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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1963
Page
10
A designer shows how to create a compact home sewing center using six feet of wall space, seven components including factory finished hardboard panels and a wall mounted perforated panel, plus a portable sewing machine and a table chair. Walls can be added over existing surfaces with easy damp wiping maintenance.
The Hyde Park cottage known as Hilltop House, Roosevelt family retreat three miles from the estate, is up for sale after passing through the Potter family. It hosted royals and dignitaries, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at picnics in 1934, with presidents, Churchill, and other nobles visiting during wartime. The 9 room stone and clapboard residence sits on ten acres of woodlands, once a retreat for FDR who designed it and sought privacy from the mob.
The article explains the importance of the wooden bone structure in homes. It notes that the quality of this hidden framework affects comfort, safety, and future maintenance costs, and warns that neglect during purchase can be costly. It stresses choosing the right lumber as crucial to design and carpentry.
Housing authorities at Allied Chemical's Barrett Division warn that dampness from crawl spaces irritates homeowners this season. They recommend covering the ground area with asphalt-impregnated paper to reduce moisture intrusion.
Light control expert Jessica Thomas advises that windows are the key economical feature for new homes or apartments with limited budgets. She promotes floor to ceiling aluminum venetian blinds paired with draperies to add perceived height and width, especially in small or narrow windows, and notes modern louvers can create near total darkness for night workers. Custom blinds offer tighter fit easy cleaning wax finishes and a wide range of decorator colors.
Discussion argues natural wood’s color and grain are preferable to synthetic woods photographed on metals. Imitation is praised as a form of flattery, yet many favor authentic timber finishes over replicated appearances.
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