Homeowners looking to make improvements to their homes likely want to make such projects as budget- friendly as possible. After soliciting estimates from contractors, homeowners may seek to do some work themselves in an effort to cut costs. That is why many individuals opt to handle demolition and other preparatory tasks before contractors get started. There are important things to keep in mind when doing demo.
on In his first month on the job, Grayson County Judge Bruce Dawsey announced that the county court would like to know more about excellence in local schools and will be keeping its public comment policy. Commissioners court recently honored state winning football and volleyball teams in Gunter and Dawsey said they would like to expand that recognition to all local students who make it to state level competitions and those who exceed academically.
FRISCO — Dallas center Tyler Biadasz became the eighth Cowboys player on the NFC Pro Bowl roster as the fourth-year lineman was named as an alternate for Philadelphia’s Jason Kelce after the Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl. This is the first Pro Bowl appearance for Biadasz and the first by a Cowboys center since Travis Frederick was selected five times (2014-17, 2019).
Women’s History Month is an opportunity to shed light on the accomplishments and contributions of women around the world. These five women are notable for breaking boundaries.
When houseplants get too large or more plants are desired, many can be vegetatively propagated. Vegetative propagation is growing new plants from vegetative parts, like leaves and stems. Propagating houseplants doesn’t have to be intimidating, and species easily propagate at home utilizing techniques such as stem and leaf cuttings. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips to propagate your favorite houseplants.
A Republican-backed bill in the Iowa Legislature seeks to put strict new limits on which foods people could buy at the grocery store using public-assistance benefits. House Bill 3 would limit people to items on the state’s WIC list, supplemental nutrition for Women, Infants and Children.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service today announced $50 million in grants to 47 states and tribes to modernize and expand the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program at farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs. These grants will allow states to reach more eligible seniors by funding the $50 maximum benefit for up to 250,000 more eligible seniors, while expanding geographic areas served and transitioning to online training and electronic benefits transfer in some states.
What is the meaning of creativity when it comes to works of art, music and writing, and can they be faked by something that isn’t even human. This is a question I’ve been debating over the last few days as I had a talk with an AI chatbot.
In the United States, we are blessed with an abundant supply of energy – from ethanol and biodiesel to natural gas and oil – to power our nation and fuel our economy. Regrettably, just months ago, President Biden sold oil from our reserves to China to compensate for his war on American energy production. No price, no matter how high, justifies supplying China with American-made energy.
Q: What should taxpayers know before filing their 2022 tax returns? A: As lawmakers roll up their sleeves and get to work in the new session of Congress, taxpayers are getting their ducks in a row for tax season that got underway on Jan. 23.