We all built pillow and box forts growing up to construct our homes away from home. As we age, the appeal of building a unique dwelling begins to fade until you consider the best alternative housing ideas worth trying.

Pallet homes

If you’ve ever worked in a warehouse, you know how critical pallets are for transporting and storing goods. One pallet can withstand thousands of pounds of materials, so it makes sense that utilizing tens of pallets can provide adequate housing.

Donald R. McDaniel

Mr. McDaniel passed away in Willis, Texas, March 7, 2023, at the age of 97.  

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Laurel Arnold Niemann, 93, of Flagler passed away February 28, 2023, at Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital in Eads after a long life of service to his faith, family, community and country.

Laurel was born April 7, 1929, the second son of John and Erna (Polzin) Niemann, east of Flagler. 

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Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kit Carson Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 306, Kit Carson, CO  80825 or to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9770 Foothills Canyon Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO  80129.