Get Ready for Spring!
It is winter, but the days are growing longer and warmer. Crocus blooms and temperate weather lead to thoughts of clearing the home of the remains of winter. Where to start?
Home Blog
Thinking about remodeling or organizing your home? Maybe you’re planning a new deck, or want to add a fireplace or solar energy. The Home Neighborhood has resources from house plans to appliance repair, home decorating to garages, bathrooms to kitchens. Stop by to get your next home project off to a good start!
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Update with Paint
Visit the Home Neighborhood for ideas on updating your walls with paint!
January is National Radon Action Month
Radon is colorless, odorless, tasteless and occurs naturally as uranium in soil, rocks and water breaks down. Even though it is a natural occurrence, it is hazardous if it becomes trapped in your home. January is National Radon Action Month. Use this opportunity to learn the facts about radon and how you can mitigate its presence in your home.
Energy Savings 101
Danny Lichtenauer from Westar Energy will be at the library December 13 at 7:00 pm with helpful tips on managing household energy use.
Energy Savings 101
Come to the Library on December 13 to learn how to decrease your energy costs.
Urban Homesteading, or, Old MacDonald had a backyard farm…
The movement to become more self-sufficient in an urban setting is spreading. Relearning methods for growing and canning produce, managing gray water, and raising chickens are just a few of the areas addressed in the urban homestead movement.
Take time to organize and declutter
Even small steps can help in the battle against clutter. TARC Industries is offering FREE Residential Shredding October 17 – 21 so take advantage of their service and defy your clutter. I’ll see you there!
Decorate Your House for the Fall
Follow a few simple steps to decorate your house for the fall.
Small Living Spaces, Big Decorating Ideas
Finding ideas on decorating smaller living spaces can be difficult in this era of suburban mini estates. The Home Neighborhood has many helpful books on decorating small homes and apartments.
Reduce your cooling costs
Need money saving tips to reduce your cooling bill? Check out the US Department of Energy website for ideas on how to reduce costs AND stay cool.
Exterior House Painting
If you are getting ready to paint the outside of your house, the Library has several books that could help you.
