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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1976
Page
10
An Nebraska couple transforms a tired boxy house into a bright contemporary space. They strip gingerbread trim, frame with Douglas fir, remove a wall to open the living area, add cedar diagonals, and finish with hand-picked lower-grade boards for grain contrast.
More than 60 percent of winter heating fuel is used January through May, says the Better Heating-Cooling Council. Electric heat costs are higher, but heat pumps offer lower winter running costs. ensure a long reliable history and five year warranty, and remember appliances and sun contribute about 25 percent of winter heat. Use appliances wisely to avoid unnecessary high bills.
County Extension Agent Robert Voboris outlines how to build and maintain a terrarium. He lists container ideas and plants such as African violets ivy and ferns and provides steps for drainage soil mix watering light and rotation.
The article outlines growing feasibility of solar heating cooling and hot water systems for homes in suitable U.S. climates. It highlights CSU Fort Collins Foothills Campus projects under NSF funding including a 3 000 square foot solar home with integrated system and plans for additional demonstrations.
Chicago based Humid-Aire Corp. president Raymond Westlund warns more than half of the 6.5 million central furnace humidifiers may not operate at their initial capacity due to mineral buildup. He notes older units lack long term mineral resistance and that contractors offer trade-in allowances for new models.
Brokers must now compete on commissions after SEC bans fixed rates and allows charging for advice and research. Consumers can shop, negotiate, and compare firms for prices, with examples showing wide ranges in a $800 stock trade.
The note states that the minimum commission is $30 or 15 percent of the transaction, whichever is less. It clarifies how commissions are calculated and sets a floor to ensure a baseline fee. It emphasizes that the lesser amount between the fixed $30 and the percentage applies.
A garage to dining room conversion extends brown quarry tile into a sitting area. Proposes a garden room look with a room divider, pale pecan cabinets, yellow walls, bamboo shades, and white wicker. Recommends tillandsias as wall greenery and mentions Florida's Sunken Gardens for inspiration.
Students returning after break can freshen dorms with Oriental inspired rugs in bright colors and patterned prints. Blue and white bed sheets double as curtains, lined lamps and colorful frames brighten desks, and plastic furniture aids organization while plants and baskets add life and texture.
The article describes Gary and Sharon Reus using red white and blue asphalt shingles to create a 26 by 42 foot American flag on their barn roof near Cedar Falls Iowa to celebrate the Bicentennial era Governor Robert Ray praised the display urging a stand up and cheer Aluminum stars were cut from flashing to complete the flag.
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