UI President’s Home Getting Spruced Up

The state-owned home of new University of Idaho President Bob Hoover is being refurbished at the cost to taxpayers of about $35,000.

The 30-year-old home is getting a new coat of paint inside and out, new carpet, new drapes and new garage doors. Some old appliances will also be replaced.

The money will come from UI’s regular maintenance budget.

Hoover and his wife, Jeanne, will move into the house in about three weeks.

Hoover said Thursday he also wanted to expand the capacity of the dining room, which currently seats 12 people. Enclosing a patio off the dining room and living room would allow them to entertain up to 36 people in one space, Hoover said.

In addition, a deck will be added for outside entertaining.

School architect Ray Pankopf said work on those additions will begin in September, and will cost an additional $35,000 to $40,000.