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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1976
Page
6
The Bob Tooley family in northeast Columbus used salvaged bricks from Omaha for their house exterior and fireplace. Mrs. Tooley noted the bricks’ blackened surfaces are largely asphalt, creating a rustic finish. They moved in January and continue finishing the home.
Extension advice covers ornamental and productive uses of fruit trees and berries in home landscapes. It notes sun exposure needs for apples pears peaches grapes raspberries and strawberries, with suggested varieties, planting methods, and dormant spraying schedules. It also mentions growing strawberries in beds barrels and pyramids and includes a note on simple packaging for a promotional offer.
The Professional Builder issue reviews how shifting buyer preferences push toward safer, simpler housing with lower costs. It notes a rise in custom orders, innovative designs, and space efficiency as desirable trends. Examples include greenhouses, hillside homes, and interior trees, while buyers favor smaller, cheaper packages with realistic operating costs.
Nassau report notes kitchens lead remodeling dollars with $6 billion spent nationwide in 1975 and projected to reach $28 billion in 1976. Bathrooms follow in second place with about $702 million, while bath additions and other rooms also show strong activity. Homeowners spent $4.2 billion on 2.8 million kitchen projects, averaging $1,145 per job, and most work was done by professionals.
The text advises near each kitchen work center storage near the range and cabinets that maximize accessibility. It highlights adjustable pull out shelves, lazy susan units, and cutlery drawers to keep utensils, cups, bowls, and platters within reach, with heavy items placed at waist level or lower and routine use ensuring longevity.
A STAR study from the Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources warns that without new techniques, materials, or higher family incomes, moderate or middle income families cannot afford new homes. High interest rates and construction costs price homes out of reach, reducing new housing and modernization. Prices rose sharply through 1973 to 1980, with 90 to 1050 square foot homes jumping from 13000 to 25000 dollars. The report calls for federal and state programs, better information flow, low interest loans, and code development to aid small builders, homeowners, and low income families.
Chicago builders cut back on amenities but landscaping budget rises to boost appeal. Dick Brickman of Theodore Brickman Co. says buyers expect an ecological, well planned environment and developers can’t afford seed lots and saplings alone. More landscaping may attract mass market buyers.
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