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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
23
The article explains thinning shellac with alcohol for proper use. It notes common four and five pound cuts, recommends denatured alcohol, and instructs thinning to two pounds for floors with two coats. It gives proportions to reduce five pound and four pound cuts to two pounds.
To maintain lamp shade shape remove cellophane wrapping as soon as the shade is used. Heat from the bulb and changing weather can shrink the cello phane causing wrinkling. Use slip covers designed for shade protection to keep them clean.
A fragmented note warns that a knotty pine paneling board with a fully encased knot may loosen over time. The advisory emphasizes checking for separation from surrounding wood and securing panels as needed to prevent issues.
The article notes that glass or semi glass enamel protects kitchen walls and trim from grease and steam while bathrooms gain from similar coatings against moisture. It cites Noah pitching the Ark as a biblical example and mentions asphalt coatings on flat roofs to keep water out, refreshed regularly.
A simple guide shows how to fashion an outdoor garden table with a circle cut from %-inch exterior plywood glued waterproof, shaped into a barrel base, painted bright. Seats from 1% inch plywood can be crafted the same way, with nail kegs for seating. The result is practical and attractive though not luxurious, and doable in one evening.
Lois Nelson outlines kitchen storage ideas from an all-in-one closet to pull out shelves and revolving lazy Susan cabinets. She emphasizes rearranging and planning for future kitchens to create accessible yet hidden storage for appliances, utensils, spices, and bulky items.
The article promotes using salvaged bricks for a low cost patio. It explains border framing with lumber and sand, simple laying steps, and routine sand filling to secure bricks. It emphasizes savings versus concrete or stone and describes a handwork process for a durable, attractive outdoor space.
For homes without basements a heavy asphalt building paper should be laid beneath to block ground vapor. Use rot proof sub floor joists of concrete or pressure treated lumber and ensure good ground drainage. Include screened openings in the foundation.
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