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Contents: Bunk Beds For Two Young Fellas (September’s bunk bed cover project is one of the easiest to make for the homeowner with average skills and experience. The bunks are designed to economize on corner space. The upper and lower beds span adjacent walls and are supported by a common center beam which gives them a unique appearance. The construction is very sturdy and as good-looking as a pair of boys will tolerate. It’s guaranteed to make Mama’s bed-making job a lot simpler); Fixing Your Own Faucets (Faucets that are old, broken or leaking may give the homeowner his most frequent plumbing headache, but with a few simple tools and very little time the average person can easily make ordinary faucet repairs. This month’s feature on faucet repair details every important step on replacing worn washers and correcting or replacing damaged seats. It tells you the right and the wrong way to install O-rings and why you should not overtighten a gland nut); Stripping Old Furniture Finishes (Here is a long-deserved story on furniture stripping that readers will agree was well worth waiting for. The author’s proven step-by-step method of preparing a furniture piece for refinishing will help you get started on a stripping project right away. It you’ve been hesitant about stripping because of the expected messy work, then you’ll be encouraged by the helpful pictures and words. The average stripping job takes only a couple of hours); Fireplace Fix-Up (Add to the appearance and safe operation of your home fireplace by following the maintenance tips in this valuable story. Learn how to make repairs on the hearth, chimney, drop-door and the damper. Why not inspect the fireplace now so you can rest easy on those cold winter nights);, Potting Shed/Greenhouse Combination (For the gardener who dreams of carrying his hobby into the winter months here is a working unit that blends with the outdoors. Potting shed is a 5 x 10 foot redwood structure designed to join with an easily-assembled prefab greenhouse. Plans cost $10); Shaker Work Cabinet (The Shakers may have used this roomy piece for everyday work and storage, but you can adapt it for pantry, sewing or craft projects. Extension leaves on the side and rear give the cabinet an added potential. Complete working drawing and materials list help you build it); Pour Yourself A Plastic Floor (Highly decorative vinyl floors can be created in special designs to suit the individual homeowner. In a weekend’s time you can pour one of these plastic floors over wood, tile or just about anything. A plastic floor surface is easy-to-clean and lasts forever); Lawn And Garden Tool Time (Right now is the time to prepare your hand and power tools for next year’s lawn and garden season. Here are practical rules to follow before tucking away your tools for the winter. You’ll get longer and more satisfactory service from your equipment and save a few pennies); New Products For Old Problems (Our regular column of pictures and paragraphs on a wide range of new and interesting items for the handyman. This month’s New Product pages feature a specialty battery lamp, a reversible-bit screwdriver, a low-priced router, imitation brick flooring, an electric chain saw, a plumbing repair kit and a handy welding torch); Editor’s Tests (Evaluation reports by our editors who undertake regular field tests on new tools and products for the home, garden and workshop. Selected for September preview were the Wen Electric Engraver, a Shop Vacuum made by Black & Decker and a Rockwell manufactured Fast Finishing Sander. Read the Editor’s write-ups. They begin on page 18); Booklets You Should Know About (Literature from manufacturers in pamphlet, booklet or leaflet form of certain interest to the do-it-yourselfer or homeowner. Some of the Booklets featured in this issue tell you how to install ceiling tile, how to make windows look beautiful, how to finish wood floors and how to make a basement livable. The list is longer); Ask Handyman Q & A (This column is devoted to solving problems sent in by our readers. The main topics covered are those of general interest including maintenance, improvement and repair of the home. This month our technical editor gave special attention to questions on paneling over plaster walls, removing and installing tile, repairing picture frames, protecting asbestos shingles, leveling a basement floor and clearing sluggish drains); What It’s Called And Where To Buy It (Names and addresses of various manufacturers of products mentioned in the feature articles)
Issue: September 1972
Condition: Very Good