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lubricant either oil or water while sanding This process is usod to bring an high gloss fine Disk sanders are Iho fasl shaping wood They are hard and Do si suited for wood and metal work Tho palm or block is a high speed finishing sandor furniture An orbital speed genoraies t limshotall HINTS Tho grades of masking paper and longer if TIPS ON CAULKING INSIDE YOUR BATH Mile This separation of wall Splashed bathroom projects a small is usually sufficient clean caulking with a or y knife not itch the basin or surround- tile Cul the tip of the ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE HOME wiring NEVER NEVER replace a 1T Amp with one of a is stock a lino boxes- tools and supplies It you going to add plugs or wire a Hoc Room bo sure find out your local codes and should you be in any doubt conlact an electrician motor lor a short period speed whore it draws less See your local Canadian Association dealer your electrical needs and supplies Remember an unsafe electrical in problem for a Iho cap if so equipped and when the area completely dry push the sealant around edge in can wet your finger smooth out caulked bo free of any soap and groaso deposits or dirt If ulk won t properly adhere caulking a lis a good on regular lor a breakdown to repair a It much like maintaining your car regularly lo prevent large repair A good plan is lo sit down with a calendar early the year and nolo thai should bo done regularly as well as Iho seasonal chores This pages of calendar each month II is also to nolo items you thought occur Tho calendar servos as roforenco year year There is always a buildup of grease hair or soap and regular attention can a disastrous flood At the same time check workings of your tank lor of replacement workings While I nolo a 5t you prolonged us washer may compile your own unique list has several areas that need attention Firsl Ihomolor should be lubricated once a year preferably at start of season Do not pump quantities oil into cap A drop or two is sufficient as too much oil could cause problems Ihero check Iho Ian bel lor fraying or it shows signs of Filters should bo changed regularly lor best perlormanco Do nol forget about the humidifier if inspected and changed necessary one the dram cleaners on the market regularly at feast twice Guttorsonddownspouts should bo chocked before the winter sets and all leaves and debris should bo removed Tho latter can create up and leak into house Joints should also be checked and scaled it are leaking Tho downspout can be tested wilh a fast running ages II your downspout empties the foundation to pre vent Hooding from heavy fall or spring rains and moilOff Check on your auto matic washer regularly and make it a rule to shut off water supply to the washer after each Many Hoods have been caused by split PREPARATION MAKES PAINTING EASIER Strangely enough there in Ihis world who do like to paint While majority of us like life a freshly painted room the actual process painling can be tiring messy and frustrating In this column we will offer a few hints thai will make painting easier quicker and far less frustrating painl 13 by far easiest to It goes on with is odorfree and best all brushes rollers and you your self can be cleaned up with soap and water While those will not last as long oilbased bathroom ease of makes them most popular wall coalings Oilbased paints exposed to hard many wash ings moisluro or grease They me also most popular for outdoor tho lough removing some the strong with oilbased painls considerably stronger than paints and very object ionable some paint lor well ir adequate drop sheets Old all portable furniture room and movo the heavy to one end of room cover with poly ethylene and move to other end when pamltng is comploled in that area proper ladders and sturdy chairs 10 stand on Allow yourself adequate time to do job People HOUSEHOLD WORKSHOP TIPS y lips on woodworking and house repairs People in these pursuits traditionally folding it half You can use Ihe exposed top and surfaces then fold out one lucked inside for a fresh surface This method also creates a size thai fits Cover back lino sandpaper with masking lape before using sloplaoi nails or lot OH off onto tools without other half to hold tools A word caution Do leave anything h area simply push locate and bottom of lo by next with rest slay tightly at in a fish tackle sealed