Homeowner guides for stopping flooded cellars and worn sinks
In a Q and A column, expert advice covers exterior and interior waterproofing of basements, including removing shrubs, excavating footing, applying roofing asphalt with felt, building a concrete curb, and using hydraulic cement for pressurized leaks. Also noted are wallpaper cleaners, carpet edge deterioration from condensation, and refacing a 40 year old kitchen sink with epoxy versus replacing it.
Darrow School Rebuilds Dormitory from Shaker Row
Darrow School of New Lebanon New York moves to convert an old Shaker building into a 38 boy dormitory named Meacham House. Students and faculty dismantle two derelict structures and will restore a third with professional help this summer, linking Meacham House to the chapel. John F. Joline II notes plans to restore more North Family buildings and landscape to match the campus.
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Boat painting with marine paints for all surfaces
A guidance note from the National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association urges using marine paints on every boat surface. It says these paints withstand sun, waves, marine growth, rain, and abrasion, offering durable protection regardless of contact with water.
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