Oshawa Times (1958-), 31 May 1963, p. 30

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FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE LINOLEUM WALL COVERING out. When the paste is dry, re- hundred per cent removal not guaranteed every time; brick is PUFFED-UP LINOLEUM QUESTION: Kitchen inlaid linoleum has been down at least 10 years. Last month two puff- ed-up areas, about one and a half inches wide, appeared be- tween sink and table. I checked no reason for it; I'm afraid our high heels will punch a hole in them, What do you suggest? ANSWER: Dampness through the floor, from beneath, may loosen linoleum and form puff- Lowi dry ané well - ventil., raised linoleum, with a thin spa-/3Q THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, Mey 31, 1963 al tan % sawewdriver; press the marine base in the Americas" {van Make a slit through the centre| linoleum Guwa and keep heavy) REDS BUILD SUB BASE? MIAMI, Fla. (AP)--The Span-| m0? panes area of, eastern of the bulged areas, using a lin-| weights on it until the cement oleum knife or razor blade. If|dries. Wipe up any excess ce- possible, follow a pattern ouiiiie| ment immediately; if allowed .o|ish-language newspaper Diario|northwest - of the U.S. naval to make the cut inconspicvons.|set and harden it is almost im-|las Americas says Russians are|base at Guantanamo, 450 miles place with fresh until no more : We just purchas- ecg Reape paint can be drawn off. One! 4 an old house. The kitchen has @ linoleum wall covering which we don't like, How can this be femoved? ANSWER: in the basement and can find!ed up areas. Is your basement too porous and unpredictable. Then work cement under the! possible to remove. constructing 'the largest sub-|southeast of Miami. : Pry a corner of e linoleum loose with a blunt @dged tool like a putty knife or driver; Then moisten the te on the back of the wall eovering. If it is a waterproof esive, moisten with naphtha, ng sure windows are open find the room well ventilated, and being careful of fire ha- gard (be sure pilot lights are Off). As the paste softens, pry' the covering loose from the Pail. Why Are People Buying From NGUS-(;RAYDON CARPET COMPANY WARPED BOARD *® QUESTION: I have a birch board, about 14 by 36 inches, that I was going to use to make 3 low table. It has become slightly warped. How can I Ftraighten it? * ANSWER: Place the board, foncave side up, on a couple of chair backs on saw horses, Where it can remain undisturb- ed for about 10 days. The ends| # hould project about 10 inches,| *~ ond the points of support at ach end. On each projecting end, place heavy weights "heavy books, pails of water, Jarge stones) and leave them for weveral days. If the warp does| ¢ jpot disappear in about a week,| j steaming (preferably by a pro- fessional cabinetmaker) may) § de necessary to straighten. A thome method is to clamp the Jeaf to a sturdy, firm frame of 2 by 4's and slowly steam the 'concave surface with a steam jron, tightening the clamps slow- dy as the steaming continues, juntil the board is flattened. This at best, is somewhat hap- jrazard; if worth it to you, have dt done right. MOSS ON GARDEN STEPS wos ax eae ces | ON HOLIDAY EXPENSES "on a hill and we have several! 'brick steps leading - down to a| garden in the rear, The bottom| Yew steps developed. moss on/ ethe surface and have become} c sllopery. How can' this be) Yes, now a pool of your own can be reality. Your dream come true Hollywood styling, in yard, at a cost far below usual, because of Roth Constructions improved methods. You'll have a summerlong holiday, in your own backyard. You'll add prestige and value to your home. You'll be the pride of the neighborhood. You'll be thrilled with the low cost. Various reasons we suppose .. . But we would like to tell you how hard we try to serve better, then you can extract your own reasons... perhaps the best way of telling you, is to give you our nationally acclaimed policy statement, it tells you, all. 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'Then to the brick surface ap-| Ply a_ liquid waterproofing preparation, available at ma- sonry supplies dealers, or a} 'diquid mildewproofing prepara- 'tion, available at some large) housewares departments, or ma- <Yine supplies dealers, If shrub-| -bery or trees shade these steps, | "thinning out to permit entrance! of sun and better air circula-| "tion in the area, will help pre-| «vent moss development. | * | 'PAINT SPATTERS ON BRICK! . QUESTION: I had my dark! 'red brick house painted and) SPECIFICATIONS:-- @ Well thickness 8/2" -- Floor 6" @ Concrete 3000 Ibs. per sq, inch compression strength @ Complete filtration system with DURO guoronteed self priming pump @ Automatic surface skimmer @ Chrome on brass main drain 2 Chrome brass adjustable inlets @ Chrome on brass vacuum fitting @ Widest width 25 ft. 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