Spring Pearson looks out the window in her historic Del Rio home, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Volunteers demolished the flood damaged floors and lower portion of the walls, and a restoration company followed with more flood mitigation. Volunteers then installed sub flooring over the bare joists so it was possible to walk on the first…
Many of you may not realize that Florida is one of the few states in the eastern U.S. that still contains large intact wilderness areas. The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, passed by state legislators in 2021, set up the Florida Wildlife Corridor ― nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and farmlands essential to the…
A longtime home decor store in Wilmington will close its doors for good in February. And while frequent customers will miss New River Pottery, there are other local businesses offering similar items and more. The Wilmington-area is filled with local artists, furniture stores and nick-knack enthusiasts. There are several chain stores that cater to home…
We have just learned that the iconic monarch butterfly may be placed on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered species list. The significant decline in the numbers of this beloved species, renowned for migrating thousands of miles across North America, is due to habitat loss and the widespread use of pesticides and herbicides throughout…
The holiday season is here, bringing with it joyful gatherings, festive meals and the potential for plumbing disasters. One of the biggest culprits behind clogged pipes during this time is something many of us overlook: F.O.G. — fats, oils and grease. Properly managing F.O.G. in the kitchen is not just good for your plumbing, it’s…
DARTMOUTH — It was a beautiful Saturday morning on Oct. 19, as over 20 volunteers from various local organizations gathered at a house in Dartmouth with paint brushes and supplies in hand. However, this was not just any ordinary house painting project. Part of Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity’s program Brush with Kindness, the…
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, and a big day for Christmas shopping. But have you heard of “Brown Friday?” Plumbers sure have. (Let that sink in.) Brown Friday is catch-all phrase plumbers use to describe the days just before and after Thanksgiving when kitchen sinks, bathroom commodes and sewer lines clog, mostly from…
It seems odd that a professional painting company would give the Guys DIY tips for painting to share with our listeners every week. But John MacFarland, owner of MacFarland Painting in Livonia and Hartland, understands the reality of home ownership. Sometimes we feel our budget just doesn’t allow for hiring a professional services company to…
