Land Taking Payments Increased
Federal highway rules set a 75 percent floor on fair market value payments to property owners before surrender when rights of way are bought for federally aided highways. If negotiated, payments go directly to owners. if condemned, funds are deposited with the court for owners to draw. The rule aims to standardize compensation across states and ease hardship from takings.
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Washington
Rex M. Whitlon
Whitlon
Bureau of Public Roads
Whilton
Full Insulation Means Comfort for Lower Home Costs
Owens Corning Fiberglas tests show a fully insulated 1500 square foot ranch on a concrete slab with 15 percent window area can save up to 100 dollars annually in northern climates and about 83 to 85 dollars in central and southern zones. Six inches in the ceiling and three in walls define full insulation, versus FHA minimums. Savings depend on home size fuel costs and living habits, with added comfort and less cold drafts. Existing homes can upgrade to six inch and three inch levels for ongoing savings. Glue pots eyed for bridge construction using precast epoxy joints could cut costs and time by about a year.
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Owens- Corning Fiberglas
United States
Owens-Corning
Connecticut
Roll Out the Barrel The House Doctor
Dear House Doctor, a reader asks about using an oil drum as a dry well for a laundry area tied to a septic tank. The reply explains how to construct barrels and warns against this method, then outlines safer dry wells using concrete blocks or cesspool blocks and notes standard plumbing and building concerns for home improvement projects.
The Paint Daddy Used To Use Pratt and Lambert
The passage recalls Pratt and Lambert paint as a long standing standard since 1844. It notes a customer preference linking to family tradition and the brand’s status as a widely specified, high quality paint by architects and painters.
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P&l
Pratt and Lambert
Autumn Cedar Closets Guard Clothes From Moths In Homes
Traditional autumn home projects include building a practical cedar lined storage area to protect winter clothes and woolens from moths. A cedar closet can be installed over existing closets for about 50 dollars, with shelves and dividers for efficient use. Cedar keeps clothes moth free with low maintenance, needing only occasional dusting.
Owners Pick Asphalt Shingles as Top Roofing Choice
A survey by the National Home Improvement Council found homeowners prefer asphalt shingles over all other roofing materials. Key reasons cited, in order, include durability, fire and weather resistance, attractive appearance, cost, and low upkeep.
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National Home Improvement Council
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