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  • Home and Garden Show

    Mar 21, 2024

    Tim Mullen, sales representative for West Central Equipment of Ebensburg shows off the engine of the compact utility contractor on display at the Blair Home, Garden and Healthy Living Showcase. He said this would be great for homeowners who need to care for their lawn, pull a cart, and move snow....

  • Signs a Home Exterior Needs Updating

    Mar 21, 2024

    Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors. Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important...

  • Exploring Different Backyard Structures

    Mar 21, 2024

    Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a relaxing oasis or a central entertaining focal point? People often look to various structures to add height and visual interest to outdoor spaces. Homeowners will likely come across structures like arbors, gazebos, pergolas, and even trellises as they wade through the variety of features they can incorporate into backyard plans. Each of these...

  • What Attracts Pests?

    Mar 21, 2024

    No homeowner wants pests to invade their homes or their yards. However, it’s easy for pests to find their way into and around a home. In fact, certain conditions may be inviting pests to a property. • Garbage: Piles of garbage offer food and shelter to pests. Removing garbage piles and cleaning up food waste promptly can make a difference. • Stagnant water: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, which is water not affected by waves, current or a filtration system. Anywhere water has pooled, mosquitoes may be breeding. • Moisture or standin...

  • How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting

    Mar 21, 2024

    Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra sunlight and rising temperatures make spring a great time to plant flowers, grasses and trees. To ensure successful planting, homeowners must take steps to prepare the soil. Healthy soil can provide the ideal conditions for roots to take hold, helping plants establish themselves before potentially...

  • Budget-friendly Ways to Freshen up Your Home's Exterior

    Mar 21, 2024

    Though there might not be an “average cost” of a renovation project, homeowners can expect to spend thousands of dollars on projects that are not very small in scale. However, there are many budget-friendly ways homeowners can tend to the exterior of their properties. • Power washing: Power washing won’t break the bank but it can revive the look of a home. Power washing removes dirt and grime from the siding of a home and a power washing can be used to clean porches, walkways and patios as well. Hardware chains typically rent power washers...

  • Blair, Bedford Counties Lose Population in Latest Estimate

    Mar 21, 2024

    The U.S. Census Bureau on March 14 released estimates of the total population as of July 1, 2023, at the county level. The estimates have been made available to the public by the PA State Data Center. Blair and Bedford counties both lost population. Blair County was one of 11 counties that lost more than 2,000 residents. Population estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate components of population change such as births, deaths, and migration. Key Trends Pennsylvania...