The Decorah Nespapers
March 21, 2019
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When spring is on its way, home owners are often eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. It's important when doing so to keep safety in mind.
Get your HVAC system and air ducts professionally cleaned to keep your home fresh.
The latest, most efficient climate control systems and technologies can protect your home energy budget.
Don't let window replacement become a "pane" in your wallet.
Make snow removal as easy as possible.
While replacing your roof can be expensive, it may pay to know more about increasingly popular stone-coated metal.
Show your love, and grow your love, with a beautiful bunch of flowers.
You don't have to live with clutter and chaos.
Roofing granules offer a variety of solutions to environmental issues found in urban areas.
Special shingles can help eliminate black streaks caused by algae.
A new year, whether the one on the calendar or a more personal milestone, is a good time to give your health and well-being a new start, too.
Clearing driveways, sidewalks and parking lots of snow is no small job but home and business owners can keep safety in mind.
Ask yourself seven questions.
Picking just the right presents for your friends can be easy.
One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable.
One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable.
It doesn't have to cost 6 percent to sell your home. New startup aims to make selling a home cheaper nationwide by empowering agents, instead of replacing them.
The most affordable time for home repair projects.
Promote multigenerational home harmony with a smart climate control system.
If you've been thinking about making your house a Smart Home, three tech trends are worth considering.
Four hints to help you select the correct sink for you.
Farm-fresh blooms naturally arranged in designs that are untamed, outspoken, and with a fresh point of view couldn't be more au courant.
A look beyond mortgage interest rates to help have the lowest possible costs.
The CDC and FEMA both advise treating flooded structures as soon as possible to help prevent mold development.
To help keep your family "Breathing Clean," get your HVAC system cleaned.
Easy to care for, long lasting and more popular than ever, succulents are the plants that people are buying for themselves and giving as gifts to bring the beauty of nature inside.
If your family is like most, there are a few things about your home lighting and connectivity that really annoy you but ingenious solutions are available.
Protect yourself and your family.
To protect your loved ones from "Family Fire," keep any guns unloaded and securely locked up.
Knowing the right questions to ask can help keep you from getting duped about duct cleaning. Protect yourself six ways.
If you're one of the 35 million Americans moving this year—and even if you're not—consider replacing your old mattress with an easy direct-to-consumer online brand. Here's why.
If you're one of the 35 million Americans moving this year—and even if you're not—consider replacing your old mattress with an easy direct-to-consumer online brand. Here's why.
A home remodeling project may be a good idea for you.
A great place to unwind with friends can be your own home bar or wine cellar.
When you're not on vacation, your second home can be at work, too, earning money as a rental.
The next time you're among the estimated 40 million Americans a year who move into a new home, heeding these five hints can help you stress less.
A few simple steps can help keep your backyard looking good.
How to get cleaner indoor air—at home and at work.
When the temperature's rising, your energy costs don't have to.
Your health and your wealth.
Outdoor power equipment keeps life humming, prepares family yards to be useful and play worthy and keeps homeowner associations happy.
Whatever reason people enjoy flowers, you can make the experience even better. Here's how.
Hints from health and safety experts.
What to consider when remodeling.
If you or someone you care about is among the approximately 47 million Americans over 65—or hopes to be someday—there could be good news for you.
It's important for home and business owners to take the necessary steps ahead of the storm warnings.
Brew cafe-quality coffee at home without spending hundreds on a machine or wasting half the coffee.
Help prevent home fire deaths and injuries.
They're just small, plastic boxes—but they could save your life.
Many homeowners consider eco friendliness when home product shopping and airconditioning systems are no exception.
Beautiful houseplants from Hawaii are not only easy on the eye, they can be good for your health.
To ensure your home and family are protected, evaluate the different fire-safety measures in place around your house.
If your home is like most, it's got a dirty little secret.
Here's news that may spark your interest.
Keep your home safe.
For homeowners wanting a fresh look, there's one project that can give their home a whole new appearance while adding value at the same time: re-siding.
With the right equipment, you can make the grass greener on your side of the fence.
Give your home a pick-me-up.
Heeding a few hints can help you look like a blooming genius when sending Valentine's Day flowers.
Well owners can tap into a stream of helpful advice.
Help protect your home and family.
Tips to help you avoid frozen water pipes.
The purple rose is Flower of the Year for 2018.
Your house could give you more comfort at less cost if your water heater were upgraded.
Emergency backup power helps homeowners be prepared for whatever the weather has in store.
Taking the "I'm for water" pledge can help you save water, energy and money.
Helpful tips on how to approach someone who is grieving.
Outdoor power equipment powers good in many ways.
You can get the best out of "the most wonderful time of the year."
Enjoy an adequate supply of good-quality water.
Save time and money when you present the girls in your life with something they can enjoy all year round.
'Bone Up' On Wise Winter Weather Practices For Your Pet
The parts of a well system protect water from contaminants that are harmful to health or adversely affect the water's appearance, taste or odor.
Anyone with enthusiasm and a potted plant can provide bees with the food and habitat they need.
Stylish lighting and power controls can easily enhance a home's design and functionality.
As homeowners consider ways to "live green," many may be surprised to learn the effect home heating has on achieving optimal energy and cost efficiency.
Floridians can create a storm-resistant home with no up-front costs.
Shocking facts about disinfecting a well.
Get into the spirit of the season.
Cut costs and increase comfort at home.
A smart security system can bring you peace of mind.
Increasingly, families are making the most of small living spaces.
What you do in autumn determines the quality of your yard in spring.
Cloudy well water can be cause for concern. Testing can help.
Understanding backup power supply options can be critical to surviving a blackout.
Hints to help you save money, time and space.
You don't have to put up with a noisy house if you follow six steps.
Tips to update your approach.
Even during a drought, there are ways to keep your well from running dry.
There's a beautiful alternative to calorie-laden birthday cakes.
Improve your family's quality of life now and enhance your home's curb appeal.
Children who learn music do better in school.
Good news for millennial first-time home buyers, growing families and empty nesters.
Four tasks can give your home and yard a pick-me-up.
Helpful tips on how to approach someone who is grieving.

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