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With fall activities in full swing and the holiday season on the horizon, adding another to-do to your list right now can be overwhelming – especially if that to-do includes…
With the nastiest heat of summer past us – fingers crossed! – it’s time to enjoy our outdoor spaces again. One of the great benefits of living in our region…
As summer drags on, you may be thinking about buying or servicing your existing heating and air conditioning system. The total cost of any appliance, including heating and cooling systems,…
Why settle for lackluster herbs when you can grow your own and have them fresh at hand when you need them? Strategies from expert Peggy Singlemann.
Simple things you can do in your own landscaping to help the earth’s recovery! It’s all starts with the yarden, reducing chemicals, and reusing water!
If your children are anything like mine, they’re asking to bring out the Halloween bins in August and the Christmas decorations in October. Though our children’s enthusiasm can be contagious,…
Non-native plants can get out of control and escape beyond our yards into parks, forests, and conservation areas. Here’s a handy guide from Lewis Ginter…
I think it’s safe to start by stating the one big wish every single one of us had on January 1 was for COVID-19 to go away. Alas, wishes won’t…
On December 20, 2020, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) celebrated thirty years of regional collaboration. More than 1.2 million people now have more convenient access to recycling. A few of CVWMA’s proudest accomplishments include: a regional recycling…
You know how the song goes: Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! But how do you keep those branches looking lovely all season long? You…
Painting is one of the best ways a homeowner can bring new life to a home’s interior. This is especially true for a space that might be overlooked, such as…
