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- Sash cord
- Scrap wood
- Screen fabric
- Shellac sealer
- Shellac spray
- Silicone or latex caulk
- Solvent cleaner
- Solvent/lubricant
- Splash block
- Sponge
- Spring-metal weatherstripping
- Stain remover
- Straightedge
- String
- Switch
Sandpaper
Used for removing and smoothing material—sandpaper is designated for use on either wood or metal. Come in various "grits" of rough and smooth.
Sash cord
Rope used to connect a sash with its counterweight in a double-hung window.
Do not use nylon rope or any other rope that will stretch.
Scrap wood
Small pieces of dimension lumber left over from other projects.
Sometimes you can obtain these from waste containers at building sites or lumber yards.
Screen fabric
Material made out of vinyl or aluminum used as a replacement in torn screen windows.
Choose aluminum screen fabric instead of vinyl for screens that will receive abuse from children and pets.
Wear gloves when working with aluminum screen fabric.
Shellac sealer
A pigmented stain-killer paint-like product for preventing stains from bleeding through finish coats of paint.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Shellac spray
Pigmented stain-killer in a spray can.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Silicone or latex caulk
Used for filling seams, cracks and small holes in a variety of materials. Choose silicone or latex depending on the application—see manufacturer's directions.
Work in a well-ventilated area when using silicone caulk.
Solvent cleaner
Used for cleanup of various adhesives, paints and stains.
Test on an inconspicuous area before using it on stains.
Solvent/lubricant
Products that clean gummy, dirty grease while providing lubrication to surfaces.
Keep away from open flames.
Splash block
Stone or plastic pad placed at terminus of downspouts or ground pipes to help keep runoff water away from foundations.
These can be found in either concrete or in colored plastic—choose what will blend in best in your circumstances.
Sponge
Used for general cleaning.
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Spring-metal weatherstripping
Weatherseal used around door frames.
Don't cut the stripping too long: It is better to cut it a hair short so it doesn't bow or bind in the corners.
Use care when working with cutting tools and sharp metal edges.
Stain remover
Use to remove stains from walls, carpets and other fabric coverings.
Test on an inconspicuous area before using it on stains.
Straightedge
Used for general measuring, marking and guiding of cutting blades.
Treat your straightedges with care or they won't remain straight edges.
String
Common household product usually made from fiber or nylon.
Switch
Electrical lights fixture circuit switch.
Always disconnect power before attempting any electrical repairs.
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