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Show Rub tin and iron utensils with unsalted fat and they're rust-proof for even a long period of rest. 1 A holder for kitchen knives can be made in a jiffy by cutting half a dozen grooves (to tako blades) in a block of wood and nailing a piece of plywood to the block to form slots. f When painting doors or furniture cover 'the knobs and hardware with a coating of petroleum jelly. After painting has been finished wipe it off. Paint spatterings and spots are removed at the same time. For a good swinging - gate support, sup-port, use an old wagon wheel buried and staked down so the hub is level with the ground. The gate Is bolted to the axle, which is then placed in the hub. ; Don't overcrowd the dishpan. Wash one pan at a time and you'll spare knobs and handles from useless use-less dents and breakage. ' Way to locate a tiny leak in a roof is go into the attic on a bright sunny day. Then no matter how small the hole, the light will show through. Before reputtying seal th wood with a coat of paint so that the oil in the putty will not be absorbed. Putty, if used over plain wood, may become dry and fall off. Before dyeing a garment, it is best to remove all buttons, buckles, buck-les, or other trimmings and rip out hems, pleats and linings so the dye can penetrate the fabric more evenly. |