Home & Garden

Photo: Getty Images. Yuri Smityuk.   ATTENTION! Valentine’s Day is this Friday, in case anyone needed a gentle reminder. If you haven’t already ordered your flowers or maybe you’re on a budget, the local grocery store is a great place to pick up a last minute bouquet. To help you get the best bang for […]

Photo: Getty Images. Andreas Rentz. We may have had some back and forth weather this winter, but something has still remained: dry air. You can really feel it in the home this time of year from dry skin, stuffy noses, etc. Controlling dry air inside not only helps your overall health, but also prevents mold […]

Photo: LUXE Interior. Flex Bedroom in The Center Piece Home.  As we reflect on the 98th Annual Indianapolis Home Show, we noticed a lot of new trends, some styles you may recognize. Don’t worry shag carpet is not one of the comeback looks! Let’s start with the color of the year. This year it was […]

Photo Credit: Allison Lemons. WIBC.   Last weekend we had some special guests stop by while Pat was away. Two of those guests joined Denny Saturday morning to share some revolutionary techniques in gardening and farming.   Urban gardener and agriculture entrepreneurs, Jim Ashby and Glynn Barber, with ECSIA, talks about a new process (similar […]

  Many snow-birds are off to the south for winter, but before you pack up we have a few suggestions to keep your house in shape while you’re away.   1. Turn off your main water supply                                                             To avoid any leaks when you’re gone, make sure you turn off your main water supply. For […]

(Photo Credit: Getty Images. John Greim.) It’s the beginning of the New Year and the end of the holiday season. As you’re putting away your Christmas decorations, here’s a few tips on how to best store your favorite artificial tree. DON’T PUT IT IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. When you dissemble your pieces and fold down the […]

INDIANAPOLIS– The city’s Department of Public Works and Indy Parks has begun accepting live Christmas trees for recycling at several locations.  Marion County residents can drop off trees that are free of ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and other decorations through Jan. 31. Each of these parks have designated drop-off sites: Broad Ripple Park, 1610 Broad […]

(Photo Credit: Getty Images. Brendon Thorne / Stringer.) The holidays can be stressful, so let us ease your pain! We have tips on all things Christmas trees. From live and artificial to even the lights, Pat goes over what you need to know.  If you haven’t gotten around to buying your live Christmas tree, Pat shares tips on […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images. Carsten Rehder.    The turkey leftovers have been consumed, Christmas lights are being hung, and it’s time once again to put up the tree. It’s hard to beat the sweet smell of pine and the family time that comes with finding the perfect live Christmas tree. Here in Indiana there are […]

Photo: Trashcan Turkey at work during Turkey Fest 2018. Sullivan Hardware.  The infamous trash can turkey, it’s been a tradition for Turkey Fest since the beginning. We take the unconventional way to cook a turkey to a whole new level. The best part is it cooks in 2 hours! Want to try it for yourself? […]