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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
7
Home remodeling tips advocate extending a hydronic hot water system to heat the garage. Flexible piping minimizes remodeling while boiler capacity and contractor guidance ensure the extra load is manageable. Benefits include easier car starts, a clean mud room, and a comfortable, weatherproof workspace for family use.
The National Association of Home Builders projects a modest decline in housing starts for 1964. Private nonfarm starts may reach 1.50 million, down from 1.53 million in 1963, with single-family builds around 375,000 and multifamily at about 525,000. The outlook notes uncertainty, a cooling rental market, and a softer pace after a multifamily surge this year.
A Columbia University study of the Mabaan people in Sudan suggests noise health links while noting daily life there is quiet overall. The article explores how home noises raise blood pressure and nerves, and recommends acoustical insulation, carpet, and ceiling tiles to reduce sound, with consumer tips for home improvement.
Massachusetts August 1963 building contracts totaled 122,679,000, up 47 percent from August 1962, per F W Dodge. Nonresidential reached 68,198,000 up 221 percent, residential 36,917,000 down 12 percent, and public works 17,504,000 down 10 percent. First eight months total 698,942,000, a 16 percent drop from 1962.
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