Cold as Ice
To combat those slippery surfaces in winter, choose the right ice melt for use around your home.
Spring Flowering Bulbs
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.
Go-To Gear for Snow Removal
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
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.
Out with the Old
Out with the Old: One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Clean out your old stuff and help others in the process.
How Much Wood Can a Woodpecker Peck?
Birds pecking at your door this spring? Getting rid of them isn’t easy, but a slingshot might help.
Three Houseplants Perfect for the Sierra Nevada
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
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.
Enough is Enough: How to Winter-Proof Your Mail Delivery for Next...
Check out these ideas to keep your mailbox safe from Frosty next year