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QUESTION: We just installed a new two-level deck. We enjoy it, but the afternoon sun is hot and the glare is annoying. What is a good method to shade the deck and al...

NEW WILMINGTON, Sept. 11 — The auction sold 10 loads of hay and one load of straw. Timothy, 100; straw, 85. ...

There's still time to register for the Fall Garden Workshop planned by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County. The workshop, with the theme of growing your ow...

During the end of August, the warm and dry weather patterns provided an excellent opportunity for hay making. Some would argue it was the best hay days of the year. Hope...

Watersheds are areas of land that drain to a common river, stream or lake. The size of the drainage area can range from several acres to several thousand square miles. T...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Humans might not be the only ones guarding against swine flu by the time cold weather ushers in influenza season. The flu namesakes also could be getting...

QUESTION: My electric water heater is 18 years old, but still works and makes enough hot water. I want to reduce my water heating costs. What can I do to make my wat...

NEW WILMINGTON, Aug. 28 — The auction sold eight loads of hay and one load of ear corn. Timothy, 90.; ear corn, 72.50. ...

The Farm Service Agency announced biomass conversion facilities can begin signing up to participate in the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which will help increa...

QUESTION: I need some efficient outdoor lighting by my deck and backyard landscaping for security and entertaining. I am not an electrician, so I need something simp...