Building containers and growing color interest in shady spots is a tough one. Especially when it comes to adding height in shade spots, so many plants that tower and pop with color seem to be full-sun lovers. What’s a gardener to do, other than lie in the shade and stew? Why, check out this Melinda’s Garden Moment, of course. It’ll…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if your mom is anything like ours, tech toys are at the top of her list. Heck, she went right out and bought the latest smartphone so she could keep up with her beloved kids on social media — why wouldn’t she want some more sweet gear to go with it? Check out some…
It seems more and more we’re ruled by the clock these days — even though fewer of us even bother to wear a wristwatch any more. Isn’t that what our cell phones are for? Now there’s a way you can keep track of time with the help of the cosmos. (And your smartphone, of course). Check it out in this…
Cleanup Week is in high gear throughout the various metros of the Red River Valley, and if you needed another reason to give more consideration to what your neighbors have sent out to the berm for disposal, here’s one to keep in mind: reclaimed wood. It’s not just the latest trend in home design, it’s also a way to keep…
There’s very little around the house that’s more annoying. You wash. You sand. You smooth. You wash again. You prime and you paint and then, a few weeks later — pow! A nail pop right in the middle of your formerly pristine, perfect, newly-painted wall. What gives? When nail pops strike, pop them right back in the kisser. Let Danny…
You may have noticed I’ve lost quite a bit of weight. A little more than 100 pounds, actually. People ask me a lot how do you lose so much weight? My answer is always, “get really fat first”. That’s what I did! I wouldn’t recommend it. But here’s how I finally realized the path I was heading down, got…
A devious new method for thieves to use your devices to steal others’ cryptocurrency is just the latest headache criminals have invented for us to worry about when it comes to our online safety. It’s the latest issue under discussion in cybersecurity issues, and it’s called cryptojacking. Find out what it is, how it works, and which devices are the…
Google Mail could be the nation’s most popular email service. But your trusty old gmail.com address may be packing a few surprises these days, thanks to the new updates the company’s launched. Francie Black shows us how you can use them to improve your productivity and security in this week’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features
We’ve finally had a little bit of rain this spring, and while it’s good news for green-up for the fields, lawns and gardens around the region, there is a drawback: moisture means mosquitoes are on their way. To find out how you can beat back the bugs without polluting yourself or your surroundings with scary toxic substances, take a look…
It’s been a long, tough winter, but for the most part, the snow and ice have finally fled. Unfortunately, as tough as it’s been on us waiting for things to thaw out, it’s been equally tough on the pavement. Now that the driveway’s exposed, you can see what you’re working with — and how to fix it. Let Danny Lipford…
