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Space It Up!

Space It Up! highlights a different topic each month related to home improvement for both owners and/or renters in relation to mountain living. This can include home improvement projects, lawn/garden care, storage, home aesthetics, etc.

Furniture Freegans Unite

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How I became a furniture freegan and decorated my whole house for a whopping $0.

Spring Flowering Bulbs

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Bulbs are similar to seeds, storing nutrients and moisture, and they are among the heartiest of ways to create beautiful beds of flowers. Learn about the species that can survive in our mountain environment and the best practices to ensure that yours thrive.

Out with the Old

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Out with the Old: One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Clean out your old stuff and help others in the process.

Go-To Gear for Snow Removal

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Two employee-owners of Truckee’s Mountain Hardware and Sports compiled a guide for snow removal equipment this winter season.

Be Fire Safe When Decking Your Halls for the Holidays

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Did you know the holidays are one of the most dangerous times of year for residential fires? Here’s how to stay safe this season.

Three Houseplants Perfect for the Sierra Nevada

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Our new column Space It Up! is here to provide you tips and tricks for your home and garden. Its authors and topics will bring you fresh info for Sierra home care.

Getting Dirty in Quarantine

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When a coronavirus-sized wrench is thrown into your foreseeable plans, it can be a great opportunity to break from your status quo and exercise your green thumb. So grab some seeds, tools, and soil, and get dirty.

How Much Wood Can a Woodpecker Peck?

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Birds pecking at your door this spring? Getting rid of them isn’t easy, but a slingshot might help.

Power Up With mPower

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Launched in 2010, mPower’s goals are to lower energy bills, increase energy and water efficiency, reduce reliance on foreign fuels, stimulate the local economy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Enough is Enough: How to Winter-Proof Your Mail Delivery for Next...

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Check out these ideas to keep your mailbox safe from Frosty next year