Time for a Little Color
The days of black, white, and grey interiors that were popular during the pandemic are coming to an end as people start to crave a pop of color in their homes again. Sue Pipal offers some simple and affordable ways to bring color back into your spaces.
Make Sure You Hire the Right Contractor
Big winters (like ours in 2022/23) and other natural hazard events tend to bring unscrupulous contractors out of the woodwork. Here’s how to get a good one.
Waking Up Your Garden
Winter’s heavy snow and powerful winds can wreak havoc on our trees, shrubs, and lawns. But don’t worry — with patience, you can bring your garden back to life.
Fix It Yourself!
Keep Truckee Green sponsors free Fixit Clinics at the Truckee Roundhouse makerspace once each in the spring and fall. Bring your broken items and volunteer “fixers” help repair your stuff.
Dealing with a Frozen Home
As Old Man Winter does his best to bury us and freeze us out, here’s how to remedy frozen pipes and buried fire hydrants.
Wallpaper is Back!
Got the post-holiday blues? Reimagine your walls with a little wallpaper. The new modern choices are exciting and can give a room you’re tired of the pizazz you yearn for. Just ask Sue Pipal of Dragonfly Designs.
Moonshiners’ Tips for Working from Home
Working from home has become our new normal. Find out how we Moonshiners get the job done from our home offices.
Pre-Season Prep
Take advantage of our beautiful autumn days to get your yard prepped for the long, cold Tahoe winter ahead.
Caching In
It doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter, it’s always wise to be prepared for the unknown when living in the mountains. This includes keeping an emergency supply of nonperishable foods.
Ground to Crown
Clearing ladder fuels is a crucial part of defensible space clean-up. Doing such helps to prevent flames from vertically climbing a tree and potentially spreading fire from treetop to treetop.

















