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When it comes to clogged drains the day after Thanksgiving — which is also known as “Brown Friday” — there are 20 cities across the U.S. that end up in stinky situations more often than the rest. That’s according to research by Yelp’s trend expert Tara Lewis. “Yelp’s data revealed that during the 2023 Brown…
If you’re moving from place to place, you may be worried about choosing home security devices that you’ll have to leave behind. We’ve got good news! The right home security systems are made for renters, military families on the move, house flippers and anyone else who wants to pack up their home security and take…
The Prairie Garden book series just hit another home run. The hot-off-the-press 2025 edition, “Budget-Minded Gardening,” is the perfect Christmas gift for yourself and other gardeners. Books tailored to gardening in the Upper Midwest are rare. Even rarer: an entire book series with new and different editions published each year and especially suited for Northern…
T-R PHOTOS BY MIKE DONAHEYStrand’s Flooring and Paint staff, Sheila Finnell-Tomlinson, Mckaylee Roseland, Whitney Perkins-Willer, Anna Galbratih, Amanda Weeks, Karin Podhajsky and Robyn Heiden, work with customers at the store in Marshalltown. For 51 years, Strand’s Carpeting and Paint has been a Marshalltown mainstay for professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Residents will be pleased to know the…
Lei Sun / iStock.com Each year, holiday spending in the U.S. seems to creep up, with 2024 likely to be no exception. According to the 2024 Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey, consumers expect to spend $1,778 this holiday season, an 8% increase from last year. Much of that money will be spent on festive home decor,…
More private members’ clubs have opened in the last four years than in the three decades since the 1985 opening of Soho’s Groucho Club, according to research by Knight Frank. The new generation of clubs are less stuffy and more stylish, yet maintain that essence of comfort and warmth, with a crackling fire and a…
Wood and Laminate Flooring Market The “Wood and Laminate Flooring Market” intelligence report, just published by USD Analytics Market, covers a micro-level study of important market niches, product offers, and sales channels. To determine market size, potential, growth trends, and competitive environment, the Wood and Laminate Flooring Market provides dynamic views. Both primary and secondary…
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce the first graduates from its inaugural Plumbing program. The Plumbing pathway is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the plumbing industry. This multi-level program covers fundamental concepts, practical techniques, safety protocols and advanced procedures essential for success…
