What to buy in June 2021?
Father’s Day and graduation season are here, which means there will be seasonal deals to cash in on. And, this year, Amazon Prime Day is in June! It falls…
Home and Garden
Cool Savings with a Ceiling Fan
Summer’s heat is here, which means our air conditioners are kicking into high gear, and with that, high energy bills. But as Consumer Reports explains, choosing the right ceiling fan can help cool off that overheated electric bill. But how…
Safer lawn care for your family and the environment
Many people are rethinking how they care for their yard by cutting back on lawn chemicals and fertilizers. Consumer Reports has some easy strategies to improve the…
Is a lush lawn worth all those chemicals?
Are you trying to keep up with your neighbor’s immaculate green lawn? It turns out it’s probably better for your community and the environment if you don’t. Consumer…
Handy hand and stick vacs
Spring-cleaning can be time-consuming. But one easy way to stay on top of debris on your floors is with a small vacuum, like a stick or hand vac. Consumer Reports runs…
New community garden installed at Northside Elementary in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration helped fund a garden that was installed Thursday at Northside Elementary. The Logan Northside Neighborhood Association helped design and find a location for the garden, and technical education students…
La Crosse's Community Victory Gardens will come back this year
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- La Crosse's Community Victory Gardens will be back this spring after organizers say last year was successful in growing vegetables and…
Better battery-powered lawn tools
Outdoor power tools have come a long way from those old plug-in electric lawnmowers and trimmers. Many of today's battery-powered tools pack as much punch as their gasoline cousins, but with less…
Tapping into fresh Maple
SPARTA, Wis (WKBT) - Everything tastes better when it's done locally, and by hand. Beth Leis's family runs Heritage Hill Farm in Sparta. Their neighbors, the Ronke family, have been tapping trees…
Starting your indoor garden
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) -Spring is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about your indoor gardens. Gardening inside gives you the chance to grow something that may not…
