Is There A Doctor In The House? (NAPS)—Think ahead. A good way for a homeownerto prevent costly repairs and keep up with maintenanceis to have a “first aid” kit for the home. It’s easy to makeone with a few simple items that can save a lot of trouble by doctoring up at homeboo-boos. To make a home“first aid” kit, it’s good to have on-hand such itemsas: e All Purpose Duct Tape— Knownfor its rock-solid quick fix performance, duct tape can get you out of a bind when it comes to a wide range of homerepairs. This includes repairing tree trunks and limbs, shower curtains, hems on dresses, sweeper bags or hoses, vinyl inflatable toys, tents, holding down floor mats and loose carpet, covering exposed bolts and more. The Web site is: www.duckproducts.com. e Loctite Quicktite Super Glue—Quickly fixes and con- ceals broken figurines, cracked sinks and jewelry. Because it sticks to nearly all surfaces, it can help in a matter of minutes. Use it for: metal, ceramic, china, leather, vinyl, wood, textiles, paper, and hard plastics. Found at www.loctiteproducts.com. Polyseamseal All-Purpose Adhesive Caulk—Thisall-purpose adhesive seals cracks and gaps around baseboards, door frames, window frames, countertops and even ceramic tiles. It’s been called the “tool kit in a tube,” it bonds to wood, metal, ceramic, vinyl, porce- lain, masonry, fiberglass, drywall and painted surfaces. The adhesive caulk is paintable, mildew resistant and made not to crack. Website: www.osisealants.com. By preparing for minor inci- dences you can avert manybigger, expensive disasters. W6 Driver—This all-in-one tool from the Wilton Corporation, contains six screwdrivers in one easy-to-use compact tool. With the blades permanently housed within the screwdriver handle, blades are changed easily and never mis- placed or lost. It contains the following blades: Slotted 1/8”, Slotted 3/16”, Slotted 1/4”, Phillips #1, Phillips #2, Phillips #3. For more information about the W6 Driver, call 800-519-7381 or go to www.wiltonconsumer.com. Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner—Whatever mess you’re into, whetherit’s changingoil, gardening or staining a deck, the powerof Lava can get it out. Many homeowners rely on it to clean their hands after any job. Considered an essential tool in any home, Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaners come in three forms—abar, a liquid with moisturizers or a towel that requires no water andno rinsing afterward. The Web siteis: www.wd40.com.
