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5 remodeling ideas for your garage

5 remodeling ideas for your garage

The home garage can sometimes play second fiddle to other spaces, often relegated as just the place for wide-use storage. A garage shelters your vehicle, laundry equipment and various other items inside storage containers. It’s boring, yet absolutely needed. But as...

Pet-friendly tips for a cleaner home

Pet-friendly tips for a cleaner home

We love them. Our four-legged furry bundles of joy mean the world to us. All pet owners agree that caring for their pets is both a joy and challenge, especially if your pet does a lot of shedding or is still in training. With a little work, you can hold together a...

How VA loan homebuyers can maximize investment

How VA loan homebuyers can maximize investment

Given today’s market realities, buying a home will not be without its challenges or unexpected surprises. If you’re a veteran and plan on purchasing a home through the VA mortgage loan program, there are some common missteps you should know about before moving ahead....

The best fishing spots in Twin Falls

The best fishing spots in Twin Falls

Anglers have a new fishing spot to visit within the Twin Falls area. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites the public to begin casting their lines at Rock Creek Canyon. The new fishing pond has been in the works for some time and is now ready for showtime. It...

How to create the ultimate game room at home

How to create the ultimate game room at home

Transforming a bonus room, den or other space inside your home into a gathering place for play is an opportunity for total reimagination. To pull off a dream game room, proper planning is required.

Dairy ice cream store opens in Twin Falls

Dairy ice cream store opens in Twin Falls

If you love ice cream, you’re probably familiar with Reed’s Dairy. It’s been a regional fixture and dairy producer for decades. The dairy and ice cream company just announced that it will open its sixth store here in Twin Falls. It will be located along Cheney Drive West near Walmart and opens May 20.

The good, the bad and the no credit

The good, the bad and the no credit

Consumers sometimes take the “you either have it, or you don’t” approach to measuring their credit. With a good credit score, they feel confident about their ability to finance a large purchase, such as real estate property. If the score is less than ideal, then it’s...

Selecting a mortgage that works for you

Selecting a mortgage that works for you

If you’re like most consumers, you won’t purchase your new home all in cash. You’ll need a little help from a lending institution. But how do you pick a loan product that will do the trick? As one of the largest investments you’ll ever make, a lot weighs on your...