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May 10, 2025
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Low-cost ways to revamp living areas

Low-cost ways to revamp living areas

Low-cost ways to revamp living areas

March 07, 2022 at 8:19 am CST

Must-have features in your bathroom remodel

Must-have features in your bathroom remodel

Must-have features in your bathroom remodel

March 07, 2022 at 8:18 am CST

How to pick the right trees for your property

How to pick the right trees for your property

How to pick the right trees for your property

March 07, 2022 at 8:18 am CST

Early-blooming spring flowers

Early-blooming spring flowers

The arrival of spring is a welcome occurrence for many people. Budding flowers are among the harbingers of spring.

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 23, 2021 at 1:01 pm CDT

Create an efficient, inviting outdoor living environment

Create an efficient, inviting outdoor living environment

Take stock of your outdoor furniture — do you need more? Would colorful new Adirondack chairs, a new picnic table and maybe a garden bench and planters be more inviting?

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 23, 2021 at 12:59 pm CDT

Learn the right ways to clean lawn and patio furniture

Learn the right ways to clean lawn and patio furniture

Some simple cleaning strategies make it easy to brighten outdoor furniture made of metal, glass, wood, and plastic. Before homeowners know it, their backyards will be ready for outdoor entertaining season.

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 23, 2021 at 12:52 pm CDT

DIY projects that can conserve energy around the house

DIY projects that can conserve energy around the house

Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends. Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable.

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 23, 2021 at 12:48 pm CDT

3 techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis

3 techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis

Homeowners can try these three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of their backyards

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 23, 2021 at 12:43 pm CDT

A spring craft combining fantasy and fun

A spring craft combining fantasy and fun

A fairy garden is the perfect project

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 22, 2021 at 9:19 am CDT

Renovation trends that figure to be popular in the year ahead

Renovation trends that figure to be popular in the year ahead

Large windows can provide stunning views of the outdoors and allow ample natural light into a home

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 22, 2021 at 9:19 am CDT
The dangers of mowing too low

The dangers of mowing too low

Cutting too low can injure the grass

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 22, 2021 at 9:19 am CDT
Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond

Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond

Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their gardens

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 22, 2021 at 9:19 am CDT

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