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Grab Your Gloves

Video: Make your holiday lights hassle-free

Video: Make your holiday lights hassle-free

Get tips for fixing broken holiday lights and learn a simple storage solution so you can skip untangling for good.

Format VideoPosted on December 3, 2018December 19, 2018Author‌ Althea McMickell and Andrew RogerCategories Featured VideoTags Grab Your Gloves, holiday lights, safety, tips4 Comments
Grab Your Gloves: Homemade baby food isn’t as hard as it sounds

Grab Your Gloves: Homemade baby food isn’t as hard as it sounds

Grab your blender, some wholesome veggies and follow Althea’s easy tips for yummy homemade baby food your little one will love.

Posted on July 17, 2017January 22, 2019Author‌ Andrew Roger and Althea McMickellCategories Featured VideoTags Grab Your Gloves1 Comment
Grab Your Gloves: Baby-proofing tips

Grab Your Gloves: Baby-proofing tips

Baby proofing gives little ones the freedom to explore while keeping them safe and giving you peace of mind.

Format VideoPosted on May 1, 2017January 22, 2019Author‌ Althea McMickell and Andrew RogerCategories Featured Video, UncategorizedTags Grab Your Gloves, safety, tipsLeave a comment
Grab Your Gloves: Cleaning green

Grab Your Gloves: Cleaning green

OPPD’s Althea McMickell demonstrates how to make three do-it-yourself cleaners that are good for the environment and your home.

Format VideoPosted on August 15, 2016August 11, 2016Author‌ Althea McMickell and Andrew RogerCategories Featured VideoTags environment, Grab Your Gloves, tipsLeave a comment
Grab Your Gloves: Refresh your home for spring

Grab Your Gloves: Refresh your home for spring

Changing the direction of ceiling fan, checking smoke detectors are among the tips for greater energy efficiency and safety.

Format VideoPosted on April 11, 2016January 21, 2019Author‌ Althea McMickell and Andrew RogerCategories Featured Video, UncategorizedTags energy efficiency, Grab Your Gloves, tipsLeave a comment
Video: Put that rainy day to use. Install a rain barrel.

Video: Put that rainy day to use. Install a rain barrel.

All that rainwater flowing through your downspouts can be put to work by installing a rainwater collection barrel. Here’s how.

Format VideoPosted on August 10, 2015December 19, 2018Author‌ Althea McMickell and Andrew RogerCategories Featured VideoTags Grab Your Gloves, home improvementLeave a comment

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