Home Builder Developer - Interior Renovation and Design

By Shirley Ruedy, correspondent

Editors note: This is the second of a two-part series showcasing two homes built in Vinton more than a century apart.

VINTON Its the house that Roger and Barb Beau built in more ways than one.

It sits on the crest of a hill on 1.1 acres overlooking a bucolic panorama of the Iowa landscape: green fields mantled with waving corn, one rolling hill seguing into another.

Its a peaceful, serene scene, punctuated by the occasional sound of a mooing cow, or the call from the many species of birds fluttering about.

The house itself is modified Country French, its exterior accented by a swooping gable bordered in dark brick thats repeated in the window lintels. The house beckons invitingly to visitors through a Wisconsin stone entrance.

Inside theres almost 3,500 square feet of convivial comfort on two levels, a home that continues the Country French theme but with such 21st century features as an open floor plan and a whole house sound system.

What is most remarkable, however, is what took place behind the scenes. Roger, 65, and Barb, 64, were not the type of homeowners who selected house plans, a builder and a contractor, then waited to move in.

Whats astonishing is the amount of work they put into the house, assessed at $330,000, but that probably would enjoy a more realistic market value of $350,000. The couple spent five years just finding the right site.

The Beaus, both retired Qwest phone company employees, then methodically went about educating ourselves, says Roger, attending Parade of Homes and home shows, and exploring house plans on websites.

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A while back, I had a customer come in and she was in an area of the store that had the commercial window-cleaning supplies.

We carry that because we have a few window washers in the area. She was loading up all this equipment and so I asked her about her company. She then told me she was just getting supplies to clean her windows at her home.

I asked her if she had ever heard of Rinz EZ? Rinz EZ is the smartest way to clean your windows.

You simply put a package of Rinz EZ soap in the applicator and add water and stir. Then you attach it to your hose and start cleaning the windows.

You want to do this in the cool of the morning because the Rinz EZ sheets off cleanly to leave you a spot-free window.

If the glass is hot, the Rinz EZ will dry too quickly. You can easily do 16 windows in 30 minutes. You can even reach the second-story windows from the ground with the Rinz EZ applicator. No more getting on a ladder.

When I had a boat and a lake house, I always cleaned the boat and wet jets with the left over Rinz EZ. You can wash your car too, its very versatile. After I showed my customer the Rinz EZ she put back all the commercial stuff and walked out with one bag and a much easier job in mind.

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Question: Hey Johnnie! I have really been trying to be as energy conscious as I can. I know one time you talked about a insulation that goes in the wall switch. What was the name, so that I know what to ask for at my local hardware store?

Answer: They are called MD Dual Purpose Light Switch Sealers. You remove the plate and put the sealer over the switch and then put back on the switch plate. Its just that easy. If you think that this is a waste of time, just put your hand over your switch plate, and then again after installing a switch sealer.

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Contract Services Group, Inc. (CSG) publishes Sustainable Cleaning Programs article to promote consumer education about cost saving initiatives from full-service janitorial services providers.

Full-service janitorial providers offer complete cleaning programs with one contract and reduced costs as much as 25% less than in-house processes requiring multiple vendors.

Contract Services Group has pioneered the art of working closely with our customers to identify areas where costs can be controlled and reduced. Our 97% annual account retention is proof that our programs work.

CSG programs are excellent for commercial properties and large facilities with a minimum of 150,000 square feet of cleanable space.

CSG has shown its customers time and again that our established operating full-service practices achieve cost savings and continuous improvement to service and safety, commented Casey Pearce, President of Contract Services Group, Inc.

About CSG: Contract Services Group, Inc. is a CIMS-GB with honors certified contractor with 40 years experience providing commercial janitorial, window cleaning, managed temporary labor services and window washing systems. CSG provides facilities services and specialty cleaning services throughout California, Nevada and Arizona. CSG also designs and installs window washing systems nationwide. http://csgcares.com

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Publishers note: The following letter was sent to Lukins Brothers Water Company customers on Aug. 28. It is a similar message other water districts in the Lake Tahoe Basin are sending to customers. Dear Customers,

Lukins Brothers Water Company, Inc. would like to thank you for your continued efforts in conserving water. All of your voluntary efforts have contributed to an overall reduction in water consumption of 6 percent between June/July 2013 and June/July 2014. In order to help manage limited resources during current drought conditions, the California Public Utilities Commission has ordered Lukins Brothers Water Company Inc. to notify its customers of the State Water Resources Control Boards (State Board) recent adoption of emergency regulations for statewide urban water conservation, including mandatory restrictions and potential fines for violations of the State Boards regulations. Your continued cooperation and support is needed to ensure reliable supplies of water for your comfort and necessary use.

The State Board has determined that the following water use activities by Lukins Brothers Water Company customers are not allowed:

1. Watering outdoor landscapes in a way that causes water to runoff onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures.

2. Washing a vehicle with a hose without a shut-off nozzle or other device that will immediately stop the flow of water when not in use.

3. Using drinking water to wash driveways and sidewalks.

4. Using drinking water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is recirculated.

Violation of any of these four prohibited or restricted water use activities may be punished by a fine of up to $500 for each day in which the violation occurs.

Please note that such fines are a last resort and that they may be assessed only by local law enforcement authorities. Lukins Brothers Water Company would like to thank its customers who have voluntarily conserved water up to this point and asks that you continue these efforts and comply with the State Boards new restrictions on outdoor water use.

In addition to the four prohibited activities listed above, the State Boards new regulations require Lukins Brothers Water Company to inform their customers that they must limit outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with drinking water to no more than two days per week. Lukins Brothers Water Company amended watering schedule and guidelines is as follows:

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