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Show I AROUND jfel,ems of ln,eresl Uni ICC Wirt r pJrttal ,0 Housewife I the nuuociBtjg Wall Patching Plaster of Paris is good stuff with which to patch walls; but unless un-less you're nimble, it may get dry and hard before the job is finished. fin-ished. To prevent that, mix a tablespoonful of ordinary flour with every cup of plaster of Paris. Avoiding Varnish Rubbles To avoid surface bubbles when you varnish, don't shake the can; stir the contents gently with a clean stick. Mirror Streaks If streaks on your mirror show marked signs of stubbornness, they can sometimes be persuaded to go if you rub them with a little oil-type furnish polish. Anchoring Rugs Small throw rugs that have a tendency to slip along the floor can be anchored by attaching several sev-eral jar rubbers to the under side, or shellacking the reverse sides. For Shiny Faucets When the nickel faucets in your sink become stained, polish them by rubbing with a soft cloth dipped in spirits cf ammonia. Wash them off afterward with hot water and soap, and polish with a soft, dry cloth. |