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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

6

How To Weed Water And Spray Your Plants

Practical gardening tips on soil testing watering insects and spray options. An older expert advises timely weeding watering to avoid under or over watering and explains using general purpose insecticides containing plant food for summer boosts.

Wood Useful In Dressing Up Grounds

Outdoor living gains in popularity with semi permanent installations for entertaining. Sun shades fences and outdoor furniture become functional decor pieces. Western Pine woods provide durable materials. treat all contact points with preservative. Plan drainage to keep areas high and dry. consider a sand and pebble bed deck for moist ground.

Screw Repair Tip for Loose Fasteners

A small wad of steel wool pressed into an enlarged screw hole fills slack and lets the screw grip firmly. This quick fix helps restore holding power without tools or replacement parts.

Pencil Lubricant for Smoother Action and Quieter Use

A graphite lubricant for lead pencils reduces friction on squeezing parts, enabling freer movement and eliminating noises. The product aims to improve writer comfort and precision by smoothing mechanical interactions inside the pencil mechanism.

Tape Saves Edge of Plane in Storage

A woodworking tip advises retracting the blade of a plane when not in use or covering the protruding edge with friction tape to prevent nicks and dulling.

Finger-Tip Scratch Bar Soap Keeps Dirt Out

A fingertip scratch on a bar of soap protects nails during dirty jobs and is easy to remove. The bar forms a barrier that helps keep dirt away and can be peeled away after use.

Helpful Hints for Handymen Take Out Warped Outdoor Furniture

Warped outdoor furniture can be straightened by holding a heat lamp near the warped board or cabinet door and metal. Apply exterior enamel promptly. Chalk or soft indoor paints can be used with a sealer on edges and sides to prevent moisture entry, avoiding contact with clothing.

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Lancer Pools Corp Filon Plastics Corp For,salex W. E. Frechette Agency Main Street Biddeford Saco Hardware Pepperell Square Saco George's Prescott Metal Shop Smith Street Atlantic Aluminum Navaco Water Street Laco Home Improvement, Inc Frigidaire Radiantube RBZ Bert Thompson’s Bert's Corner Alfred Street Fashion Goldilocks Lafayette Blaze Paul's Scarlet New Dawn Moody’s Nursery Ferry Road Saco Brick Company North Street Sac Lucien Bourque Cole Saco Steel S. S
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