Well Planned Houses for Efficient Employee Housing
Article discusses a compact tenant house plan designed to maximize living space with minimal cost. Features include an airy living dining area, L shaped kitchen, narrow living room, a dining porch, large bedrooms, generous closet space, central heater, and an undercounter water heater. Suitable as a simple investment and a potential vacation home. Order Tenant House Plan No. 7178 from Lesle A. Phelps at Orwell University Ithaca NY 14850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesle A. Phelps
Department of Housing and Design
van Lensselaer
Orwell University
Ithaca
Smooth Lawns for Summer Use in Waterloo
4 H Agent Bill Niles advises leveling lawns with top soil to fill depressions while turf settles. Spread top dressings from high to low, lift sod to fill deep holes, and expect water to settle loose soil. Ferts 5-10-5 recommended. peatmoss or humus not advised.
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Waterloo
Bill Niles
Shade trees maples and oaks favored for lawns and streets
Cornell expert Pridham names maple and oak species as top shade trees for homes schools and offices. Sugar maple is New York State tree but avoid silver maple due to weak wood. Red maple red flowers and fall color. red and pin oaks also advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
New York State
A.M.S. Pridham
Pridham
Safety With Lawn and Garden Tools
This piece by Bill Niles of the 4-H division in Seneca County warns that sharp clean tools are safer. Replace cracked handles repair or replace defective tools and remove rust with rust remover or steel wool. Oil clean tools and apply light colored paint to prevent rust and improve visibility.
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Bill Niles
Cooperative Extension
Seneca County
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