Mythbusters, Plumbing Edition
Antifreeze helps your car’s fluids from freezing … does it work for your household pipes, too?
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.
Cold as Ice
To combat those slippery surfaces in winter, choose the right ice melt for use around your home.
Burning Questions
Planning to burn the debris from your spring clean-up? Permits were required as of May 1 in Nevada, Placer, and El Dorado counties. Here’s what you need to know before you light that fire.
Space Invaders
You don’t have to use harsh chemicals to keep ants from invading your personal space as they hunt for food and water sources. Try these household items to keep the buggers away.
Blackout!
Are you prepared for prolonged power outages this summer? The Truckee Donner Public Utility District warns that customers could be in for outages lasting one to a few days this summer.
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...
Springtime Home Maintenance
Doors, roofs, decks, critter damage: We all know spring is the time for important repairs in case next winter is … well, winter. Contractor Steven Torres takes you on a cheeky ride for the important prep you must do to avoid house calamity before next year’s season.
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.