House Doctor on stopping gutter leaks and home fixes
A column of practical fixes covers gutter repairs with slip joints. Seal joints inside with asphalt cement and glass cloth, then address large holes with metal patches. Additional tips include termite inspection, floor stain removal, rug pile restoration, and foam insulation advantages for vinyl siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H
S.D.S
S.J.S
J.C
A.C.M
R.J.O
D.F
E.M.W
Harrisville Mill Fueled by Legacy of Mechanical Power
A Harrisville mill once used for mechanical power experiences renewed interest as historians and engineers explore its legacy and potential modern uses. Community groups discuss preservation and adaptive reuse while noting its place in regional industrial history.
HUD solar grants fund 3,468 units in third funding cycle
Secretary Patricia Harris announced 6.035 million dollars in HUD solar grants for 3,468 single and multifamily housing units across 169 projects in 44 states. Funds go to builders and developers, not individual homeowners, as part of a five cycle residential demonstration program under ERDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Roberts Harris
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
HUD
Harris
Carter
Understanding finance charges and APR basics
Dave Hayden explains that finance charges can be added at the loan start or taken from the loan and then paid in installments. He urges asking for the annual percentage rate as required by law and notes J H Winslow Plumbing and Heating Supply Co offers credit arrangements and 24 hour emergency service with hours Mon to Fri 8 to 5 and Sat 8 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Winslow Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., Inc
Depot St
Recovery Slow Gain for New England Economy
Boston bank and SBANE report a cautious upturn in New England with small firms forecasting a profitable year after three years of losses. Dr. James Howell notes regional lag in recovery despite strong national growth. About 41 percent report shipments considerably higher than a year ago, 23 percent slightly higher, while 68 percent see higher shipments than in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
First National Bank of Boston
Smaller Business Association of New England
SBANE
James M. Howell
Howell
Economist
Eye on Local Business The Event on horseback
Henry and Janet Schurink of Shaftsbury and the Bennington Pony Club founded The Event, a two day equestrian fundraiser now of national note. June 11 12 features dressage judged by Jack Legoff and a cross country course ending in 20 jumps. 140 riders include Ted Coffin Danny Emerson. Local riders aim for North American Championship spots with free admission for spectators.
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Henry
Janet Schurink
Shaftsbury
Bennington Pony Club
Twitchell Hill Road
U.S
Ted Coffin
Danny Emerson
Jack Legoff
Schurink
Sloan
Jerry
Renee
Renee Schurink
Jane Worthington
Gwen Wissell
Twitchell Hill
Stanley Tools
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Porta Pizzaria
West Bend
GE Coffeemaker
H. Greenberg & S Son
Main Street
Bennington
Lane
Furniture CO
Main ST
Greenberg
Greenberg's
SAVE
Waring
Harrisville Mill
Harrisville
N.H
Elm Research Institute
Electricity
Maytag
Monument Plaza
Bennington, Vermont
National Solar Heating and Cooling of
Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Hemisphere
Antarctic
John Hult
The
Application Concepts and Technology Association
Hult
By Dave Hayden
David J. Newell
Greater Bennington
Schurinks
United Press International
England
Thomas Cromwell
C.E. Weeks
Bennington, VT
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