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_ KENNY BECKER BUILDS DUPLEX FOR SISTERS

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Duplex built by Lansing contractor

Kenny Becker completes full circle for area native sisters
by Susan Cantine-Maxson
The movie Field of Dreams
created the phrase If you build
it, they will come. Local contractor Kenny Becker hoped
that was the scenario for a new
duplex he wanted to build in
Lansing last year.
Becker, a long-time contractor from Lansing, has completed numerous types of building projects but usually those
projects were proposed by the
owners. This time, he decided
to speculate by buying a lot in
Lansing and building his own
project, in the hopes that he
would be able to sell it before.
As the project was taking
shape, Becker was at a social
event and began discussing
the duplex with Ann Delaney
of rural Lansing, who said she
would want the duplex unit located on the corner of Beckers lot. Anns husband, Frank,
had died and she was ready to
move into town from their beef
farm in the country. Becker had
built Ann and Franks house on
the farm 20 years ago. They
had been very satisfied with the
job he and his crew had done,
so she felt confident that she
would be happy with another
home built by Becker.
Alice Clemments, Anns sister who lived with her husband,
Jerry, in Utah, thought the idea
of moving back to Lansing
sounded appealing. She speculated that they should buy the
other half of the duplex. Even
though Alice and Jerry had
lived in Utah for 44 years, they
were ready for a change. Being
a military family for many years,
they had finally settled in Utah,

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This new duplex built in Lansing by contractor Kenny Becker and now shared by sisters Ann Delaney and Alice and her husband
Jerry Clemments was constructed on the same lot where the sisters parents, Joe and Alberta Troendle, once lived.
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was ready to retire. Family was
close by in the Midwest and
her mother lives in Thornton
Heights in Lansing.
By December of 2014, Becker had firm commitments from
both sisters that they wanted
the duplex. They liked the concept, plus the specific lot where
the duplex was to be built had
strong ties for them since it
was where their parents had
lived for so many years. Alices
mother told her that she was
born in the house next door. It
seemed like completing the full
circle to come back to that location.
When Becker started the
project, the 120-foot x 60-foot
lot had an old garage on it. He
explained, I knew there was
also an old foundation for the
house buried on the lot as well.
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I drew up the plans for the duplex with each side having
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feet for each garage, plus the
basement if they wanted one.
The overall length of the building was 100 feet. I designed it
with the garage separating the
two units since people dont
want the sounds of the oth-

shared space. Each unit has

its own sewer and water lines.
The bedrooms are 13 x 15 and
13 x 12 on the main floor. The
entire design was made so that
people could live there as long
as they wanted without having
to do stairs.
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Complete home remodel for Jason and Brooke Troendle combines

do-it-yourself projects with
expertise of local contractors
by Kelli Boylen
With YouTube and a handy
husband, it is amazing what
you can do, says Brooke
Troendle of Waukon.
Her handy husband is Jason
Troendle, and their family
moved into its completely
renovated new home at 312
East Main Street in Waukon
almost a year ago.
The Troendles didnt just
remodel certain parts of the
house; every room in the
house was taken down to the
2x4s and built back out. They
hired Danny Meyer as their
general contractor, but they
also did a large amount of the
necessary tasks themselves,
even building a stone fireplace,
while both working full time and
caring for their three young

daughters. Brooke says that at

first, yes, her husband thought
she was crazy for undertaking
this project.
The Troendles originally
lived in rural Harpers Ferry, but
as their daughters got more
involved in school they knew
they wanted to live in Waukon.
They considered building, but
then started looking at existing
homes. A real estate agent told
them to make a list of all the
homes they would consider,
even if they were not for sale.
The property on East Main
appealed to them because of
the large lot, and Brooke loved
the fact that since it hadnt had
much updating since it was
built in 1904 they could do the
updates they wanted to their
own liking.
The original 1904 foundation,

basement, the 2x4s and other

support beams are all that
currently remain of the original
house.
The house now sports a new
roof, windows, siding, electrical
work, heating vents, drywall,
cabinetry about everything
that could be redone, was.
They were able to refinish some
of the original wood floors and
woodwork: other areas of the
home have new flooring and
trim installed.
Although they did not change
the overall layout of the house
by much, the Troendles made
their home more open by
removing 13 interior doors that
they did not replace. They also
added a five-foot extension of
Brooke, Jason,
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Troendle
Continued on page 21

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Todd and Lauri Kaeser of rural Monona remodel

original family farm home to meet their current needs and lifestyle
by Brianne Eilers
A home remodel project can
be quite a daunting task at
times, but for Todd and Lauri
Kaeser of rural Monona the
process went pretty quickly and
the end result was exactly what
they had hoped for.
Todd noted that their farm
was originally a wedding gift
to his grandparents, and the
house he and Lauri remodeled
was built in 1929. The home
was a Sears & Roebuck kit
house, and it came in on the
railway through Waterville. It
had sheet rock, running water
and electricity, and Todd said
it was the Cadillac of houses
at that time. While gutting the
house, they found a board
above a door in the old kitchen
that said the home was built
in December of 1929 by Joel
Kaesers
Continued on page 14

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by Brianne Eilers
Rural Lansing residents
Craig White and Gary Kerndt
began the process of designing
their new home a few years
ago, before they had even
moved back to Iowa. They
decided to use an architect out
of St. Louis, MO to draw up the
blue prints of the home.
White noted that prior to
moving back to Iowa, as
both he and Kerndt are Iowa
natives, they had lived in
several larger cities across the
United States. While living in
Chicago, they purchased most
of the hardware, plumbing

and other fixtures that have

been installed in their home
between Waukon and Lansing.
He explained that they knew
what kind of look and style they
wanted for their hardware and
fixtures. Being in a larger city
allowed for them to be able to
find those items, and storage
of them was fairly inexpensive.
The pair purchased property
that was a part of the family
farm that Kerndt grew up on,
and the building site offers
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Allamakee County countryside.
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Continued on page 25

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Duplex
Continued from page 3

Becker had designed the duplex, but since the sisters purchased the duplex units before
the building actually got started, they made some personal
alterations. First, both decided
to have full basements with infloor heating rather than using
a slab foundation. They added
egress windows in the basement since the bedrooms would
be used regularly. One liked a
coat closet in the front room;
the other didnt want one there.
One wanted a laundry room
in the bathroom; one wanted
it in a closet area. Becker had
planned on tile and carpeting
but one wanted hickory wood
floors. Beckers crew did the
wood floors and tile.
For the most part, the floor
plans stayed the same, mirroring each others living space.
They had picked their own
wood finishes, blinds and colors for the walls and window
treatments. Since Alice and
Jerry were still in Utah for much
Duplex
Continued on page 9

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Duplex
Continued from page 8
of the construction project, Ann
was left to make decisions for
both of them. Alice trusted Ann
to make choices, with assistance from other area siblings.
They picked colors based on
Alices favorite colors and existing furniture and bedspreads.
Becker worked with several
subcontractors to complete the
work. Both units have basementfloorheatingwhichallows
radiant heat to rise throughout
the homes. A heat pump works
to heat and cool the units. The
homes are extremely energy
efficient so a constant air exchanger runs to keep circulating the air. Plumbing and heating, including the heat pumps
and central air plumbing was
installed by Dan Schulte of
Harpers Ferry and John TroendleofWaukon.DaveCotafrom
Harpers Ferry did the electrical
work.
Finishing touches were created by Daneen Milton of Lansing, who did the interior painting, and Kim and Barb Thies,
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Continued on page 10

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Duplex
Continued from page 9

who completed the cement

floor staining in the basement
of each unit. Duane Barth installed the carpets, and most
of the kitchen cupboards and
countertops were purchased at
Menards.
Outside, Kelly Concrete from
Waukon, owned by the sisters
nephew, did the cement work.
Kruger Landscaping did some
of the raised flower beds. Initially, the sisters wanted a white
house with brown trim, but following Beckers advice, opted
for a light brown with white trim.
Becker had also planned on a
putting a strip of lawn between
the two driveways but the sisters opted for a continuous
driveway so there would be less
to mow and more driveway to
park on. They joked, We each
have a good neighbor who will
sweep snow and remove snow
from both sides.
Construction began in October and November of 2014,
with the pouring of the basement. The owners moved in
May/June of 2015. Each unit
has 1,354 square footage on
the main floor with kitchen,

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two bedrooms, two bathrooms,
laundry space and living room,
and a full basement under each
living area which adds another
bedroom and bathroom plus
a family room, utility space
and storage. The footprint of
the building goes to the limits
allowed by the planning and
zoning regulations of Lansing,
allowing six feet behind the unit
and nine feet on each side with
a 16-foot space in front. All the
doorways are wide enough for
handicap accessibility and the
entrances into the garages are
sloping instead of steps.
Alice and Jerry, along with
Ann, commented, The whole
process was really painless for
us, except for the pocketbook,
plus we have great views for
the high school football games.
Becker is one of the areas
most experienced contractors,
having started his business in
1981. He reflected, I started
with all the tools I owned in the
back of a 1976 Pinto station
wagon; now, I have three buildDuplex
Continued on page 11

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Delaney
Clemments
Although designed and constructed in similar
fashion, the bathroom areas of the duplex
units of Alice and Jerry Clemments and Ann
Delaney hold some very distinct differences
by choice, including the installation of a
laundry facility within one of the bathroom
units. Differences also include the layout of
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of the vanity and sink areas within each
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Continued from page 10
ings and four trucks and theyre
all full. Of course, as we get
older, we buy more things like
lifts so that we dont have to do
the heavy lifting anymore. We
have machines which make the
job easier.
One crew member has been
with him for 19 years and others
have similar longevity. Becker and his crew of three work
on multiple projects at once
so that jobs can be staggered.
Sometimes, one job needs
more than one person working.
Sometimes they need to go to
another job so the electrician or
plumber can come and do his/
her job. He remarked, Id love
to have someone younger who
wanted to apprentice with me.
I gained a lot of my experience
with working with my brother-in-law during the summer.
Then I went to NICC. That really helped me understand the
business end of the construction trade. Id love to pass some
of my knowledge on to someone younger.
Becker elaborated, This is
the first time Ive done a spec
house. I have some more prop-

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erty on the west edge of town

which I may do a similar type of
duplex. Its great to have them
pre-sold so that the owners can
pick their finishes and colors.
Its difficult to find the land to
build on. There are some very
nice areas to build, but if people dont want to sell the land
then the only option is to tear
a house down and build a new
one. There are additional costs
of proper disposal of all the
deconstruction with those projects.
Although Becker contacts
all the subcontractors, he likes
to give the owners options of
people to work with and then
he gets bids. This was the first
time hes been involved as the
general contractor from start to
finish. He reflected that it took a
lot of coordinating subcontractors, and a lot of planning and
organizing to keep the project
moving forward.
Becker is a man who loves
his job and takes a great deal
Duplex
Continued on page 12

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Delaney

Clemments
The master bedroom areas within the
duplex units of Lansing native sisters,
the former Alice and Ann Troendle,
feature the most distinct differences
in each of the mirror-like dwelling
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Continued from page 11
of pride in work well done. He
said, One bad job spreads
faster than a hundred good
jobs, so we want people happy
when we leave. He has a lot
of repeat customers, like Ann,
who know that the quality of
Beckers work is outstanding.
He continued, Weve lived in
this town for a lot of years, so
we know most of the people.
We hardly ever have a written
contract. When I give people a
bill, I hand deliver it and we go
over each item so they know
where their money is being
spent. Ive never yet had someone not pay me.
He says he likes every aspect of carpentry but would
prefer someone else to do the
drywall. He stated, Im not a
fan of installing drywall. I like
framing but I like being able to
switch to different phases of a
project. Every part of a job offers a new challenge.
He continued, Where we
live now was my wifes family
home. We bought the house
and Ive been working on my

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own house for 35 years. They
always say a contractors
house never gets done. We get
started on a project and then I
start doing another job. By the
time I get back, weve changed
our minds as to what we want
to do.
None of the Beckers children have gone into the construction trade. He stated, My
kids worked with me during
the summers, but I always told
them that even if they didnt
want to be a contractor, the
skills they learned would be
helpful when they were out
on their own so they could fix
things themselves.
He concluded with pride, Its
been a good profession. I always thought Id do this until I
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Kaesers
Continued from page 5

Ellefson.
The Kaesers began their
remodel project in February
of 2015, when they gutted the
main level themselves. We
had a photo book made to
document the project, Lauri
said. The book is a unique
memento of the remodeling
process through each stage.
She took pictures of the various
rooms from start to finish and
then put together their photo
book.
The majority of the remodel
project focused on the main
level and exterior of the home.
During the remodel process, the
Kaesers lived in their doublewide trailer on the property, so
they could communicate with
the contractors every day and
also work on clean-up inside
each night after the contractors
had finished up. Both Todd and
Lauri agreed that by cleaning
up the work areas, it helped
the contractors out and kept
the work flowing smoothly. With
Todd being around every day
with his farming activities, he
could also lend a hand if any of
the contractors needed some
assistance.
It just went very well, he
said of the whole process. They
also tried to do as much work
as they could by themselves, to
help keep costs down.
The Kaesers wanted to open
up the downstairs area, which
they were able to accomplish by
removing some walls. A 16x25
addition was also built on, and
they added a bathroom as well.
The addition has become the
master bedroom and master
bathroom, and there is also
room in the bathroom for the
washer and dryer.
The wood floors on the
main level are original, and
had previously been covered
with carpet and tile. They
decided to move the kitchen,
to give them a bigger kitchen
area. The kitchen features
all new cabinetry, including
an appliance cupboard. The
appliance cupboard has a shelf
that slides out from the cabinet
and can be raised up or down,
so the appliance occupying that
shelf never has to be moved.
They also have an arched
window above the sink, which
gives the space a unique
character. The Kaesers also
decided to leave the original
Kaesers
Continued on page 15

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Continued from page 14
chimney
exposed,
adding
some interest both in color and
texture, and they feel it really
works with the rest of the home.
An office now occupies
the old kitchen area, and the
garage area is now enclosed
and connected to the home.
One special feature of their
downstairs area is the use of
pocket doors, to help save
space in some of the tighter
areas. For those not familiar
with pocket doors, they actually
slide into the wall, as opposed
to swinging out one way or the
other. The Kaesers had three
pocket doors installed.
Throughout the entire house,
the color scheme is very
cheerful and vibrant, and they
used 14 different colors. Todd
calls it the rainbow house,
Lauri joked. She said picking
out colors was a process, and
she was working at choosing
colors right up until the time
came to paint.
Kaesers
Continued on page 17

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One of the original features of the now remodeled home of Todd and Lauri
Kaeser is the chimney that spans both levels of the home, as evident in
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Kaesers
Continued from page 15
In addition to adding some
square footage inside, the
Kaesers also decided to add
a deck and a porch area onto
their home. The front deck
features Trex decking. On the
north side of their home, they
added a porch with a great view
of the farm. They let the ground
settle over the fall and winter,
so now theyll be ready to do
some landscaping.
Overall, the remodeling
process took about three
months from the time the
concrete footings were poured
to the time the Kaesers could
move in. They moved into the
finished home the first part of
October last year.
For those considering a
remodeling
project,
Todd
and Lauri would suggest
communicating and working
closely with your contractors
and, if possible, helping by
keeping the work spaces clear.
They also said that planning
is a very important part and
it helps to know exactly what
you want when you begin the
process.

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The once family farm home of the Kaeser family in rural Monona looks decidedly different today than when it first arrived as
a Sears & Roebuck kit home in Waterville via the railroad and was constructed in 1929. In addition to the remodeling of that
original dwelling, homeowners Todd and Lauri Kaeser also added on a 16x25 addition that now serves as the homes master
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Living Landscapes bring surprising health benefits

As much of the country deals
with winter weather from snow
falls to grey skies, its natural
to long for spring when yards,
parks and other natural spaces
bloom. Living landscapes are
an important part of the outdoor
lifestyle that Americans enjoy,
but the benefits go beyond
the barbecue and backyard
baseball. Green spaces are
necessary for better health.
The advantages of grass
and landscaping surpass the
usual physical benefits that
result from outdoor activity,
said Kris Kiser, president
and CEO, Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute (OPEI).
Numerous studies have found
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Researchers have studied
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peoples access to nature and
managed landscapes.
Getting dirty is actually good
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Living near living landscapes
can improve your mental
health.
Researchers
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The study also showed that
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Green spaces can make
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found to have a lower incidence
of fifteen diseases by Dutch
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including
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migraines. A 2015 study found
that people living on streets
with more trees had a boost in
heart and metabolic health.
Living landscapes make you
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and working memory benefits
when they are exposed to
greenery, says a study led by

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for Research in Environmental
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In addition, exposure to
natural settings may be widely
effective in reducing attention
deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
symptoms in children.
This applies to adults as
well. Research has also shown
that being around plants helps
you concentrate better at home
and at work. Charlie Hall,
Ellison Chair in International
Floriculture at Texas A&M
University,
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spending time in gardens can
improve attention span and
memory performance by as
much as 20 percent.
A National Institute of
Health study found that adults
demonstrate
significant
cognitive gains after going
on a nature walk. In addition,
a
Stanford
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All of these benefits reinforce
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Troendle
Continued from page 4
the entryway to their home.
Some of the ideas in their
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website Pinterest, and they
watched YouTube videos to
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have themselves, such as
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fireplace and porch columns.
Brooke says they are glad they
were able to do as much as
they could themselves.
Never underestimate what
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People assume they are not
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you can figure out how to do
just about anything.
They advise to understand
your own limits, though; for
example, they didnt attempt
any electrical work themselves.
But, in other areas it can save
time and be very satisfying to
do things yourself. They noted
that using the advice of people
who know what they are doing
is very helpful, too.

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The complete home remodel of Brooke and Jason Troendle involved taking
the interior of the home all the way down to the original 2x4s, as is evident
in the surrounding photos. The fact that not much had been updated from
the original 1904 construction of the home allowed the Troendles a wide
array of options with their own remodeling ideas.

Troendle

Troendle
Continued on page 22

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Troendle
Continued from page 21
Some people had asked
if she got ideas from Home
and Garden Television, but
Brooke says she actually had
not watched the network until
they moved to town. And,
she adds, watching the home
renovation shows where they
go hundreds of thousands
of dollars over budget would
have been a huge deterrent
for undergoing a project of this
magnitude. The family did go a
little over budget from what was
originally planned, but mostly
due to deciding to add things
such as replacing the sidewalk
and blowing in insulation.
Brooke also refinished the
upstairs wood floors herself,
and Jason built many things
in their home from scrap wood
found in her parents barn, such
as a desk top, a headboard
for a bed, and a bathroom
vanity. They did much of the

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Troendle

Brooke and Jason Troendle were able

to update every room in their completely
remodeled home after stripping the interior
completely down to the bare 2x4s. Some of
those updates included some do-it-yourself
projects, like the stone fireplace with wood
mantel pictured at left that is part of their
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necessary to complete the fireplace.

Troendle
Continued on page 23

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Troendle
Continued from page 22
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Troendle
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White/Kerndt
Continued from page 6
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carpenter. The concrete work
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plumbing was done by DeBuhr
& Casper Plumbing and
electrical work was done by
Dan Straate of Straate Electric.
Metal work features in the
home, including the railing
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second floor, were done by
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During the construction
process, part of the home was
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the hillside, which White noted
helps with insulation. Insulated
concrete forms were used in the
foundation, and that also helps
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The home also features infloor radiant heat, which White
said he feels is one of the most

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White/Kerndt
Continued on page 27

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Continued from page 25
comfortable types of heating
there is.
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lighting system, and some of
the rooms are set to have the
lights automatically come on
when someone enters the
room. White described the
home as contemporary with
some traditional elements.
The
downstairs
space
utilizes an open concept,
designed with entertaining in
mind. It features a mud room
and powder room, a large area
for sitting and entertaining,
and a kitchen area, including
a catering kitchen. The open
layout and neutral color
scheme allowed for White and
Kerndt to be able to showcase
their collection of art, which
they have acquired throughout
their lives. There are large
windows in the downstairs area
to take in the natural beauty of
the location.
White explained that they
have an all IKEA kitchen,
which includes a catering
kitchen. The catering kitchen
is a separate area where prep

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work and cooking can be done

out of sight of guests, as well
as clean-up of any dishes. The
catering kitchen also boasts
plenty of storage.
The main kitchen area
features an island with sinks
with room for seating around it.
There is an induction cook-top,
as well as a pot-filler. The potfiller itself is a unique feature in
the kitchen, as the contractors
hadnt worked with many of
those before. It is essentially a
plumbing feature located next
to the cook-top that can make
filling a pasta pot or other large
pot with water a little easier
than trying to fill it in a sink and
carry it to the cook-top or stove.
The second level of the
home is more of a private,
homey space. There are three
bedrooms upstairs, as well as
two baths, a den and a laundry
room/kitchenette. One of the
bedrooms has the designation
of being the mother-in-law
apartment, should they ever

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The new home built by Craig White

and Gary Kerndt features multiple
kitchen areas with the idea of
entertaining and hosting guests on
every level of the home. Plenty of
storage space and a unique pot-filler
feature for filling large pasta or other
pots near the cook-top are pictured in
the surrounding photos.

White/Kerndt
Continued on page 28

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Continued from page 27
need to stay for an extended
period of time. White explained
that is also part of the reason for
the kitchenette in the laundry
room. In case they would have
someone who cant do stairs
easily, their guest could still be
able to reheat food or use the
microwave to do some cooking
upstairs. The bathrooms both
feature sinks made from repurposed pieces of furniture,
such as a gentlemans chest in
the master bathroom.
Moving outdoors, the home
boasts a large patio where
White and Kerndt can also
entertain. There is a large
fireplace that was constructed
by Jim Dixon of Dixon Concrete
and Masonry. Behind the
fireplace is a smaller patio
that can accommodate the
grill. Also outdoors is a kitchen
garden, as well as raised bed
gardens. Landscaping features
around the home were installed
by Byrnes Landscaping.
When asked if he had any

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advice for someone who is
looking into building a new
home or is beginning the
process, White said that anyone
who is building a new home
should be prepared to make
changes from their original
plans. He gave the example
that their plans had initially
involved a flat roof for the home
to give it a more modern look,
but once construction began,
the contractor explained that
the flat roof would require extra
supports and there could be
concerns with snow piling up
and the added weight from that.
After learning about some of the
potential concerns associated
with having a flat roof in this
area, they decided to go with
a more traditional sloped roof.
Other than that, most of the
features in the blueprints were
able to be done.
The contractors all worked
very hard to accommodate
everything that we wanted to
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Preparing your garden this spring

by David M. Johnson
As the snows recede and
the grass turns from the burnt
brown to a vibrant green,
everyones attention turns
to the siren call of spring as
winters grip weakens its hold
on nature. Spring signals its
return with the onslaught of
motorcycle traffic, parents
playing catch with their kids
in the backyard and that sure
sign of spring, the tilling of
the numerous gardens found
throughout the community.
But what is the protocol
or preparation process to
determine the most successful
garden
planting?
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who has been involved with
planting a garden always has
his or her idea what is best for
a good garden, but there does
exist an avenue that offers
the best approach to growing
a productive garden. Iowa
State Universitys Extension
service provides educational
advice and information that
will enhance a gardeners

knowledge and ability to have a

productive garden.
When preparing your garden
seed bed, as the winter snows
melt off and the spring rains
decrease, it is important to
avoid the wet soils so as not
to damage it and to also avoid
a hard soil condition resulting
from working it when it is too
wet. Each individual gardener
will have to make the decision
on when to start to till depending
on not only the moisture but the
type of soil, as different soil
types react differently when
worked while wet.
The garden soils are alive and
will not produce when overly
wet just as they will not produce
when they are extremely dry. A
good soil base contains the
healthy ration of 25% water to
25% air, so that pore spaces
between soil particles are not
compacted from moisture and
not limiting the soil to breathe,
plus having just the right
amount of moisture. Properly
prepared gardens will also
have a healthy contingent of

earthworms, natures little tillers

of the soil.
If you have a garden plot
that does not drain well, it is
recommended by the Extension
office to add organic matter, like
compost or peat. If you are not
sure if the soil is ready to work,
a rule of thumb is to clump up
the soil and if it dissolves or
crumbles after you release it, it
is about ready to work.
The soil type is not the only
determining factor on how early
you can work your plot. The
amount of sunlight exposure
is a key factor, plus whether or
not your garden is exposed to a
more open air environment. Is
it restricted to wind flow due to
buildings or trees limiting the air
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to drying out the garden if there
is an excess of moisture.
It is suggested that your
garden plot is tested for the
many nutrients and other
elements that the soil and
your plants need to thrive and
produce. The Extension office
offers kits, and your local

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also may offer the different
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recommended.
Testing the soil pH level
should also be considered
when preparing your garden
for planting. The pH level is the
acidity of the soil; a test number
of less than 7 is acidic and more
than 7 shows that the soil has
Garden
Continued on page 30

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Continued from page 29
an alkaline content. Electronic
meters, indicator test strips,
and chemical colored dyes will
help to test for pH. Your testing
will be determined by how
much you want to spend, but if
you are experiencing a garden
that just is not giving out what
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is recommended to give an
accurate evaluation of what
your garden needs.
If you are planting some corn
in part of your garden plot and,
say, tomatoes and peppers in
another section of your garden,
you may encounter difficulties
to match the soil to the needs
of each particular produce
you are planting. Sometimes,
adjusting pH to each individual
plant or section of garden may
cause more problems than just
eliminating deficiencies.
Besides fertilizer and solving
any pH deficiencies, applying
compost to your garden may
also provide benefits. When
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be most helpful. The topsoil
may be mixed in the existing
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Guessing when that last
frost in April will occur helps in
organizing and planting your
seeds. Seed potatoes are
tricky; if you plant too early,
such as when some gardeners
observe the tradition to plant
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earlier than tomatoes, melons

and peppers, which require a
warmer soil base. If you are
planting corn, observe your
local farmers, who have a
more vested interest in having
a good crop of corn and most
likely will not plant until the right
conditions offer the best time to
plant. To get a jump on garden
planting, some individuals will
start their plants indoors, but
unless you have considerable
space with large windows or a
greenhouse providing available
sunlight, it may be difficult to
achieve the desired results for
that head start.
After planting, weed and
pest control are important
to sustaining the health
and productivity of your
garden. The experts believe
there are no safe pesticides,
that even natural, homeremedy
and/or
organic
pesticides can be harmful. If
using chemicals, always read
and follow label directions and
be wary of internet remedies or
concoctions. It is recommended
that if you are using the internet
for information, use researchbased information that has
.edu at the end of the search
URL. There is also nonchemical pest control for the
garden offered by Iowa State
University Extension, as well
as other education/research
avenues on the internet.
Again,
if
you
are
experiencing difficulties or
have questions, the local
Extension office has available
information. Veteran gardeners
or Master Gardeners will also
be more than happy to share
their secrets on what may be
best for your garden plot. With
food becoming more and more
expensive within an already
tightening of family budgets,
plus concern increasing in how
purchased produce is handled including pesticides, conditions
in harvesting and preparation,
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concerns.
Nothing is more healthy and
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Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants, Vegetables & More!

Sweeney Homes
Waukon, IA

Its Time to Think About Building

(563)
568-3451

FULL SERVICE CONTRACTOR

21 YEARS OF HOME
BUILDING EXPERIENCE

dan@waukonstatebank.com

TRUSS HOOP
BUILDINGS

Ideal for... Grain & Hay

Storage, Equipment
Storage, Cattle
Feeding & Dairy

SIZES VARY
26 TO 132 WIDE

COMPLETE
CONSTRUCTION, FROM
START TO FINISH!

Sweeney Homes
BRIAN SWEENEY

230 7th Ave. SE

Waukon
563-568-4968

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HOME & Garden

Ernie & LaVonne Palas

Stainless. Slate.

FREE
Premium Finish

UPGRADE

APRIL 6, 2016

Waukon, IA

Invite a premium finish into

your home. Enjoy a free
upgrade to a Stainless Steel or
Slate finish plus up to $1500
in rebates* on select appliance
packages. Now thru April 26.

Here is a picture of
LaVonnes garden
as she is picking
cucumbers from
it. She makes
a lot of dill and
crock pickles also.
It works great to
have them on a
wire trellis so a
person does not
have to bend over
so much to pick.
*

Via mail-in and/or online rebate.

See rebate forms for details.

R/T SEAMLESS GUTTERS

5 & 6 Gutters, Screen,
Soffit, Fascia, Windows, Siding

Jims Appliance & JW Kitchens

Jims Appliance & JW Kitchens - Decorah

802 Short St.
563-382-5592
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
www.jimsapplianceia.com

Division of Brink Enterprises Inc.

902 ROSSVILLE RD., WAUKON

Lifetime

www.jimsapplianceia.com

Swimming Pools
Spas
Chemicals
Parts
Billiards
lifetimepoolsonline.com

Pools, Spas

A business built on service...since 1973.

& Billiards

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

www.waukonstandard.com

Darrold
Brink,
Mgr. & Sales

(Old Northern Engraving Building)

WAUKON 402 Rossville Rd. (563) 568-3130

DECORAH 802 Short St. (563) 382-5592

Jims Appliance & JW Kitchens - Waukon

402 Rossville Rd.
563-568-3130
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
www.jimsapplianceia.com

563-568-4200
563-380-5795

50502

902 Rossville Rd.,

Waukon, IA

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR

877-597-4200 or
563-568-4200