Eau Claire Home and Garden Articles

POLLINATION PALS: 3 Summer Blooms to Plant in Your Garden

native to Wisconsin, these buds will sprout joy for all our favorite pollinators

Taking an initial step to focusing on native plants will support local birds, butterflies, and pollinators that are on the rapid decline. Plus, native plants lower erosion rates, are more resilient to the landscape, and will bloom beautifully when tended to...

Choosing the Best for your Home and Garden

readers voted these professionals to the top of our 2023 Best of the Chippewa Valley poll

It’s time to get those shovels and seeds ready for their summer home in the dirt. That’s right, it’s gardening time! If you’re looking for our reader’s favorite garden centers in the Valley, make sure to ...

SOLID EFFORT: Getting Concrete Work is a Multi-Stage Process

homeowner finds the process takes time, but is worth it at midcentury house

Asphalt or concrete? That’s what I was googling in January 2022 as I was pondering my driveway come summer. The asphalt driveway that came with the 50-year-old midcentury modern home I bought in 2010 was well beyond its useful life. To complicate matters ...

E.C. Garden Club Announces Third Annual ‘Gardens in Bloom’ Tour

discover amazing gardens at this year’s tour in July

With summer just around the corner, the Eau Claire Garden Club invites you to explore the natural beauty found in a selection of gardens throughout the city. The organization is hosting its 3rd Annual “Gardens ...

Dig Into the Valley’s Community Gardens With This Handy Map

Now go get some dirt under your fingernails!

Don’t have a backyard to garden in? Or are you looking to make tilling the earth a more social activity? Check out this new map to find a community garden near you ...

Treat Your Home With the Best

readers voted these the best home pros in our Best of the Chippewa Valley Poll

It’s time to get those shovels and seeds ready for their summer home in the dirt. That’s right, it’s gardening time. If you’re looking for the best garden centers in the Valley, make sure to check out ...

C.V. Parade of Homes Back With New Homes, Remodels, and Virtual Visits

Because who doesn’t love a parade?

Whether you’re looking to build a home, buy a new one, remodel the one you already have, or just do a little real-estate dreaming, the 48th Annual Chippewa Valley Parade of Homes will offer 14 Eau Claire-area dwellings to explore, in person and virtually ...

Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

easy plants to take care of if you weren’t born with a green thumb

If you’re like me, you love the vibe of plants around your house but can’t seem to keep them alive. I’ve been through more house plants than I’d like to admit, so I switched to the fake plastic ones, but they’re just not the same. So if you’re in the same sad situation I’m in ...

Make Sure Your Dream Home Isn’t a Nightmare

even in a hot market, getting a home inspection can give homebuyers peace of mind

With the recent sellers’ market in real estate, some home buyers have waived a home inspection to cut the timeline to get the dream home they want. And while some may have lucked out with this strategy, others may not. They end up with a "dream home” ...

Focusing on Savings With Focus on Energy

whatever kind of dwelling you have, Focus on Energy can save you energy and money

Wondering how to save energy and money on your utility bill? Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, landlord, business owner, farmer, or more, your first stop should be the Focus on Energy and ENERGY STAR® programs ...

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