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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
10
The Columbus Telegram introduces Steve Ellingson do it yourself column with a country style hutch project readers designed. The 5 foot tall shelf cabinet uses standard lumberyard materials and full size pattern No 141 costs 1.25 plus 0.25 postage. air mail 1.50.
The description highlights a long, attractive house with a prominent central living area and a garage set back to appear larger. A unique dividing wall separates a formal dining room connected to a double garage where laundry and mechanical spaces are located. The kitchen work areas are noted as being efficiently arranged.
A detailed description outlines house C2208 featuring a modified square footprint optimized for counter and cabinet space including a pan and extra storage closet. It highlights a sliding door to a rear terrace, a sunken living room visible from entry, a huge family room with a shared fireplace, and a spacious master bedroom with private garden and patio. Plans and materials are available from Larry Farnsworth in Las Vegas Nevada.
Experts urge bold changes to mortgage lending as inflation drives up prices and rates. The graduated payment mortgage would start low and rise, aiding first time buyers. the reverse annuity mortgage helps retirees tap equity while remaining in their homes.
Air exchange remains sufficient for breathing even with weather stripping and caulking. Experts say one full air change per hour is typical, and outdoor wind pressure aids combustion air. Outdoor furniture care notes metal rust from cracked finishes, remove peeling paint, sand, prime, and apply exterior enamel.
County Extension Agent Bob Woboril warns box elder bugs invade Columbus area homes during fall and winter. Adults gather on foundations and sides, enter through openings, stain interiors, but do not bite. Control advises caulking, vacuuming, and insecticide sprays with lindane sevin or diazinon, plus removing boxelder trees and choosing other shade trees to reduce future arrivals.
Good Housekeeping division tests show 10 to 15 percent fuel savings during heating season by lowering thermostats at night. Eight hours of sleep with about an 8 degree drop yields productive results, with greater dollar savings in the south due to fuel costs. A clock or automatic thermostat enables routine night time changes all winter.
Plans for new cabinets should follow recommended working heights from the National Kitchen Cabinet Association. Counter height for sit down areas is 30 inches, base cabinets 36 inches, wall-hung cabinets bottom 54 inches, top shelf 72 inches, wall depth 13 inches, base depth 24 inches, and a 3 inch space under base cabinets. CLEAR WEEDS Before building a wood deck, clear the ground of weeds, lay plastic sheeting, and pin it down with a layer of fine gravel.
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