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Show FIRST AID nSf-i lu by Roger C. Whitman ANSWER: Try filling the jug half-full of hot soapy water and then stuff in some pieces of shredded shred-ded up newspapers. Svish this around a number of tiiiiey. There are many alternatives, such as small marbles, birdshot, eggshells, etc., all acting on the same principle prin-ciple of rubbing off the scaly deposit. de-posit. QUESTION: The nails in the house (outside) are rusting througn the paint. What is the best way to prevent this in the future when repainting? ANSWER: First, sandpaper the nail heads to remove the rust. Then using a nailset, drive the heads slightly below the surface. Apply a priming coat and then fill the small space with putty. Paint can go on over the putty. QUESTION: How can a porch post be kept from decaying when placed down in its bed of cement! ANSWER: The cement should prevent decay, if properly mixed and applied. However, it would do no harm to give the wood s coat of wood preservative. Some of the lumber used in construction work is rot-resistant by nature. QUESTION: I would like to re-cane re-cane the seats of my antique chairs. It is very difficult to find someone who does this work, and I understand it is a very expensive expen-sive operation. Do you know where I could learn to do this work? ANSWER: Possibly the Home Craftsman magazine, 115 Worth street, New York, or Popular Mechanics Me-chanics Press, 200 East Ontario street, Chicago, may have printed instructions on doing this work. Or you might inquire at your local public school. There may be a teacher of manual training who gives instructions in chair caning. QUESTION: I live in a 12-year-old house. It has a cement foundation founda-tion that seems to have settled about six to eight inches on the rear corner. I am wondering what is the solution to this trouble. Should I leave it alone or will it grow worse? ANSWER: The footings are evidently evi-dently not broad enough, which would explain the settlement. If the ground is soft, more settlement may be expected. I advise youto have a good building contractor or mason examine the foundation and make the necessary repairs. If you cannot get anyone to come, try to keep track of the settlement and see if it becomes worse. If it does, you had better find someone with experience to inspect the footings and foundation walls and reinforce them to prevent further settling. QUESTION: Would you tell me what will take the brown stain out of my glass water jug? I have tried vinegar and soda but neither seems to clean it. |