It might be time to put some new flooring down in your old house. And while doing the work yourself can make it look great and save you some money, it won’t accomplish either if you install the new flooring incorrectly. So, do you need to rip out the old flooring to replace it — or not? Danny Lipford explains…
This week’s science experiment is called, “Foamy Fountain Mess.” Here’s what you need to complete the experiment: 8 drops of your favorite food coloring 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap 3 tablespoons of warm water 1 packet of yeast 1/2 cup of 20-volume hydrogen peroxide Clean and empty soda bottle Tray to put underneath the soda bottle Here’s how you complete…
With kids headed back to school over the course of the next two weeks, parking wherever you go is going to be at a premium. Don’t waste gas and time circling the parking lot, the block or the parking garage. Let Francie Black show you some nifty tricks in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features
Dogs just want to be with us wherever we go and usually, we’re all too happy to bring them with us. But for some trips – like when you’re headed to the hospital to visit a sick relative, or to a high-end restaurant where dogs aren’t invited — Fluffy has to stay home. Fortunately, Francie Black has fetched us an…
There’s plenty to be said for recycling, and by now, you’ve probably heard most of it. Saving the earth by saving resources is one of the simplest, easiest things you can do at home to make a difference. We talk about reusing less than recycling, but reusing is just as important. It not only keeps durable goods out of the…
We here in the Red River Valley region are no strangers to flooded basements. But since we escaped the spring thaw without a major flood, you’d think we wouldn’t have to worry about water in the basement, no? Turns out, yes we do. One good soak and if your landscaping isn’t set up right, you can get a major deluge…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you ask Eric Marts what it’s like being a hero, he’ll tell you he isn’t one. “Oh I’m very reluctant on that part as far as, I did my job and I’ll continue to do my job,” Eric Marts said. I served with heroes.” But others would disagree with him. “He’s a patriot. He’s a great…
We’ve all heard the children’s song about going out into the garden and eating some worms. But as gross as that idea is, worms themselves are actually pretty beneficial. They’re natural soil turners and their castings can provide great fertilizer for your plants. You can even buy worm poop or “tea” commercially that’s rated very highly as plant food. Let…
By now, you’ve probably heard of bitcoins, and even if you’re not too into news stories about alternative means of currency and trade, you’ve probably guessed from the name that they’re a way of paying for things. But what, exactly, are bitcoins, and how do you learn to use them if you want to be part of what some are…
KVRR’s Jackie Kelly sits down and talks with Naturopathic Doctor, Andrea Hillstad, about how to pack your kid a healthy lunch. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: back to school, healthy food, naturopathic doctor, school lunch
