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Ask The Home Experts

Building a new house, tackling a renovation, or just looking to keep your current home in tip-top shape? Local experts answer common questions and share practical advice to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
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Decorating Season, All Year Long

From twinkle lights and cozy textures to color palettes that glow, here’s how to carry the warmth and joy of holiday decorating into every season of the year.
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Fast, Cheap or Good

Practical tips to create a home you love, balancing style, budget and sanity — without the last-minute panic or pricey mistakes.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.