Winter is Coming
Take advantage of late summer and early fall days to get your house in check for winter. Now is the time to schedule things like chimney sweeping, driveway sealing, and snow removal services.
Keep Growing Veggies in Winter
These miniature aeroponic gardens use as little as 2 percent of the water a traditional garden would. Plants are grown in an upright circular tube with openings for each plant, and a central nutrient system where all the plants are watered and fed at once.
Time for a Clean Sweep
Are your chimney and fireplace or wood-burning stove in safe operating condition?
The ‘Other’ Recyclables
Everyone knows you can recycle plastic, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. But did you know that you can also recycle bottle caps, foil snack wrappers, markers, coffee bags, crayons, razors and more?
Creatively Cozy
By SARAH RAY-FAY | Moonshine Ink
Snow has fallen. The holidays are upon us. It’s official: Winter is here! While Truckee/ Tahoe residents and visitors love to...
Power Up With mPower
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.
Falling into Winter
Work these home care tips into your to-do list as you relish the warm summer days, and you’ll experience a seamless, unhurried transition into fall.
What is Dark Sky Lighting?
You can help keep our skies dark by using outdoor light fixtures that direct light downward in compliance with the DarkSky International regulations. Interior designer Sue Pipal has some recommendations.
Under Attack
It’s that time of year again — summer heat starts to fade away and the yellow jackets come out to play … dirty. Why do they get so aggressive? The answer is pretty simple.
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.