May 29, 2021, 6:04am Life
The laundry room may not get much love in the home, but anyone with an active lifestyle can tell you it gets plenty of attention at least once a week. Read story
May 29, 2021, 6:03am Life
It’s an overused statement, but you can do this, you can learn about art acquire a painting, print or other artistic piece, and place it in your home. Read story
May 29, 2021, 6:02am Life
Growing melons takes some effort in Western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. Read story
May 29, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life
The dog days of summer aren’t far away and that means many Clark County residents believe they have two options — sweat it out or huddle around the noisy and energy-hungry portable air conditioner. Read story
May 23, 2021, 6:02am Life
Temperatures are rising and you’re thinking about a summer road trip to somewhere with a lot of open space so you won’t be stuck in a stuffy airplane or a crowded hotel lobby, trying to hold your breath. Read story
May 22, 2021, 6:02am Life
CORVALLIS – Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers. Read story
May 22, 2021, 6:02am Life
A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or landscape. Maybe it lacks functionality, or beauty, or it’s needed — but just not there. Read story
May 22, 2021, 6:00am Life
A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pleasure in making a space more your own. Read story
May 22, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
It’s a colorful time of year in Southwest Washington, as nature’s floral lushness is on full display. If the springtime blooms have you inspired to add some vegetation to your home, choose plants that will reap the maximum benefit with the least amount of effort or resources. Read story
May 15, 2021, 6:05am Life
Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The goal is to keep things moving forward with the warming season, taking into account weather predictions and, because those are just predictions, average spring warming trends where you garden. Read story