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The condition of the porch and the reason it shifted determines if you fix it or replace it
Today as you drive up to your house, pay attention to the front porch. Does it look normal, or is something not quite right? The porch might be sinking.
Jon Peterson is the general manager of a...
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Extreme drought conditions create high nitrate levels in corn forages. This causes health problems in livestock, so have your corn tested before you feed it.
Radio interview source: Doug Shoup, Extension Crops and Soils Specialist, Kansas State University
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Drought ruins pastures and...
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It has been said that good fences make good neighbors, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. If you put up a fence on your neighbor's property, you may be in for a battle.
Radio interview source: Aaron Steele, Community Planner
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It’s always best to compromise and get along with neighbors,...
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These handcrafted homes are carved without power tools and are more energy efficient than conventional stick frame houses
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Glenda Van Woerkom sent these two photos to Living the Country Life, and I wanted to share them with you. Glenda's husband, Jon, used reclaimed barn boards to make these unique...
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If the picket fencing is made of wood, expect some maintenance from time-to-time. Adding a new coat of paint and checking for decay will increase the longevity of the fence.
Radio interview source: Chad Hoover, President, Hoover Fence Co.
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A picket fence is a wonderful way to mark property lines...
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If you have a nice porch and use it during the day, why not spend the night on it, too? Enjoy the fresh air and sounds of nature by turning it into a sleeping porch.
Radio interview sources: Dave and Mary Morris, Owners, Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com
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Sleeping porches date back well over...
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The color of your grass could be an indicator to septic trouble.
Radio interview source: Brad Lee, Associate, Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky
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It's not always necessary to...
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If you grow specialty crops for profit, you're at the mercy of the weather. Protect your investment with insurance or specialized coverage before a disaster happens.
Radio interview source: Chad Hart, Extension Economist, Iowa State University
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Weather is always a huge gamble. Spring can...
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Leigh Sorensen, a landscape designer, and her husband, King, live on a plush, one-acre home in New Jersey. Their unique location has a susceptibility to slight flooding because of a nearby river, but...