Sharpening scissors and home improvement Q A
A House Doctor column discusses sharpening methods for scissors. It advises using a file with careful angle control, then oil stone touch up, and suggests hand or electric sharpeners for frequent use. It also mentions plastic guides and safe options. Other letters cover paintable ceiling tiles, kitchen cabinet plans from Government Printing Office, and limeproof floor color failure.
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Government Printing Office
Washington
D.C
Home and Garden Bulletin
Private Room Boosts Youngsters' Grades
Parents can raise grades by providing a quiet well lit study space. An attic conversion offers a personal room with a desk near a window for natural light and correct left or right handed lighting. Proper insulation keeps the space comfortable year round and may allow extending the existing heating system at low cost.
Gazebo Overpool Adds Shade and Lounge Space
A poolside gazebo with a trellis style roof and Douglas fir beams sits on four posts. It offers shade and a cooling lounge for adults while supervising children, promising to become a favorite feature for outdoor living and entertaining.
Counterflow Furnaces Redefine Home Heating Trend
The article explains a new counterflow furnace design that heats air and pushes it downward, reversing the air stream. It suits slab homes, fits in closets, and can be adapted to central air with the cooling coil placed at the bottom.
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Charles H. Franke
American Furnace Co
St. Louis
Idea
National Better Heating Cooling Council urges uniform room cooling
A statement from the National Better Heating Cooling Council says cool air can be circulated from a ceiling or high outlet to fill a room evenly without creating drafts or puddles. The guidance emphasizes even distribution and avoidance of pockets of cold air.
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National Better Heating Cooling Council
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