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Show r t REVIEW, September 8, 1966 T the, house doctor STheres Still Time For Sandbox Play By Herman Baum Dear House Doctor: Please publish a simple plan :tor a sandbox. R.R.P. is no sandbox plan more simple than this one. . Not only that, but it little temptation to offers those neighborhood kids who in overturning the delight conventional wooden more sandboxes. Of course, you can add any number of embellishments to this one, but all ou need for a starter are eight standard 8 inch by 8 inch by 16 inch concrete blocks, S corner blocks of the same size, and a few bags of sand to dump in the middle. You can practically do this between the time you are ,p sailed for dinner and when it ''actually gets on the table. ANSWER; There i-job SlSfT nHTfts- r. Cm m3 O' i A6 t All you need do is remove any sod, level the surface, and place the blocks in position as shown. Mortar between the joints is not necessary. If you want to be fancy, you can pour a concrete slab 56 inches square and 4 inches thick, and then place the blocks on this side. This will discourage the youngsters trying to reach Australia straight down and the sand will not be contaminated with the top soil There is Just one below. little problem associated with this type construction. You may have trouble trying to determine a use for that concrete slab between the time the children outgrow the sand box until the need arises to reconstruct it for the grandchildren. ' By rights, there should be a wood seat around the sides of the box., The corners of the box must be set square before the seat is installed. You can determine true alignment by shifting the blocks until the two diagonals measure the same. Use 1 inch by 10 inch lumber for the seat. The inside edge will be S-- mt. Tto Aeoaur Hi TiiHh Syarticata MAY BE DOWELS USED AT CORNERS CONCRETE BLOCKS PROVIDE EASY TO BUILD SAND-BO- It is very risky to over wallpaper that is paint in good condition and certainly not advisable to paint paper The that is coming loose. water in the paint will soften the glue and then the weight of the paint may pull the paper off. It is much safer to remove the paper first. If Gils seems to present a problem, send a stamped, envelope for a leaflet that describes methods for removal of the paper. Ask for Bulletin 134. ANSWER: ed LIGHT COLOR PREFERRED Dear House Doc ton I have a room wiUi walls painted a deep rose color. I wish to redecorate it with a much lighter color. Is this possible without removing the dark paint? Mrs. R.T. SECTION A light colored' paint can be applied over the darker color but at least two coats will be required. It is not necessary to remove the older paint. Be sure to tiSb a Oood quality paint as the cheaper grades do not have the hiding abHity that is required. ANSWER: block Corn PLACE BLOCKS ON LEVEL SURFACE. WOOD SEAT HOLDS THEM IN POSITION flush with the surface of the blocks, and the outside edge will extend beyond the blocks. The corners of the seat are The best way to mitered. secure these corners is with wood dowels. Corrugated fasteners can be used, but the assembly will not stand rough treatment while it is being placed in position on top of the blocks. A 1 inch by 2 inch wood strip is nailed to the underside of the protruding outey edge. This holds the seat in position and also prevents the blocks being pushed out of alignment. give complete soundproofing, but it offers the most for the least Investment. J.W.B. - Plywood paneling is not recommended for use in an area such as this breezeway where there is apt to be some dampness. Mrs. H.E.C. -- Those large black or black and red ants are carpenter ants. They can do damage tq the structure of your home. Send a stamped, envelope for a bulletin (No. 29) that describes method! of control. self-addres- RISKY BUSINESS Dear House Doctor: The wallpaper in my home is coming off the walls. I Mrs. P.W.Y. - Soundproofing a building to prevent noise think it would be easier to transmission through floors is glue it back and then paint over an in volved and expensive pro- it. What kind of sealer do I use on the paper? ject. The use of carpel Mrs. W.G.C. over thick padding does OUTPATIENTS CLINIC GARBAGE DISPOSAL Dear House Doctor I am installing paneling on the walls of my home. How will it look if I reuse the old baseboard which is painted white? Mrs. R.E. sell fabulous Kontoural Bra, For information and training; call (S) 485-164- ANSWER: A garbage disposal unit can be connected to a sewer system utilizing a septic tank, provided the tank has twice tiie capacity of the one ordinarily installed with a house of this size. With tank, you are taking a chance of unsatisfactory functioning of the septic tank. You have never had troubles until you have a septic tank up. Hat veils maybe renewed by pressing between wax papers. Must sell, leaving Contact. town. 298-049- (S) 8. 3. extra clean basement apartment with garage 0. (P) $65 large, Will tend 1 266-758- child my horn? East. (P) 45 South 7th 3. Age 2-- 322-017- 4. VOTE The baseboard BACK YARD SALE should match the paneling. Friday-SaturdaSeptember 9 Assuming that you are using & 10 begining 10 a.m. Dining a material such as walnut room table, 6 chairs. TV set, plywood, you can buy basemaple bunk beds. Other housematsame the of board made hold items. 1776 Yalecrest. erial. (P) ANWWER: MARTilW y, Questions on home improvement and repair may be addressed to The House Doctor in care of this newspaper. Please limit letters to one question and enclose a stamenvelope ped, for reply. State School Pd. by Martin Board Comrn- - Mar La ed Rawlings am mnnM (Certified Public Accountant) Salt Lake County 1HIII OODDr! om act 315 experienced saleswomen to Designed and well built home. 3000 sq. feet. Small down. 15 experienced saleswomen to MATCH THE PANELING UNIT Dear House Doctor. We have just bought a The sewer is house. connected to a septic tank. Can we install a garbage disposal unit in this system? TO CLASSIFY TOO LATE AUDBTOH ' g&IUQDDDtPl Republican A Qualified Auditor for the Auditors Job AT LAST I RoWAY OVERHEAD ENDORSED BY THE UTAH ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS GARAGE DOORS fbrthbertrgidoorinvtmn... - intuit quirt, rtronf, bttutiful RoWay Door. Ask for a frto ostlmrt. you'll mo how llttlo tho oory ftntrt will sort. 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