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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1974
Page
3
A deluded garage walkway can be repaired by roofed, stepped terraces that extend the walk space. Build with Douglas fir posts and corrugated fiberglass roofing, using U shaped post holders to secure posts above paving. Add windward shade and proper drainage to improve safety and usability.
A guide to creating and maintaining a compost pile using leaves grass clippings and kitchen scraps. It covers site selection moisture balance avoiding soggy ground layering with nitrogen fertilizer and watering, turning for even rot and options for enclosures and enhancements.
A versatile bench designed as a pot stand for a porch or deck. Built from Douglas fir and western woods, its top forms open half circles to cradle pots, with two 2x2 and 2x25 supports. The piece can fold into a deck or become a weavable platform.
Roll-top desks captivate collectors and dealers alike with ornate French origins and an American boom from 1880s to 1920s. From solid woods like cherry and oak to quarter-sawn veneers, these desks paired with swivel chairs reflect Golden Oak era style. Reproductions flourish as prices rival new desks, while wartime metal limits spurred wood and fiber swivel mechanisms.
A compact bedroom remodel adds a behind door storage closet with two 6 to 11 inch deep sections. A five foot high stack of shallow wood trays holds scarves ties and jewelry while eight inch shelves store shoes. Purses hats and other items sit on top on pine shelves. Reforestation after logging is required by many states on assessed timberlands.
Elm leaf beetles have started the second brood. Larvae feed on the undersides of elm leaves, causing defoliation on American and Siberian elms. Larvae are yellow and black, then pupate on the ground. Second brood larvae will descend to pupate later in summer. Control is limited. spraying trunks with malathion or Sevin may kill some larvae, but moving larvae down the trunk after contact may survive. Beetles overwinter in buildings and can become household pests.
The article outlines a simple home workbench project using 4x4 posts and 2x4 pine for a framed base, with top planks of 2x8 or 2x10. It notes choosing a location as the hardest part and advises preservative treatment for wood in ground contact. It also highlights benefits from well managed forests providing products and wildlife habitat.
Article discusses remodeling growth and slower new home construction. It warns homeowners about hiring reputable contractors, stresses getting three estimates, and highlights risks of very low bids. Advice includes checking for established local business, references, and avoiding bargain-obsessed decisions. Includes a notice about water heater information sources.
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