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Up close of several watermelons.
Home & Garden
7 months ago
Virginia watermelons thrive in spite of wet weather

Despite a wetter-than-average summer, some Virginia growers are anticipating a watermelon season worthy of celebration.

Up close of a spotted lanternfly on a tree.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia. And as experts seek ways to track and control their populations, a new Virginia Tech study found that trained citizen dog-handling teams may offer a solution.

Home & Garden
7 months ago
Hardwood, Vinyl, or Laminate? How to pick the right flooring for your home

Though it’s often taken for granted, flooring lays the foundation—literally and stylistically—for your entire home. It influences not just the look, but the feel and even the acoustics of a space. That’s why choosing the right flooring is more than a design choice; it’s a decision that shapes your daily experience. With today’s wide range of materials, styles, and finishes, the options can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, the experts at Strickler Carpet in Broadway are here to guide you every step of the way.

Small lights along a stone path.
Home & Garden
8 months ago
Landscape lighting options to brighten up a property at night

The following rundown of landscape lighting options can illuminate the many different ways homeowners can use light to make their properties more appealing at night.

An air conditioner unit near grass.
Home & Garden
8 months ago
Signs an AC unit may need to be replaced

Many people enjoy the warmer air of summer, but it’s important to have a cool place to retreat once temperatures become particularly warm.

Green grass next to dry, dead grass.
Home & Garden
8 months ago
Get to the root of a dry lawn

Weather can be unpredictable, even during the warmest months of the year. Summer days may feature strong thunderstorms and downpours, followed by stretches of extremely hot and dry conditions.

Home & Garden
8 months ago
Plants that can accommodate outdoor living spaces

Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.

A full garden.
Home & Garden
8 months ago
Tips to tend a garden in late summer

Gardening enthusiasts may be wondering how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.

A tree fallen on a house.
Home & Garden
8 months ago
What to do if your home is damaged in a storm

Natural disasters and severe storms can leave a trail of devastation in their wake. When such events occur, people are left to pick up the pieces, and that may involve assessing damage to their homes.

A person laying hardwood flooring.
Lifestyle
8 months ago
Sights and sounds that indicate floors should be replaced soon

Stunning floors are hard to miss, and floors that are well past their prime are equally noticeable. Aging floors may fall somewhere between fading and failing to live up to homeowners’ standards. Fading floors may not need to be replaced immediately, but the following are some signs that indicate existing floors are nearing their expiration date.