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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

5

Installation Cuts Down Fuel Bills

A guide on insulating homes with mineral wool outlines benefits and proper steps. It explains how insulation lowers heating and cooling costs and highlights recommended R factors for ceilings walls and floors. It covers installation tips tools fire safety and methods for stubborn spaces and inaccessible areas.

FHA National Mineral Wool Insulation Association

Wallpaper Hanging Tips for Easy Pastes and Prep

Simple guide on wallpaper hanging with steps for priming plasterboard using primer sealer or shellac, washing over wall cloth, securing existing wallpaper, trimming selvage, and handling paste without pattern side staining. Includes tips for cutting and temporary blades when space is tight.

Choosing Right Wallpaper Basic To Good Decoration

Wallpaper advice stresses planning before shopping and using texture to suit room size. It recommends matching furniture and colors, selecting muted textures for living spaces, and using bold patterns on accent walls. For light rooms, soft yellows brighten spaces. pre trimmed and pre pasted papers ease DIY projects.

Wallpaper Council

Modern Oil Fired Water Heater Boosts Hot Water Supply

The National Fuel Oil Council notes homes need more hot water due to larger families and appliances. A new oil fired water heater delivers about 120 gallons per hour with a 30 gallon tank, using a gun like burner head and rapid recovery rate to meet higher daily demands.

National Fuel Oil Council

Loosen Tight Doors Remedy Hinge Adjustment

Doors binding on a hinge or sticking at one corner can be fixed by loosening the hinge and sliding a piece of cardboard behind the plate before retightening.

Clamp to Prevent End Grain Split During Planing

To stop the far edge from splitting when planing across end grain clamp the board in a vise with a scrap piece tight against it. Any splitting will occur on the scrap, not the board, preserving the edge during shaving.

Clay Craft Tip for Holding Odd Shapes

Two lumps of modeling clay form a simple holder for soldering or gluing awkward pieces. Push each part into a clay lump and align them in the desired position for stable work.

Homes for Americans Comfortable Living Plan HA239P

Homes for Americans Plan HA239P outlines a 1159 square foot design with a master bedroom walk in closet private lavatory and a living room with an optional pre fabricated fireplace. The family room connects to the kitchen and a large carport storage area is included with an alternate layout adding a formal dining room behind the carport. Basement space for storage and laundry, vertical siding with brick accents and a decorative stone planter complete the exterior. Architect Samuel Paul 89 30 161 St Jamaica 32 NY designed the plan.

Samuel Paul Jamaica N. Y

Restore illegible dial numerals with wax crayon method

Suspend small painted objects from overhead supports to dry while rotating for full coverage. Rub dark colored wax crayons into indentations on control dials of TV sets and kitchen ovens, then wipe clean. The grooves will retain color, restoring legibility of the numerals.

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Biddeford Napoleon Dupras Summer Street Eford Mason Saco Brick Company North Street Saco Chan Squa Bolts EL Irons Richmond Water Street W. E. Frechette Agency Main Street Deering Lumber Formica Maine Main ST Homes For As Ior Stor Carporch A Tom Famly RM George's Biddefo Ers Saco Hardware Pepperell Square
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