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Work began last week at the site of Habitat For Humanity of Gage Countys latest rehabilitation project.

The home, located at 1015 Lincoln Street in Beatrice, belongs to John and Betty Bstandig. According to Allen Grell, construction manager for HFH of Gage County, the couple has given much of themselves to Beatrice for many years. He said he is proud to be working with a family that has given so much to the community.

John is very active in his church, Grell explained. Betty is a special ed instructor. Shes also been a youth volunteer bowling out at Tonka Lanes for quite a long period of time. They are a nice family.

John described him and his wife as "the working poor" -- those who make just enough to take care of the day-to-day necessities, but are unable to afford any major expenses, such as improvements to their home.

We also had a bunch of medical problems, too. Betty said. John has heart problems, and weve had to have surgery for that. A couple years ago, I had cancer. I had to have a major surgery with that, and I had to have a gallbladder surgery. We have all those bills piling up. Trying to get anything else done is really kind of difficult.

Betty said she and her husband were urged to apply by those within HFH of Gage County. Grell said the organization had considered the house for rehabilitation for quite some time.

We have watched that house as a potential opportunity for Habitat to do something positive for a family, he said. We thought about painting it. When we went to see about painting it, we thought it would be much better if we resided it. That will give it longer life. They wont have to paint it again.

The project began Wednesday when members of the HFH of Gage County Board of Directors cleaned seedlings and other growth near the propertys fence line. On Thursday, volunteers removed the homes porch to make way for the replacement of siding.

Exmark employees are completing the bulk of the rehabilitation. Exmarks parent company, Toro, celebrates its 100th year of business Thursday, and the company is sponsoring 100 acts of caring in Toro communities worldwide.

This is going to be considered one of our 100 acts of caring that we do in Beatrice, said Senior Manufacturing Accountant Barb Engler. Habitat is always one of the favorites of the Toro company to work with. They work with Habitat all over the world. They always provide great opportunities for us to get involved.

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Trim around windows, doors and eaves is an imporant part of siding a house.

Replacing old worn-out siding with new materials can give a dramatic new look to your home. The complexity of this project may not be obvious if you've never done it before, but if you take a closer look at the corners of the house, the edges of your windows and doors and especially the eaves and roof overhang, you will quickly see how much work can be involved when installing new siding.

Project estimates vary depending on your choice in contractors, materials and the size of your house. The average total cost for replacing 1,250 square feet of vinyl siding, including trim like soffit and facia, in 2011 was $11,387, according to Remodeling Magazine. The average cost to replace the same amount of siding with a premium foam-backed vinyl was $13,927. Using fiber cement siding as a replacement, the average cost was $13,382. Of course, much of this investment can be recovered if you plan to sell your house. The value these projects add to the home average $8,223 for vinyl, $10,119 for premium vinyl and $10,707 for fiber-cement siding.

Contractor costs can be up to $50 per hour, so you may be able to save some money if you do the work yourself. The price for materials varies, but the cost of the siding itself is only a fraction of the overall price tag. For example, vinyl siding can range between $1.67 and 3.74 per square foot. Aluminum siding can cost between $2.40 and $5.00 per square foot. Insulated vinyl siding costs between $2.12 and $5.04 per square foot. Fiber cement siding costs between $2.07 and $5.64 per square foot. In addition to the basic materials you will need a vapor barrier, soffit and facia for the eaves, and corner trim. Plywood, insulation and trim for windows and doors will also be needed.

In most cases, contractors will refuse to put up new siding without removing the old siding first. While some people do put new siding over the old siding, you should consult your municipal building code office and get the advice of a professional before trying this. Depending on the size of the house, the cost of removing the current siding and disposing of it can range between $1,000 and $3,000. This includes renting a dumpster, the labor it takes to remove the materials, transportation and landfill tipping fees.

As with any renovation project, there can always be additional costs. These costs may not be evident until the old siding is removed. Mold, water damage and insects can create a lot of damage to a structure beneath the siding, sometimes requiring extensive repair. Depending on the age of the house, other surprises may await you beneath the siding, like improper or non-existent insulation. In such a case you may want to consider placing rigid foam insulation beneath the siding in addition to a vapor barrier.

David Weedmark's articles have appeared in dozens of publications since 1989, including "The Windsor Star" and "The Ottawa Citizen." As well as being a technology consultant, he is the author of several books, including "The Tanglewood Murders." Weedmark studied English at the University of Toronto.

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FREEPORT, Maine - The house where L.L. Bean raised a family and started the iconic outdoors outfitter that bears his name is getting a makeover to restore it to its historic state.

The work, which includes repairs and replacement of siding, roof shingles, porch columns, windows, doors and a coat of paint, is scheduled to be reviewed by the Freeport Planning Board on July 9.

The Queen Anne-style Victorian just a few blocks from the flagship L.L. Bean store houses some offices and the company's archives, including a vast collection of original documents, photographs, possessions and products.

The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1o9d41R ) reports that the project would return the home to its appearance in about 1912.

The house was built in 1888 and bought by Bean and his first wife in the early 1900s.

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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com

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