Plan Landscape First for a Balanced Home Yard
Landscaping your home begins with a plan to determine what you need before you plant. Space shrubs and trees to prevent crowding, keep two thirds of a shrub’s height from foundations, and vary plant size for balance. Consider a family project with available NebGuides and broader plant options at the Extension Office.
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Compact three bedroom home plan balances cost and comfort
A compact three bedroom design showcases space efficiency under 1100 square feet with brick veneer and board and batten siding. The open living dining area, parallel kitchen with pantry, utility room, back to back baths for plumbing economy, and carport storage span the rear. Call or write Larry Farnsworth in Las Vegas for drawings and plan books.
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Larry Farnsworth
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Velvet Wall Finishes Replace Wallpaper In Apartments
The article urges using Velcro taped fabric to adorn apartment walls instead of traditional paint or wallpaper. Fabrics offer color, texture and acoustical benefits, easy removal for moving, and work on textured surfaces. Vinyls, suede-like textiles, felt considerations, wood veneer panels, and wide color ranges are discussed for various rooms.
Savings With Insulated Hot Water Heaters
If you are away all day and not using hot water, standby losses cost more than expected. Better Heating- Cooling Council suggests choosing a well insulated tank to minimize heat loss, especially in a cold basement.
Patch and Repaint Interior Walls With Fast Drying Spackle
Apply a fast drying spackle compound to cracks and holes on interior surfaces. Use a wide blade spackle knife to fill and level. Sand smooth after drying, then repaint to finish. Ensure surfaces are clean and dry before application.
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