It’s GO Time!
Experts say that it’s not a matter of if a wildfire will hit the Tahoe/Truckee region but when. Will you be ready to roll should evacuation orders come down?
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.
Germinating Success
Eric Larusson from the Villager Nursery in Truckee shares his tried-and-true tips for starting seeds indoors so you can get a jump on our region’s notably short growing season.
Breaking Bad
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe offers simple suggestions for correcting your pet’s bad habits.
Mythbusters, Plumbing Edition
Antifreeze helps your car’s fluids from freezing … does it work for your household pipes, too?
Time for a Clean Sweep
Are your chimney and fireplace or wood-burning stove in safe operating condition?
Furniture Freegans Unite
How I became a furniture freegan and decorated my whole house for a whopping $0.