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Show When painting or varnishing plue a paper plate to the bottom of the can. This arrangement is much more convenient than using a newspaper to prevent marring doors and other surfaces. There are three points to check for perfect fit in long sleeves. Check the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist. The armhole should be perfectly round and well-fitted, the elbow should give freedom of movement without binding, and the wrist should be snug. To protect blankets from soil bind the tops with light weight washable material about 16 inches wide. When curtains are removed from stretchers, iron the edges. This gives a more finished appearance. appear-ance. A hammer and screw-driver will find many uses in the kitchen. Keep these tools in a drawer along with the usual kitchen implements. Be careful of sauerkraut juice. It's one of the strongest natural food acids, and will stain many surfaces. Very diflicult are these stains to remove too. Boiled rice, sprinkled with brown sugar and served with cream is a delicious, simply prepared pre-pared dessert. Try waxing painted surfaces where finger marks usually appear. ap-pear. The waxed surfaces can be cleaned quickly and easily without damage to paint. An old shaving brush makes an excellent duster to use on pleated lamp shades. When using a hammer, it should be held far back in order to produce pro-duce the greatest striking power and improve the accuracy of the blow. A short grip is the wrong method. |