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Top Custom Woodworking Ideas to Add Character and Function to Your Home
Oct. 17th, 2025

Top Custom Woodworking Ideas to Add Character and Function to Your Home

Custom carpentry can transform ordinary spaces into bespoke features that feel built just for you. Tailored wood projects, from handcrafted trim to one-of-a-kind built-ins, improve both function and charm in every corner of a home. Unlike off-the-shelf options, custom woodwork is made to fit your li…

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Fall Home Maintenance: Essential Tasks to Tackle in October
Oct. 10th, 2025

Fall Home Maintenance: Essential Tasks to Tackle in October

As the chilled autumn air rolls in and leaves begin to change colors, October is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder winter months. Doing some preventative maintenance now can save you time, money, and stress down the road. Of course, every region is different. While some areas may…
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How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit for Your Projects
Oct. 4th, 2025

How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit for Your Projects

When it comes to woodworking, painting, or DIY projects that require a smooth finish, choosing the right sandpaper grit is crucial. The grit of sandpa…
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Choosing the Best Fence for Your Yard: Wood, Vinyl, or Chain Link?
Oct. 3rd, 2025

Choosing the Best Fence for Your Yard: Wood, Vinyl, or Chain Link?

There are a lot of different reasons you might want to install a fence around your house or yard. Maybe you're concerned about privacy, security, pet…
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“Let What Grows, Grow”: Marine Meadows and the Dreamers Behind the Blooms
Aug. 7th, 2025

“Let What Grows, Grow”: Marine Meadows and the Dreamers Behind the Blooms

Discover the Heart of Marine, IL: A Micro Flower Farm Rooted in Beauty, Community, and Sustainable Dreams In the  village of Marine, Illinois—just a short drive from anywhere in Madison County—a quiet revolution in beauty and sustainability is in full bloom. This is the story of Marine Meadows,…
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What's Happening This Weekend in the Collinsville- Triad Area 5/9/2025-5/11/2025
May. 7th, 2025

What's Happening This Weekend in the Collinsville- Triad Area 5/9/2025-5/11/2025

Know of upcoming events in the Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Marine and St. Jacob area that should be included in Whirlocal Collinsville - Triad? Ema…
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What's Happening This Weekend in the Collinsville- Triad Area 4/11/2025-4/13/2025
Apr. 8th, 2025

What's Happening This Weekend in the Collinsville- Triad Area 4/11/2025-4/13/2025

Know of upcoming events in the Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Marine and St. Jacob area that should be included in Whirlocal Collinsville - Triad? Ema…
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