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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Homes and Gardens: Maintain your lawn, garden equipment

November 11, 2015

etter for less cost and effort next spring, you need to properly maintain and store it now.Here are some tips that can help:• Collect your outdoor power equipment.This might include a lawn mower, generator,...

Protect your investment by prepping your outdoor living space for the harsh winter elements.

Take time to winterize outdoor space

October 21, 2015

Falling leaves and dipping temperatures signal the turn of the season.With that comes the need to prepare your home for winter. Your outdoor living space is no exception — it's an area you spent months...

Take some time and prepare your deck for good times ahead.

‘Deck-orate,’ enjoy your outdoor space

September 16, 2015

There's no better time than now to make the most out of your outdoor living space before the cool months arrive.Creating an outdoor haven is easier to achieve than you think, thanks to a few expert tips....

Transform your backyard space this summer

July 8, 2015

Here's the buzz when it comes to backyard fun: Before you plan those barbecues, pool parties and bonfires, you need to transform your outdoors into a great entertaining environment and stop insects from...

Monarchs, pollinators need our help

June 17, 2015

Monarch butterfly numbers have been at an all-time low for the last two overwintering seasons, and many pollinators are declining as well.The widespread planting of herbicide-tolerant crops, intensive...

To avoid trouble on the first start of spring, many turn to an engine additive to revitalize fuel and stabilize a small engines fuel system.

Rev up your motors for use this spring

May 13, 2015

Forget about spotting that proverbial robin.For many, the first real sign of spring is getting their lawn mower and other small-engine equipment out of storage and ready for the season.But before you rev...

Many flowers, vegetables and herbs are available to grow at home.

Make your gardening efforts bear fruit

April 1, 2015

Few things are more satisfying than growing colorful flowers or eating vegetables picked fresh from the garden.That might seem ambitious if you haven't gardened before, but getting started this year need...

Prepare your lawn equipment for spring

February 11, 2015

Spring is on its way, and soon, home and business owners will be cleaning and preparing lawn and garden equipment.Whether it's a mower, trimmer, blower, chain saw or pruner, the Outdoor Power Equipment...

Use safe decorations during holiday season

Use safe decorations during holiday season

December 10, 2014

While holiday decorations are a great way to spread the joy of the season, you have to make sure they're safe.Whether you decorate indoors, outdoors or both, there are certain electrical safety tips you...

When temperatures start to plummet outside, homeowners tend to turn up the heat inside.

Programmable thermostat cuts heating costs

November 19, 2014

Homeowners can prepare for cold weather by taking simple energy-efficiency measures that will reduce energy consumption and heating bills.What you can do:• Install and set a programmable thermostat. Homeowners...

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