THE STRESSES OF TODAY’S HOUSING MARKET are present nationwide, though their seeming stranglehold has become even more apparent in the Upper Ark Valley through the obvious labor crisis numerous industries are experiencing. While many still contemplate how to handle real estate’s skyrocketing prices concurrent with wage battles and rising inflation, Fading West Development is paving …
By Mike Rosso In the first installment of this series, we had just completed the dirt work for the new house, and were now ready for the foundation, stem wall and floor. The first step was to form and pour concrete around the rebar in the footings. The footings equalize the load of snow and …
by Marcia Darnell
Adams State College in Alamosa recently unveiled plans for a new sports stadium as well as new dormitories in two recent community meetings presented by ASC president, Dr. David Svaldi.
The centerpiece of the plan is the stadium, a larger, more resplendent facility than the open field and tiered seats the school currently uses.
Review by Kirby Perschbacher
Construction – March 2003 – Colorado Central Magazine
Logs, Wind and Sun
by Rex A. Ewing and LaVonne Ewing
Published in 2002 by PixyJack Press
ISBN 0-9658098-3-8
Sidebar by Margaret Rush
Construction – September 1995 – Colorado Central Magazine
Gene’s Recommended Reading List
How to Design & Build Your Own Home, by Lupe DiDonno and Phyllis Sperling; Alfred A. Knopf, N.Y., 1986, 365 pages. Especially good in heat-budget analysis.
Article by Margaret Rush
Construction – September 1995 – Colorado Central Magazine
“Don and I have always wanted to build our own house, but we wouldn’t have the slightest idea of where to begin.” A visitor.
Article by Kirby Perschbacher
Construction – October 1994 – Colorado Central Magazine
MOVE RIGHT IN Secluded mountain home with great view.
Rustic exterior, large decks …
