The Huron Expositor, 1979-05-10, Page 4210 — HOME & GARDEN IMPROVEMENT WEEK OF ;MAY ., 1979
Beginner's tool box°TT
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You've just moved into
Your first apartment or
house and discovered: that
your superintendent is avail-
able chiefly at Christmas
and your local home repair-
man is available at $IS to
$25 an hour! r
You are the best, most re-
liable and cheapest al-
ternative. And, the most im-
portant foundation for mas-,
tering basic repairs is a be-
ginner's "baker's dozen"
tool box — twelve essential
tools, plus some fix -it prod-
ucts and items you'll need to
have on hand.
Basic products to stash
away with your tools are an
assortment of nails and
"screws, plus a variety of
caulks and adhesives. In
addition to .Elmer's white
glue (for wood and other
porous materials) and their
Cabinetmaker's Contact
Cement, you should have an
"instant bond" cyanoacry.
late adhesive. such as Woq-
A
rec
The ideal place for a rec-
reation or family room is at
the rear of the house.
In most cases. if the fam-
ily room is kidded at the
back of the house, it is sep-
arated from the sleeping
area and can double with the
existing living room as an
entertainment area.
Many families prefer to
have their new room addi-
tion open off the kitchen or
sic dozen for do-it-yourself novice
der Bond, on hand for glass,
metal„ most plastics and just
about all other non -porous
materials. For caulking,
jobs, try the all-purpose la-
tex caulk you can buy in a
tube, thus eliminating the
need to purchase a caulking
gun.
Now, for your dozen .ba
sic tools:
Nail hammer: The best
"first" ' hammer is a 16-
ouncer with a curved, nail
pulling claw. Simply select
the one which feels com-
fortable in your hand,
Screwdrivers: The begin-
ner's toolbox should have at
least four screwdrivers in it:
stubby standard for close
quarters, 3" cabinet tip (nar-'
row), 4" standard and 4"
Phillips (one with an x -slot-
ted shaft tip for x -top
screws).
Crippling .Tale: You can
do practieahy anything' with
slip -joint pliers — . tighten.
and loosen nuts, pull nails,
room
dining room.
In any case, the addition
of a room at the rear of the
house will create an ?'L"
shaped structure.
The sheltered area ` be-
tween the arms of the "L"
makes an excellent spotfor
a screened patio or terrace,.
and this outdoor living space
often can be arranged so,
that it' connects with the rest
of the house with a sliding
door.
Beatfi3:e.at the High }Cost
Of SmoII,Englne Repair'
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twist wires together,. For
maximum comfort, choose a
pair with insulated (plastic)
handles. .
_ Putty knife A super aid
for everything from scrap-
ing off to smearing on, not
to mention prying off!
The kindest cut: Your
toolbox is incomplete if it
lacks a sharp, easy-to-use
knife. The handiest type .is
the one that accepts irregu-
lar-shaped, replaceable
razor blades and 'has. space
in the handle for spare
blades.
For measuring: Buy either
a tape or a zigzag (exten-
sion) rule, If you buy a tape,
select the 12 -ft. one that per-
mits complete removal from
the, case so that it can be.
used like a yardstick. A zig-
zag. rule should have a slide
extension at one end which
allows easy and accurate in-
side measuring.
On the level: For a refrig-
erator, the new traverse rod
for your drapes, or the pic-
ture you'd like to hang
straight, you'll find a tor-
pedo level an accurate, and.
welcome, help. This is for
small chores don't use a
torpedo level to lay a new
driveway!'
Adjustable wrench: Buy a
medium-size one to tighten
or loosen nuts (using pliers
could damage a stubborn
nut)
Push drill:: Here's the es-
sential tool for boring pilot.
(starter) holes in—hard-
woods. It comes with sev-
eral sizes of bits to accom-
modate different screw
sizes..
Scratch awl: You'll find
this .ice -pick -like tool per-
fect for punching starter
holes for screws and scratch-
ing in lines to be cut. Can -
tion — use awl only for soft-
woods; it will split bard-
woods,
ardwoods,
Razor blade scraper: This-
is the tool -of -choice for
cleaning paint from win-
dows, ceramic tiles , and
such. For safety's sake, buy
a blade scraper that ''stores
with a protective cover.
Combination wrench set:
Each wrench has an open
head on one side and a cor-
responding size socket head
on the other end — buy a set
that includes five different-
size wrenches..
One final tip ,— top qual-
ity tools are most econom-
ical in the long run. Poor
tools wear out rapidly,
!break and make it difficult
to achieve a craftsmanlike
result. t
n you think!
Adding a deck to your home can be easier than you:
think! You don't need fancy tools. Ora lot of know-how.
A Buildalldeck plan is really all you need. Buildall
home improvement` centres can turn just about any-
body into_a genuine do-it-yourselfer. A deck is a good,
place to start..
Outdoor parties, private sunbathing and relaxed in-
formal
n formaldining are all made possible with your own
deck. By screening it in and adding a roof, you can
create another room. It's like bringing all the beauty of
the outdoors right into your home! And yes, you really
can dol it yourself. Our own selection • of interesting
deck plans should help toinspire you. Once you've
selected the right kind of lumber we'll cut it to meas-
ure, ;Arid don't forget stains and paint. These help
preserve the wood while enhancing its natural beauty.
For an added touch of luxury, why not lay down
indoor -outdoor carpeting. Then your deck really feels.
like a room outdoors. But Buildall doesn't stop there.
We have barbecues, picnic tables, outdoor furniture,
planters—everything to make your deck a fun place to
be this summer. "
Buildall' is where great outdoor living begins. We make
it easier than you, think.
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