Property Easements Explained in Eminent Domain Questions
A reader asks if public improvements like sewer lines and roads justify compensation. The column explains general versus special benefits, when landowners are paid, and that damages depend on whether the improvement benefits many or few. It cautions to consult an attorney and appraiser for case specifics and notes the columnist cannot provide personal correspondence.
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Special Bottles for Collectors From 19th Century Decades
The article surveys starting points for collectors focusing on 19th century bottles including utility bottles from factory sites and dumps, plus decorative perfume and cologne bottles. It describes a turquoise hand blown perfume bottle with enamel flower sprays, gold accents, brass stopper, and a sal on finish, as well as historical glassmaking styles from the era.
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Preservation Tips For Floor Care In A New Home
The floor care advice from C. Johnson & Son Racine Wisconsin urges protection before moving in. Inspect floors for wear and sealing, choose appropriate finish, and seal new or old wood to prevent damage. If unsure, hire a professional for scraping or finishing rather than DIY.
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Wisc
New York
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Sunset Homes win Award of Distinction for kitchen in the round
Jack Luedemann of Sunset Homes in Livermore received American Builder magazine’s Award of Distinction for excellence in design construction and value. Editor Joe Kizzia presented the honor highlighting Sunset’s kitchen in the round and detailing professional care tips for waxing and maintaining wood and resilient floors to keep a lasting finish.
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American Builder Magazine
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Color Tt Red Floor Designs At Nation’s Top Firms
Interior designers across the country are showcasing bold color choices as they color oak floors in red, green, blue, pink, and other hues. The trend spotlights creative use of wood tones and personal style in high end interiors.
Architect Don Blair Named Project Designer for Rinconada Hills
Award winning architect Don Ald Blair ALA will lead total design of Rinconada Hills a $48 million Brown Kauffmann Weyerhaeuser development in Los Gatos He is based in Portland Ore and joins Brown & Kauffmann after leading Blair Zaik prior to becoming vice president and resident architect for the firm Blair has designed many homes in Oregon and earned seven ALA merit awards and six honor awards He has taught at the University of Oregon and worked on campus buildings at Oregon State University and the 1962 Twenty Northwest Architects exhibition.
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ALA
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Weyerhseuser Company
Rinconada Hills
Loa Gatos
Blair
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Ore
Palo Alto
Brown & Kauffmann
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Pride Crossing
Santa Clara County
Blair Designed
Ane Blair
Blair & Zaik
Oregon
University of Oregon
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University of Oregon Museum of Art
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