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Insurance Co. Warns of "Deadly Heat Wave"
The heat wave has insurance companies issuing warnings and tips about the dangers of a heat wave. We've heard this, but doesn't hurt to hear it again, with Chesterfield hitting 107 S...
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FOR SALE: Swimming Pool w/Attached House
A Chesterfield private backyard swimming pool is up for sale this week, and it has a house that comes along with it. Wouldn't highlighting the pool be the best angle on selling the p...
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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
Tips For Keeping Your Home Cooler During the Summer Months
A Few Simple Ideas To Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer There's no need for me to reiterate what we all already know. The past week was a total scorcher outside! If you are like most...
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Hobbies
Want to Improve Your Garden? Go on a Garden Tour!
It’s June. With the heat and lack of rain, it feels like August. My spring perennials bloomed and got zapped by the heat, my summer perennials are blooming 3 weeks too early and all I s...
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News
Ravenous Beetles Arriving Early To Damage Gardens
The University of Missouri Extension service says the ravenous pests are rearing their heads and gardeners should be wary. Japanese beetles are invading, according to the University ...
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Patch's House & Home
Sweltering? Need AC Service? BBB Has Tips To Help You Stay Cool
Most St. Louisans regard air conditioning as a necessity, especially when the temperature begins hitting the 90s almost every day. If you want to stay cool without going into shock over y...
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Hobbies
How To: Make Your Own Orchid Tree!
Are you an avid Orchid collector? Are you itching to have something that none of your Orchid buddies do? Of course and absolutely! That something that none of your buddies have is an O...