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att 0 A Ae BMA 3 ro if o BE TPN SP bide Fn PR GT nr Ry or D3 is 1 0 TIMES-GAZETTE HOME OF THE b, vf a " By ROGER C. WHITMAN FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE Cafe Requires Pied Piper QUESTION I have a combina-| tion dining and living room, which has plywood on the walls and . A paint was put on over the plywood with out cracks. After it dried, it cracked where the sheets joi What would you suggest doing: I thought of filling cracks, then put- ting tape over the joints; or put- ting wire lath and plaster but that would be expensive. | ANSWER: For best results, cov-| er the joints' with a wood molding! or strips of plywood. Filling the joints and taping them will last for a while, but I am afraid they may open again. FINISH FOR REFRIGERATOR QUESTION: We are refinishing a floral display refrigerator. After removal of all enamel our prob-| lem will be the interior. Box is lin-| ed with sheet metal and the door| frames extend, into the interior of This charming home desig "Hops HomOgraf's list of best sel lers. The combined living and * dining area with fireplace, is nice and roomy and will permit | Ly a RD wane, ly 'e Groen 1] wwe | samo he te cry the wed ee. % cove, partially separated by automotive lacquer; is this a good idea? Or, would some other paint do? Is there any type of sealer that must be used on the interior wood? ANSWER: I do not think it wise 1pookcase, is original and practi- cal. Ceiling hung draw drapes will convert this room into an ~"extra bedroom or a permanent wall and doorway may be used _if preferred. With a minimum to paint the interior of the re- of hall passage area, large bed- frigerator because of the possibil- rooms, ample closet space, a J ity the odor of the paint or lacquer could be picked up by the flowers. SOAP FILM IN TUBS ; QUESTION: Our cement laun- dry tubs have accumulated the usual soap film over the years. I do not want to use a cleanser on| the tubs for fear of roughing the! surfaces. Can you suggest of removing the film? . bath and the step - saving kitch- en - laundry arrangement, this design is exceptionally conveni- ent. The terrace has entrance from both kitchen and study. Blueprints include an alternate plan for the basement and de- tails for a garage. A Standard Builder's blueprints costing $9.75 a set may be ob- _ tained for this design No. 7 For further information write to the Building Editor of The Times- Gazette, Oshawa, Ont. .. A NEW Home Planner book entitled "70 Low Cost HOMES for CANADIANS", price 75 cents, includes this design and may be obtained at the news- paper office or by writing to this same address. IN THE HOME WORKSHOP G kerosene. Apply a thick layer and! allow to remain for a half hour or so; then scrub the surfaces with the paste and a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly with clear water, Tol remove the kerosene odor, scrub| the surfaces with one of the new| detergent powders, using about a quarter cupful in a pailful of warm water. SMEARS ON FLAGSTONES QUESTION: We have just com- pleted a flagstone patio and we put dry colored cement between Oshawa Times-Gazette, the stones. A heavy rain splashed ig Oshawa, Ontario. the color on the stones. I was # QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE | able to remove much of it with a BACKYARD PICNICS | ( ) Please send me furt*er details about how to obtain standard wire brush. But some of the color- FOR builder's blue prints for home Design No. 7. 24 cement sil Jdneres 0 \lie sur- | ¢ ) or enclosed please find 75¢ for which send me New Book of "4 NewpR. vou pict ato able to Plans entitled "70 low cost Homes for Canadians." (Please ,.on\ove the balance of the discol- Salsos to%sn* No.7 ALTERNATE BASEMENT PLAN The Building Editor, oration by scrubbing with a solu- tion of muriatic acid. Mix one part muriatic acid in ten parts of water, Pour the acid slowly to avoid splashing. Use a wooden pail to hold the solution. After wetting the stones with water, apply the solution liberally and after two or three minutes scrub with more of the solution using a fibre brush for the purpose. Rinse well with clear water. Muriatic acid is highly corrosive and should be handled with care. Use rubber gloves, rubbers over your shoes, old clothing and goggles to pro- tact Jour eyes. Avoid getting it on 8 NOISY WOOD FLOOR QUESTION: My floors are of hardwood laid over a sub-floor. In the centre of one bedroom, when one steps on the floor, it makes a resounding "bing bong." It is not a squeak, and I can't find 2a loose board. There is a cold air duct under this floor. I drove fin- ishing nails through the finish and sub-floors. Then, I went to the basement and drove nails up through the sub-floor -- still I get the "bing bong." What can be done? ANSWER: I suspect that the sheet metal duct fits so tightly against the floor that the slightest pressure on the floor depresses the metal causing the noise. Try to lower the duct a fraction of an inch. If you cannot do it, have a heating man do the job. It won't take him long. darker and darker. I have tried wash bleach, vinegar and kitchen cleanser as well as soaps of all kinds. Is there a satisfactory cleaner? ANSWER: The cement joints have a tendency to absorb dirt and if ordinary cleaners or the wax type of glass cleaner does not take it out, then you will have to rake out the cement with a sharply inted screw driver or chisel, Brush out all 100 se powder, wet the inside surfaces and fill with white portland cement mixed with just enough water to form a thick cream, Wipe off all cement smears from the surface of the tile with a damp cloth. BRIGHTENING A SLATE FLOOR QUESTION: Is there any way I can brighten up my slate floor? 1 want something that will bring out the color in the slate. So far, we have just cleaned it with steel wool and water, We have this on a bathroom floor and water seems to leave spots. ANSWER: After scrubbing the slate thoroughly, then rinse well with clear water, allow it to dry for several hours to make certain there is no moisture on the sur- face of the stone. The slate can then be waxed with a good brand of paste floor wax. For greater resistance to water, you might be more satisfied with the following: Apply a liberal coat of one part turpentine and three parts of 'boil- ed linseed oil (the oil is not heated but purchased under the mame at ROUGH LAUNDRY TUBS QUESTION: Our laundry scratchless scouring powder and at the bottom and water seeps should be kept through. What can be done and] what kind of paint can be used? | ANSWER: You can smooth the the paint store. After a half hour, tubs| wipe off all traces of oil with a way|are made of cement and after plenty of dry cloths. Try this on/ | many years of usage the finish|an obscure block to see if you ANSWER: Make a paste of a has gone and the tubs are rough|like the effect. All oil-soaked -- For Cats WINNIPEG (CP)--A Winnipeg restaurant is in desperate need of a Pied Piper who has a way with cats. Twenty to 30 cats have gone anti-social and are prowling the basement of the restaurant. No one can get near enough to catch them. "I'm at my wits end," Sally Warnock of the Humane Society said today. The restaurant owner was re- fused permission to shoot the ani- mals, A veterinarian has advised against poison because the cats would crawl into inaccessible places before ging. The situation had its beginning several months ago when several cats entered the basement through a hole. The population increased rapidly | get THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, July 28, 1956 © The health department has given the restaurant owner one week to rid of the cats. f ! Of the 109,946 immigrants entered Canada in 1965, more fan 52,000 were women and children. MORTGAGE LOANS AVAILABLE Raiph S. Jones | COOPER SMITH CO. Barrister & Solicitor Paints for Every Purpose at | cloths | 65 Simcoe St. South Dial RA 5-3525 | FEEDS RA 3-2312 4 h they are inflammable. roughened surfaces inside the tub with a coarse abrasive stone or| emery cloth. After wiping off the| dust, paint the surface with g rub-| ber base floor paint However, do not think the paint will last] very long, because of the hot water and various chemicals used| in laundering. Leaks usually occur at the joints, where the sides join the bottom. Open the joint with hammer and chisel then pack it with a mixture of litharge and glycerine. DARKENED TILE JOINTS QUESTION: My bathroom walls and floors are covered with cer- amic tiles. The mortar joint be- tween the tiles seems to be getting -- make remittance payable to The Oshawa Times-Gazeite.) OTTAWA (CP) -- The current session of Parliament is moving | towards an end, but there still is no sight of the government's bill | to tax special Canadian editions of New Plastics, Finishes for ; . By RUTH W. SPEARS I H 3 . ' foreign magazines. . 4 sh icials sai ursday the HF Tol ne that basic nit yn n n ome urni Ings legislation is ready and it still is 5 in place when | . the government's intention to in- H ready, There is mo 8 dinner} By KAY SHERWOOD |designed by Russel Wright has a troduce the measure before the i to find seats. A hammer New developments in the up- distinct textured appearance House prorogues, probably = in 4 and hand saw are the tools needed holstery fabrics will be of particu- which changes in pattern as it about two weeks. lar interest to homemakers whose is viewed from different angles. But there is no indication of ¥ ] ar- 3 a oa oe. shap. furniture must withstand the rig- Other new patterns combine col- just when Finance Minister Harris | 0 lors of a growing family. Even|ors and textures in raised designs will bring the controversial meas- es 30 that there 18 Cy aoc With fairly strict rules laid down|of dots, squares or geometrics. ure forward for debate. The bill 208/to protect the living room chairs Colors range from bright to sub- was first announced in the March ther and couch from casual abuse, spot/dued to accommodate manufac-/20 budget. are and stains bloom like daisies in/turers of furniture for the home ADVERTISING TAXED Nos. [the field. and for institutional use A The legislation, designed to pro-| ses Don't ask me why, for example, Recently introduced is a sili- tect Canadian magazines against Stl o unit together. Pattern is No. i and the price is 35 cents. O atterns available in packets : Pawn and Garden Furniture, 1 and 2 -- $1.50 each. Bird Hou 5 Government Bill On Magazines To Be Before House In Two Weeks tain, There also has been criticism in American quarters. The federal delay may be linked to this criticism. The Canadian government has just concluded negotiations "with the American administration on a tax treaty amendment which may aid in ex- pansion of Canadian investment in U.S.-controlled companies operat- mg. in this country. | The government may be delay- | ing the magazine measure to pdf sure nothing upsets plans for sign. | ing of the tax pact. which awaits passage by the U.S. Senate. The! magazine tax might arouse bitter) feelings among some American | PEACOCK LUMBER 328 RITSON RD. N. RA 3-9811 SPECIALISTS IN eo HARDWOODS eo SPECIAL MOULDINGS © BETTER PLYWOODS © DRY WHITE PINE senators. h. a little visitor decided that the cone-based finish which is applied outside competition, would -- $1.50 eac | v : | { gud Pesters. 1 na 3 _¥ __ $150/logical hiding spot for her choco- io jlecorative Fobrle® by textile a tax of 20 per cent on the gross|g } each: and Jig-Saw Packets, 1 and/late candy egg was under the| finishers. The finish can't be advertising revenues of special {2.9180 each. Be sure to give cushion on our couch. We all cried seen or felt, although it is claim- Canadian editions of magazines i name and number of packet to when we discovered it shortly ed that treated fabrics have a/such as Time, Reader's gest, | ¥ avold error in filling your order. after her father, a hefty 200- softer "hand" than untreated ma- Woman's Day, Everywoman's, ' Any pattern not useful may be re- pounder, had sat on it terial |Parents' Magazine and . Better | Purpose of the finish is to help Living. fibres resist spots, and when they Progressive Conservatives have do occur, to make them easier to described the proposal as discrim- clean up. Water or liquids don't inatory and a form of censorship. penetrate treated fabric surfaces| protracted debate is almost cer- as quickly or easily as they do mt---------------------------------- untreated material. Oily stains| One notable development is new e covering material that combines the porosity of fabric with the |durability of vinyl. The easy-care |features of vinyl have been touted . aa for years but the use of all-plastic Net i of C ian farm- ,onoistery has been limited. 1 | ers was 22 per cent higher in| "mo make for comfortable sitting, /can be swiped off with a dry % {055 than in 1954. Farm cash in-|T think the covering on a chair cleaner without leaving a solvent { come in the first quarter of 1956/or couch must be sufficiently por- ring. | BUSY SEASON | was 11 per cent higher than in Dus to Allow air > Mreulate fr . + H f 1955. ese new plastic abrics ave ggrresponding period 0 {hundreds of tiny air holes which| NIAGARA FALLS (CP)--An in-| |are almost invisible. Among ad- crease of 12,060 tourists was re- |vantages cited for these ventilated corded at this international bor- SAUCE FOR GOOSE ibric" tn coe sat aon de cron dri the ir sete : E s of last year, ourists| 'NOT FOR GOSLING { wear-life. i seeking information were 39,151 One of the new plastic fabrics against 27,091 last year. | PATERSON, N.J. 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