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Let The "Grillbot" Clean Your Grill [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:56:46 +0000

Finally, those gadgets of the future which we saw on "The Jetsons" are here! Let's face it, we all love barbecuing but hate cleaning the grill. Now, you can let the "Grillbot" do it for you automatically!

Spring Cleaning Made Easy

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:10:24 +0000

Now the we’re well into spring, I’m sure you’re well into your spring cleaning. The weather hasn’t cooperated much with our outdoor cleaning chores, so here are some tips on making your indoor spring cleaning easier. It’s all about being organized, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Here are a few common-sense suggestions from sheknows.com: “Have [...]

Energy Saving Tips While Spring Cleaning

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:10:34 +0000

We all think about spring cleaning this time of year, but maybe we don’t often think about spring energy saving. Saving energy can translate into saving dollars. Here are some energy and money saving tips. Here are some simple things you can do to save energy dollars, according to nationalgrid.com: 1. Consider attic insulation (even [...]

Solid Waste Authority Expands Reyclables List

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:10:14 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we like to share news that affects your everyday life, whether at home or in business. And now, there’s new recycling news that may impact you. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “The Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is expanding its list of recyclable items. Residents and businesses [...]

George 'Goober' Lindsey From 'The Andy Griffith Show' Dies at 83

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:51:52 +0000

George Lindsey, best known for his portrayal as the dense but gentle “Goober Pyle” on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ has died after suffering from a brief illness. He was 83 years old. In a statement released through the Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral home in Nashville, Griffith said, “George Lindsey was my friend. I had great respect for [...]

Time To Clean House

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:10:36 +0000

It’s way too early for spring cleaning (thank goodness), but we still like to live in a clean home. Now, a new survey indicates that if you keep a rather untidy house, your guests will notice. According to Good Housekeeping magazine, here are the top five untidy things guests say they notice when visiting your [...]

Tips On Clearing Out Household Clutter

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:06 +0000

If you have ever watched the A&E show "Hoarders" you know that household clutter can get out of control. Now not many people go to the extremes that the subjects of this show do in not eliminating "stuff" around the house but The Happiness Project.com has come up with a few ideas to nip your clutter problem in the bud.

Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dishes

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:30:41 +0000

When we think of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner we generally think of turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and--for desert--pumpkin pie. But the gourmet guys and gals at The Food Network have come up with a host of alternatives, recipes that can make the usual fare stand out as well as some "outside of the box" suggestions. Have a napkin handy if case you begin to drool while reading the recipes.

September Is National Coupon Month

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:30:50 +0000

Saving money in this tough economy has become a neccessity. One way is to "Seize the Deal" that is offered daily on Big Frog 104 and another is to clip those coupons you come across in print and online media. CouponCabin.com conducted a survey and found that nearly 75% of adults who shop online have used an online coupon or coupon code at least once. Some of the reported savings were astounding.

How To (Ugh) Water Seal Your Deck

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:27:02 +0000

I don’t even want to think about it, water sealing my deck. Last weekend, I spent most of Saturday bleaching out mold and algae stains on my deck with a bristle brush on my hands and knees (oh my aching back). Now, the next step is to water seal the deck, to prevent it from [...]

It's National Rose Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:10:38 +0000

We had the “Run for the Roses” in May at the Kentucky Derby, but June is actually National Rose Month. Whether or not you’re into flowers, the rose seems to be the one flower most associated with romance. Remember that classic line from Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet: “A rose by any other name would [...]

We're Having A Heat Wave

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:47:42 +0000

It’s a hot one (not that I’m complaining after this cool wet spring we’ve had)! And with the heat, comes some precautions. We all don’t work in air conditioning or have it in our cars, and temperatures will be in the 90s today. So, here are a few ideas to keep cool (and keep your [...]

Grocery Prices On the Rise

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:05:14 +0000

We are all aware at just how much the price of gas has gone up but how about other everyday essentials. The Bureau of Labor Statistics latest report shows that prices for all six grocery food groups rose during March. Fox Business looked at the cost of various food items over the years and how much they have gone up.

New York City Apartment Has Its Own Bowling Alley

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:49:09 +0000

Right off the top I'd have to say I wouldn't like to be the downstairs neighbor. This4000 square foot tri-plex loft in the trendy (and expensive) TriBeca area of New York City is renting for $14,000 a month. Too bad bowling season is over. My fellow Valley Pest Control league bowlers would love to be able to practice 24-7 in this place.

TGIF – Thank Goodness It's Frogday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:00:22 +0000

We are just hours away from knocking on the door of another weekend. And, according to weather forecasts we may hit 60 degree plus temps! So this weekend, here are a few household chores we may all be doing (finally): 1. Hooking up garden hoses 2. Washing our cars (Do you remember what color your [...]

Don'ts You Shouldn't Do

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:10:15 +0000

It comes down to common sense, but many of us still do things that defy logic and may be hazardous to our health. Here’s a list. “According to a Consumer Reports article, telling us we’re doing what we shouldn’t do. For example: Nearly 3 of every 4 Americans put cotton swabs inside their ears, risking [...]

National Pancake Day

Polly Wogg — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:21:44 +0000

If you like pancakes, you’ll want to stop by IHOP today for National Pancake Day. You can get a free stack of pancakes for a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. IHOP raised mored than $2.1 million last year and since 2006, when the campaign began, they have raised over [...]

Food Shopping-Same Price, Less Product

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:44:37 +0000

You might not find that your grocery shopping tab isn't going up as dramatically as some reports say but you may notice that your bag of goods isn't as heavy as it used to be. The reason? Food retailers are maintaining their prices on some goods but lessening the product size. We found a few examples courtesy of "Consumer Reports" magazine.

Spend Less Cash With Cash

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:15:22 +0000

We all stroll into the supermarket each week, and sometimes stroll out with lots of grocery items we never intended to buy. Why? One reason may be if we are buying those groceries on a credit or debit card. “The next time you go food shopping, hit the ATM first. In a simulated shopping session, [...]

Heave it or Leave It? You Make The Call

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:00:21 +0000

A lot of us are pretty guarded about our stuff. What some people would throw out, we sometimes just can’t part with. Do we heave it, or leave it? “Experts from “Hoarders” on A&E offer tips to spot the warning signs: Hoarders have difficulty or are unable to get rid of furniture, clothing, toys or [...]