leave Trademarks The House
Amateurs and homeowners are depicted as the drumbeat of paint brush sales through new coats of paint. The piece outlines a detailed, steps based method for cleaning brushes using mineral spirits and household supplies, emphasizing prompt cleaning and careful disposal to remove amateur stigma.
Home Workshop Tips and Siding Advice From Readers
Practical advice on brush cleaning with solvents and water, tile versus laminated plastic counters, removing adhesive with solvents, aluminum siding pros and cons, and fixing oil gloss on a walnut cabinet. Includes instructions for improving finishes and guidance on submitting questions to the House Doctor column.
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Aals
10-Point Guide to Quality Aluminum Windows
A 10 point guide for home shoppers highlights quiet operation, workmanship, and the official AAMA quality label on aluminum windows. It covers tight joints, finished edges, corrosion resistance, maintenance-free nonwarping frames, narrow sight lines, non rattling operation, secure locks, and appropriate glass types, with a note on tempered safety glass for entries and exits. The piece also discusses investing in permanent materials like ceramic tile for long-term home value and mentions suburban Detroit residents signing up for long-term residency and local facilities such as a cemetery.
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