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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1965
Page
10
Planning ahead saves money by sizing the service line to your home. Stub-in piping allows future expansion for washing machines, dishwashers, extra bathrooms, and garage outlets. Include shut-off valves and clean-out plugs to avoid wall damage and costly replacements.
Donald Abbot of Greylock Street, missing a leg from a Dec 7 truck accident, uses wallpaper hanging as therapy. He and wife and five children live a busy life as he plans a possible prosthetic at Berkshire Rehabilitation Center while continuing to work at home and regain mobility.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute will break ground on the Harrington auditorium at its West Campus during the annual alumni weekend on Saturday June 12. The event follows the alumni reunion luncheon in Morgan Hall and marks a $1.7 million gift from the Harrington foundations. Harrington auditorium honors the Harrington brothers for 70 years of association with the college. A breakfast, a 50 Year Associates meeting, an alumni parade, and a luncheon are planned with events and registration in Morgan Hall and Daniels Lounge.
Irving Steinman told AP that a man called to ask about his house at 142 S Andrews and said it had been torn down by mistake. The wrecker had been sent to the wrong address two doors away. Steinman valued his home at about 5000 dollars and questioned recovery from the wrecker's liability insurance. He called it an act of mortal man rather than of God.
Homeowners face laborious prep before painting exteriors. For masonry homes, scrape loose paint and seal concrete bases. for clapboard, caulk cracks at trim joints, fill cracks with putty, and drive or replace nails. Remove loose paint with scraper, wire brush, and sandpaper, then wash dust. avoid risky torch methods. Protect gutters with zinc chromate coating as needed.
A House Doctor column covers primers for galvanized metal to prevent peeling paint. Zinc dust primers are recommended when galvanized surfaces are exposed, ensuring durable coating. Readers share experiences and request home improvement guidance via the newspaper.
Spring rains threaten basements with water intrusion. Sump pumps provide automatic removal of collected water via a float-activated motor, protecting heating system motors and basement rooms. Homeowners should consult a plumber to select and install the appropriate sump pump. A backwater valve offers extra protection by preventing reverse sewer flow during storms.
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