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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1964
Page
8
GE unveils four line sealants Bathtub Auto Metal and Clear for home use. The silicone rubbers resist aging weather and stay elastic, forming a solid bond via vulcanization. Priced at 1.95, packaging includes an applicator, sold through hardware and paint stores nationwide.
A compact kitchen should include a devoted home office nook with a small shelf for a telephone and notepad. A ceramic tile surface adds color and eases cleaning, transforming the space into a practical, easy to maintain hub in the residence.
Gas central heating now used in over seven of ten new homes and occupies less than three square feet of basement floor space. In the past year, gas heated homes rose by more than 1.15 million to 24.74 million nationwide, with 66 percent of installations in new houses. Modern furnaces the size of an office filing cabinet fit in closets or under stairs, freeing space for recreation and other uses.
A new pamphlet "Housing and Home Finance Agency, What It Is- What It Does" outlines HHFA activities and its five constituents Federal Housing Administration Public Housing Administration Federal National Mortgage Association Community Facilities Administration and Urban Renewal Administration. It notes related housing functions in other federal agencies and sells for 10 cents with bulk discounts.
Dear House Doctor discusses a two year old bathroom wall failed tile install. Builder denies responsibility. Article advises replacement of soaked plaster with water resistant underlayment, tile repair, and careful moisture sealing to prevent leaks. Includes reader tips and home maintenance guidance.
In a reader Q and A, a homeowner notes water pours from a cellar flue cleanout during rain. experts say rainfall cannot descend the flue and the leak comes from chimney sides below grade. cure involves excavating around the flue, cleaning bricks, and sealing with hot asphalt or roofing cement.
New York State opens Gore Mountain ski area at North Creek twenty miles north of Lake George. Adirondack Authority developed the $3 million facility with 3000 ft elevation and 1500 ft vertical drop. Main chair 7300 ft, second chair 4106 ft, T bar 1309 ft. All lifts open today for $2, usual $8.
A reader asks how to deal with termites in baseboards and how to find information on paint mixing. Responses advise hiring a professional exterminator and checking elementary art books in a public library for color guidance. A DIY plumbing leak question suggests plumber's putty or white caulking as sealants, noting putty lasts longer.
A reader asks how to deal with sunlight shining into a bedroom and affecting a used dresser. The letter outlines concerns about heat, fading, and potential damage to items on the dresser. Advice emphasizes protective covers, repositioning, and sun control measures.
The reader asks about white corrosion on aluminum window screens not removable by soap and water. The answer attributes the white film to aluminum corrosion from salt air or acid fumes and advises removing screens, laying them flat, and scrubbing with No 2 steel wool and a kitchen cleanser rather than steel wool pads.
A reader asks what safe remedies around the yard keep a dog from digging beds. The response notes dogs act like dogs, recounting a single bush repeatedly dug. The letter then shifts to termite concerns about a concrete block house on a slab with only baseboard wood.
A reader asks about yearly service for a gas furnace and chimney cleaning. The House Doctor responds that experience with the furnace is a great testimonial, neighbors are correct that annual servicing is wise before heating season, and a flue connected to a gas furnace should never require cleaning.
John Concord of Masonite Corporation outlines three rules for a child’s bedroom. Use durable wear resistant materials, soundproof the ceiling and install cork flooring with sound deadening draperies, and create a comfortable engaging space. Walls should be attractive and tough with Marbletone or wood grained hardboard finishes.
The National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association advises selecting colors suited to lighting conditions. White provides the greatest reflection. Pastel hues offer less reflection than white but outperform darker tones on large walls and ceilings.
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