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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1976
Page
11
Firewood choice affects heat and smell. Hardwood such as ash birch maple oak provides slow heat. fruitwood like apple cherry gives aroma. softwoods such as fir pine spruce cedar burn hot and spark more. Store wood off ground, dry, sun and wind aid curing. cover when wet. Select straight knot-free logs for easy splitting and safe fires with screens in place.
In 1976 about 1.5 million new homes will start, most smaller than before to curb costs and energy use. Experts cite factors such as smaller households, longer lifespans, fewer multigenerational living arrangements, working wives, and a trend toward compact houses to meet inflationary pressures.
Water management can save money with leaks checked and fixtures sealed. The piece lists home tips from A Y McDonald Mfg Co including insulation, tempering valves, winterizing, cedar paneling ideas, and paint can skin prevention with plastic wrap under lids.
Jim Cumming builds a 1320 foot log house on the Loup River bluff north of the Highway 81-22 junction. The story and a half home features two bedrooms two baths a 30 foot living room ceiling and a loft. Logs range from 8 to 14 inches in diameter. frame erected in three days using jack pine logs. The house uses spun glass insulation and chinking with western decor including lanterns and a wagon wheel chandelier. Alpine Log Homes markets the homes from Victor Montana.
Furniture arrangement should prioritize function over display. In compact apartments, create distinct areas with screens or banners to separate living, dining, and game spaces. Avoid clutter and overfurnishing to keep rooms versatile and comfortable.
The article urges fall outdoor cleanup to remove dead plants and debris to prevent pests. It highlights a government weed garden at a research station aiding weed identification, germination data, and growth habits to help farmers and home gardeners manage invasive species.
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