Home & Garden

This month we are devoting our column to your window covering safety. We are sharing the article from the Window Covering Safety Council website:

The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are urging parents and caregivers during October to check their window coverings for exposed or dangling cords that can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children and to retrofit or replace them with today’s safer products. 

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Throughout the county, I have observed pine trees that are turning brown and dying. Additionally, the Extension office has received numerous phone calls from residents concerned about pine trees on their property.

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Herbaceous perennial plants are advantageous since they come back every year unlike annual, which grow for only one season. They are easy to plant, require minimal maintenance, and provide beauty year-after-year.

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When was the last time you pulled up in front of your garage, got out of your car, manually opened the garage door, got back in your car, drove your car in the garage, and then manually closed it again?

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What should I do if my main drain is clogged?

Many homeowners have experienced a clogged drain and have given little thought to it. Drain cleaning products are a fast, cheap DIY option that usually gets the job done.

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