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First Aid
For the
Ailing House
By ROGER B. WHITMAN.
Question—Where two sections arc
Joined in a long radiator the joint
persistently leaks. It was repaired
several times with iron cement as
it lav on its side, but after it is in
position the leak reanpears. due, I
suppose, to a “swavback" sag caused
by the length. Is there any internal
cement that might serve the pur
pose?
Answer—There is no efficient in
ternal cement. Have you tried
spreading the iron cement around
the joint, then covering it with a
metal band, the ends drawn up tight
with a bolt? Another method is to
cover the joint with the cement and
wind a layer of soft iron or brass
wire over the soft cement to force
the cement into the leak. Tie the
ends of the wire by twisting. A
center support under the radiator
will help.
Titanium.
Question—What are the advan
tages and disadvantages of titanium
in paint.
Answer—'Titanium is very opaque
and has great hiding powers: this
and its whiteness explain its ad
vantages. Bv itself, however, it is
too soft, and in use is usually mixed
with oxide of zinc.
Pipe Noises.
Question—We have been bothered
considerably by wall noises caused
by the expansion and contraction
of the steam pipes when the oil
burner goes off and on. Can any
thing be done to overcome this con
dition?
Answer—Pipe in contact with floor
Joists or sections of wall usually
causes this condition. Your only
remedy is to eliminate this friction.
This, of course, means locating the
troublesome spots and moving the
pipe or shaving off some of the
joists to eliminate contact with the
pipe.
Fuel Savings.
A correspondent writes—“We in
stalled a boiler and oil burner com
bination and during the first winter
had the attic floor filled with rock
wool. Immediately there was a
beneficial difference and less fuel
used. The next summer rock wool
was blow-n into the four walls. Then
we added two rooms and now have
eight. Our fuel bill for heat and
year-round hot water averages $75
a year. Of course, we have storm
sash on all windows and doors.
North and west windows are weather
stripped. As you often stated, one
must have all of these to get satis
factory results.”
An efficient heating system plus
Insulation, etc., will always bring
about satisfactory results.
Porch Floor Punishment.
Question—What can I use on the
w-ood floor of my porch that takes
a lot of punishment from mv chiJ
dren? Their shoes take up all the
grit from the yard and the lots.
Paint does not seem to fill the bill.
Answer—A good sized cocoa mat
at the foot of the porch steps will
help to remove the grit from the
soles of the children’s shoes. No
paint or varnish will withstand the
“sandpaper action" of the grit and
dirt on the soles of a shoe.
Staining Mahogany.
Question—I have a mahogany ta
ble which I should like to stain a
chestnut color, but have been told
that the mahogany color Will bleed
through. Would wood bleach pre
vent this bleeding?
Answer—You should first remove
the present finish down to the bare
u-ood and then bleach the red ma
hogany color out of the wood. This
can be done very well with a pre
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pared bleaching liquid. Or you can
use a hot, saturated solution of
oxalic acid as a bleach. When the
wood is bleached there is little pos
sibility of bleeding. Do not try this
method on a veneered surface, as
the liquids w'ould probably loosen
the veneer.
New Heating System
Question—My 40-year-old frame
house was heated with hot-air heat.
I intend to put in a new steam
heating plant, but am undecided
whether to put in oil or coal. I
have been told that I must first
make sure that the chimney is lined
its entire length with tile pipe be
fore installing the new boiler. How
can I find out about this? Is a coal
stoker operated by electricity
cheaper than oil heat?
Answer—Your local heating con
tractor should be able to examine
the chimney and advise you of its
condition. Or with the help of a
mirror and flashlight you can find
out about the chimney lining your
self. Insert the mirror through the
clean-out door or through the
smokepipe opening setting the glass
at such an angle that the full length
of the flue will be reflected. A stoker
operated heating plant may be less
expensive to operate than oil, al
though you must consider that ashes
_
will have to be handled. The equip
ment cost will be about the same.
Subduing Noise.
Question—How can I make a flush
tank noiseless?
Answer—Some outflts are natural
ly noisy, and nothing ca- be done
about it. In others, however, the
sound can be cut down by replacing
the tank mechanism with a design
that is more modern.
Walnut-Veneered Beds.
Question—I have walnut-veneered
beds which have developed a white
stain on the headboard. The var
nish has worn off, and when any
one rests on the bed pillows against
the headboard, the pillowcase sticks
to the veneer. How can I remove
this condition, and restore the fin
ish?
Answer—The pillowcase will not
ordinarily stick to a wood surface
which is free of varnish. The white
stain on the headboard may have
been caused by perspiration or some
hair preparation. Try wiping the
stains with turpentine. If this does
not remove it, refinishing is advis
able.
Odor of Medicine.
Question—In a small drawer of
an antique commode, which I
bought and refinished, there is a
strong odor of medicine or disin
fectant, which resists all cleaning
and deodorizing agents. Can you
give me any suggestions?
Answer—Try the simple method of
sunshine and air. Place the drawer
out in the open air for the entire
day. Another method that ma^be
successful, is to coat; the inside and
outside of the drawer with two coats
of varnish or shellac.
Dutch Wooden Shoe.
Question—I saw some lamps for
a boy's room made from imitation
Dutch shoes, with a parchment
shade in the shape of a sail. I have
a real wooden shoe, more than 30
years old. It is considerably black
ening with dust. How can I bleach
the wood before polishing and wax
ing?
Answer—Remove as much of the
dirt as possible by rubbing with
sandpaper of a medium coarseness.
Wipe with benzine; being careful of
fire. If the wood is stained, you
can bleach it by applying a hot
saturated solution of oxalic acid.
Leave the bleach on over night. The
following day, rinse with plenty of
clear water. When the wood has
dried, rub with fine sandpaper; then
wipe off the dust with benzine and
finish as desired.
r
Owen Heads Realty
Membership Group
Thornton W. Owen has beer
named chairman of the Member
ship Committee of the Washingtor
Real Estate Board, according t<
Fred A. Smith, recently electee
president of the organization.
Co-operating with Mr. Owen or
this committee are: L. F. Colbert
of Brodie and Colbert, Inc , S. Dolar
Donohoe of John F. Donohoe &
Sons, A. C. Houghton of E. Quincj
Smith, Inc., James T. Knight o:
Lawyers Title Insurance Co. of
Richmond, Nathan Poole of the
American Co., James A. Sullivan,
Jr. of Sullivan Bros., DeVere R.
Weeden of J. C. Weedon Co., P.
Latimer Barkley of J. Dallas Grady
& 8on, Henry C. Cryer of C. W.
Simpson Co., Inc., R. G. Koenig &
J. Leslie Watson, both of Boss and
Phelps.
At the organization meeting held
last month approval was given to
the application of J. Vincent
O’Hare, trading as O'Hare Estates,
which application was later ap
proved by the Board of Directors.
Living Room Treatment
For a living room which is the
last word in comfort, blue and cream
are chosen for decoration. The walls,
painted a light ivory tan, are com
plemented by the delft blue of the
couch upholstery, the deep blue and
white armchairs and the textured
blue carpet. The furniture, modern
in design, is of bleached maple and
includes—besides the chairs—a min
iature piano, desk, coffee and side
table with deep couches. One large
club chair is covered witn a la irel
green fabric. Occasional cushions
are vermilion and the dishes on the
coffee table are vermilion to match.
4 MONTGOMERYg
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j ark St. N.W., overlooking
Chain Bridge and river.
Facing proposed National
Scenic Boulevard.
6 rooms, 3 baths, 1 large
bedroom and bath on first
floor. 2-car garage, rec
reation room.
Furnished by
Hutchison’s
W. C. KREMKAU
Emerson 5163 - 1852
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IN SILVER STAR HOME—A view of the attract! ve den in the eighth Silver Star Home of the year,
located at 3514 Inverness drive, Rock Creek Park Village, Md. The home enters the third week of
its 30-day exhibition period tomorrow. —Star Staff Photo.
Just Completed
TIFUL NEW HOMES LOCATED IN ONE
: WASHINGTON'S MOST DESIRABLE
AND CONVENIENT SECTIONS
IBIT HOME-5411 41st ST. N.W.
•amber our pric* it right and farms can ba arranged.
estor who realizes environment is one of the most im
parts of his purchase will appreciate the exceptionally
:ation of these new homes, in one of the city's most
close-in neighborhoods. Every convenience is at hand,
nes meet highest specifications throughout. Six spacious, j
re rooms, three colored tiled baths, recreation room—
tractive and spacious—automatic oil heat, complete in
, furred walls. High fenced-in lot to paved alley
m today and compare with others you have seen cr
To Reach: Out Conn. Ave. to Military Road, west ?
on Military Road to list Street and houses.
For Bmtt.r Hammt
7 15th Sf. hJ.W. Rap. 2340
1716 Taylor St. N.W.
Adjoining
ROCK CREEK PARK
HARRY BLAKE
Owner
New house at exceptional value, built
nndet the owner's personal sapervi
slon. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, larte rec
reation room, larce heated attic room,
tVrstinchonse oil burner, air-eondt
tloninx heatlnx system for Winter
and Summer nse.
Open Day and Evening
See Your Brokor for
Prico and Taints
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Price Redacad to
$8,650
5928 Broad Branch
! Rd. N.W.
Chevy Chase, D. C.
Reconditioned Like New
A detached brick corner
home of English design in the
better part of Chevy Chase,
near the Circle. 2 tremen
dous bedrooms, 'large living
room and dining room, nice
kitchen with elec, refrigera
tor, built-in garage. j
Open Sunday 10 to 6
FRANK S. PHILLIPS
927 15th N.W. Dl. 1411
Distinctive and Individual
NEW BRICK Colonials
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Nearby Bethesda, Md.
7102 Stratford Road
Prices $9,750 to $10,450
3 and 4 Bedrooms * 2 Baths
A community of new detached homes, each individually planned and
artistically designed, appealing and perfectly appointed, having large den
on 1st floor, porches, attic.-completely equipped kitchens, oil heat and
detached garages.
Astounding Values—Ideally Located
Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda. left on Old Georoe
town Rd. to Wilson Lane, then left to Stratford Rd. and homes.
Open Today and Sunday
L. T. Gravatte
I 729 15th St. Realtor. NAtional 0753
Fully Detached De Luxe Homes, $9,950
HOMES FOR WHICH YOU WOULD EXPECT TO PAY $11,500
One Sold
• 6 Large Rooms • Air Conditioned • Copper Gutters, Water
• 21/2 Baths • Extra Large Kitchen Pipes, Flashings and ip
• 2 Fireplaces • Venetian Blinds Downspouts
• Recreation Room • Insulated • Near Schools
SAMPLE HOUSE, 4312 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE. N.E., BROOKLAND
_Farniahad By Hilda N. Millar
WALTER VON HERBULIS
1126 VERMONT AVE. NATIONAL 2930
(These JVetv Homes Have Created
'A Sensation—And They Should! |
More Than 25 Sold Before Completion
*10,450
$9,450
4515 44th St. N.W.
Beautifully furnished by
HOWARD 8. HEID.
TO REACH: Out Mass. Ave. to 48th
8t . north on 48th 8t to Albemarle,
east on Albemarle to 44th. turn north
'/a block to home.
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LOOKING FOR A
COMPLETE HOME?
See These Houses
Silver Spring, Maryland
Model House
(Completely farniehed by
The Hecht Company.)
692 Montgomery Ave.
New Detached Brick
$7,950
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Financed ta suit you.
6 large well arranged rooms, 3
extra large bedrooms, recreation
room, other features include outo
| matic heat, slate roof, fully
screened, including screened porch,
furred walls, insulated roof, weath
erstripped, caulked, fully equipped
kitchen, all street improvements
in and paid for. Convenient to
schools, churches, 1 block to St.
Michael's Parochial School, 3
blocks to shopping center.
To Benc/l Out Georgia Are. (n
Stlrer Spring turn right on Mont- , 1
gomerv Ave. (at House A Herrmann I . ,
Furniture Store) 2 blocks. You wtU
see our Han. . .
WAPLE k JAMES, INC
: 8463 CmtiIi Are., Silrer Sprtaf.
! Shepherd 8200.
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ID Exhibit Home 6806 Denton Rd., Edgemoor, Md.
I Your Lost Chance to Buy on This Popular Street
I* 6 Rooms
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Tiled Baths
• Pine Paneled Den
• Detached Garage
• Sun Deck
• Screened Porch
• Full Basement with
Lavatory and Laundry
• Quiet May Oil Burner
• Convenient to every
thing
• Just an easy drive
from downtown
• A short walk from the
Bethesda shopping
center
• 2 blocks from rapid
transportation
• Near good schools
• Adjacent to the Edge
moor Country Club
vspen i oaay or uauy
TO REACH: Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda, sharp
left on Edgemoor Lane, 5 blocks to Denton Road, left to houses.
M. X. STONE
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4 P/annerf Development just off beautiful Mount Vernon Boulevard, between *
fl Washington and Alexandria—of over 200 modern brick homes of unequalled
value surrounded by beautifully planted parkways and shrub islands. %
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*490 THAT’S ALL I
I No Settlement or Title Expense to Purchaser |
$33.45 PER MONTH
Including 5% Interest
and Principal
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M ' ★ 15 Minutes t® Downtown Washington-10c Bus Para * Tiled Bath—With Shower * Furred Well* j|
11 ★ 5 Large Rooms ★ Convenient to Everything + Psved Streets ®
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