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It’s almost winter, and telephone poles in Big Sky country are dotted with hawks, kestrels, and Northern Shrikes.
(BPT) - Do you want to recycle more but are afraid of getting it wrong? You're not alone. According to the 2024 WM Recycling Report, many Americans want to recycle and want to find more ways to do so, but 45% don't because they're not confident about what can and can't be recycled.
(BPT) - As home prices continue to rise, many homeowners are choosing to stay and put their time and money into renovating their existing homes. According to a survey by This Old House, 48% of homeowners have renovation plans for 2025. Of those planning to renovate, two groups stand out: mil…
(BPT) - In grocery aisles crowded with golden hues and vague claims, Busy Bee Raw Honey delivers on a bold promise: delicious, raw, unfiltered honey with full transparency from hive to home.
(NAPSI)—For Black Friday 2025 or at any time, you can give the gift of great sleep to your houseguests or loved ones. Proper sleep can improve heart health, weight management, immune system and even mood. Here are some tips to help you choose the right sleep-support products that can help ye…
(NAPSI)—When winter weather comes, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to review safety tips and ready their snow throwers—often referred to as snow blowers—and other winter equipment.Â
(BPT) - For lifestyle expert, TV host, and designer Sabrina Soto, every cozy fall moment begins with coffee. "I'm Latina, so coffee is literally in my DNA," she says. "Growing up, coffee was always brewing, always part of the conversation."
(BPT) - Today's homeowners are increasingly focused on creating spaces that endure the elements while leaving a lighter environmental footprint. This growing focus on resilience and sustainability is driving demand for home features that can withstand extreme weather and changing climates. I…
Oaks feed everyone, through wildfire and drought. Birds and moths depend on them like humans depend on groceries, housing, and social services.
(NAPSI)—When the weather cools down and furnaces fire up, it’s a good time to think about your home’s air ducts. Hidden behind the walls and ceilings, ducts quietly move warm air through the house, but they can also circulate dust, dirt, and contaminants if they haven’t been cleaned in a while.
(BPT) - Have you considered installing a solar generator? Whether you want to be prepared for power outages and other emergencies, live off-grid or want to reduce your monthly energy bill, a solar home generator can get the job done.
(BPT) - Designing or renovating your bathroom is the perfect opportunity to incorporate sustainable features. By carefully choosing materials and products that focus on reducing waste, you can do your part to conserve natural resources and design a bathroom that meets your needs and aesthetics.
(BPT) - Heading into fall and winter you may look forward to enjoying cooler weather, cozy sweaters and family get-togethers, but it's also the start of severe storm season. That means there may be weather events that can cause power outages, which can mean either short-term or long-term int…
(BPT) - When you picture a cattle rancher you might imagine someone wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse, not a conservationist. But that's what most ranchers are.
(NAPSI)—Trees are tops: Consider the many benefits of trees.
(NAPSI)—Once the grass gets its final cut and the leaves are handled, it’s time to swap out the mower, blower, and trimmer for the snow thrower, generator, and chainsaw. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) says a little prep now can mean less stress—and fewer repair bills—later.
(BPT) - At 7:32 a.m., Amanda pulls into the coffee shop near her office like she does every morning. She waves at the barista, snags her regular latte and hops back into the car, never thinking twice about the train rumbling by two blocks away. Amanda hasn't used public transit in years — no…
(StatePoint) Getting ready for a move? It’s important to keep the environment in mind as you pack and plan. From the boxes you pack to the items you throw away, a few small sustainable swaps can make a big difference in lowering your move’s impact on Mother Nature. Whether you’re relocating …
WASHINGTON — Spaces are available for residents of Underwood Conservation District (UCD) to sign up for fall session of mobile chipping.
While picking blackberries one morning along the far east end of the Riverfront Trail recently, I encountered a retired couple who wanted to know where they should go to be able to walk right next to the river.
Song Sparrows used to sing, even in the depth of winter, around my house.
We’d just moved from a desert hill to a small place near a creek, which younger me thought magical because it flowed all year round and had tiny actual fish in it.
CORVALLIS — A collaboration co-led by an Oregon State University chemistry researcher is hoping to spark a green battery revolution by showing that iron instead of cobalt and nickel can be used as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries.
It’s not hard to find a Western Meadowlark in Wasco County. In open, grassy habitat, their loud liquid songs start ringing out as early as February.
SHERMAN COUNTY — Interested in gardening and want to experience the deep satisfaction that comes from growing a portion of your own food? Want to stretch your food budget by growing, eating and storing food that you grew yourself? Need tips and budget-friendly ways to have a vegetable garden in the space that is available to you?
