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Patch's House & Home
Fire Is Stark Reminder Of Need For Renter's Insurance, BBB Says
The dramatic images of the fire that swept through a Central West End apartment building Tuesday night fascinated and saddened many area residents. Fortunately, no human lives were l...
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Patch's House & Home
Ran Into Some Termites the Other Day...
While working at a project last week off Hanley Rd., we ran into an issue which is more common than many people realize. Termite damage was lurking just under the surface when we removed ...
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Patch's House & Home
Learn to Get Your Plants and Gardens Through the Heat
I think we are all pretty tired of this extreme heat and lack of rain. Every gardener that I know, feels as if their hoses might as well be permanently attached to their arms! I know I do...
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Patch's House & Home
Why A Metal Building Is The Ideal Carport
If you are thinking about building a carport, you probably want to clear out some space in your garage so you can use it for storage. A carport is a simple metal building where you can pa...
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News
Missouri Speaker-Designate Tim Jones Selects Key Committee Chairs
Current Majority Floor Leader and Speaker-Designate of the Missouri House of Representatives, Rep. Tim Jones (R-Eureka), announced on Monday his selection of Rep. Rick Stream (R-Kirkwoo...
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News
Japanese Beetles: Have They Invaded Your Garden?
Japanese beetles are invading, according to the University of Missouri Extension service, and gardeners should be on the lookout. The service said the beetles were about three weeks ...
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Patch's House & Home
What Is Heat Stroke in a Dog, and How Can Pet Owners Prevent It?
Every other week, Dr. Patrick Tate, chief of the veterinary staff and a general practitioner at Webster Groves Animal Hospital, answers reader questions about pets. This week's question c...
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Patch's House & Home
How To: Take Care of Your Garden During the Drought
OK, I get it. We need rain. Lots of rain. For days and days. It will undoubtedly happen, just not anytime soon. In the meantime, what are we supposed to do with our withering,...