Andrea Estes, a lifelong Hoosier, has walked through several centerpiece homes at the Indianapolis Home Show. She had no idea she was living in one.

The roots of her home,on North Emerson Avenue near East 13th Street,have beentraced back 100 years to thefirst home showin 1922.

They built a small bungalow house inside one of the buildings at the fairgrounds, saidBrent Keller, vice president ofMarketplace Eventsand a former home show manager.It was an advertising, fun way to show people what they could have.That'swhat started everything 100 years ago.

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After the show, the house wastaken apartandmovedto its current locationon Indianapolis east side, Keller said.

It's a typical older house where the kitchen is small,Estes said. The appliances were notnearly asbig back then as they aretoday. The closets are nice and tiny. We'vebeen here 21 years and have loved the house and especially the neighborhood.

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest of its kind in North America, drawing 450home building, remodeling and designexhibitorsas well as80,000 attendees, according to its website.It was started by Indianapolis residentJ. Frank Cantwell after he attended a similar show in Europe.

He brought that back and thought it would be a great way, coming out of World War I, to get people interested in owning their own homes,Keller said.The centerpiece home has always been avery ship-in-the-bottle-type effect. People areamazedwecanbuild such a structureindoorsin such asmall time frame.

Esteswas surprised and even a little skeptical to learn she was living in the first centerpiece home.Marion County Assessor's Office records online indicateher home was built in 1940, with a garage added in 1989. County Assessor Joseph O'Connor said the office has limited records dating back that far and address changes through the years could make verifying the home's age a challenge.

Keller, who has worked with the Indiana Historical Societyto preserve the home shows history, said he is confident Esteshouseon North Emerson Avenue is the original centerpiece home.

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I am absolutely, positively sure of it, Keller said. There are multiple written records from 1922 and over the years of the house being moved there.

There is at least onephotoaroundof thehome from the 1922 show. The photodoes look like her house, Estes said.

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Window-wise it resembles our home because the north side does only have three windows, Estes said. It has one in each bedroom then of course the one in the bathroom is smaller.

Estes has lived in the home since2000.

I'd love to know what the inside ofthe house looked like in 1922, Estes said.Our house isvery interesting. It hadallthese arches that werebuilt inside of it. Even in the bathroom it was arched to get into the shower and bathtub area.

Mostcenterpiece homeswere taken apart and rebuilt in Indianapolis or other Indiana cities, such asTerre Haute, Muncie and Logansport, Keller said.

People bought the homes at the show itself or they were put up for sale, Keller said. We still get calls today with people trying to find out if they have one of the centerpiece homes of years past.

Sometimes the homes were taken apart and sold in pieces.Othertimes the entire homeor partswere donated toHabitat for Humanity, Keller said.

The home show has happenedevery yearat the Indiana State Fairgroundssince 1922,with a few exceptions. The show was suspendedfrom 1942 to 1945due to a shortage of building materials stemming from World War II.

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The fairgrounds were used for wartime activities during those years, Keller said.There was also no show in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The home shows comeback after World War II was accelerated when it was featured in a nine-page spread in Better Homes and Gardens magazine in 1947.

Ithelped popularize the ranch-style homeinIndianapolis in the 1950s, which wasmore affordable compared to other models. A ranch-style home has an open concept with just one story, Keller said.

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New and innovative products have been introduced to attendees at the home showover the years.

"There have been some things that were first introducedeither to the Indianapolis, Indiana or U.S. markets, Keller said.

Many celebrities, including HGTV host Ty Pennington, interior designer Vern Yip, radio show host Dr. Dirtandactress Ethel Merman haveattended the show.

We've had upside down rooms, full swimming pools, cottages,log homes and even lighthouses built here, Keller said. The centerpiece home has always been a creativewayto showcase the building,remodeling and landscaping exhibitors.

The 2017 centerpiece home stands out in Kellers mind because it was built with a basement.

Think about howthat would bedifficultsince they are building the home inside anotherbuilding," Keller said. They built on top of a hill that was built into thefairgroundsbuilding. That was one of the most fun.

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In recent years, the centerpiece home has been trending toward an empty-nester-type house with extra rooms forthe homeowners parentsoradult children.

It's an ever-expanding type of home, Keller said. It grows when your family grows.

The 2022 centerpiece home will be built byFischer Homes and is called the Leland, said Indianapolis Home Show ManagerLaura Groninger.

Its a four-bedroom, two-story home with the option for 2.5 or 3.5 baths and is offered in Fischer Homes neighborhoods across central Indiana.

The 2022 home show will be from Jan.21 through Jan.30.Indianapolis-basedHGTV starMina Starsiak Hawkas well asCarmel-based Bravo TV starNina Klemmwill attend the show.

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Itwill feature ahome idea center, by Davis Homes, where attendees can learn about the newest and coolest home appliances and trends.The master of ceremonies for this years show will beWIBCs Terri Stacy.

People can come with their checklist of what they need for theirhome, talk to the experts and see all the products right at the show,Groninger said.Theycan get the pricing and sometimes there are special deals."

Cantwell was involved with the home show for close to 40 years after introducing it to Indianapolis. His objectives for the show have carried on, Keller said.

What we've taken 100 years later is we are promoting home ownership and home improvement and anything for the home, Keller said.When youlook at the history of the show, Mr. Cantwell's vision has completely continued, which isreallyneat.

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OSHKOSH Coffee shop fanatics will have to look elsewhere for their caffeine fix.

The Cafe at The Howard, 405 Washington Ave., permanently closed Dec. 18. The Howard Operations Director Carol Velascosaid itwill be transformed into a barthat will only be open during ticketed and private events.

"We have been receiving a ton of requests on utilizing The Howard in different ways," she said. "We realized the community does have that (coffee shop) fulfilled in other elements in the area."

The Howard Cafeoriginally opened in 2018 to provide something new to the community, Velasco said.She said the caferemained open despite it being "a bit slower." Instead of being an asset as intended, she felt ittookaway from other businesses that specialize in coffee as a full-time service.

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"It's an opportunity for us to send people's business to other great, local cafes," she said. "That's what they specialize and focus on."

The Howard, meanwhile, plans to focus on hosting more corporate, private and ticketed events in 2022 and beyond, Velasco said. Italso wants to focus on food service, including small-scale catering, based on feedback from community members and potential customers.

"This gives our staff time to focus on some of those initiatives," she said.

Remodeling the cafe into a bar adds versatility for those ticketed and private events, Velasco said.For example, a wedding could utilize it as a separate cocktail lounge between the ceremony and reception.

"We want to transition to a bar and event space to fill a void that the community doesn't really have," she said.

The bar will only be open during private and ticketed events.

The Lanes upscale bowling alley and bar in the basement of The Howard remains open to the public. Starting next week, Velasco saidthey are adding open bowling hours on Thursdays.

The Lanes arenow open from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays as well as 4:30 p.m. to midnight on Fridays, September to April. Reservations can be made online at thehowardoshkosh.com/thelanes.

Siblings Carey Sharpe, Jenna Golem and Ben Johnson bought the former Fraternal Order of the Eagles headquarters building and transformed it into The Howard, which opened with the cafe in September 2018. The Lanes opened in January 2019.

Contact Katy Macek at kmacek@thenorthwestern.comor 920-426-6658. Follow her on Twitter @KatherineMacek.

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For the last 19 months, save for a few pop-up events and private screenings, Denver Films Sie Film Center on Colfax Avenue has been mostly dark.

But last week, the three-theatre cinematheque opened to the public for the first time since the pandemic began, hosting public screenings for its Oct. 28-31 soft reopening ahead of this years Denver Film Festival. Film lovers flooded into the theatres to catch showings of new Wong Kar-wai restorations, horror classics accompanied by live reenactments by drag performers, and new films like Spanish dark comedy El Planeta and the documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught.

Its a pretty emotional day to turn everything on turn on theater monitors, poster screens, get the concessions open. Its surreal. Its been a long 19 months, said Gina Cuomo, Denver Films director of operations. Its been a lot of tears in this building. But very happy to be getting back into it and seeing familiar faces, and hopefully a lot of new ones.

The last year and a half has been challenging for the Sie Center. When it shut down in March 2020, many staffers were furloughed, and those who stayed on had to take pay cuts.

For a while, all the nonprofit could do was offer guests online programming and movie snack packs to be picked up at the Sie Center. Cuomo said she spent many of those months completely alone in the building, because someone had to stay and run it. She said it was scary at times. There were posters covering the windows, an attempt to close them off during the 2020 summer protests, so there wasnt a lot of light coming in.

It was very dark in here. Very dark, very quiet, very lonely, Cuomo said. Considering were in the basement of a parking garage, you hear a lot of creeks from the cars. Naturally, my mind goes to, oh, my god. Theres a killer, theres a ghost!

The cinematheque allowed fans to book private screenings, but the building largely sat in disuse. Denver Film considered opening in spring of 2021 when other movie theatres did, but it didnt seem like its audience was ready to return. Plus, Cuomo said there werent a lot of new independent films to showcase.

Denver Film is a nonprofit, relying on grants and donations to operate. Earlier in the pandemic, Denver Film applied for federal Shuttered Venues Operators Grants, which offered relief to venues that had to close during the pandemic. The nonprofit outlined a budget that included a plan for Sie Center renovations, as well as backpay for full-time staff members whod taken pay cuts to keep the Denver Film running when no revenue was coming in.

The budget did not cover backpay for part-time workers whod been furloughed earlier in the pandemic, said Marty Schechter, Denver Films PR representative. He said that based on federal guidelines, they could not provide furloughed staff backpay for work they did not not perform.

Our goal was to help make our full time staff whole after many pay cuts, Schechter said. The backpay was focused on helping our staff that had taken pay cuts to help get through the pandemic.

Denver Film began the renovations in August. It was a two-month process, and while the theatres were already closed to the public, they couldnt host private screenings during that time either.

Now, just in time for Denver Film Fests opening on Nov. 3, the first phase of updates is complete. Most of the renovations were designed to improve flow and create more public gathering space. Theres a new box office with more advanced ticketing technology, an updated concession stand, and an expanded lobby area. The cinematheques smaller theatre, which got new seats in 2013, is now outfitted with new, custom seat caps. Cuomo said the two larger theatres hadnt gotten new seats since about 2006. Those theatres have now been outfitted with brand new seats.

They were overdue, she said. But its not an easy feat to do if you have to cease operations to do the whole process.

Cuomo decided to keep two of the old seats in the remodeled lounge. One has a plaque bearing the name Brit Withey, Denver Films longtime artistic director who died in 2019. The other will bear Denver Film founder Ron Hendersons name.

Schechter said Denver Film has invested $250,000 in building improvements. While the buildings major structural changes are complete, Denver Film plans to bring in new furniture, lighting and displays. It also plans to refurbish the bar area with artwork by local artists.

It was fun to have a physical refresh, because it also puts us in the space of an organizational refresh of why are we doing what were doing? How are we doing it? What can we do better? What should we be planning for the future? said Denver Film CEO James Mejia. The physical space is a representation of that for us. Now that were going to be open again, it feels like a fresh start.

For instance, the popularity of last years drive-in movies at Red Rocks which were planned as a safe way to experience cinema during the pandemic led Denver Film to continue that series this year, and to program a holiday edition.

Mejia said running a virtual Denver Film Fest last year opened it up to a larger audience, including more people outside metro Denver. This year, Denver Film will continue to offer virtual components, making it more accessible to people who cant attend, whether because of COVID, disability or because theyre out of town.

Im hoping that trend continues and that we pull people in, Mejia said. That was only because of being shut down and having to reinvent and pivot. It keeps another tool in the toolbox.

The pandemic also opened Denver Film up to more partnerships, including the Marthas Vineyard African American Film Festival, which is working with Denver Film to present three films at the festival: The Harder They Fall, Spike Lees Jungle Fever, and King Richard.

Mejia said Denver Film is also putting more support and resources behind diverse programming.

Dragon Boat is getting better every single year. We just announced the new award for Cinema Q highlighting excellence in LGBTQ-plus filmmaking, Mejia said. I think all these little pieces are adding into a greater whole.

Check out the renovated Sie Film Center at Denver Film Festival, which runs Nov. 3-14. All guests attending screenings must provide proof of vaccination and wear a mask except when actively eating or drinking.

This story has been updated to clarify that Denver Films Shuttered Venues funding did not cover furloughed part time employees, based on federal guidelines.

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A PREGNANT woman who had her first baby at 14 and by 34 was mum to 11 has told how she is trolled because of what they eat.

Veronica Merritt, now 36, who doesn't use contraception, previously told Fabulous "it escalated quickly" after she accidentally fell pregnant with Victoria, now 21, while at school.

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"My kids eat what they want," the New Yorker has now told her social media followers, sharing a picture of one of her sons eating what people assumed (wrongly) was a bowl of spaghetti hoops.

It emerged it was Cheerios (circular cereal) with hot sauce on.

"I personally wouldn't eat Honey Nut Cheerios like this, but if it makes him happy, I don't care," she said.

But not everyone was so relaxed.

"She cooks low value foods," said one person. "A growing child needs adequate nutrition. Every meal to grow and thrive."

People's responses were varied. "Who are you to tell people what to feed their kids?" asked one person. "They all look happy and healthy to me."

"Holidays here are pretty big, and sometimes I buy gifts years in advance, because I hate to pass up the perfect thing! Gifting things the kids will truly enjoy is very important to me, I want them to know I listen to and value their wants and needs."

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Veronica loves being a mum so much is keen for SIX more - despite being already trolled online for her already huge brood.

I receive a lot of negative comments," she said. I get asked, do they all have the same dad? Do you own a TV? I want to hand [people who ask me things like that] a mirror so they can look at themselves.

Artist Veronica lives in a nine-bed home which she bought for 14k with 10 of her kids, Andrew, 16, Adam, 15, Mara, 13, Dash, 12, Darla, 10, Marvelous, eight, Martalya, six, Amelia, four, Delilah, three, and Donovan, one, which she bought with her husband Marty, 37, for just $20k (14k) in July 2020.

Shes spent about 1.5k fixing it up - and it is now worth around 71k with the kids sharing the bedrooms between them and her man sleeping in the basement.

You dont need to buy a $200k (142k) home - save your money and buy a fixer-up and investment property," said Veronica.

Search for investment properties to see what's near you! We are still remodeling but it's already been cheaper than rent would have been.

Veronica told how she unexpectedly fell pregnant in school, subsequently marrying and divorcing her then-boyfriend - the father of her oldest two children.

I graduated high school with honors, I attempted college but got sick both times - I have kidney disease and lost my kidney last year.

The oldest two are from her first husband while the youngest seven are from her second husband - who sleeps in the basement so the kids have more space.

Veronica, who shares details of her massive family on Instagram and TikTok, says she never uses contraception.

Some of the children were planned, she told Fabulous."But I can't take hormonal birth control because my illness means I am prone to blood clots.

I havent ruled out more children.

I would like to have six more. I have spent eight-and-a-half years pregnant.

With so many children it is hard to get about, so recently she bought an old school bus for $3k (2.5k), also via auction, which she transported into a family vehicle.

"We don't have many expenses, she says. "We own our nine-bedroom house and there is no mortgage.

I own my bus with no payments.

The couples only help is with food - something Veronica apologised for online.

Please don't hate me, but we do get food assistance," she said in one Instagram video. "It's temporary until my painting sales are more consistent."

But sadly some people were cruel, telling her she ought to not have such a big family.

One person wrote: Get off TikTok go take care of your absolutely unnecessary amount of children."

Meanwhile another added: Nobody cares that you have 11 kids, weirdo. You get hate because you are literally unfit to be raising 11 children."

But she is happy to defend herself. What is raising your children properly?'," she asks.

Most people have something to complain about from their childhood, at least my kids will know they're loved."

And she feels like being a mum was her destiny. This was always how it was meant to be," she says.

It can be exhausting," she said, revealing one parenting hack was to dress each child in a different hue. "I colour code the kids most of the time when we leave the house although sometimes I'll opt for matching clothes instead.

The colour coding system is incorporated into everything - their clothes and rooms."

Veronica described her home life as being like The Lost Boys - a 1987 vampire film which takes its name from Peter Pans lost boys who never grew up - adding she was not very strict.

It's a very loud house," she says. "We want to get on the same schedule but it's hard.

I'm not very strict, I guess. I have rules when it's important, like, don't smoke, don't do drugs, no dating until 18, come home before dark ...but for the most part I'm just really chill.

And we have loads of fun. My kids and I have been working on making our own mini horror movies.

We also revealed how awoman who thought she'd never become a mum now has ten kids.

Andanother woman was crushed after her mum told her she "didn't have the figure" to wear a minidress for a date.

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The vast majority of basements have unfinished basements or no basement at all. According to U.S. Census Bureaus Survey of Construction, larger and high-end homes have the highest percentage of finished basements at 18 percent (with smaller homes around only 5%.)

Brothers Basement Remodeling in Minneapolis, Minnesota has a (somewhat humorous) mission to finish every basement in their city and surrounding areas. Matt Brown says Its just plain wrong that people are buying these premium homes, and then a large portion of them isnt improving their quality of life.

That extra living space can be used as an extra living room, a recreation space, a guest bedroom, a teenagers room, a home gym, home office, sauna, theater or basement bar. Many owners of high-end homes choose 3-5 of these elements, and ask how does making this investment increase the value of my home, and increase the quality of life of my family?

Certainly the answer to these two questions is becoming increasingly obvious, with the percentage of basements being turned into usable space going up the last couple of years.

To join the cadre of smart homeowners doing basement remodeling HGTV shared, The last annual Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine put the average basement remodel at $61,303 with a 70.3 percent payback, which made it among the smartest redos, along with an attic bedroom, minor kitchen redo, deck, and new entry door.

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Many more people are facing the reality of working from home today than ever before. For some, it has been difficult to create a routine and find a balance between work and home life.

If youre going to work from home for the long haul, you may need to make some changes to make your life more organized, functional, inspiring and stress-reducing. Here are some DIY tips you can put into practice to improve your work-from-home life.

Create clever storage solutions

Storage is everything when you work from home and you want to stay organized. You can think about designing and making a desk that acts as a combination of work and storage space.

Creating storage for office clutter is another worthwhile project. For example, a well-organized bag or basket can hold office supplies, a planner and writing utensils. Beautiful rattan baskets in shelves can provide ample storage for your home office and this is a fairly easy DIY project.

Establish an indoor plant collection

Establishing an indoor plant collection near your workspace can provide you with natural greenery that lifts your spirits while working from home. Having plants around a desk can fuel your creativity and bring life into your workspace. Plants also absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen and can filter out toxins and help freshen up the air. Just a small handful of houseplants can affect your productivity.

There is some evidence that plants can decrease nose and eye irritation, fatigue, and concentration problems. They can also reduce stress and absorb sound. By placing large, potted plants in corners, you can keep distracting noises to a minimum.

Remodel your basement

An obvious space to begin with DIY when youre working from home is your workspace. If you know youre likely to continue to work from home, you may want to turn a specific space, like your basement, into a dedicated workspace. This could make you more productive than sitting in a space in your home where youre continuously distracted.

Getting basement remodeling right requires knowing how to take a dank, dark space and re-imagine it. If you need a Chicago remodeling company to help you convert your basement, HX Home Solutions can complete the job from start to finish. Once the basic work is done, you will have plenty of DIY projects left to do, such as creating suitable storage solutions.

Define your internal workspace

If you cant afford to remodel a garage or basement, you can still create a lovely workspace within your home. An important factor to consider is natural light. Windows properly ventilate your indoor space, allow you to breathe in oxygen, and let in natural sunlight which gives you some vitamin D, improves your mood and offers other health benefits.

If you need to add some windows, they can improve the overall aesthetic appeal of your home and increase its value. Chicago window replacement company reviews can guide your choice of who to use if you dont want to tackle this project yourself.

Turn a closet into a workspace

It is possible to turn a spare closet into a very organized home office. This can also be a perfect space for kids to do their homework at night. Converting a closet can offer much-needed workspace without having to use a whole room.

You will need bright lighting and will also have to add at least one electrical outlet. Spacious drawers in a desk and shelves can provide plenty of storage for office supplies, documents, books etc. and closing the closet doors hides any clutter.

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QUINCY A Quincy man was arrested on a charge of aggravated home repair fraud for the second time in five months.

Randy J. Ferguson, 64, was arrested Thursday on the charge.

The Quincy Police Department said it learned last week that an elderly couple entered into an agreement with Ferguson who was doing business as Construction Services Unlimited in December 2020.

Police said the couple paid Ferguson more than $25,000 up front with the remainder to be paid throughout the project, but Ferguson reportedly didn't complete the work nor returned the funds.

Ferguson was arrested in December 2020 after he and two other Quincy men were paid more than $40,000 reportedly considered substandard or never completed. He was charged with six counts of aggravated home repair fraud.

He was out on bond at the time of his arrest Thursday.

Ferguson previously previously been convicted for theft in connection with home repairs. In 2014, he pleaded guilty to one count of theft after he scammed more than $13,000 from an elderly couple while remodeling their basement.

He is being held in the Adams County Jail on a $100,000 bond pending his first court appearance.

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Windows offer a view of the world. But, when you dig deeper, youll see that different window styles have different advantages and disadvantages. From shape to the amount of ventilation they provide to the all-important cost factor, there is a lot to keep in mind as you select window styles.

Natural light is a popular selling feature for homes, so making a wise choice with your window selection can be a great return on investment. Whether you are building or remodeling, choose the types of windows that meet your needs for lighting, function and price.

Also known as crank windows for the method used to open them, casement windows swing from a hinge, just like a door. The strong seal around these windows means they are generally weathertight. The swing function also allows for a great amount of airflow when desired.

Screens can fit securely inside the window, which can be helpful for cleaning purposes. On average, individual casement windows cost $300 to $750 installed.

With casement windows, youll need to keep in mind the design of your home to ensure open windows match with each other and sides of the home. Casement windows are not ideal for securing window air conditioning units, so beware if you depend on that method of cooling.

The most common window style, double-hung or single-hung windows slide along a vertical track to open. Although these two types of windows look just about the same, the distinction between them is single-hung windows only open from the bottom half.

Unlike casement windows that swing outward, you dont need to worry about double- or single-hung windows bumping into each other or anything on the exterior or the house.

These classic windows provide good ventilation, offer access for cleaning and are easier to replace than more unique window styles. Because they work against gravity, double- or single-hung windows may not stay open as desired if not properly maintained.

Double-hung windows cost slightly more than their single-hung siblings, but both are relatively budget-friendly window options with an average price point of $200 to $1,000 per window installed.

Locked in place and unmoving, picture windows dont obstruct the outside view, which can provide a real wow factor. The big drawback? There is no airflow with these windows. Without any opening mechanisms, the upkeep is simple and the seal will be weathertight.

On the downside, picture windows arent exactly energy-efficient, at least compared to solid walls. The heat from inside the home may escape during cooler months while sunlight streaming through the picture window may overheat the interior space in warmer months.

Because there are no mechanical elements, picture windows offer good bang for the buck when you want a lot of natural light. Depending on size and shape, each picture window costs an average of $150 to $750 installed.

Both functional and an interesting design feature, the term bay windows describes windows grouped together to extend from the house. On the inside, this can create a bay or shelf. The individual windows in a bay window group meet at angles. Bow windows are similar, but the design is curved without angles between windows.

If youre doing a remodel and want to add bay windows where there is currently an exterior wall, expect a significant expense in the $1,150 to $3,550 range. If youre just swapping windows in an existing bay window arrangement, the price will depend on the style of the specific window.

In a typical bay window arrangement, the center window is a fixed picture window while the two flanking windows may be casement, single- or double-hung windows.

A more common option for horizontal window orientations, sliding windows work much like they sound: by one section sliding over another, just like sliding glass doors. This can allow for great airflow and relatively good sealing.

Sliders are often used for basement egress windows but may lack the sophisticated look for areas where curb appeal is a bigger concern.

Other than a lock, sliders dont have mechanical components, which helps with the upkeep and overall cost. On average, sliders cost $400 to $1,300 to installwith the top range representing quite large sliding windows.

These windows get their name from the awning-like protection they provide when open. This makes them good options if you like to keep your windows open during rainfall. With hinges at the top, awning windows are paired above, below or to the side of a picture window.

Unlike casement windows, which open along a vertical plane, awning windows open from the top of the frame. The crank mechanism is easy to operate and creates a tight seal when not in use. When open, they allow for decent airflow.

The downside of this is awning windows protrude outward and may obstruct walkways. If used on a second floor or higher up on the wall, this issue can be avoided. Average costs to install awning windows are $350 to $900 per window.

Available in a variety of styles from stained glass to glass blocks, decorative glass windows are generally stationary. The purpose of these windows can be two-fold: They deliver a nice design point and can provide some privacy. For that reason, they are often found near front doors or in bathrooms.

Although they offer natural light to the interior, decorative glass windows are not the way to go if you want an exterior view. The installation cost for glass blocks ranges from $375 to $800.

A great solution for providing natural light to interior rooms, skylights are built into the roof. Skylights can be either fixed or ventable. Types that open are similar to a casement or awning window in that they open with a hinge.

Although you shouldnt expect a skylight to open completely, even a bit of venting can provide welcome airflow to a space.

The greatest benefit to skylights is the natural light. For new installations, this comes at a price. Average skylight installation costs run from $900 to $2,150 per window.

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Friday, April 29, 2011 --

Candidates seeking election for school trustee positions are interviewed. Candidates are Steve Baldwin., Kevin Dukart, Shawna Knipp and Tom Muckle. There are two trustee seats open for election. . .High Tech Construction broke ground at the Longfellow School April 20 in preparation for building a new gymnasium. The first phase of the project is building the new gymnasium. Phase two will be the remodeling of the old gym into a music room and classrooms. All this should be done by fall of 2012. . .J & M Lumber will celebrate their eighth anniversary and customer appreciation day May 7. . .Brandon Schmidt is the newest employee at the Fallon County Federal Credit Union. . .The High School/YRA Rodeo held April 23-24 was a great success with approximately 60 entries and close to 200 attendees. Sunday, children participated in an egg hunt immediately followed by Cowboy Church led by Bruce Ketchum. . .Nellie Rost will celebrate her 85th birthday May 8 at the Marmarth Community Center.

Thursday, April 27, 2001 --

The Montana liquor store has a change of name, owner and location. Now called Spirits Plus, it is located at 15 South Main, Baker and is owned and operated by Russ Stoddard. . .2001 delegates to the Montana American Legion Auxiliary Girls State from Baker and Plevna schools are Michelle Becker and Maranda Zachmann of Baker and Leanne Klos from Plevna. . .Students in Lynnda Evans after school French class will present their spring program May 2. . .Delphine Maier has taken over the duties as Welcome Wagon representative from Helen Rieger. . .High temperature April 18 was 73 degrees. . .Employees of Fallon County Library served cake and coffee at an open house in honor of their volunteers. Those special ladies are Maxine Winters, Lauretta Stenglein, Eunice Higgins. Betty Kusler and Arleen Graham. . .April 8 a drilling derrick in the South Pine Unit north of Baker collapsed and fell to the ground, seriously injuring Jeff McGillivray of Chinook. McGillivray was at the top of the derrick when it fell. He was transported to Fallon Medical Complex and transfered to Holy Rosary Hospital. He was later transferred to Billings Deaconess and is much improved.

Thursday, April 25, 1991 --

Robert Singer, clerk at the Baker Post Office, has been named Local Postal Volunteer of the Year. Postmaster Mike Mangen presented Robert with a certificate of appreciation signed by Postmaster General Anthony M. Frank. . .Bakers interest in developing an industrial park have not been discarded. Monday evening following discussion with Dr. Pierce Parker and Charles Henry of Pierce International, community members who had not pledged funds voted to support the continuation of the project. The Industrial Park complex would consist of a 25 acre core park that would contain diversified support companies to provide services for larger manufacturing plants. . .Statewide average price of unleaded gasoline at self-service pumps is $1.14. . .The benefit dinner and auction for John Reetz, son of James and LaTonne Reetz, netted $6,477.76. John has cancer and may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant.

Thursday, April 23, 1981 --

A 1977 black Ford pickup with a yellow stripe was reported missing from the driveway of the Don Groshans, Sr. home April 18. The pickup, belonging to Don Groshans, Jr. of Glasgow, was unlocked and full of gas. . .Prom royalty candidates are Kurt Schell, Barb Mahon, Jeff Varner, Colette Hurley, Marie Lund, Kevin Helfrich and Sandy Engesser. . .Marge Koenig, Lillian Jensen and Frances Sikorski will be attending the Democratic Womens regional conference in Glendive this month. . .Leon Newell, Chief of the local fire unit, presented the city council with a list of specs for a new fire truck, costing $83,000. . .The New Horizons Health Spa has opened. They are located at 207 Young Ave., Stanhope Addition.

Thursday, April 29, 1971 --

John Brown is named valedictorian of the class of 1971 at Baker High School. Dennis Bechtold is salutatorian. . .Baker will stay in the same basketball district as last year. . .Harold Jensen is elected president of the OFallon Historical Society. Other officers are Marion Hanson, Lillian Jensen and Forrest Duffield. . .T. V. Critchfield guided representatives from the Montana Fish and Game Department to the Arnold Pinnow and Art Meccage ranches where they planted 7,000 trout. . .Leo Riley recently captured two baby beavers during a trapping expedition. . .Special recognition was given to L. F. Bruggeman, Baker High School Principal, at the District Music Festival in Glendive. Bruggeman has been taking music students to festival for 35 years. . .Bev Breitbach has been named winner of the BHS John Phillip Sousa award as outstanding senior band student.

Thursday, April 27, 1961 --

Delila Fried, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fried, and Kay Rediske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Rediske, share the honor of co-valedictorians for the class of 1961. Arthur Linden, son of Mrs. Lena Linden, is salutatorian. . .Lee Stevenson was elected president of the Montana Funeral Directors Association. . .Mrs. Richard Vilhauer is elected president of the Baker Jaycee Jaynes; Mrs. Arlene Steffes, vice president; Mrs. Leland Gundlach, secretary; and Mrs. Bernell Pfeifle, treasurer. . .Frank Lewis, incoming superintendent of Baker schools, visited Baker. . .Mrs. Fredric Bruggeman has prepared a history of the Baker Homemakers Club in recognition of National Home Demonstration Week. . .Delila Fried, Judy Hatton, Art Linden, Tom Olson and Robert Yokley attend the annual High School Week at Montana State in Bozeman.

Thursday, April 26, 1951 --

A group of rural farmers and citizens met April 23, in the courtroom of the courthouse to take part in the discussion and planning of a rain-making project. This project is designed to increase the natural rainfall between the dates of May 1 and September 1. Since the western states are so dry, many are participating in rain-making, and more than 100 million acres are already under contract for cloud-seeding. . .Mr. John Gray, manager, Montana State Employment Service, Miles City, MT announces the appointment of Clarence Heiser, Heisers Bar, Baker, MT, as Farm Placement Representative. . .The Baker Library is richer by a number of current best sellers, which were given by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Busch.

Thursday, April 24, 1941 --

Lieutenant James Ovens, Army reserve officer, has received notice from district recruiting headquarters in Missoula that he is authorized to assist with the present recruiting drive. . .C. W. Samsel was elected to chairman of the board of school trustees for the coming year, and Evelyn Hitch was named clerk. . .Mrs. Minnie Niccum this week made a contract with Douglas Holmes of Glendive for the erection of a brick and tile one story building with full basement. The location is next to the Green Dragon and upon its completion will be leased to R. Luckow for a bakery. . .Leon LaCross was appointed local liquor vendor to succeed Jack Eichenberger.

Thursday, April 23, 1931 --

The William Krukeberg gas and oil filling station will be greatly improved by the addition of three private garages housed in one building at the east side of the lot on First Street. . .Juanita LaCross and Karl Pleissner, Jr. were the local Christian Endeavor delegates to the convention in Miles City last week. . .Eight pupils of Baker High School will take part in the scholarship contest at Bozeman next week. Those to go are Richard Johnson, John Dougherty, Alvin Beckman, Karl Pleissner, Bonita Hythecker, Priscilla Larson, Mildred McDonald and Mary Christopher. . .A disastrous fire Friday night razed Mrs. Elmer Cates house, C. O. Wrights feed barn and partially destroyed the Victor North home.

Thursday, April 28, 1921 --

Baseball season opens in Baker next week when Baker meets Westmore on the local diamond. . .To show appreciation of the interest shown in Boy Scouting by Baker people, the boys have offered to load all the rubbish gathered on lots and premises into wagons furnished by the city. . .The Ollie High School gave a party for the graduates, the Misses Lillian Esmay and Ruth Baker, at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wang Friday evening. . .Graduates of the class of 21 in the play Mr. Bob were Roger Silvernale, Alf Trandum, Mel Schneider, Verna Bond, Frances Hiscock and Helen Norman.

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