Household tips Stopped up sinks may never become a problem if use preventive maintenance Us a dram cover to catch lint and hair Once a week turn faucets on full force to flush out material that might have collected If stoppage docs occur try a plunger first Seal the sink s overflow opening with a rag Remove the strainer Position the plunger over the opening and fill the sink with several inches of water Push release ten to twelve tunes without breaking the suction Ifthlsdoesnot remove the clog check the drain Remove the drainpipe with an adjustable wrench Be sure there a bucket under neath to catch water and debris Probe the pipes with a coal hanger or other heavy wire to remove any obstruction A portable light will prove Invaluable in illuminating the dark cramped work area under most sinks Some such as a First Alert Ready Lite can be stood on end so both hands arc free to work In addition the head swivels degrees up and degrees down to direct the beam wherever its needed so no helper is necessary to hold the light If the above steps fail call a plumber Continued from Page Knowing how to replace a fuse is essential to household harmony The two most Hems to have on hand are more fuses and a flashlight New rechargeable lights like First Alert Ready Lite can be plugged into electrical outlets so theyre easy to find even in the dark Because Ready Lite stores up power it can be operated for more than two and a half hours plenty of lime to complete most household jobs First find the usually located in the basement of houses and on a wall in apartments Older residences have screw in fuses with glass windows that let you quickly identify the blown fuse Unplug the appliance that caused the fuse to blow usually the last one turned on Replace the blown fuse with one of the same amps If the fuse blows ogam and the offending appliance Is unplugged there may be a problem in the wiring Call an electrician Newer buildings have circuit breakers a scries of switches that open to break the electric current when a is important to unplug the first then reset the GeorgetownActon Wed Sapt ton Try Buy Fly Free Simply in and with Pick one out one of our hurt well you 00 hit HEKKS LAWN GARDEN EQUIPMENT 8770768 i lilt Kip or two to Sweden For off ici1 rule oral your local Dealer ORTHOPEDIC SINGLE SINGLE- SUPREME -SINGLE- I LUXURV FIRM HOURS MonTues Wed to G THURS FRI 10am Saturday CANAPAS LARGEST CHAIN Of SPECIALTY SHOPS the Sleep Factory Own SI BRAMPTON MAIN ST 1 Hum VISA 6240305 DEW