Morning – Features

App of the Week: Apple Health Records

An app(le) a day keeps the doctor away.

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

Ask Danny: Window Film

Don't roast yourself in front of a window like a brat on the grill.

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 –…

Melinda’s Garden: Houseplants

One summer vacation that won't break the bank.

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…

Tech Tip Today: Gmail Confidential

Just between the two of us, your email's open.

Have you ever left your email open on a computer at work and walked away (cough, cough, Keith Albertson) only to return the next day and wish you hadn’t? (Sorry about your fantasy football team, by the way, Keith). Let Francie Black show you how to keep the wraps on and prying eyes off your sensitive communications in this week’s…

App of the Week: Keepsafe

No matter how fabulous your trip location, a lost passport makes it significantly less fabulous.

Have you ever been out on a trip to some fabulous faraway location and suddenly discovered you’d lost something important – like your passport? It makes almost all fun parts of your trip grind to a screeching halt instantly, which is a lot less fabulous. Keep the fab in your travels with Francie Black in today’s App of the Week….

Thinking Green: Tools of the Trade

You may be suffering a bit of sticker shock these days, if your energy bills have come in reflecting all the air conditioning you ran in the early weeks of summer. Want a way to cut down on your costs as the dog days of summer heat up some more? Check out Danny Lipford’s tips on using professional-quality tools to…

Ask Danny: Ceramic Backsplash

Make a splash in your kitchen.

Temps are predicted to be heading back up into the 90s this week, and that might make you think about seeking out the pool or the lake for a much-needed splash into the cool water. But it could be just the right time to stay indoors in the air conditioning and tackle a home improvement project, too. Take Danny Lipford’s…

Seasoned Grilling Advice From Cabela’s

Learn How To Properly Season Your BBQ This Summer

Merlin Werner with Cabela’s tells us about some seasonings you can use to spice up your grilling. He’s fond of using a dry rub on meat for a few hours before throwing them on the grill, then using sauces later in the process. We’re giving away a grill and 3 $100 gift cards from Cabela’s and No Name Butcher Quality…

Melinda’s Garden: Gladiolus

You'll be glad you watched this.

Are you glad when you look out at your garden? If you’re not, maybe you need to get some real glads. Gladiolus are a cheerful, bright-colored flowers that add height and interest to your summer garden. Let Melinda Myers show you how to get some started in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features

Tech Tip Today: Travel Tech

Take your road trip high-tech for the summer.

If you’re dreading the long drive back from the lake or your family’s house after the Independence Day holidays, don’t worry. Now, you can take the high-tech route instead of slogging along in holiday traffic with all the other travelers. Let Francie Black take your summertime road trips out of the slow lane and into fast-forward in this week’s Tech…