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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1976

Page

7

Look before leaping into new house

An article by Vivian Brown warns young buyers to research homes thoroughly before purchase. It stresses checking septic systems and wells, inspecting for leaks, dampness, and roof or chimney issues, and hiring a house engineer to uncover hidden problems and save money on later repairs.

Vivian Brown

Window frames matter of choice and quality

The article explains aluminum and wood window frames, noting wood insulates better while aluminum is low maintenance with proper treatment. It advises matching choice to preference and budget, and suggests looking at many houses to decide.

Guide to pouring a concrete driveway and home repair tips

A practical Q and A covers driveway thickness for vehicles, with 3.5 inches for private use and 5 to 6 inches for trucks, plus checking local codes. It explains ranch house features with one floor rooms, and notes raised or high ranch variants. It also advises insulation for toilet tanks, weathering glue tips with windshield wiper blades, and cautions on using household bleach versus commercial wood bleach for wood discolorations.

Andy Lang AP Newsfeatures

Do-it-yourself tool ads feature snips wrenches and tape

The ad describes All-purpose snips with replaceable blades from Stanley Works, epoxy putty adhesive from American Grease Stick Co, a professional pipe wrench from Ridge Tool Co, and aluminum-faced waterproofing tape from Evode Inc. Manufacturer claims include lower force with high carbon steel blades, quick two-hour epoxy cure, and strong weatherproof tape that resists shrinking.

Associated Press Stanley Works Lake St New Britain Conn American Grease Stick Co P.O Muskegon Mich Ridge Tool Co Clark St Elyria Ohio Evode Inc Kennedy Blvd Somerdale N. J

Prague seeks green future with tree protection plan

Prague imposes limits on cutting trees over 30 years old and promotes a green chronicles program for tree planting to mark events. Officials say 15 percent of trees are lost and 50 percent endangered due to road salt and auto exhaust, with root washing suggested to combat salt damage.

AP News Prague Czechoslovakia

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