Saturday Home Building And Improvement Tips
Before staining or varnishing a project inspect for dents cracks scratches or blemishes. Remove small dents with a damp cloth and hot iron. repeated smoothing and sanding reduce sharp dents. Use shellac to fill openings then sand smooth as it hardens. Wipe excess glue before it dries to prevent glue spots that stain poorly. For hardwoods start with No 1 garnet paper then finer grits up to No 4 0. softwoods start with No 4 finishing with No 2 0. A sanding block holds a sheet of paper for easy work.
Draperies that Blend with Room Design and Fabric Choices
Choose draperies with large florals or scenic views to harmonize with the room. Consider room size for pattern scale, using a big print in large spaces and subtle contrasts to avoid overpowering windows. Pair a second pattern such as stripe or geometric to add contrast while keeping the overall color scheme cohesive.
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New Hanger Ends Pathtub Shift
A new hanger for built in bathtubs prevents movement from a sagging floor or warped wood. It provides a secure anchor so the tub stays snug, allowing plaster and tile to seal over raised flanges and prevent water seepage and moisture damage.
The Rodel House Plan Has Unusual Room Layout
Home plan feature details The Rodel by Home of the Week Service presents a five room story house with a long narrow kitchen and left wing layout. Central hallways link spaces while a large living room bay enhances exterior and interior appeal. The dining room adjoins a convenient breakfast nook and built in china closet. Gas lighting and ventilation in both bedrooms and ample closet space throughout. The garage sits behind the house with a breezeway linking to the home. Plans and specs are available via Chronicle-Telegram Elyria.
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Chronicle
Telegram
Elyria
It Is Not Necessary to Tolerate Heating Headaches
Home Modernizing notes many households accept heating discomfort from old equipment. Common issues include thermostat problems causing cold rooms, overshooting heat, or high fuel use. Relocate or upgrade the thermostat, balance the system, or adjust vents and dampers. Ensure adequate outside air for proper combustion and ventilation to prevent stuffiness.
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Paint Tricks to Change Room Appearance
The article suggests using color to alter room proportions. Painting end walls darker than side walls can shorten a space, while painting end walls lighter can lengthen a room to create visual interest.
Pattern packet for freight yard and depot models
Description of a pattern packet including Littleburg depot crossing tender shanty galeman figure and other structures. Details painting guidance, tracing designs for a right of packet with eighteen hundred square inches of pro portion patterns for tracks tunnels and buildings. Bedford Hills New York pattern department.
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Galeman
Post Yard
Chronicle - Telegram Patern Dept
Bedford Hills
New York
Netting Keeps Leaves From Clogging Gutters
Harrison Todd, a Sacramento building materials dealer, reports effective leaf protection using galvanized netting sized quarter to half inch fitted along gutter troughs. He notes stock mesh screens can be cut and bent to fit, reducing gutter cleaning for years.
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Cary
Harrison Todd
Sacramento
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Building Materials Now Widely Used In Homes
Readers ask about rigid insulation boards as sheathing and interior walls, and plywood subflooring. The article surveys new building materials developed in recent years, their insulation values, anchorage methods, and potential cost considerations for architects and contractors.
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G. B
Providence
Wallpaper Paste Paste Applied To Wall From Ancient China
The article explains a shift in wallpaper application history from the traditional mix-and-apply paste to DIY ready paste options. Manufacturers now offer pretrimmed prepasted wallpaper and a new ready mix paste applied to walls with a roller for dry hanging, reducing mess and improving corner touchups with a kit brush.
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Biel
Family Teams Dominate Interior House Painting
A recent survey finds nearly 40 percent of indoor painting done by husband or son or father and son teams. Wives or daughters account for 36 percent, while contractors or painters handle 24 percent.
Quick Job Of Laundering Slip Covers
Part of the charm of washable slip covers is their spic and span look. To retain color and crisp freshness, shake and brush free of dust before washing. Wash five minutes in lukewarm water with heavy suds, rinse thoroughly, and dry quickly. For color fastness test in cool suds two to three minutes. rinse and wring. Hang over multiple clothes lines to speed drying and prevent sagging. iron when nearly dry or steam iron when dry.
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