As a result of drying, hammer heads often become loose in the wooden handle of the hammer. One method that has proven successful in tightening the head on a handle is to soak the hammer head and handle in a container of linseed oil.

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Keep in mind that these directions were written in the 1940's.  As with everything on this site - follow current safety standards when doing any project.

If you are one of the many men who have had disappointing results in painting cement floors in a basement workshop, recreation room, sun porch or elsewhere, you may be skeptical about the durability of floor, porch and deck enamel on concrete surfaces. Actually, any first-class enamel
made for this purpose will give satisfactory results if correctly used and, still more important, if the cement is properly prepared for painting.

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The following is from Make and Mend for Victory which was published in 1942 during World War II.  During this time consumers were encouraged to conserve resources - including household goods and clothing.

Consumer's Victory Pledge:

"As a consumer, in the total defense of democracy, I will do my part to make my home, my community, my country ready efficient strong.

I will buy carefully - I will not buy anything above the ceiling price, no matter how much I may want it.

I will take good care of the things I have - and I will not
buy anything made from vital war materials which I can get along without.

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By attaching an ordinary notebook/notepad to the inside of a kitchen cabinet door with four thumbtacks as shown in the accompanying illustration, needed items can be noted from time to time.

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