Valvoline Inc. announced that its franchisee, Big River Quality Auto Inc., opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center in Newburgh. Valovoline Instant Oil Change operations were already present in the surrounding area. This latest Valvoline Instant Oil Change joins other commercial facilities offering oil changes in Newburgh including Raben Tire & Auto Service, Larry’s […]
Tickets On Sale For 13th Annual Newburgh Wine Art & Jazz Festival
Get your tickets for the 13th annual Wine, Art & Jazz Festival in Historic Newburgh now. Tickets purchased in advance sell for $25. Save $5 buy planning ahead rather than purchasing at the door. All event goers receive a commemorative wine glass. Also, this year, the Wine Education classes return. The price of tickets buys […]
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority’s H2O Program
The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority offers several programs to first-time home buyers. The H2O program is applicable to anyone in non-targeted areas. Dubois County is not listed as a targeted area, so you’d have to be a first-time home buyer. There is one exception for non-targeted areas though: Eligible veterans are exempt from the […]
Which Utilities Reimburses At Retail Rate For Customers On Net Metering Solar Panel Programs?
If you live in Indiana and have a solar array system that generates a surplus, net metering programs may still be available through some utility companies. These programs allow customers who put solar panels on their property to get credit applied to their utility bills for the surplus energy that the solar system produces. So, […]
Dubois County Humane Society Offers Tried-And-True TNR Program For Community Cats
The only management program proven effective in lowering the numbers of feral cats in a community also happens to be a “no-kill” option. Some municipalities have extremely serious feral cat problems. Thankfully, Dubois County’s humane society offers a smart solution, so the population is manageable. They call them “community cats.” You’ll know a community cat, […]
Improve Curb Appeal With Low-Maintenance, Native Plants
One of the easiest ways to increase curb appeal is by installing low-maintenance, native plants to your landscape. Plants native to this part of Indiana make sense while selling a home, because you are already so busy. Native plants require less attention. See, they are more tolerant to temperature and precipitation changes in this region. […]
Kitchens Painted In These Shades Of Blue Typically Sell Faster
It’s common knowledge that a fresh coat of paint can help sell a house. Yet, Zillow analyzed more than 32,000 listing photos. The verdict? It’s not just a new coat of paint that makes a difference. The color you choose in each particular room matters. Sellers should strongly consider the color of paint. Buyers prefer […]
Indiana Property Owners Might Soon Use Purple Paint To Designate ‘No Trespassing’
State Rep. Stephen Bartels proposed legislation last week to help Indiana property owners. Indiana House Bill 1212 would help landowners prevent trespassing by using purple paint to mark private property. See, landowners currently rely on “No Trespassing” signs, but those are often stolen or blow off their posts. If landowners mark posts, trees or property lines with […]
Important Tips For Moving With A Dog
We all get stressed out from moving. Yet, we can fully comprehend what’s happening. Just imagine what it must feel like to your dog! Some things can make a move easier on your furry friend though. Hopefully, your pet is calmed by some of these tips. A couple tips are actually safety measures though! […]
Disagree With A Bank Appraisal?
Sometimes homeowners and purchasers disagree with bank-ordered appraisals. This generally happens when an appraisal comes in lower than expected. Since the appraisal affects how much money a mortgage lender is willing to lend the purchaser, the entire sale could be riding on the appraisal value. See, if a home’s appraised value is less than the […]
