CO-OP FEATURES
Preparing Woodstoves for Winter
With their rustic charm and reliable warmth, crackling woodstoves make spaces cozy during winter. But without proper care, woodstoves pose serious fire risks.
See Spot Swim
At Paws to Swim, dogs enjoy the luxury of three indoor, heated swimming pools, two outdoor pools and two fenced-in fields to frolic and play after time in the pool.
Generating Safety
Many co-op members consider buying backup generators to provide for their family’s needs while waiting for service to resume during outages.
The All-Electric Home
Geothermal energy is gaining ground May 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist Have you heard the new catchphrase “electrification”? While you may not have heard about it outside of the transportation industry, electrification is a rising megatrend across the...
A Home Away from Home
Celebrating the resilience of military children May 2024 content courtesy of Statepoint Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, especially for the youngest members of the nation’s military community: the 1.6 million children of service members. From constant...
In My Backyard?
Busting myths about geothermal heat pumps April 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist MYTH #1: YOU NEED A BUNCH OF LAND As someone once put it, “If you have a lawn mower, then you can put in a geo unit.” With numerous options for the geothermal underground loop...
Geothermal Energy
A hot topic that’s also a cool conversation March 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist In a world of traditional, fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems, solar panels on roofs and vast wind farms, you may never have given much thought to another...
Finding Fido’s Fancy
Tips for feeding finicky four-legged friends March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Similar to humans, dogs can also experience digestive discomfort, picky palates and sensitive stomachs, and it can be hard for pet parents to anticipate their pets’ changing...
An Underground Love Affair
Show spuds some affection this February January-February 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Roasted, baked, fried or mashed; smothered in gravy or chilled for a summer salad, potatoes are a nutrient-rich vegetable with endless culinary versatility....