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Surprises await family as volunteers remodel home
George and Julie Beerbower don’t know the updates waiting for them at home.
They don’t know that their kitchen floor, once a mix of carpet, linoleum and uneven gaps, is now a level surface covered in vinyl hardwood. They don’t know their walls are covered with textured Sheetrock of off-white color. And — spoiler alert! — they don’t know about the special surprises like the tile shower in the master bath and granite countertops in the kitchen.
March 12, 2010
Residents push for home makeover
A week ago, Emily Dewey asked for advice on husband Chris’ CaringBridge site. Already, her post has spurred a hit reality show nomination and a Facebook show of support that racked up 30,000 members in days.By By Mila Koumpilova, Forum Communications Co. , March 09, 2010
Pending home sales fall in January
The number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking this winter as stormy weather slammed Eastern states.March 05, 2010
Each business sector affects the whole community
The other day, I was in a local restaurant eating lunch. I noticed that the atmosphere was great and the service was wonderful. I have learned recently that you must stop and smell the roses. You never know when you will not be able to.By Lance Brower, NDSU Extension Service , March 03, 2010
White can be fresh, practical for home
When interior designer Betsy Burnham redecorated her office recently, she made a decision that surprised her staff: She focused on the color white. White walls, white ceilings, white furniture, even white chandeliers. “I’m a huge color fanatic,” she said, “but I just think white makes color pop so beautifully.” Her favorite colorful accessories “never looked as good” as they do now against a white backdrop. “White is crisp, it’s young and it’s really flexible.”By By Melissa Rayworth For The Associated Press , March 03, 2010
Study: Disasters have more effect on women
post-1997 Red River flood study by a “disaster sociologist” found that women were at significantly greater risk of violence after the flood, which also “exacerbated racial divisions among women in the Red River Valley.”By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , March 02, 2010
Farm couples face stress from working together 
Couples who work together in a farm/ranch operation have a unique relationship. Not only are the typical stressors found in relationships present, but additional stressors related to the farm, or working together, may also have a strong presence in the relationship. While a little bit of stress is good (it helps to keep us productive), too much stress can cause problems in both the running of the farm and the couple’s relationship.
By Christina Maisch, NDSU Extension Service , February 24, 2010
Home & Garden Show next month
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show is March 27-28 at the Jamestown Civic Center. Businesses from the Tri-State area will be on hand to host products for the family, home, office, garden, yard and more.
February 13, 2010
Reduce sodium intake to take care of your heart
Have you thought about your hard-working heart lately? Your heart works hard every day. On average your heart beats 100,000 times per day. Your heart pumps blood through your body, delivering nutrition and oxygen to your cells.
February, American Heart Month, is a good time to think about keeping your heart healthy and strong.
By Luella Morehouse, NDSU Extension Service , February 10, 2010
Hoarding: Much more than the piles of clutter
The clutter and trash blanketing a Moorhead woman’s home couldn’t hide the irony in a few possessions.
Amid the flotsam of the middle-aged woman’s life was “The Power of Positive Thinking,” the self-help best-seller about conquering worry and nurturing belief in oneself. And across the living room, atop a teetering stack of periodicals, lay a magazine title that seemed to sum up the woman’s approach to coping with worry and self-doubt: “More.”
By By: Mila Koumpilova, The Forum , February 08, 2010
Reduce dryer use to reduce heating costs
No matter what source of heat — natural gas, oil, propane or electricity — it is expensive to heat your home.
It’s more important than ever to make the most of the heat your furnace produces. About 45 percent of the energy used in homes goes toward heating and cooling, so running your system in the most efficient way, can make a big impact.
By Lance Brower, NDSU Extension Service , February 03, 2010
Home prices rise for 6th straight month
Home prices rose for the sixth straight month in November, fueled by tax credits for homebuyers.
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index released Tuesday inched up 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted reading of 145.49. The index was off 5.3 percent from November last year, nearly matching analysts’ estimates that it would fall by 5.1 percent.
January 27, 2010
Home sales rose in ‘09, prices plunged
Sales of previously occupied homes rose in 2009 for the first time in four years, despite a December slump that was due to a tax credit that had caused many buyers to complete sales earlier.
January 26, 2010
Foreclosures hit record numbers in recession
Several counties in the region reported record numbers of foreclosure sales in 2009, and officials say 2010 isn’t shaping up to be much better.
On the other hand, the recession that knocked much of the United States for a loop has had a somewhat less devastating impact locally, said Blaise Johnson, director of lending for Fargo-based Gate City Bank.
“We have seen a slight increase in properties we’ve had go through foreclosure,” Johnson said.
By By Dave Olson, Forum Communications Co. , January 21, 2010
Clear the clutter from your home
Does this sound like you?
* I keep every bill, receipt, or financial statements because, I don’t know what I can safely toss.
* I can never find anything after I put it away.
* My spare bedroom, closets and basement are full of junk that I don’t know how to tackle.
* I want less clutter, but I just can’t figure out how to get started.
By Eunice Sahr, NDSU Extension Service , January 20, 2010
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