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Repurpose rooms and breathe new life into a home

Homeowners do not need to get hung up on room labels as they explore ways to reinvent their spaces. Just because a floor plan labels a space as a formal dining room doesn’t mean the area has to remain that way. Repurposing rooms in a home comes down to aligning the space a person has with ...

Get ready for spring with smart, early-season yard tips

As the days lengthen and warm air has you ready to get your patio furniture out of storage, that means it's time to give your yard a fresh start. With a little planning now, you'll be rewarded with a fuller, greener and easier-to-maintain outdoor space once spring is in full bloom. Start With ...

Electrical safety strategies to use throughout your home

Electrical fires at home may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, but they’re a notable threat that should not be overlooked. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Such fires result in hundreds ...

Fayette Business Education Partnership hosts design competition

The Fayette Business Education Partnership (FBEP), an initiative of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce and the Redstone Foundation, hosted its Mechanical Design Competition, introducing engineering to middle school students from across the region. Funded by EQT, the competition was held over two ...

New study: Blood test can detect colon cancer

With March being colon cancer awareness month, it's a good time to look at some startling numbers on the disease here in the United States. Once considered only a medical concern for middle-age or older adults, colon cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults. In fact, data shows a rise ...

Ham and quinoa salad makes for light but filling fare

Salads make for a great meal when people are looking for light yet filling fare. Salads also offer a lot of versatility, and just about any ingredient can be added to a salad or even serve as the base of a salad. For example, this recipe for “Ham, Fennel and Quinoa Salad” from Lines+Angles ...