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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1970
Page
3
This article explains a home window repair method to save money. It covers removing broken glass, handling putty, glazier points, tooling with a chisel, softening hard putty, measuring sash, and using glazing compound for a snug fit. It notes safety gear and that glass can be purchased or cut to size at hardware stores.
Instructions describe preparing putty with linseed oil to seal wood, rolling a thin ribbon of compound, inserting it into the glass channel on all four sides, placing the top edge first, pressing it in, then adding fresh glazier points. Begin the procedure with new, straight metal triangles to secure the pane.
Systems building produces up to 80 percent of a home in factory lines with walls floors and rooms assembled on site. Prefab housing preworks elements like roof trusses and slabs for faster install. IBISC 70 in Louisville Nov 3–6 showcases industrialized methods to meet housing demand, with seminars, 400000 sq ft exhibits, live demonstrations.
Advice on selecting carpet for busy rooms contrasts shag and level loop. Level loop resists soil and hides minor marks. shag shows footprints and requires careful color choice. Consider traffic, maintenance tools, and room lighting. medium tones suit active areas.
Wood shutters offer an easy upgrade to a drab house exterior by adding painted shutters in a contrasting tone to the siding. They can be mounted to allow removal for occasional spray refinishing. The spread of urbanization is consuming about one million acres of land per year in America, mainly farm and forest areas.
A modern wood window line offers simplification with Ponderosa pine units available in pivot and lift-out styles for safe access to both sides from inside the house. Removable grilles snap in and out to allow easy washing of a single pane.
Second homes as retirement residences gain emphasis as the number of older people rises. Families invest in cabins for now seasonal recreation and later year round living, with renovations to interiors and exteriors using durable materials and modern finishes. John Concord advocates turning neglected cabins into bright, low maintenance vacation homes.
Florists and garden centers highlight marigolds in six inch clay pots this spring. The bright yellow blooms brighten indoor spaces and can be transplanted into sunny pots or outdoor garden beds to provide color throughout summer.
A new condensation calculator helps homebuilders and homeowners plan before weather changes. The dial guide uses degree days for major cities to determine indoor humidity tolerance from minus 19 to 15 degrees, guiding glass and ash material choices to prevent window condensation. Free from Ponderosa Pine Woodwork, Chicago.
A leading research firm says adding a room is the nation's biggest home improvement in dollar value with about 1.25 million homeowners investing over $2,000 each in extra space annually.
An advertisement promotes listing with MLS through 20 Realtors in Columbus. It argues that MLS wide exposure yields faster sales and better prices, with Realtors connecting buyers to a large pool of homes and offering exclusive 90 day listings.
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