It stinks to have a summer cold. Now, imagine you get sick with a more serious disease, right in the middle of the busiest, most productive time of year — like our growing season in the Upper Midwest. Stinks even more, right? But that’s what can happen to plants in the summer months if the conditions all line up just…
It takes a pretty sunshiny personality to shine a light on the dark places in our community. And that’s why Sue Baron, of the Golden Drive Homeless Kids organization, is one of our very favorite people to have live in-studio on the KVRR Morning Show. Baron’s organization works to fight the effects of homelessness on the children in the FM…
No one likes to be called “difficult,” but with dogs, just like with people, there are varying degrees of social skills. People who don’t have much in the way of social graces might have a hard time finding friends, but dogs who lack them have a harder time — they often can’t find homes. That’s what makes this week’s Pet…
Most people who text on their smartphone are all too aware of the autocorrect fail phenomenon — when you go to type some seemingly innocuous word or phrase into a message, only to find, to your horror, that it self-corrects into an inexplicable or embarrassing term that starts with the same handful of letters. What may be the most cringe-inducing…
There’s still time left this summer to load up the family car and hit the road to see the sights of this beautiful land we call home. But before you tackle one of the many exquisite national parks across the U.S. (Theodore Roosevelt National Park, anyone?) you should check out this story. See how you can plan ahead with Francie…
Dealing with a leaky faucet isn’t just a way to save yourself money on your water bill or save yourself irritation from the incessant sound of dripping water. It’s also a way you can be kind to the planet, especially as the region settles into a serious drought. Let Danny Lipford show you how to tighten up your plumbing operation…
They say dogs are man’s best friend, so it only makes sense that a walk celebrating dogs and other pets is a great place to make new friends Tuesday in the metro. Registration starts at 6 for one of the region’s biggest outdoor events for animal rescues, the 27th Annual Paws Walk. Each year, officials at Homeward Animal Shelter…
When it comes to insulating your home, you need to pay special attention to the attic space. And that means choosing between faced or unfaced insulation. There are pros and cons with both kinds, so let an expert advise you. Here’s our home improvement expert Danny Lipford with this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
It takes a hot, sticky, summer’s day to make you fully appreciate the trees in your yard. From casting welcome shade from the glare of the sun, to cooling your property and helping to cut down on energy costs, trees are one of the single best investments in your garden you can make. To keep your trees green, cool and…
When your computer’s acting up, there’s a pretty good chance it’s malware to blame. But do you know how to go through your computer to verify that’s what’s to blame? Let Francie Black walk you through the troubleshooting process on this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features
