A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

Home | Home and Garden
If You Build It, They Will Come

If You Build It, They Will Come

Making a window feeder for home birdwatching August 2024 content courtesy of StatePoint Media Very few things are more relaxing than the fantastic sight and sound of...

read more
Bringing Nature’s Beauty Indoors

Bringing Nature’s Beauty Indoors

How to best care for fresh-cut flowers July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features The beauty of having a garden is that buds continually bloom on one plant or another throughout most of the year. While this provides lovely views from your windows, it can also be nice...

Feeding Your Flying Friends

Feeding Your Flying Friends

Attract backyard birds with the right seeds May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features While birdseed may all pretty much look the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a wider...

From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up

How to build an energy-efficient home March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Whether it’s your primary objective or a secondary benefit, creating an energy-efficient living space is a smart choice for homeowners. Sustainable architecture and materials can help...

Being Prepared

Being Prepared

Hopefully, you have smoke alarms in your home, you check them regularly, and you practice your emergency escape plan with your family — but are you overlooking an essential component of home fire safety as you check your spring to-do list? How about fire extinguishers? Having fire extinguishers can give you peace of mind and help ensure your home and family are prepared in the event of a fire.