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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1961
Page
7
AP News features culinary short cuts and discusses a homemaker's note about removing windows to reduce cleaning. The letter suggests a Colonial style removable window that can be detached by side levers and dunked for cleaning, offering a potential solution to a cleaning chore in winter months. The piece explores whether such a project adds work or saves effort.
A letter complains husbands overlook small home flaws while wives seek sturdy, expert handiwork. It notes a new lakefront deck with a two-inch gap where it meets the house, asks how to hide the flaw for guests, and suggests plant borders or decorative trim as fixes. It raises termite fears about beams and urges professional prevention.
The answer advises a two stage patching process to prevent shrinkage. Wet area, apply plaster firmly but do not smooth first coat, let dry. Add a second thin coat over edges, level with wall once dry, sand if needed, dust off, seal with shellac or glue size, then paint.
Twenty five million older homes need re landscaping to improve livability and preserve value, an American Association of Nurserymen estimate shows. Re landscaping can raise resale value by up to 25 percent or more, if plantings are well placed.
The extra bath becomes standard in modern homes and can fit in remodeled houses with limited space. A receptor tub allows a shower-tub combo in a small area, and sealed lavatories and water closets maximize space efficiency.
When a screw is hard to start in a cramped location, wrap tape around the screwdriver blade tip to grip securely. Press the taped tip firmly into the screw head to begin threading, and use layers of paper if needed to increase friction and hold.
A safety advisory urges applying strips of reflector tape along porch, attic, and cellar step edges to reduce the risk of serious falls. The guidance emphasizes visibility in dim areas and meticulous edge coverage for better stair awareness.
A cone shaped paper cup with its bottom snipped off serves as a quick disposable funnel for painting. The improvised tool allows controlled pouring of paint or liquids, reducing spills and cleanup.
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