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Wood alcohol or varnish remover is used, together with a putty knife, 

 for removing the varnish; the top is then cleaned evenly and thoroughly 

 and sandpapered, after which it is treated as a piece of new wood, being 

 stained to match the legs, waxed, and rubbed down long and arduously. 

 A library table may be refinished in the same way. 



Fig. 30. — A dining-room. What comments have you to make ? 



THE BEDROOM 



The bedroom should be pure, airy, clean, light-colored, and orderly. 

 The bed should be placed in such a position that good ventilation with- 

 out draughts is assured and that the early morning light does not shine 

 in the face of the sleeper. Bureau and chiffonier should be placed where 

 the light is good by day and by night; and, if possible, the washstand 



