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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1955
Page
11
Homeowners can improve saw depth accuracy by adding a hardwood gauge to a back saw. Two holes hold bolts with wing nuts to set depth, with kerfs cut near ends to bend boards into arcs. Also covers basement waterproofing tips and cracking repair for dry weather, plus a chalk resistant paint query.
The guidance states mixing alcohol with mortar is not advised. Use calcium chloride as the approved additive to help prevent freezing during cold weather work.
A 1920s style guide promotes painting as the nation’s favorite hobby. It describes using a flat-bottomed pan propped at one end, filling the lower two thirds with paint, and rolling the roller across the wall after removing excess at the dry upper third.
To gauge remaining paint accurately when closing cans, draw a clear line on the outside of each lid to indicate the current fill level. This practice helps prevent guesswork and ensures consistent color matching for future applications.
Washington report explains that professional rug cleaners can repair frayed edges bind, re weave, overcast and re fringe Oriental rugs and domestic pieces. Repairs include resizing, color matching, moth damage fixes, and careful re sewing to keep borders intact.
The article notes a new adhesive method for installing ceramic tile on walls and floors. It highlights the water resistant durable material and the CS181-52 Commerce hallmark as recommended for use with tile and drywall construction.
A reader asks about removing water stains from wood using oxalic acid, painting over old enamel with surface dulling, cleaning sander dust from plywood with a dry brush, and measuring width boards for subfloors under oak flooring.
Narrow 4 to 6 inch subflooring is preferred to prevent squeaks buckling and cracks when installing oak flooring. Wider 10 or 12 inch boards expand and contract out of proportion to the finish layer, causing joint gaps and instability.
Sandpaper is graded by grit particle size and use type. Dry paper ranges from 1/2 to 6/0, with more zeros indicating finer grit. Wet or dry paper is graded from 80 to 600, where larger numbers mean finer grit. The second type allows lubrication with water, naphtha, or oil.
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