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Impact-Resistant Windows: An Introduction

One of the ways to protect your home if you’re living in an area that is occasionally affected by hurricanes and other types of natural disasters is to replace your old windows with impact-resistant ones.

Benefit Breakfast

Benefit Breakfast for four-year-old, Nash O’Leary Zobell, the son of Coby and Kaylene Zobell of Enoch, Utah. The Iron County Home Builders Association annually looks for a worthy recipient for proceeds from the annual Benefit Breakfast at the Spring Home and Garden Fair. This year the association selected Nash Zobell, the 4-year-old son of Coby and Kayleen Zobell. Many know Coby, […]

Tri-State Motors GMC Cadillac

New Auto Dealer for GMC & Cadillac We have a full Warranty Shop for all General Motors makes and models. We Service and Repair ALL trucks and cars! Quick lube bay for oil changes. Auto detailing. Full Parts Department. We sell All makes and models of professionally inspected Used Vehicles. We carry all models of […]

Tim Cretsinger

Benefit Breakfast for Tim Cretsinger, of Groovacious & The Ellsworth Jubilee House. Annually, the Iron County Home Builders Association (ICHBA) looks for worthy causes for the Benefit Breakfast at the Spring Home and Garden Fair. This year the association has selected Tim Cretsinger, of Groovacious, who is fighting throat cancer, and the Ellsworth Jubilee House, […]

Wilhelm

Wilhelm Wilhelm is a new, yet brilliant group of musicians, having only been playing together since January of this year. Wilhelm is a self-described gypsy band whose key musical influences are cited as including Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Consisting of Cedar City fiddler Heather Wilhelm, Ryan Durfee, John Grafelman, and local guitar favorite Mason […]

Salamasina Tina Tumanuvao

Salamasina Tina Tumanuvao A young solo artist that stands above her generation with talent, passion and vibrancy. Sala’s lyrics and guitar artistry delight all ages! She will be performing April 25 from 7:30-8:00 PM

Bottled Monkey

Bottled Monkey Bottled Monkey is a three piece rock band based out of Cedar City Utah – Charles Triplett (ICSD), Brian Hoover (SUU) and Dennis Green (CML Metals). As a band they have over 30 years of experience and that becomes very evident when you watch these guys play. They are known to give a great show, you may even see […]

Marty Warburton and Home Girls

Marty Warburton and Home Girls “Marty Warburton & Home Girls” is a local band that is gaining popularity on the bluegrass festival circuit. Marty, his wife Pam, daughter Kylee and son-in-law John Landon have recently appeared at The Colorado River Bluegrass Festival and The Blythe California Bluegrass Music Festival as well as various venues in […]

It’s Time to Buy!

The Market has Already Turned! by: Tracy Delnegro SMJ Construction All indications that we are on the road to real estate recovery are out there. The used home market has less inventory and the home prices have increased about 7% so far this year. The market is turning into a Seller’s Market instead of […]

Alive Utah

We are an online feature and lifestyle magazine and community serving what we refer to as Utah South. We want to tell the stories and interact with community members from Iron County, Garfield County, Washington County, Beaver County and Brian Head and all of our nearby neighbors. What we are not: We are not a strict […]

Chairman’s Message

It is again our pleasure, at the Iron County Home Builders Association, to hold this annual spring fair at the Diamond Z Arena. You will find a wide variety of vendors, and a venue for a community talent show with performances from community groups. We feature 70 home and garden booth exhibitors with the best products and services available for inside and outside of your homes, including many personal and family use products. Read More

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The Logistics of Large-Scale Painting Projects

When talking about a painting project we usually think about painting the house exterior or repainting some walls in our home. This is definitely not a difficult task. However, what about large-scale commercial painting projects? Well, they are a completely different story.

Swimming Pool Installation: Things to Consider

If you live in a house with a beautiful backyard, there are a lot of things you can do to turn your outdoor space into a personal oasis. Installing a pool has always been a popular option, however, you should know that there are a few steps you need to consider beforehand. Some people fail […]

The Key Elements of an Energy-Efficient Bathroom

As bathrooms tend to be the biggest consumers of water and energy in every household, the principal way of being more efficient is reducing your bathroom’s water and energy needs to the lowest level possible.

Water Heater Protection: Expansion Tank to the Rescue

Hot water on demand is one of the modern basics of our homes and it’s not until something goes wrong and we’re left under a cold shower that we begin to question how the system really works and what protective measures we should take.

Should I Hire a Pro or DIY for Home Improvement Projects?

Most homeowners love taking on tasks related to home improvement. After all, who doesn’t like the idea of living in more comfortable and pleasant conditions? Still, such projects are rarely very easy and they often require professional help, either in terms of ideas or execution. Of course, not all home improvement tasks are like that. […]

How to Effectively Style a Large Living Room

Even though small living rooms are a challenge on their own because of the limited decorating space they allow, styling a larger living room isn’t as easy as it seems either. Over the last 60 years, Australian houses have doubled in size, making them the largest in the world, ahead of the USA and Canada. […]

What Makes for a Truly Good Home Builder?

Ask homeowners who built their home from a scratch and most of them will tell you – never again. All jokes aside, the amount of stress that building a home involves is huge. According to a 2013 survey by home design site Houzz, 12% couples said they considered separation or divorce during the project. However, […]

Boosting Your Home’s Value with Smart Technology

There are so many ways to boost the value of your home. However, most of them don’t give a great ROI. For instance, while fixing the roof may drastically improve the overall lifestyle quality within your home, if you intend to sell the place right away, you are bound to be at a loss. This […]

Ceiling Fan Basics

Do you have a ceiling fan in your home? If so, you are among the many people who enjoy the benefits and comfort a ceiling fan can provide. Besides cooling you off in the summer, reversing the blades so they move in a clock-wise direction in the wintertime will keep warm air circulating in a […]

Xeriscape to Diversify Your Landscape

In Southern Utah, the average family uses 60 percent of its total water on outdoor landscaping. There are many ways to reduce this water usage that will save your wallet. Rocky Ridge is a provider of water efficient landscaping materials. Using our decorative rock to beautify your yard will save you time, money and water. […]

The Right Amount of Water Can Make All the Difference

Watering the lawn can be a bit of a guessing game. Under watering leads to brown spots and poor coverage that eventually fill in with weeds, while over watering, or daily watering, flush nutrients from the soil, increases thatch growth, and promotes a short root system. Both extremes stress the lawn, making it more suitable […]

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