You’d be forgiven if you found this whole pandemic to be a very draining experience. Why not put all this time stuck at home to some good use? Check out Danny Lipford’s tips on when it’s time to drain your water heater in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
The season of holiday lights doesn’t have to be over yet. In fact, you can surround yourself in a bright, shining display if you know where to look. This light tunnel went up earlier this month in the field between the Hjemkomst Center and the Red River. At night, it’s a breath-taking experience all lit up and ready to…
Things are getting volatile here on the Morning Show. Sure, we look calm. But the drama is all around us. It’s true. Volatile organic compounds are in the air and they could be near you too. Danny Lipford lets you in on the details in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features
It’s been an outstandingly warm stretch for early December in our region, but we’re about to see the temperature drop pretty soon. And chances are, it’ll stay cold for much of the winter season. This is the Upper Midwest, after all. To keep your home feeling as snug as it looks throughout the coldest temps of the year, check out…
Add a few houseplants to brighten those low light locations in your home and improve your indoor air quality. Selecting the right plants and providing proper care will save you time and keep your plants looking their best. Pothos, philodendron, snake plant and ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) plant are a few of the most low light tolerant plants. Use your…
We’re getting totally tubular in Thinking Green this morning. With tubular skylights! Find out how to save money, and some sunshine, with home improvement expert Danny Lipford. Categories: Morning – Features
Brighten your home with a few colorful amaryllis. Purchase firm bulbs free of soft spots and blemishes. Plant one or more bulbs in a container with drainage holes that is slightly larger than the bulbs. Plant your amaryllis in a well-drained potting mix leaving the top 1/3 of the bulb above the soil surface. Then water thoroughly. Or place several…
The hottest toys for the 2020 holiday season have hit the market, and you’ve probably got quite a list already. But there are some other items you may want to ask Santa for this year. There are some nifty gadgets out there that can help you save money on energy costs — while you save Mother Nature. Here’s Danny Lipford…
We’ve gotten lucky so far this fall, but chances are we’re going to be seeing more precipitation headed our way soon. And that means your gutters need to be in good working order. Hope you remembered to clean yours out this year. But if that’s put you in the market for a new gutter system, Danny Lipford has some tips….
Late winter, after the worst of winter weather has passed through early spring before growth begins, is a great time to prune trees. Make proper cuts to insure the health and longevity of your plants. Use the three-cut method when removing large branches. This prevents trunk damage caused by the weight of the branch ripping it and the bark…
