Show FIRST 5 AID to the AILING HOUSE dby roger whitman whaman J QUESTION there are finger marks on the head board of my bed probably caused by perspiring hands how can I 1 remote these marks 9 ANSWER clean the surface by washing with thick suds buds of mild soap boap not just thin thill watery soapsuds follow with a clean damp cloth and rub dry turpentine may also help it if this does not work try rubbing the marks with a scouring powder and a little light oil on the ball of your finger QUESTION could you give me any information on tile flooring can I 1 do the work myself T ANSWER whatever type you choose remember that a solid color will show dirt very quickly mottled colors stay clean looking much longer it Is perfectly possible tor for a home owner to lay tile provided he Is handy with tools and has a good guide book any kind of tila tile must be set bet in the proper I 1 bed no matter whether it Is clay tile asphalt rubber or anything else QUESTION should one patch plaster that has come off in a basement ANSWER it if its it i ordinary plaster that Is used tor for living rooms it would be best to remove all of it instead of trying to patch it this type of plaster 1 Is affected by dampness and 1 Is not intended for use in a bar basement ment QUESTION how ilow can I 1 polish bad scratches off my glass table top ANSWER that type of polishing g cannot be done at home it Is 1 a job for a dealer in plate glass who has the equipment |