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           Residents are permitted to 
          perform minor quarters improvement projects provided they obtain 
          permission from the Facilities Branch of the Housing Office.� 
          Residents may paint and stencil walls and ceilings, but it is 
          recommended that all paint should be obtained at the Self-Help Issue 
          Point (SHIP) in your local military community.� Paint not 
          obtained at the SHIP should be limited to light pastel shades that 
          would easily be covered by one coat of white paint as failure to use 
          the approved paint from the SHIP may result in the resident having to 
          repaint the quarters.� Likewise, wall borders may be applied; 
          however, occupants are required to remove the borders and any residual 
          adhesive before clearing quarters.� Failure to adequately remove 
          the border/adhesive may result in the occupant being charged for costs 
          associated with contract maintenance. 
           
          
          SELF-HELP 
        In order to 
          minimize the time that maintenance workers spend on minor projects and 
          allow them to focus their efforts on those jobs needing professional 
          skill, community members are required to participate in the self-help 
          program.� Some examples of projects that have been designated as 
          mandatory do-it-yourself jobs include: 
           
          CARPENTRY: Tightening hinges on doors and cabinets, repairing drawer 
          slides, securing handles on cabinets and closets, replacing or 
          tightening towel bars, racks, soap dish holders, toilet paper 
          dispensers, and door stops.�  
           
          PLUMBING: Replacing showerheads, faucet aerators, sink stoppers, 
          faucet handles, faucet washers, drainage traps, drain plugs and 
          chains. 
           
          ELECTRICAL: Replacing light globes adn covers, switch plates, and 
          outlet covers, and ensuring all light fixtures have working bulbs. 
           
          GENERAL: Replacing toilet seats, bathroom mirrors, refrigerator and 
          stove drip pans, and range hood filters.�
           
        
        
        DAMAGED 
        SHIPMENT? 
        
         
        SEE OUR GUIDE TO 
        CLAIMS FOR LOSS/DAMAGE TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS/BAGGAGE 
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