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Show IFIRST AID to the AILING HOUSE fe,J by Roger C. Whitman"" QUESTION: Ihcrt are finger marks on the head board of my bed, probably caused by perspiring; hands. How can I remove these marks? ANSWER: Clean the surface by washing: with thick suds of mild ,aoap, not Just thin, .watery soapsuds. soap-suds. Follow with a clean, damp cloth and rub dry. Turpentine may also help. If this does not work, try rubbing the marks with a scratch-less scratch-less scouring; powder and a little light oil on the ball of your finger. QUESTION: Could you givt ma any Information on tile flooring ? Can I do the work myself? 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 for a home owner to lay tile, provided ho is handy with tools and has a good guide book. Any kind of tila must be set in the proper "bed" no matter mat-ter whether it is clay tile, asphalt, rubber or anything else. QUESTION: Should one patch plaster that has come off In a basement? base-ment? ANSWER: If It . ordinary plaster plas-ter that is used for living rooms, it would bt best to remove all of It Instead of trying to patch it. This typa of plaster is affected by dampness damp-ness and is not Intended for uso In a hawmftnt QUESTION: How can I polish bad scratches off my glass table top? ANSWER: That type of polishing polish-ing cannot be done at home. It is a job for a dealer in plate glass who has the equipment |