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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
9
A House Doctor column shares practical painting tips and DIY fixes for homeowners. It advises against cheap paints, explains proper mixing after buying paint, strain methods to remove pigment solids, uses a drill mixer with caution, and describes a groove outlet to prevent can spills. It also offers quick stain removal and a tool rack project from reader contributions.
New compact gas heating units and appliances of the era shrink bulky basements and clutter. Gas floor and wall furnaces free main space while modern water heaters and built in appliances deliver more function in smaller footprints.
The VA announced increases in GI loan activity in October for the Massachusetts Rhode Island area. Starts rose to 3 percent from 61 in September, while home loan guaranty applications totaled 961 versus 745 in September. Appraisal requests for new homes climbed to 609 from 61, and requests for existing homes rose from 752 to 776.
Home Service Bureau offers free and dime‑priced plans to liven winter evenings. Projects include a tempered presswood winter toboggan, a pullout desk with filing supports, a portable ice shelter, a hinged toy chest, a door closet sewing area, and a magazine rack with compartments. Plans AE‑176 AE‑209 AES29R‑1 AE‑352 AE‑380 AB‑389 provide full details.
Geographic notes that the location and position of a home influence color decisions for asphalt roofing shingles. Bright colors create an impression of a taller house while subdued tones tend to make a tall house seem shorter.
The guide explains building an effective neighborly fence by installing pickets on both sides of the rail and offsetting them. It notes western red cedar or Douglas fir as suitable fencing materials and describes the result as airy yet substantial in appearance.
A reader suggests turning a high bank at the rear of a yard into an attractive feature. The idea involves grading and landscaping to create a usable, appealing slope that enhances drainage and visual interest.
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