Marla asks: How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof? Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof and there’s a few tell-tale signs that will let you know if you’re getting close to needing to budget…
Now that you’ve made your garden grow…how do you reap the most benefits when it comes to harvesting? Enjoy the biggest harvest, best flavor and most nutritional value from your garden vegetables with proper harvesting. Harvest tomatoes when they are fully colored. Leave them on the plant for an extra five to eight warm days for even better flavor….
Technology changes by the day, so it’s not really shocking that the language we use to describe it changes almost that often. One term that’s being thrown around a lot, Petabyte, is a sign of things to come. Big data and petabytes are tech terms that are becoming common. Big data refers to the large volume of digital information…
The eighth month of every year usually brings a spectacle to the night sky. The Perseid Meteor Shower comes when the Earth journeys through the remnants of an ancient comet. When the Earth passes through what’s left of the Comet Swift–Tuttle, it crumbles into flashes of light—that’s what we see at night in the Red River Valley. The best time…
FARGO, ND — You probably remember drawing with chalk when you were a kid. Red River Zoo hosted Chalk Fest, an event aimed at teaching kids and parents the importance of art in society. Whether you’re older or younger, it’s never too late to embrace your inner artist. Many did at the Arts Partnerships’ Chalk Fest 2017. “Everyone’s drawn with…
Our friends at 4 Luv of Dog Rescue join Jackie with Scrappy. Scrappy is an energetic 10-month-old puppy. Although he is a little jumpy, he is treat motivated and the perfect age to set boundaries and manners. If Scrappy is the perfect dog for you, you can find more information on the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue website by clicking here….
It’ll be all eyes on the skies come the last week of August, when a celestial event dubbed the Great American Eclipse dominates the heavens above North America. You’ll need to be in specific parts of the U.S. outside the Red River Valley Region in order to see the total eclipse. But since you can see the vast majority of…
Getting green is all about taking small steps that add up to something big in terms of its impact on the environment. And let’s face it, it’s easier to start small when you start something new. So why not start today, with a baby step that could be the first one on a journey toward a greener planet? Danny Lipford…
Roof maintenance is a major concern in our part of the country, particularly with the beatings they take from wind, rain and snowfall. And now that we’re finally seeing enough rain to report on, it’s time to start talking about how to maintain the integrity of your roof when it starts to look a little green. For more information on…
Bringing birds to the yard doesn’t require a milkshake, but you might want to consider some other sweet moves if you want the benefits of both beauty and song on your landscape. Let Melinda Myers bring her moves to teach you how to shake things up in the garden, with this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features
