How can I remove Krazy Glue from a mahogany table?
JULIA BOSLAND, Wellesley A. The solvent for Krazy Glue is acetone, and unfortunately the acetone will also do a job on the mahogany finish. I don’t think there is any other way that would not ruin the finish. So, any way you take off the Krazy Glue, you will have to refinish the top. Q. I plan to put up a special wall finish in my basement, which requires it be nailed in many places. Will many nails in concrete hurt the foundation? MICHAEL WATTS, Weymouth A. No. The foundation is at least 10 inches thick and can take many, many nails without damage. If you are concerned, you can put up a different kind of wall finish: One is to nail strapping (1 x 3 boards) vertically, on the wall, fill between them with 3/4-inch Styrofoam, and finish with plasterboard. Or, put up the strapping with construction adhesive. The second way is to put up a 2 x 4 stud wall, fill that with fiberglass insulation and finish off with a vapor barrier of polyethylene and, finally, plasterboard. Either of these tec
