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Show AROUND M4j'o7hse the HOUSE lalilSfeBaaaSSal Overcoat for Garden. Evergreen Ever-green boughs make an excellent winter protection for gardens. They are light, do not mat and do not weight down plants such as madonna lilies and do not retain too much moisture. Cleaning Porcelain Stove. Always Al-ways allow a porcelain-topped stove to cool before washing it. If washed while it is warm the porcelain por-celain is apt to crack. Use a mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth. With a little rubbing the stove will be easily cleaned. ' ' Replace Worn Casters. Inspect the casters on your furniture. They may be tearing holes in your rugs because they are broken or worn. Cleaning Cooking Utensils. Use a solution of washing soda to remove re-move foods that have been burned onto enamel cooking utensils. A Bedroom Chair. An inexpensive inexpen-sive but attractive easy-chair for a girl's bedroom may be made from an ordinary folding garden or deck-chair. The plain wooden frame should be painted with enamel en-amel in any suitable shade, and the canvas seat covered with or replaced by a cover made from chintz or cretonne to match the curtains or bedspread. A small cushion covered with the same material should be hung by neat loops from the top of the chair back. When Washing White Silk. Add a little milk to the rinsing water. This will help prevent discoloration. discolora-tion. Seasonings Are Important. In stew it is best to have a variety of seasonings, with no one too much in evidence. Herbs, parsley, celery, cel-ery, grated carrots and onions can be used alone or in combination. Aging Fireplace. If you have brick around your fireplace or flagstone hearth try rubbing it with oil applied on a soft cloth. Brick treated in such a manner will have a more seasoned appearance. |