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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
10
Homeowners can save fuel and gain comfort by finishing winterizing early. Insulate if needed, seal gaps, and weather strip. blast insulation for unfinished attics, have walls done by pros. Check roof, gutters, spouts, and outdoor faucets. drain, insulate pipes, and service furnace and chimney.
Readers seek simple space saving shelves for small rooms. The House Doctor suggests knotty pine scrap or 1 inch lumber, dados for strength, plywood shelves, and optional back mounting with screws or toggle bolts. Finish with stain, varnish, wax, and wall mount with screws.
Myron C. Roberts of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board says the best 1963 chance to buy a summer or retirement home is in the next eight weeks. Nationally, about 100,000 second homes are projected for 1963, up from 50,000 to 75,000 three years ago, with many built for leisure and retirement. Roberts cites rising living standards, two incomes, and longer vacations as drivers, and notes Cape Cod as a hotspot for future retirement homes. He outlines three musts: ample storage, reliable utilities, and a protective location, plus consider services and planning board quality before purchase. The market remains steady with few distress sales, though spring values are higher.
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