Seven Point Improvement Plan Adds to Comfort or Bedroom
Seven simple suggestions from the Sleep Institute of Chicago promote bedroom comfort and ambiance. Focus areas include good lighting with reachable lamps, a functional night stand, storage to hide clutter, a shaped pillow, a nearby outlet, a bedside phone, and practical bedding. A king or queen mattress with firm support is advised for couples, plus a lightweight throw for year round warmth.
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Sleep Institute of Chicago
Good Insurance Drafts From Substandard Heating Advice
The National Better Heating Coaling Council warns poor quality heating equipment can cause drafts and cold floors. It promotes hydronic hot water home heating as an effective insurance against substandard heating.
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National
Better Heating Coaling Council
House Doctor Advice on Steam Heat Valves
Dear House Doctor answers uneven heating from an older gas-fired steam boiler. Adjustable vent valves cost 3.25 each and can improve comfort by balancing heat. stepwise use to equalize radiator warming. Also notes how to handle odors from roof vents and repainting aluminum siding with standard exterior paint.
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Lep. Jr
Dear House Doctor Heating Popping Noises Asked
A reader asks why their heating system pops loudly when starting or stopping. The House Doctor notes such sounds are common disturbances and advises checking the system and following standard maintenance steps.
Expansion and contraction in furnace duct issue
G E P explains furnace duct noise stems from sheet metal expansion and contraction. Remedy requires a tinsmith to locate the noise source and reinforce the metal to prevent deformation with temperature changes. The text then notes misapplied tile mastic during plastic tile setting.
Built In Bathroom Storage Maximizes Space
Space starved older bathrooms gain storage from well designed built ins. Replace freestanding lavatories with counter sunk twins to speed traffic. Use lower countertop space for hampers drawers and laundry chute access. Recessed shelf and pegboard enclosures provide shaving gear space. Above the water closet install a six cubic foot cabinet. Floor to ceiling cabinets 24 by 16 inches store linens and cleaning supplies.
Lisi Family expands with Terminal Diner addition
The Lisi brothers add Terminal Diner to their family enterprises leasing it from Benjamin Minsky attached to the Interstate Bus Terminal. Anthony Lisi will oversee operations with Emilio Lisi and John T. Lisi assisting. A sister and another sister’s dance studio will participate in the new venture, with hours expanding from 6 am to 9 30 pm in winter and to 1 am starting in April.
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Lisi Brothers
Lisi
Pittsfield
Center Street
Benjamin Minsky
Anthony P. Lisi
Terminal
Emilio Lisi
Emilio
John T. Lisi
Howard Roraback
Sylvia DeLugan
DeLugan
Lisis
Iodoro Lisi
Tony
Mr. Minsky
Tony Lisi
Extra Boiler Capacity Aids Home Heating Expansion
Extra capacity hydronic boilers are installed with 20 to 30 percent reserve to cover additional heating loads from home expansion, per the National Better Heating Cooling Council.
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National
Better Heating Cooling Council
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