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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1971
Page
10
The article promotes home insulation to save energy and reduce fuel bills. It notes shortages and high energy demand, and suggests six inches of attic insulation, three inches in sidewalls, and underfloor insulation in crawl spaces. It warns uninsulated walls are often overlooked and mentions installing blown insulation as a contractor task.
Advice on reducing indoor air pollution highlights dust as the main enemy. Improperly sealed openings, unvented clothes dryers, and poorly maintained filters raise risk. Use exhaust fans, change furnace filters regularly, avoid mixed cleaning agents, and improve sealing to keep air circulating safely.
Architects and builders cite color as key to home resale value with earth tones and rustic hues dominating. Roofing granules are quarried rock fused with ceramic color, embedded in asphalt shingles to create durable, fire and impact resistant facades.
A misread OCR fragment describes a misfit tool, a steel framed hack saw with adaptable blades. It notes the device can cut angles and curves in tight places where a conventional hacksaw cannot, suggesting a compact, packet size design and versatile operation.
Dripping faucets can stain sinks and tubs with brown green marks from copper or iron leaching in acid water. A new washer or repairs reduce staining, while oxalic acid cleaners help stubborn marks. Water conditioning equipment and water softeners prevent mineral buildup in pipes heaters and fixtures. Poured grease and soap with hard water form clogs. remove popup drains to disturb accumulations and maintain flow.
A kitchen remodel centers on family needs and traffic patterns to maximize space. Reorganization can reclaim wasted areas, add cabinets and shelves, and install efficient appliances. Extending the room with a new adjacent space like a family room or laundry enhances function and comfort.
A New Kensington family writes to a siding manufacturer praising mineral siding for resisting woodpecker damage, keeping warmth in during winter, and requiring no painting. The letter highlights modern maintenance free materials and the broader range of siding options including steel, aluminum, asbestos cement, vinyl, and plywood offerings with varied textures and colors.
Doors expand living space with four door units in flush, louver and hall Jauser styles. Suggested applications include as lasers, room dividers, close alls in kitchen or dining room, and architectural accents in archways.
Vertical louvered fences create a striking backdrop for fruit trees, enhancing garden structure and visual appeal. The style offers privacy, climate control, and a tidy, modern look that integrates with espaliered or espalier-like fruit plantings.
The piece notes water heaters often fail to supply enough hot water as family demand grows. It advises users to consult a plumbing contractor to calculate existing and future needs, accounting for all plumbed appliances and planned additions.
A noisy pipe can slam or shudder when water is cut off. Mineral hard water deposits may cause the noise. Installing shock-absorbing devices helps, and securing pipes to supports, especially at corners, provides relief.
A single aerobic wastewater treatment method traps and retains organic solids while oxidation occurs. The system allows land unsuitable for septic tanks to be used and is practical for homes, apartments, factories, schools and mobile home courts.
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