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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Exercise safety with your power equipment

March 28, 2017

Spring is here and homeowners are eager to get out their lawn mowers and start planting, trimming and sprucing. “We know everyone is eager to get outside and start working in their yards. But remember...

Simple tasks make spring cleaning easy

March 15, 2017

As the weather begins to warm, many people begin to think about spring cleaning.Here are 10 simple tasks to help get ready for spring:• Clean the windows. A simple solution of dish soap and warm water...

Prepare power equipment for winter

October 5, 2016

, it's time to put away your spring and summer outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws and trimmers, and get out what you will need for winter — snow throwers, generators...

Put a great new face on your fireplace

October 5, 2016

Here's a hot tip from decorating experts: a small change can have a big effect on the look of a room.For example, consider refacing your fireplace. It's as easy to do as changing your kitchen countertops...

Lemay man captures first place in tomato competition

Lemay man captures first place in tomato competition

August 17, 2016

Lemay resident Tony Flieg Sr.'s 2.25-pound tomato won the first week of the 2016 Big Tomato Contest sponsored by Bayer's Garden Shop on Hampton Avenue. Besides tomato plants, Flieg also grows pumpkins,...

Invasive pests can threaten your garden

August 17, 2016

Nothing tastes better than fresh-picked fruits and vegetables.Unfortunately, invasive pests threaten to devour the crops in our gardens and farms, and the flowers, trees and plants in our landscapes. They...

Consider benefits of a zero-turn mower

Consider benefits of a zero-turn mower

June 15, 2016

Every lawn is unique.From slopes and rough terrain to a cleverly crafted maze of trees, each lawn requires the right mower to make clean, precise cuts.To help make the right decision when it comes to mower...

Right tools will make chores easier

May 11, 2016

Whether your "to-do" list is getting you down or gearing you up for do-it-yourself fun, you want to be sure you have the right equipment to minimize the time, money and elbow grease you have to expend.Therefore,...

Prepare your air conditioner for summer

March 30, 2016

It's never too soon to begin preparing for the dog days of summer.This includes taking a few simple steps to make sure your air-conditioning system is ready to properly cool your home.Begin by clearing...

Heres a fact about furnaces you wont want to keep quiet about: The more efficient a furnace is, the more quietly it runs.

New gas furnaces offer quiet operation

November 18, 2015

No question about it — comfort is top of mind when homeowners are in the market for a new gas furnace.Everyone wants to be warm and cozy when outdoor temperatures begin to fall, and they want that comfort...

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