Here are some tips for keeping your air conditioning running smoothly during the ultrahot months and what to do if it breaks down from Deborah Evans, owner of Evans Heat...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Karen Moninger took a more natural approach to weed control in her organic garden this season by laying a "carpet" of burlap bags between the planting...
Flowers benefit from pruning
Flowers are the ephemerals of the garden. They vanish without a trace at the end of each season, so you would hardly think them worth pruning...
Question: We recently spent the winter away. When we returned, our home had a repulsive odor. We have tried sprays, air fresheners and bought a dehumidifier, but not...
Using $300 million from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all 50 states are offering financial incentives for residents buying Energy Star-qualified appli...
African variety resembles mum
Mumsy marigold may just be the perfect mari-mum. If you are not familiar with the term mari-mum it came about as a result if of research at ...
The following communities in and near Butler County also are offering public activities over the Fourth of July weekend.
On July 4, the borough will hold a children's bi...
ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Independence Day Parade and Community Day activities will be Monday.
The parade will be at 11 a.m. with the Community Day activities at the Z...
1½ pounds ground turkey
4½ inch cubes brie cheese
Olive oil, for brushing the turkey burgers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large Granny Smith apple, ...
More child-friendly activities offered
CRANBERRY TWP — Residents and visitors coming to this year's Community Days celebration will be treated to an expanded midway carni...