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Louisville's guide to smarter home decisions. Contractors, renovations & trends. Every Thursday.

Hanging Holiday Lights in Louisville? A Safety Checklist Before You Climb

Nov 5, 2026

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3 min read

Hanging Holiday Lights in Louisville? A Safety Checklist Before You Climb

Ladder, extension cord, and tree tips from the CPSC, LG&E and KU, and electrical safety experts to keep your decorating injury-free

Will Barton
Will Barton
Hiring a Contractor in Louisville: What to Check Before You Sign

Oct 29, 2026

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2 min read

Hiring a Contractor in Louisville: What to Check Before You Sign

Which trades need a Kentucky license, who pulls the permit, and the red flags to watch for

Will Barton
Will Barton
How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter

Oct 22, 2026

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2 min read

How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter

Louisville Water's advice for preventing frozen pipes, plus what to do if one freezes anyway

Will Barton
Will Barton
Before You Turn On the Heat: A Furnace and Carbon Monoxide Checklist

Oct 15, 2026

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2 min read

Before You Turn On the Heat: A Furnace and Carbon Monoxide Checklist

A 20-minute safety check for Louisville homes before heating season

Will Barton
Will Barton
Fall Leaves, Gutters, and the First Frost: A Louisville Checklist

Oct 8, 2026

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2 min read

Fall Leaves, Gutters, and the First Frost: A Louisville Checklist

What to do before the first freeze, plus Louisville's rules for bagging leaves

Will Barton
Will Barton

Louisville

Why Louisville Homeowners Are Ditching Exotic Plants for Kentucky Natives

Jun 15, 2026

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3 min read

Why Louisville Homeowners Are Ditching Exotic Plants for Kentucky Natives

Louisville homeowners are trading high-maintenance exotic plants for Kentucky natives. Here's why the switch makes sense and where to start.

Will Barton
Will Barton
Your Kentucky HVAC Survival Guide

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Your Kentucky HVAC Survival Guide

Tune-ups, repair vs. replace, what it costs in Louisville, and five things to do before the first heat wave

Will Barton
Will Barton
Louisville's Home Intelligence Starts Here

May 28, 2026

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4 min read

Louisville's Home Intelligence Starts Here

Outdoor living trends, a roofing buyer's guide, renovation ROI, and seasonal maintenance for Louisville homeowners

Will Barton
Will Barton

Bluegrass Home Media

There's no shortage of home improvement advice online. There's a serious shortage of advice that actually applies to Louisville — its contractors, its climate, its market. The Bluegrass Home Report fills that gap. Every Thursday, editor Will Barlow delivers curated, premium guidance for homeowners who take their most valuable asset seriously.


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