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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1964
Page
12
The Berkshire Eagle notes seasonal storm risk and urges homeowners to inspect roofs twice yearly. It describes checks for loose shingles nails and edgings, methods to inspect from upstairs with binoculars, and cautions on roof walking. It recommends asphalt cement repairs and professional help for complex tar and gravel roofs.
A plumbing bureau advises placing lawn faucets around the house and yard to supply ample water for gardens and lawns. Frost proof valves with built in shut offs prevent freezing and allow drainage when closed. For existing homes, hire a contractor to add extra faucets during plumbing planning.
Ed Mendenhall of High Point North Carolina, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, told the Miami Board of Realtors that 1964 should see more home buyers trading up to better residences. He predicted continued general economic expansion with real estate sharing gains, but noted no automatic inflation cushion for land. He warned that apartment construction may ease after a rising trend, while demand for quality location and maintenance remains key.
Home moisture damage ages rooms through water vapor from cooking washing and clothes drying. Jack Faison of Allied Chemical offers simple rules: ventilate drying rooms and kitchens use exhaust or open windows, vent during washing and bathing, keep bathroom door closed, and air the house regularly especially in winter to prevent damp walls ceilings and peeling paint.
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