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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1964
Page
9
Berkshire County residents face costly ice dam damage from repeated storms. The piece covers insurance coverage, methods to break dams, heat cables, warm water, shoveling, and spring roofing fixes, warning about garage and roof loads from heavy snow.
The article explains aerator function on faucets, how to clean clogged strainers with a brush or needle, and when to replace. It advises using a swivel-type replacement, protecting chrome with tape or cloth on wrenches, and avoiding forcing non separating parts. When in doubt, consult a plumbing contractor to prevent major damage.
Pennsylvania State University offers an Improving House and Grounds home study course for 1.50 dollars. It covers kitchen storage, closet organization, garden tool storage, ventilation, plumbing, and finishes for kitchens, bathrooms, and lawns. It includes instructions and diagrams to assist both short and long term home improvement projects.
Off season shopping for home repairs and improvements can yield big savings. Contractors offer competitive estimates in slow months. Summer is best for chimney and furnace work, fall for pools, and early spring for patios. Using chemical agents helps contractors work in cold months for small jobs.
American Builder surveyed nearly 4,000 custom homes coast to coast finding only 12 percent with one bathroom. Most homes now include two or three baths, with two baths in 34 percent and three baths in 21 percent, while tile production rose 12 percent reflecting the shift.
Home buyers and builders seek insulation to reduce heat loss. Weather-stripping and storm windows cut fuel use, with proper fitting reducing heat loss through glass by about half. Full-house installation can save 25 to 30 percent of winter fuel bills, and metal combination windows offer year round efficiency.
Colored plumbing fixtures move from novelty to norm as about half of fixtures sold are in color. Dimensional color aids decorating across bathrooms and kitchens with durable, acid resistant finishes. The Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau notes electronic color checks ensure fidelity, guiding buyers to accent white fixtures with bold surrounding hues.
Privately owned heavy construction planning rose to 653 million last week the largest of the month according to Engineering News Record. Public projects added 306 million bringing total new plans to 1.2 billion. Over the five weeks in January additions totaled about 6.6 billion more than four years ago.
Architects favor rough lawn western red cedar or Douglas fir siding stained to reduce maintenance. Exterior stained walls preserve appearance for many years and resist weathering.
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