Summary
Restoring old homes "is a spare-time project," said [Dave Neufeld], 52. "I'm a contractor and whenever I have my job done, I tinker away."
"That lumber is better today than 100 years ago," said Dave of the original home's old Douglas fir. "Its harder and stronger. It will last 1,000 years from now." It's also knot-free and arrow-straight.It's a moot point, in [Les Henry]'s opinion. "What does it matter? It's a helluva fine house and he did a helluva fine job with it."See the full content of this document
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Abandoned Farmhouse Lives Again
Contractor transforms unwanted structures
NEAR NIVERVILLE -- The sad thing about passing old abandoned farmhouses is they always look like they're waiting for their owners to return.Enter Dave Neufeld...See the full content of this document
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