Nation's Contractors See Good Building Year Ahead
The Associated General Contractors report a 5.5 percent rise in 1966 construction dollar volume, totaling about 96 billion with 72.7 billion for new work and 23.3 billion for maintenance. Growth driven by highways, schools, hospitals, urban renewal, plant expansion, and flood control, amid wage pressures.
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Eight Million Homes Embrace Automatic Food Waste Disposers
The article explains how about eight million American households install under sink garbage disposers. It describes operation by a wall switch, cold water, and shredder blades, capable of handling scraps, bones, peels, and cobs. It notes drains stay clear, includes built in safety, and advises professional installation due to piping and electrical work.
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Contracts For Future Increase In Massachusetts October 1985
Boston F W Dodge Co reports October 1985 state contracts for future construction totaling 113.082 million dollars, up 26 percent from October 1964. Nonresidential 58.073 million, residential 37.402 million, nonbuilding 17.607 million. For January–October 1985, total contracts reached 928.413 million, up 2 percent from 1964. Nonresidential 371.565 million, residential 393.564 million, nonresidential 163.284 million up 64 percent.
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F. W. Dodge Co
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John A. Davidson
Massachusetts Real Estate Board urged citizens to pressure legislators
Commissioner John J. McCarthy told real estate readers that Massachusetts must improve its business climate by citizen action. He urged writing to lawmakers and carbon copying leaders, warning that government efficiency and long range planning must improve to attract new business and reduce state salaries. He criticized the Office Building changes as needed due to expanded departments and new activities.
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Bathtubs Through Time Safest Modern Designs Emerge
Historic tubs were made of marble wood copper lead and crystal. Dr Sanctorius invented a hag bath but it failed. Today enamelled cast iron and porcelain enamel steel tubs are common and safer. New models feature wide edges seats built in flat bottoms and ridges to reduce slipping.
Winter bonsai culture challenges and possibilities
The piece surveys growing bonsai on a small scale with woody plants, highlighting patience, pruning, and artistic care. It notes bonsai’s demand for constant attention, winter protection in cold climates, and the potential for enthusiasts to pursue this art, mentioning Ernesta Ballard’s book and a Michigan bonsai society led by Leon Smeltzer Jr.
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Japan
Ernesta Ballard
Eagle, Mich
Some Colors Can Make House Sick
A color consultant explains how hot and cold colors affect a home’s temperature and mood. Cool blues or greens can reduce glare and feel cooler in southern exposures, while intense orange may be too bold for exterior use. Exterior colors should attract buyers, with white or neutral grays, greens, and beiges popular. Mineral fiber shingles offer color longevity and texture that softens color.
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