Submitted Blue gloves and garter can fulfill the “something blue” in the popular good-luck wedding tradition: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” (MS) Wedding day tokens of good luck come in many forms, but the“something old, something new, […]
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Inspiration boards bring wedding plans to life, with style
(MS) — Making the wedding of your dreams a reality may require some creativity. It can be challenging to organize all of the creative ideas swimming around in your head, but inspiration boards may be able to help. Inspiration boards, sometimes […]
Keep your pets safe in the cold, winter weather
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that pets need special care during the cold winter months. Dogs and cats should be inside when the temperature drops. If your dog is being kept outside, it must be […]
Planning your party menu
Submitted Keep your party theme and your venue in mind when planning the menu for your next get-together. MS — Many partygoers admit that they often look forward to foods served during social gatherings. The way to a man’s heart may […]
The seven worst items in your kitchen
By Amy Lewis Sure, you consider yourself to be a healthy person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? Here are the 7 worst items you may have in your kitchen: 1. Breakfast cereal It’s delicious, easy […]
Smart pumps are a smart investment
Courtesy of Efficiency Vermont Sandy LaFlamme By Sandy LaFlamme, Efficiency Vermont I’ve been working with a K-12 school for almost a year now. My main contact there is an electrician who also happens to be a parent, and he’s always […]
GMP Partners with Vermont State Parks for First e-Park
Park will be removed from electric grid and powered by solar and battery As Vermonters enjoy the last warm days of summer and the beautiful outdoors, one state park is about to take our green image to a whole new […]
TEN fun uses for leftover paint
Submitted Got old paint? With a little imagination, you can create a new home piece. If you’re sitting on a stash of leftover latex paint, you have a gold mine when it comes to home decorating. With a little imagination and […]
DIY: weekend projects
Submitted There’s a whimsical appeal to framing children’s artwork and putting it on display in your home — not to mention a totally unique gallery! Some home renovation projects require the expertise of professionals, but there also are many ways for […]
The problem with hard water
Submitted Hard water can cause scaling, deposits inside of pipes, reduced cleaning ability, and several other problems. Home ownership opens people’s eyes to many new experiences, even requiring homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain things they never encountered as renters. […]