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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1965
Page
8
Questions arise about plant hardiness and winter protection. Temperature matters but is not the sole factor. Soil structure, especially open gritty well drained soil, influences tender plants more than clay. Rainfall in September and October affects hardiness. recent weeks saw adequate rain but not enough to offset earlier dryness. Ample water helps evergreen broadleafs like holly laurel and rhododendron survive winter.
A Veterans Administration survey shows the average monthly after tax income for a veteran with a GI loan rose from 473 in 1956 to 519 in 1964. Housing expenses including loan payments taxes and utilities climbed from 107 to 151, while average home prices moved from 8,679 in 1950 to just over 16,000 in 1964 as veterans buy larger homes.
Convert unused attic space into living area at lower cost than additions. Plan interior layout with a central clear area, insulate the roof, frame built ins, and possibly install drawers and built in storage. Options include music center, bar, and workshop plans from Grant Pully & Hardware Corp. West Nyack NY.
Space saving tips offer portable solutions for common storage problems in homes. From cleaning equipment to luggage and outdoor furniture, inventive closures and racks help reclaim space with cabinet doors, folding hardware, and ceiling hooks. A free booklet from Grant Pulley Hardware in West Nyack offers more ideas.
Household humidity causes window fogging in winter as warm moist air condenses on cold glass. Open opposite end windows daily, vent kitchens and bathrooms, avoid indoor clothes drying, and ensure storm windows are properly fitted to reduce condensation. If needed, repaint storm glass or improve weatherstripping to prevent fogging.
A design solution replaces a single long pole with two shorter rods at each end to create a walk in closet. One side uses a single rod at about 5 feet 6 inches for full length clothes while the other side adds two rods at 3 feet 3 inches and 6 feet for shorter garments. Shelves above the rods may be raised to allow entry but can extend along the length.
A Commerce Department report notes asphalt roofing shipments reached about 72 million squares in 1964, enough to roof 12 times the size of Jersey City. Asphalt shingles production hit 44 million squares, a record, with about four of every five new or replacement roofs on U.S. homes covered by asphalt shingles.
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