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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1967
Page
8
The piece advises assessing sofa condition and springs before starting a DIY reupholstery. It covers choosing lagless springs, replacing padding with pincore foam, cutting patterns, cementing and tacking edges, and using muslin and upholstery tape to achieve a professional finish.
The National Better Heating-Cooling Council says comfort comes from system design and installation, not fuel. It outlines three main central systems hydronic warm air and electric resistance, noting boiler and furnace standards and the value of a qualified contractor for balanced controls and future expansions.
Edgar V. Hall of the National Home Improvement Council notes a trend toward remodeling existing homes rather than moving. Limited mortgage funds, rising remodeling contractors, and better building materials drive homeowners to add kitchens baths and rooms. Remodeling is a lasting investment with modest costs in 1966 averaging 231 dollars.
Vinyl used for roof drainage systems ranks high for minimum maintenance. It needs no painting and does not interfere with reception while withstanding rain hail ice and snow.
A 10 million watt floating nuclear plant began test operation off Virginia. Constructed by the Army the reactor sits in a Liberty ship hull with 880 tons of concrete and 600 tons of lead shielding. If successful it could be towed to ports worldwide for military or disaster power needs.
The Plumbing Heating-Cooling Information Bureau notes bathrooms now feature bigger spaces and authentic classic to modern fixtures. Decorated bathroom fixtures with names like Tangier Provincial Wheatland Early American Victorian Garden are widely available, fired into fixtures and resistant to wear.
Decorated faucets in white and plain colors drive interest in lavatory bowls water closets and bath accessories as homeowners seek complete bathroom decor. Trends show two toned tissue holders faucet handles towels and wallpaper with ornate fixtures priced higher. A new Atomic Energy Commission device can detect heat from insect antenna movement indicating advances in sensory measuring tools.
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