When you have a brand-new home improvement project standing proudly in your yard, it’s natural to want to finish it off with a final seal and stain. But as Danny Lipford explains in this week’s Ask Danny, you might have to wait awhile. Categories: Morning – Features
We get it — your mornings are busy, and sometimes you have to run out the door before you can catch all the best moments of your only local news from seven to nine a.m. That’s why we kept an eye out for some of the good stuff you may have missed this week. Here’s a quick peek at some…
There’s a lot of talk about saving the many species of bees that are threatened or endangered across the globe, and most gardeners get that bees are important for our environment. But did you know there are a number of plants in your yard that are not only good for attracting pollinators, they’re gorgeous in their own right? Not only…
LinkedIn is supposed to be the go-to social media spot to spruce up your career. But is it better to post an article or a link to expand your reach? Here’s Francie Black to tell us in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features
We’re all but done with the snow for the year here in the Red River Valley. As the warmth turns our precipitation to rain, it’s time to start thinking about ways you can corral that moisture into an advantage for both your garden and your water bill. Danny Lipford shows us the advantages of building your own rain barrel in…
FARGO, N.D. — From the satellite to the space shuttle, exploration in the world above has often been of key interest to scientists and a new tool is helping us discover even more. The Hubble Space Telescope helped scientists detect components of the early universe but now, the James Webb Space Telescope is taking over. The scientific successor to the…
If you spent the pleasant weekend outside playing in the yard, you may have noticed some of your yard art, like the plastic flamingos, is looking a bit the worse for wear after the many past months of winter weather. Danny Lipford explains whether you can bring their pink pizzazz back with a coat of paint, before they give up…
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get your garden on even though we’re still at risk of a frost until later in May. But how do you know whether seeds from last year are still worth trying to germinate? Melinda Myers has a method in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features
Do you like to leave a lot of browser tabs open when you browse the web? Turns out there’s a better way to do so, without cluttering things up. Francie Black does some light housekeeping in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features
Choosing between fluorescent lights and LEDs can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to help the planet stay cool and cut your energy bill. Danny Lipford shows us how to sort out the myth from the facts when it comes to CFLs, or compact fluorescent lamps. Categories: Morning – Features
