Self-Taught Builder Creates Wrap-Around Home in Wisconsin
Monroe County farmer Glynn Feuerhelm built three homes with no formal training. He spent five years finishing a wrap-around house five miles southeast of Tomah after a lengthy land and location search from Superior to Viroqua. He dug a hand-built basement, lifted dirt manually, and used professionals for major concrete, wiring, and some wallpapering, demonstrating resourcefulness and perseverance.
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Correspondence Courses Offer Independent Study for Home Learners
The UW Extension's Independent Study adds seven new correspondence courses including An Attack on Grammer and First Semester Swedish, with 450 courses total. Students enroll year round and have one year to complete. contact UW Extension in Madison for details. Feuerhelm and wife renovated a two story house with a wrap around section, creating a modern, low maintenance home and handcrafted furnishings using repurposed materials. He built a notable four poster bed and kitchen cabinets, while stating his farming interest is waning.
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Old home shows Feverhelm family wraparound showplace
Glynn Feverhelm built the 1910 structure with design by the owner and his wife Jan tending sunlit plants in large windows. He heats with wood from his own supply spending under 100 dollars a year. The couple bought land on Black River with shoreline and plan a smaller house while Glynn contemplates retirement.
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