Hotel Allen Introduces Eight Seater Sauna Bath
Isadore Goodman opens an eight seat cedar lined sauna on the first floor of the Hotel Allen. The dry Finnish style bath heats quickly and claims to purge impurities via perspiration while improving circulation. Two added rooms include a shower and a lounge for rest, meals, and relaxation.
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Isadore Goodman
Allen Hotel
Hotel Allen
Finland
Goodman
Allen
Pittsfield
Flora M. Connors
Snow on the Roof Indicates Good House Insulation
A guide on reducing fuel costs through insulation and heat management. It notes that snow remaining on a neighbor’s roof suggests better insulation and lower bills, while a snow-free roof points to heat loss. Advice covers weather stripping, caulking, sealing the fireplace, closing blinds, and thermostat adjustments.
Plans for Remodeling Your Home Dominate Attendees
A National Home Improvement Council survey of families who attended home improvement schools shows three-fourths plan to add new rooms. Of those remodeling, 25 percent aim for bathrooms, 24 percent for bedrooms, and 18 percent for family rooms, while interior focus centers on kitchens at 43 percent, bathrooms at 31 percent, and basement finishing at 21 percent.
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National Home Improvement Council
Painting Brush Tip Warns Against Overloading
A National association advises artists to load paint from the brush tip rather than the sides and use smooth back and forth strokes to work paint into the surface.
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National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
NAREB Prefers Loans For Downtown Renewal
National Association of Realtors Boards president Daniel F. Sheehan Sr argues federal urban renewal should shift from grants to loans. He says commercial downtown renewal boosts local tax revenue and repayment would make cities plan cautiously while preserving housing and addressing blight.
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Daniel F. Sheehan Sr
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Sheehan
New York
NAREB
Build America Better
Furnishings May Need A Drink In Winter
Expert Burton Shaffer warns dry indoor air harms wood and textiles as humidity sits at 10 to 15 percent while recommended levels are 33 to 45 percent. Loose joints, peeling veneers, brittle fabrics, and more dust signal moisture loss. humidity can ease these issues and improve family comfort.
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Burton Shaffer
Hamilton Humid- Aire
Chicago
Shaffer
Quer Association
Painting Southern Pine Booklet on Siding Use
A booklet titled Painting Southern Pine discusses the plentiful and inexpensive lumber used widely for siding on houses and buildings. It notes southern pine is painted for decorative and protective purposes.
Use Christmas Tree For Winter Plant Protection
After Christmas discard trees to shield shrubs and beds. Cut off boughs, form lean-tos over azaleas and laurel, or place curved branches around plantings to reduce frost and sun damage. Evergreen mulch lowers thermal swings. anchor trees to prevent wind damage and provide shelter for birds. Use fir for backyard bird feeders with suet or snacks and water available.
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Edward J. Duda
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
How Much Paint Finish Coats Cover Per Gallon
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association notes finish coats cover about 500 square feet per gallon while primer covers about 490 square feet per gallon.
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National
Wild Oats Colors Dot Courthouse Redo in Berkshires
Color names rule the courthouse renovation as rubber and asphalt tiles cover half the floor space. Charcoal pink doors and cinnamon brown accents update the Probate and Superior Court areas while the tile weighs in with numbered names. General contractor Paladino buys 300 boxes from Mart & Sons. work rests on moving files and equipment.
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Berkshire County
F. Anthony Hanlon
Probate Register
Probate Court
Superior
Peter R. Paladino
Mart & Sons
Somerville
Mart
Paladino
John H. Fisher
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DIAL
Eve
Lt LA
Lipton’s
Pittsfield Iron Works
Linoleum
North ST
Smith's United
By Gerald B. O'Connor
Law Library
IA Sberishire Gas
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