Model Home Features Flexibility on Martha Lane
Isgood Realty of Pittsfield shows Acorn Structures Terrace model this weekend on Martha Lane. The 2,200 square foot, three level home is expandable up or down with four foot panel construction and options chosen by buyers. The display runs today and tomorrow from 1:30 to 8:30 with seating for two to three more bedrooms on the lower level and a study upstairs.
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LENOX
Martha Lane
Isgood Realty Agency
Pittsfield
Acorn Structures, Inc
Isgood Realty
Errace
Isadore Goodman
Acorn Structures
Acorn
East Dugway Road
Mitchell
Isgood Realty of
Wall Show Plate Rail Display Idea
Wall show plate rail collections are for display not storage. Use half inch Western wood boards as rails or group multiple rails for a modern look. A two inch width supports plate collections with lipped rails to hold plates securely.
Savings Banker Sees Hope For Credit Relief Next Year
Richard B. Haskell, head of the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks, warned at the Real Estate Boards meeting that 1970 may bring a slower mortgage market before gradual relief from inflation and interest rates. He urged substantial savings inflows to strengthen liquidity and a shift to housing‑friendly federal policy while noting the line of credit toward residential loans remains strong but cautious.
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San Francisco
Calif
Mutual Savings Bank
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Richard B. Haskell
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Haskell
Mechanics Savings Bank
Hartford
Improving Is Wise Investment in Home Modernization
Money for new home financing is often available and home improvement generally adds value. Heating should be planned from the start, with modern baseboard systems freeing space and reducing drafts. Upgrading to compact, appliance styled boilers can cut fuel use by about 25 percent and create room for living and recreation.
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National Better Heating-Cooling Council
Storage space ideas from Western Wood Products Association
Interior storage ideas proposed to maximize underutilized space. Article notes a call to readers to donate clever storage solutions and tips for turning lazy spaces into functional storage with wood products. Mention of Western Wood Products Association and mailing address for contributions.
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Western Wood
Western Wood Products Association
Yeon Bldg
Portland
Ore
Silencing the Squeaks The House Doctor
A reader asks why new homes squeak and how to fix it. The House Doctor advises that loose finish and subfloors cause friction. fix with glue in cracks, lubricant such as liquid soap or graphite, or drive screws or nails to secure floors. If accessible, locate joists and tighten or insert wedges to eliminate slack and stop the creaks.
Dear House Doctor Letters on home repairs and fogging
Readers ask about removing garage floor grease with dishwasher detergent in boiling water and storm windows fogging in cold weather. House Doctor advises that properly fitted storm and house windows reduce fogging but may not eliminate it, with a bulletin available for 10 cents.
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R. B
Built-In Board Eases Ironing Tasks
The article explains built in ironing boards as a compact solution to ironing headaches. It notes they fit in utility rooms kitchens or sewing rooms with an outlet nearby and minimal depth. It discusses shelf placement options behind or beside the board and the use of piano or decorative hinges for quick setup.
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Hall
Plush Flush Unveils Mid-Victorian Bath Decor Trend
The new high style bathroom setting leans toward mid-Victorian decor but designers face a shortage of authentic pull-chain toilets. Limited supply hampers authentic period detailing and complicates budgeting for renovations and new builds.
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