From the Desk of max chagrinwebmaster at large            It is easy to take for granted many of the advantages this twenty-first century existence provides. There was a time, long ago, that a simple change of clothes was an unheard of luxury. The industrial revolution has laid at our feet… fashion… and the much lauded […]

Moving Day Success: Tips For Helping Your Senior’s Relocation Go SmoothlyWhen you are helping your senior loved one move into a new home, you want to do everything you can to ensure that moving day is a success. The key to a smooth move is organization, and some simple planning basics can make an enormous […]

What can you recycle? We all hear about the being green. There are many ways to do your part. We all try to recycle. But, do you look for the proper symbols? Can everything really go in the bin? We are all told to put plastic, aluminum and paper in a special can. But did […]

Rich’s Tool List that everyone should have in their house. What tools do you need in the junk drawer? Claw hammer – 16 oz. If you run into a real problem you may need a bigger one. But it’s the best weight. And, I suggest you get it with a fiberglass handle. Flat screwdrivers – […]

Mighty House Radio Show This past weekend, Keith traveled into Chicago for an interview on the Mighty House Radio Show. Mighty House Radio Show Interview It was a true pleasure to meet up with Mighty House Radio Show host Ron Cowgill, along with Robbie Ehrhardt, Rich Cowgill and the Mighty House Team this past weekend. They were […]

10 Spring Cleaning Tips with Blain’s Farm and Fleet By Kristin Mickelson, Blain’s Farm and Fleet   It’s spring cleaning time, but no need to be overwhelmed. Just follow our 10 Spring Cleaning Tips and take one task at a time. Remember, a good spring cleaning helps keep your home more organized, cleaner and more […]

StoreWALL Provides Elegant Yet Simple Storage Solutions For All Types Of Sports Equipment The heart of this modular storage system are the attractive and incredibly strong wall panels that can be easily configured to fit any wall. Add to these panels a wide array of accessories including shelves, hooks and baskets to create a storage […]

  De-clutter your football party prep with Robbie’s Toucan Chilli. Dump the following into a Crock Pot (?? How many hours) the longer the better 2 lbs ground beef fry Add Canned: Tomato sauce 2 cans Tomato paste 1 can Stewed tomato 2 cans 1-2 cams diced green chilies Canned black/red/pinto beans 2 cans Seasoning Up […]

Sign up to go to Springfield and lobby for solar wind wind power on the Tuesday, April 16th, Tuesday, April 30th or Tuesday, May 7th. http://illinoissolar.org/ We talked to Jen Walling from Executive Director, Illinois Environmental Council. Illinois’ Energy Efficiency Building codes are a huge win for the environment, homeowners, and businesses.  Efforts are under […]

Okay, maybe this is one way we can use a blog? We had a visitor in the studio today. Robbie called him the Easter Bunny. Rich was talking about a variety of uses for Hydrogen Peroxide for the Tip of the Week. People called to disagree. Well, there is a ton on info online to […]