A little bit of shade in the garden feels great, but it may not feel so good when your precious perennials fail to bloom. Or worse yet, fail to thrive altogether, and dwindle away into practically nothing as the summer wears on. Let Melinda Myers spare you the frustration of hoping for top performance from sun plants in shade spots…
We’re all worried about identity theft and cyber security these days, and with good reason. And while can’t control a hacker’s behavior, the password you pick can have a lot to do with how secure your accounts are against a hacker’s best efforts. Francie Black can show you the way to pick a password that’s airtight in this week’s tech…
This rain is great for growing new green plants all over the region, so you’re bound to see a more bountiful display of pretty blossoms and growth all over the place when you head out for a hike or along the lakeshore — or even in the gardens in your neighborhood. But some of those plants can be tough to…
Zero VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are what you want when it comes to painting your home. After all, you don’t want gases released as the paint dries to make your family sick. But there are some paint can labels that promise no VOCs but that don’t really deliver what they say they do. Let Danny Lipford show you how…
When it comes to cleaning up our acts, a lot of us want to start by cleaning up the house. And the best way to do that is to choose cleaners that don’t expose your family to harmful chemicals. But how do you choose the green cleaners that carry through on their environmentally-safe promises — as well as doing an…
When it comes to learning about mulch, you may think it’s mulch ado about nothing. But as it turns out, mulch is a major game-changer in a garden, and you need to know the easiest way to apply it. Let Melinda Myers make mulch — er, much of the situation — in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features
The absolute last thing you want to see when you walk into work first thing in the morning is the evidence that you’ve been hacked. But more and more companies are finding themselves the victims of cyberspies and cyberthieves, and it could be your workplace, next. Let Francie Black show you a way to put your fears to rest in…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “An Apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Oh, wait, that’s “apple,” not Apple. Now, Apple is helping you keep better track of your own health with their new health records app. And it’s pretty sweet. Let Francie Black tempt you into trying it, in today’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features
It’s supposed to be pretty nice weather this week throughout the valley, but if you’re sitting inside in front of a south-facing window it can be a little like you’re getting grilled just like the brats outdoors. Find out a quick fix that cuts down on the heat for south facing windows in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning –…
Summer family vacations can be a godsend when it comes to getting a little time outdoors in the nice warm weather, away from your usual routine. But they can get awfully expensive when you take the whole family along. Give some of your household members a trip outside that won’t cost you a penny with Melinda Myers in this week’s…
