Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. April is National Gardening Month and a good time to plant a garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For those who lacked the motivation in the past to garden, consider these benefits: Economic Vegetable gardening is an excellent way to save…
Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations Smelly Melâs Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse. By Stasia DeMarco Feb 24, 2025 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has cited Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer…
Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil. Determining your soil type in your garden is a good first step. Our region has a wide variety of…
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Dairy barn flooring is more than a concrete slab. Your dairy barn floor may be impacting your herd much more than you think. While it’s easy to overlook, the barn’s flooring surface can have a significant impact on your herd’s well-being and performance. Your cows must have a surface that is safe to walk on,…
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any detectable amount of the toxin in a home or child care center to be hazardous. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the…
Hundreds of people, including San Francisco’s mayor, current and former supervisors, health care workers and older adults from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot. If passed by San Francisco voters…
Clogged drains, leaky pipes and other plumbing hassles may be seen as inconveniences that come with the territory of owning a home. However, plumbing problems that go unrepaired for a long period may be hazardous to your health. JD Conrad, vice president of product operations with Service Experts, a national home services provider, recently discussed…
Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang in my ears, and, despite my best efforts, a sunburn was developing on the back of my neck. I was in heaven. Over the course of the day, I planted my summer haul of annuals (a riot of…
