First aid to the ailing house by Roger C Whitman
Readers submit home repair questions spanning water quality filters, gutter drip causes, linseed oil finishes, acoustical ceilings, resin flooring, and painting plastic flowers. Advice covers water filtration setup, gutter sizing, raw versus boiled linseed oil, soundproofing options, painting vinyl flowers, repairing loose ceiling plaster, convector heating basics, and cutting ceramic tile for pipes.