The Scalloped Roller is Revolved Rapidly When the Door is Opened, Frightening Flies
An effective means of frightening flies away from a screen door may be made from a spring curtain rod and cotton duck. Scallops of 8-oz. duck, 6 in. long, are fastened to the pole, on opposite sides, as shown. The ratchet on the end of the pole is arranged so as not to catch. A small cord is wound around the pole and fastened to the screen door. The rod supports are fixed near the top of the door frame.—Josef H. Noyes, Paris, Tex.
Porch Swing Made from Automobile Seat
The Seat Discarded from a Rebuilt Car was Put to Good Use
When an obsolete type of automobile was converted into a truck for marketing purposes, a leather-upholstered seat, discarded, was utilized as an attractive and comfortable porch swing. Hooks were secured to the front corners of the seat and to the upper edge of the back, for the chains attached to suitable supports.—George L. Ayers, Washington, D. C.
Linoleum Panels for a Homemade Chest
A strong packing box was converted into a useful and not unsightly chest by covering it with panels of linoleum left over from a job of covering a floor. Strips, ¹⁄₂ by 2 in. wide, were nailed around the corners of the box to form a panel on the top, sides, and ends. The wood and the linoleum were shellacked, and made a good appearance.
¶The lower corner of an envelope may be used as a small funnel.