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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1972
Page
7
In Dubuque Iowa sawdust is repurposed into wood fiber for interior doors using a new molding system. Company manager Robert Day says 97 percent of the tree is now used, up from 25 percent, with doors that resist warping and shrinkage.
A strip of electrician's tape wrapped around the joint of a chrome plumbing fixture helps protect the chrome and keep the repair from slipping or marring the surface.
Remodeling to gain living space invites adding a home office. Equip with desk file drawers typewriter telephone and other supplies to improve organization. Use hardboard paneling for durability sound control and easy cleaning, with options from woodgrain to bold colors.
The article warns amateurs add too much water to concrete, yielding a deceptively strong yet less durable mix. It notes a fine stylus pencil refillable with a retractable point is useful for cabinet work and marking trim. It also cautions against temporary water tank repairs, suggesting a new tank is needed to prevent further leaks.
An undersized flue causes smoke in the fireplace. A metal hood installed across the top of the opening reduces the opening area and may eliminate the smoking.
Cold water entering a water closet tank can chill the tank and cause condensation on the exterior. Insulating the tank with jackets or fittings that fit inside the tank helps keep the outer surface above the surrounding air’s dew point.
A stiff-bristled toothbrush helps remove softened paint from cracks and irregular surfaces. Wear rubber gloves with certain removers. If a caster in a furniture leg is loose, lift it, wrap with friction tape, and reinsert. Do not stir varnish before use to avoid surface bubbles. A dripping shower head means the supply valve isn’t fully closed or needs repair or replacement.
Home improvements such as insulation and air conditioning can trap pollutants and reduce natural air exchange. Modern airtight houses require efficient ventilation to prevent indoor pollution from cooking fumes and other sources.
Indoor air pollution from cooking fumes cleaners and solvents can affect health experts urge proper ventilation. The Home Ventilating Institute rates HVI labeled range hoods and fans by CFM and sound in sones with guidelines for kitchen bath and laundry exhaust to ensure adequate air changes per hour.
A health and safety note warns that spraying enamels lacquers and paints with a vacuum cleaner or similar device is dangerous due to volatile liquids and ignition risk. It urges outdoor spraying if possible or vented indoor spraying with no flames or sparks and prohibits smoking.
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