Maple Park plans 21 new homes in Columbus area
Map les Park First Addition expands as 24 foundations dig this week north of town for 25 planned homes. 1 under construction currently. all completed by year end. The project aims to qualify homes for a federal subsidy program to aid low income families, bringing total under the program to 45. Hansen and Grubaugh dig the basements, Gerhold Co. handles concrete, utilities go underground, and maple trees will shade the area named Maple Park across from Last Creek School.
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Columbus
Lyle Ernst
Becher-Curry Co
Maple Park
Ernest
Hansen and Grubaugh Constuction
Gerhold Co
Ernst
Last Creek
Fuses tell wiring tale in Vermont home safety warning
TON Vermont utilities engineer Milo Moore of the University of Vermont Extension Service warns that expanding use of electrical tools and appliances may outpace home wiring. Larger fuse sizes signal inadequate wiring and should be corrected promptly for safety.
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S Ton
UBS
Milo Moore
University of Vermont Extension Service
Moore
Outdoor Structures for Mobile Homes Trend and Offer
Mobile home sites increasingly resemble conventional housing with carports outdoor storage and decks. A color illustrated project package is offered for 1 cent in a booklet from Western Wood Products Assn Dept 543 P Yeon Bldg Portland OR 97204.
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Cain
Western Wood Products Assn
Yeon
Portland
Ore
Lawn care tips by Sheila Swenson and Allan Swenson NEA Garden Specialists
Well fed lawn thrives in outdoor season. Review fertilizer program and test soil to fix yellowing grass and nitrogen needs. Use high nitrogen fertilizer, consider lime, and select slow release formulas. Ensure even coverage, clean spreader, and resod damaged areas. Address waterlogging and drainage with dry wells and proper soil mix. Check for pests and apply appropriate insecticides if needed.
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Sheila
Allan Swenson
NEA Garden
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Mismatch boards brighten casual family rooms
Mismatched boards in family rooms create a relaxed vibe with western red cedar planks of varying widths finished in a clear varnish. Boards may be installed randomly or in series of six to twelve inches, flush or butt joined, with mismatched colors or contrasts. Random lengths reduce cost.
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Sui
Do It Yourself Ladder Safety Guide
Do it yourself advice stresses careful ladder inspection before use. Check for wobble on stepladders and rungs, replace cracked parts, clean rust, and ensure braces and hardware are solid. Set extension ladders away from walls one fourth their height, use solid ground, and never stand near the top or carry tools in hands. use rope to haul gear.
Sandbox Jungle Gym For Kids On Summer Days
A simple sandbox plan for tots includes a four piece 2x10 cedar box with a bottom and sand, anchored to the ground. A three by three fir or pine jungle gym frame sits atop, with 18 inch spacing, gusset braces, and self inch dowels forming the rungs, covered by tarpaulin to keep moisture and pests out.
Lumber Seasoning Boosts Strength and Stability
As lumber dries, it gains strength and stiffness, improving load bearing capacity and warp resistance. Seasoned wood reportedly holds four times the weight of an unseasoned plank, enhancing structural reliability.
Regular carpet care keeps beauty after installation
Regular care protects a new carpet from dust and stains. Daily light cleaning with a carpet sweeper or vacuum helps remove surface soil, while thorough weekly vacuuming with a brush and heater-bar cleaner removes embedded particles and preserves the carpet’s appearance.
Trellis Accent for Wing Trellises in a Shrub Border
Three or more wing trellises at right angles to a back yard fence create visual interest in a shrub border. Build with 2x4 top and bottom stringers between the fence and an outside 2x4 post, then nail verticals over the stringers to support climbers or espalier shrubs.
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Craw
Ratner
Youlectic
John Urish
Elmer Hansen
Albion
Loop Power District
Harry Lees Realtor—tyeeety
Columbus Realtor
George F. Rambour
Rambelle Beattypany
M, Judd Wagner Revie, Wagner Lakes
Leroy Schumacher
Bbchar
Curie
LaVern Tarczon ‘Schdrhepettcher Company
Dick Weerls
Wearte-Coelchar Company
Milan
Austin
Amain Campeny Inc
Columbus Board of Realtors
State
Webercurry
Pres
Bese
Richard F. Gdawski
Gateway Realty
Florence Austin
Claude L. O'Connor
MR. Fix
F SY Baugh
Larry Grubaugh
Falumbus
Culligan
Pat Rohner
Don Dworak
C.S.A
Gottschalk Insurance
Total Financial Services
Henry Buss
James Cumming Cumming Company
Blake Gladfelter
Dean Marshall Targhaie
Merion Realty
Paul Gondringer
Rambour Realiy Ca
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