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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
6
Household readers get practical guidance on venting baths, choosing drills, screen finishing, patio roof plywood, attic framing, and wall stud spacing. The column covers air flow with doors and windows, drill sizes, galvanized and aluminum mesh coatings, roof and attic framing details, and DIY booklets for further help.
An article on DIY floor makeovers notes painting as a solution for worn and gouged boards. It describes sanding for adhesion, using outdoor deck paints, vinyl sealer, and bold checkerboard designs, with examples of color choices and practical tricks to avoid mess while aiming for durable, lasting appeal.
The piece explains that most homes use compression faucets with separate hot and cold taps. Washers wear out requiring replacement, which nowadays is affordable to do yourself. It outlines turning off water, locating under-sink shutoffs, and proceeding with the repair.
A household plumbing guide outlines shutting off the water at the entry point, removing the stem and washer, and replacing it with care. It describes loosening nuts with tape to prevent scratches, using a seat dresser for worn seats, and reassembling in reverse order. The feature also promotes Andy Lang’s Practical Home Repairs handbook.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced construction of an 11 story laboratory on the Stevens Institute of Technology campus in Hoboken New Jersey. It will study plumbing and waste vent systems with emphasis on high rise apartment rentals. It will be the only U S facility of its kind and one of three worldwide devoted to this research.
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