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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1963
Page
7
Learn to enlarge small rooms with stippled walls and textured finishes. Use masking tape and color contrasts to create multi color stripes or stippled patterns. Apply high quality paints for best hiding power and long lasting finish.
Autumn leaves and falling temperatures prompt winterizing a summer house. Drain all water from pipes fixtures and tanks, using a force pump for areas that do not drain naturally. Seek a plumber for safe winterization and prevent costly freeze damage. Glycerine antifreeze may be used in the water closet and traps to protect concealed pockets and septic tanks.
Washington report on a new Census Bureau study of new single family dwellings finds no clear sales trend in the first six months, but median selling prices rose from $17,000 in January to $18,300 in June while asking prices varied. The study, started in January, aims to gauge price ranges and borrower implications for mortgage policy.
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association says removing hardware before painting saves cleanup later and keeps metal easy to clean and polish so it looks like new.
A National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association report explains extending a parchment lamp shade’s life and beauty with a thin coat of shellac. Clean the shade with a damp cloth, let it dry, then apply a thin layer of Clear shellac.
The Federal Housing Administration releases FHA Nos. 556 Septic Tank Systems for Low-Cost Homes and 722 Household Storage Study. The first guides individual septic systems where public services are unavailable, while the second reports minimum storage space standards for one or two unit residences. Copies are available free from the FHA Office of Public Information in Washington, D.C.
A Dodge Corp report shows New England August construction contracts totaling 239.56 million dollars, up 31 percent from 1962. Nonresidential and public works gains drive the rise, while residential contracts dip slightly overall, with apartments up but dormitories down.
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