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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1960
Page
6
The article notes booming home improvements as 1960 begins, with spending likely to surpass last year. It outlines goals such as better appearance, convenience, comfort, economy, more space, and higher livability, and stresses planning, prioritizing, and consulting pros for larger remodels.
The recreation room benefits from wear resistant floors with minimal maintenance. Resilient rubber and solid vinyl are preferred for long wear and sound muffling, and they can be cut to custom shapes with many shades and textures. Designs mimic wood, terrazzo, marble, or metallic patterns.
A wet rag is applied to a freshly soldered copper pipe joint to keep it from loosening when heat is applied to nearby joints. Heat from adjacent sections can melt or weaken new solder joints, so the rag aids in maintaining a secure seal during heating.
Heavy drilling in metal requires constant oil or kerosene lubrication on the bit. To prevent time-outs, build a dam of putty around the drilling area and form a small pool of lubricant to keep the work smooth.
When cutting duplicates of odd shaped objects, soft wire solder proves handy. The pliable wire can be pressed over the object to conform to its shape and then used as a template for tracing.
The Home Improvement Council promotes sound practices in remodeling at national and local levels. It outlines ethics to protect homeowners including truthful advertising, accurate product descriptions, unambiguous contracts, prompt fulfillment of obligations, and work meeting health, safety, and legal standards.
The method describes placing thin wood or metal between workpieces and sawing through all layers at once to achieve a clean cut. It emphasizes using scrap wood as a separator to prevent binding and achieve straight advancement.
When hammer claws slip while pulling small headed nails, sharpen their grip by filing the notch between them. Deepen the notch between the claws with the file edge to improve purchase.
Zone control uses multiple thermostats to create comfort zones in a home. Each major area gains independent heating or cooling to match outdoor and indoor conditions, reducing overheating or under cooling and saving energy. Contractors can explain applications and provide cost estimates.
A trimmed whiskbroom or paint brush is ideal for dust removal in corners. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to trim to a narrow point for better reach and precision.
Reboring a hole starts by plugging the old bore with scrap wood to center the new, larger bit. This simple technique keeps the pilot aligned and reduces wandering during cutting.
A brief note describes taking scrap wood and re-boring it to achieve the required dimensions. The process emphasizes material reuse and precise adjustments to fit the intended project.
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