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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1956-11-02, Page 10PIAN WCSIT94, SBANVORT ,. QNT,,.1V0. '2, 1956 lES`HE: TO ` `IL.1ONS IT -YOURSELF HOME" OWNERS the wheels of progress keep ng on -and on, hew tools, mat- . s and short-eut methods are being offered to the home- owner to help keep his Home up-to-date efficiently and economically. In keeping with the ever-grow- ing "do-it-yourself" trend, major suppliers in the housing and build- ing materials fields are lending their know-how to aid the handy- man and woman. For example, lumber supply houses are now furnishing the do-it- yourselfer with architectural ser- vice, financing counsel, all needed materials; and step-by-step instruc- tions for the job to be done—all in one package. Built-in furniture pieces, extra storage area and other carpentry projects are more and more simpli- fied by new "follow -the -pattern" directions for cutting and complet- ing. Sheathing for inside or outside, new conies in sheet form, insulation of various sorts is designed with the handyman in mind. interior wallboards, hardwood plywoods, assorted floor covering tiles, are but a few of the many, many pro- ducts designed to help Mr. and Mrs. Home -owner keep their home mod- ern and comfortable. Decorator touches for the home handyman are made with easy -to - hang wallpapers or predecorated wallboards. Old paper can be cov- ered with roll-on paint product§— end even given textured patter'hs with a newly designed applicator, VACUUM TIPS Clean hard -to -get -at places in the home, such as your refrigerator motor, bedsprings and other items, with the blower outlet on your vacuum cleaner. To pick up the dust and lint blown out, use the vacuum hose without any attach- ments. LONG A FAMILIAR SIGHT to several generations of Seaforth and district people, the frame buildings which accommodated Seaforth Lumber Ltd., have been torn down to make way for a service station. The two-storey portions of the plant originally were separate buildings, moved to the Goderich St. location from Harpurhey nearly 70 years ago.. Seeaforth Lumber Ltd. are now in new accommodation on Railway Street. edif qea dir/t eai There IS no finer coal ... no finer fuel of ANY type ... than NEW— DIFFERENT—SUPERIOR HUDSON STERLING COAL. TRIPLE -TESTED. Warranted as clean for Anthracite to be! - CHEMI-COATED. Pleasingly clean . once identifies it ... as the BEST. and free-of4mpurities as it is possible .. in all respects. Its lucent appear - MAKE NO MISTAKE • ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES NUDSONMJJIRf/ COAL SEAFORTH LUMBER LIMITED Phone 47 --- Seaforth It has been the privilege. of these two associated companies to serve Seaforth Lumber Limited for their lumber and millwork supplies for many years. Our sincere compliments to them on the opening of their new plant. A. S. NICHOLSON AND SON LIMITED, Burlington, Ont. Trim and millwork NICHOLSON AND CATES LIMITED,- Burlington, Ont. Wholesale Lumber and Plywoods Use Linoleum And Tile Scraps For Decorator Job gven if you do mot we a work- Shop, or Olo much puttering about your Hume On do-it•yourself jobs, there are certain • small chores about the hou3e you calf: do'cjuiekiy and efficiently with a minimum of toels• Here are the basics for every home: A clave hammer is the,backahone of any tool kit; a tack hammer, a worthy mate: Choose a cross -cut saw for cutting across the grains of . wood, a rip: saw for with -the grain cuts; a coping saw is a ver- satile tool for minor, fine work. A good tool kit should contain screwdrivers of, various sizes. A rachet screwdriver with inter- changeable blades is an excellent timesaver and good investment. Choose a fire chisel for both light and heavy work; it can be used for making vertical cuts, split- ting wood and other chores. A brace and bit comes in handy for all woodboring jobs; bits come in a wide variety of sizes. Equally useful is a hand drill for making holes in either wood cr metal, de- pending upon the drill point used. A jack plane is a handy tool for smoothing sticky doors and other minor jobs. Other handy small tools for use about the house are a wood and metal file; a folding rule, straight edge and steel measuring tape: all make themselves mighty use- ful. A pair of pincers, a pair of adjustable pliers,' a Stilson and monkey wrench—these too, should be in every home tool kit. Paint scrapers, putty . knives, nail sets and drawknives are han- dy additions. Keep a supply of sandpaper in both fine and coarse abrasives; steel wool is handy where scratch- ing is to be avoided; pumice stone is fine for polishing jobs. Don't forget the plumber's friends —the long -handled, rubber -cupped plunger ifor clearing stopped -up drains, and a steel, springed auger or "snake" for clogged -up pipes. These will help you handle the most common plumbing troubles, You wouldn't call a surgeon to remove a splinter from your finger. so why call a specialist to take care of some of the chores you can learn to do yourself. And, the best way to tackle the little repair jobs as they occur is to be prepared with the right tools to do the job. Don't throw away or burn up those odd -sized scraps of linoleum, rubber or cork floor tiles. Put them to good use about the house! For the kitchen, cut-out coasters and place mat. 'Cover your old breadboard with another linoleum scrap. Use strips. circles or squares as bases for the flowerpots gracing your window sill. Make a permanent shelf cover- ing with easy -to -wash and clean linoleum strips, Linoleum drawer bottoms for silverware prevent scratching, and deaden noise. Dress -up the old battered card table with a new linoleum top! Or lay a new, handsome top with tile squares. Use your odd-lot cork tiles for strips to create a handsome top for tables. desks. hobby benches and stools, 4 KNOW WHEN TO CALL A PROFESSIONAL! It pays to remember that many of the contractors in the home re- pair line approve of -the + do-it- yourself movement.. Small jobs are often too expensive for the con- tractor to handle at low cost. The wise home -owner should a- void, however, those jobs that re- present structural changes in the existing house . . or, major plumbing instalations and improve- ments, or major electrical work. These are the jobs for a profession- al, any time and all the time. OVER REFRIGERATOR Don't 'let space over your re- frigerator go to waste. It's the per- fect spot to park those rarely - used utensils. COLLECTORS' KITCHENS If you are one of 'the many mil- lions who collect things, try to work in your collection as part of the kitchen. From copper molds, to trivets, spoons, antique glassware and can- dy jars—these can be incorporated into your kitchen decor. "TILING -IT -YOURSELF" becomes a simpler job for Mr. - and Mrs. Handyfolks with quality plastic tile. Special out -corner and in - corner pieces plus convenient beveled edges help makee the in- stallation handsome ,and professional -looking. . , EVEN UNHANDYMAN 'FINDS IT EASY COMPLETING GOOD ,TILING JOB Tiling a kitchen, bathroom or utility room, is the kind of job even a person tivho "is all thumbs" can do well. New, improved wall tiles An a wide range of materials and colors, now make it easier for a beginner to make a satisfactory instalation. But whether beginner or expert, the do-it-yourself tile job should be clone with the best possible wall tilels. Most dealers ' furnish compete kits for the job—along with step- by-step instructions for every min- ute detail. Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. Check your kit and be sure you have all the tools for the com- plete job. Don't look for bargain mastic cement—a gallon of mas- tic should cover 35 to 40 feet; be a permanent and trouble-free bond for the tile. Select your kit containing mold- ed pieces—for corners, hard -to -get at places—and for trim. Tools you will& need are a- cop- ing saw for cirdular cuts around pipes, ect.; a notched trowel, a scraper, a chalk line and level and rule. Prepare the walls b`y removing everything that is loose, such as flaky paint or loose or rotten plas- ter. Thoroughly wash off grease and oils. Patch allholes with pat- ching plaster or plaster board. Make walls as smooth as possible. (1) Draw a level line around the room at the desired height. (2) Spread the mastic downward in a vavy motion, using a notched trowel. Spread enough mastic for three hours work; do not let it. harden. (3) First •set the half -tile cap a- long the level line; where there is an- outcorner start setting there_ Do not overlap tile edges or leave too much room between tiles. (4) Where tiles meet in corners_ cut tiles carefully for a' close butt;. fill openings with mastic. (5) For making circular cuts a- round pipes, bathtubs, etc., use a coping saw. Excess mastic should be cleaned off every few square feet as the job progresses. In about ten days after the job is completed, the tilt should be washed with a mill soap of detergent,.and water. Never use an abrasive. TI Pse ar but the Lighlight- t wi, a is to be done in laying tilo 3f you have the time and energy yc.s will also have the satisfaction of doing -it -yourself. However, if you do not feel that you are up to it, then your wall - tile dealer can give you a truly smart, professional installation at a moderate.. cost. STAIRCASE STORAGE Need more space? Are you util- izing those areas under the stairs? Behind cellar, attic and in -the - house stairs in most homes, lies a wealth of unused space fog closets and cabinets. THE MARTIN - SENOUR CO., LTD. EXTENDS THEIR BEST WISHES TO THE NEW SEAFORTh k LUMBER, LIMITED A Modern, convient and economical place to buy all your building needs and the famous MARTIN - SENOUR 100% nue Paint and Supplies.