How to 'green' your home in 48 hours Our lives are more hectic than ever. With everyday maintenance tasks depleting your free time, you may think it's impossible to fit in bigger home improvement projects. It's time to change your min...
Go green and save on heating with pellets We've all been bombarded with the buzzwords: eco-friendly, renewable, green, sustainable - the list goes on. We turn off the lights, recycle and even swing by the local farmers market, but what els...
Become a produce professional: healthy eats from farm to family Local. That's the buzzword when it comes to healthy eats these days. From the farm to the city, locally grown goods are keeping menus fresh and food lovers satisfied. This trend is on the rise in h...
Great ways to 'green' your holiday season With trees dressed in fall finery and homes adorned in holiday hues of silver, gold and red, fall and winter are colorful times. This year, why not "green" your holiday by adopting some eco-friendl...
Clean Water Act celebrates 40 years of water improvements The Clean Water Act was established 40 years ago with the goal of protecting waterways and ensuring homes and offices receive clean drinking water. As the legislation marks its 40th anniversary, wa...
Tips for a sustainable school year Many of us are trying to live more sustainable lifestyles by wasting less, recycling more, and purchasing products made with recycled materials. What about our kids at school? Does back-to-school s...
Three ways to give energy savings the green light in your home "Red means stop, green means go" - we learn that axiom as children. When it comes to home energy costs, however, going green can help homeowners put a stop to runaway utility bills. And maximizing ...
Driving green for dummies: It's easier and cheaper than you think Green driving is easier and more important than many people think. It's important because, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, highway vehicles account for 28 percent (1.5 billion ton...
Garden now to refresh your outdoor space for entertaining This summer gardens and outdoor green spaces often look limp and lifeless due to lots of hot, sunny days and limited precipitation. No need to despair, just a few simple tips can help to rejuvenate...
Whether you're looking for a new or used Chevrolet car, truck, or SUV you'll find it at Tom Bannen Chevrolet Buick GMC. We have helped many customers from Lafayette, Springfie...
Over the years, entrepreneurs have chosen the collision-repair profession for a number of reasons. Many were hobbyists who eventually followed a dream into the profession, and...
For more than 40 years, Liken Roofing has been a part of Macon County’s work force, as well as the work force for surrounding counties. My father, Bud Likens, started the busine...