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So chuffed! Once again, raccoons ate an entire yellowjacket ground nest after I put some bark butter suet next to it right after dark, to entice the raccoons. This natural solution has worked 4 times. Yellow jackets have never been mean to me, but I do understand neighbor qualms.

If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it can affect your whole house’s integrity, including structural decay, high humidity levels, and mold and mildew growth. It’s critical that you find a quality and trustworthy contractor to make these repairs — particularly after a storm, when unscrupulous contractors sometimes prey on homeowners in

Badgers and coyotes sometimes hunt together. These toothy teammates spell trouble for ground squirrels. If a squirrel scurries from its burrow, the crafty coyote pounces on it. But if the squirrel stays put, the burly badger digs it up for dinner.

One day at the end of May, 1841, William Trailor hopped into a one-horse buggy and began the long journey to Springfield, Illinois, where he planned to reunite with his brothers Henry and Archibald. Joining him was his friend and housemate, a handyman named Archibald Fisher. In Springfield, the men decided to go for a

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center After a few months that felt like summer, we’re heading into a fall that will be different than most of us imagined. The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact our daily lives – and, unfortunately, will likely do so for a while. So, as we keep up our

Unemployment, evictions, foreclosures: COVID-19’s economic uncertainties have countless families on the move. Many may be looking for storage units to facilitate these changes in living situation. It’s important to find a trustworthy storage facility, especially for prized possessions or antiques. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises doing careful research before committing your items to a storage

Financial pressure is a part of life for most people, and now the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new financial pressure points or exacerbated existing ones for many individuals and families. But to navigate those pressures and build a successful financial strategy, you must first identify where the pressures are coming from, says John Smallwood (www.johnlsmallwood.com),

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC In Matthew 16:26, Jesus asks a couple of the most pertinent questions anyone can ask about life when he asks his disciples, “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange

Coffee plays a key role every morning for billions of people across the globe. But what happens when you skip it entirely? Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Coffee is a morning constant for many, as reliable as