5 Must-Haves for a Successful Cookout
There’s nothing better this time of year: good food, friends and family hanging out together and enjoying the outdoors for a fun, relaxing time in...
Home and Garden
Oregon State Fire Marshal Calls for Oregonians to Take Simple Steps to Prepare for Wildfire
A few simple weekend projects within the first five feet of your home could be the difference between surviving a wildfire or suffering devastating damage....
Safe Digging Month Reminds Oregonians to Contact 811 Before Digging
In recognition of National Safe Digging Month, the Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC), Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), and Oregon Public Utility...
Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and...
Arousing Admiration: The Charm of Hummingbirds
Well, actually, it’s both … the charm of hummingbirds is most certainly apropos and “a charm” of hummingbirds is actually factual! Yep, that’s right, the...
A Healthier, Greener Home: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hacks
Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to mean filling your cabinets with harsh chemicals or single-use cleaning products. In fact, some of the most effective...
Growing Vegetables in Containers
If you don’t have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is a great option. You can...
Keep Your Family Safe and Sound With a Solar Generator
A storm is raging outdoors, but you and your family are safely tucked away in your cozy home … that is, until the power goes...
Resilient Home Upgrades
In an era when extreme weather events are increasingly common, resilient home upgrades are now more of a necessity than a luxury. Homeowners and builders...
Five Green Home Improvements Worth Your Investment
Feeling the impulse to make home renovations? Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home with the environment in mind, but worried about the...