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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1975

Page

12

Maine February construction contracts show gains and declines

McGraw-Hill Dodge reports February Maine contracts total 19.95 million dollars up 36 percent from 14.70 million last year. Nonresidential activity climbs above 13.6 million while residential and nonbuilding segments fall. Year to date totals rise 19 percent to 32.69 million with nonbuilding down 31 percent and residential down 5 percent.

New York F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill Information Systems Co Maine Dodge Sweet George A. Christie

Make Do Is Watchword For 1975 Home Upgrades

The piece notes homeowners will favor remodeling over moving due to scarce mortgage money and high interest rates. It highlights adding bedrooms porches attics and basements as practical fixes and stresses the kitchen as a key focus for homemakers seeking livelier decor and updated appliances.

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