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Show Q What is the most effective kind of weather-stripping for windows? AMetal is considered the best, though the inexperienced home handyman might have trouble installing in-stalling it. Q Do all houses need to have moisture added to the air? A The air in a house sometimes some-times becomes too dry when a warm air heating system is used. If water pans don't seem to release re-lease enough moisture, purchase of a humidifier should be considered. con-sidered. Q Why is hardwood plywood stronger than solid wood? A Because the grains of alternate alter-nate plies run at right angles to I each other. The outside layers of wood veneer, known .as face veneer, ve-neer, are made of foreign or do-I do-I mestic wood chosen for its puncture-resistance and general toughness tough-ness as well as its attractive grain pattern. In this case, beauty is not delicate. Q What is an easy way to break up a large rock? A Here's a trick that often works. Build a fire around and on top of the rock. When the rock is hot, pour cold water on it. This usually will split it. Or wait until a cold winter day and pour boilr , ing water on the rock. The effect jyUl &e the same. |