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Nevada will go pink as part of campaign

The Paint Nevada Pink kicks off Friday with simultaneous turning the iconic Reno Arch and many famous Las Vegas signs pink as well as other buildings throughout the state. The campaign encourages yearly mammograms beginning at age 40 for average-risk women.

How to gain your DIY skills for free

You can find free in-person instruction at hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. Many locations offer weekly workshops.

Window tint: Easy and economical way to boost energy efficiency

Window tinting can protect carpet, wood flooring and window treatments. In fact, today’s generation of window films also can keep out heat and filter light, which also increases fading in a variety of household materials.

Worst things bosses made their employees do

There’s no shortage of bad bosses. Some aren’t meant to be supervisors. But some make conditions at work so unbearable, their employees would rather resign and live off their emergency funds.

Moving to a new city? Control expenses with these tips

But before you pack up and hit the road, there are some things you ought to do to make sure you can afford this upcoming transition. Dreams of a new start are great, but you don’t want to be overwhelmed by moving costs or everyday expenses in your new town.

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Nevada adds 385 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

Nevada reported 385 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, along with three additional deaths, according to the state Department of Health and Human Service’s website.

Water plants if it’s a hot, bright, windy day

Most of the damage done to plants during high summer temperatures was due to a lack of water. And if there are strong winds, they also use more water. The bottom line, if it’s a hot, bright, windy day, it’s time to water now.

Glass shower doors must be removed to fix rollers

Most doors on tub enclosures hang from the top rail and slide along its guide track. If the door doesn’t roll smoothly, you must remove the doors and inspect the wheels to see what needs fixing.

5 ways to know if student loan forebearance can help you

If you have federally held student loans, the U.S. government’s $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package covered a forbearance period that has been extended through Dec. 31, 2020. Benefits include a suspension of payments and 0% interest, which were further clarified in a Sept. 14 update from FTC.

 
US surgeon general checks out UMC’s COVID-19 response

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday praised Southern Nevada for progress it has made against COVID-19, while stressing the community will need to remain vigilant to reopen safely and return to greater normalcy.

Planting calendar will help when growing vegetables

It is important to select good varieties of vegetables to plant in the fall, and the publications by Dr. Sylvan Wittwer, formerly of Logandale, make some solid, old-fashioned varietal recommendations he has had success growing in this area.

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