Author: Emily Welker

Thinking Green: Drip Irrigation

April showers aren't always reliable.

It’s time to get out into the yard and do some planting soon. But almost immediately thereafter, you’re headed for the lakes. And who’s going to water the plants while you’re gone? Danny Lipford won’t do your watering for you. But he’s got a plan to keep them green all season long that’s almost as easy, in this week’s Thinking…

Ask Danny: Staining Wooden Decks

Should you finish it now? Or let it sit?

When you have a brand-new home improvement project standing proudly in your yard, it’s natural to want to finish it off with a final seal and stain. But as Danny Lipford explains in this week’s Ask Danny, you might have to wait awhile. Categories: Morning – Features

Morning Show Moments

Didn't get a chance to watch every day this week? Here are some highlights you might have missed.

We get it — your mornings are busy, and sometimes you have to run out the door before you can catch all the best moments of your only local news from seven to nine a.m. That’s why we kept an eye out for some of the good stuff you may have missed this week. Here’s a quick peek at some…

Melinda’s Garden

Attracting pollinators is good for the bees and good for your garden too.

There’s a lot of talk about saving the many species of bees that are threatened or endangered across the globe, and most gardeners get that bees are important for our environment. But did you know there are a number of plants in your yard that are not only good for attracting pollinators, they’re gorgeous in their own right? Not only…

Tech Tip Today: LinkedIn

How can you maximize your professional reach?

LinkedIn is supposed to be the go-to social media spot to spruce up your career. But is it better to post an article or a link to expand your reach? Here’s Francie Black to tell us in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features

For Sale To the Highest Bidder: Your Internet Data

New laws change a lot of the old ways internet service providers used to handle our data. And data security experts aren't happy.

There’s a new law in effect that removes a lot of the privacy guarantees that kept our browsing history, app usage and geo-locations private. Now, internet service providers are allowed to collect and provide our data to other companies. Including advertisers. The change comes amid controversy over the potential sale of our private usage info to other companies. Proponents of…

App of the Week: Prime Photos

One of the lesser-known perks of Amazon Prime.

Amazon Prime is known for its free shipping, but there are some other perks you might not be aware of — including free storage space to back up your smartphone. Francie Black shows us the hidden perks of Prime in this week’s App of the Week.

Essentia Nutrition: Eating Healthfully at Restaurants

So many menu items, so many choices. Here's how to make them healthy ones.

Restaurants don’t have to be the kiss of death in keeping a healthy and satisfying diet. While it can be daunting to wade through the long list of items available when you eat out, there are some key terms to look out for that will tip you off. Essentia nutritionists school us on what to choose, in this week’s Essentia…

Thinking Green: Collecting Rainwater

It's rainy season. Here's a way you can turn it to your advantage weather-wise.

We’re all but done with the snow for the year here in the Red River Valley. As the warmth turns our precipitation to rain, it’s time to start thinking about ways you can corral that moisture into an advantage for both your garden and your water bill. Danny Lipford shows us the advantages of building your own rain barrel in…

Ask Danny: Painting Exterior Plastic

Those flamingos could sure use a dose of color to welcome the spring.

If you spent the pleasant weekend outside playing in the yard, you may have noticed some of your yard art, like the plastic flamingos, is looking a bit the worse for wear after the many past months of winter weather. Danny Lipford explains whether you can bring their pink pizzazz back with a coat of paint, before they give up…