When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house. A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to find …

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Home Depot Reportedly Hiring Nearly 1,000 Employees in St. Louis Area

Home Depot is taking applications now and reportedly plans to hire 975 seasonal workers in the St. Louis area--including Sunset Hills, Mehlville and Brentwood.

The Home Depot announced Wednesday that it will fill more than 80,000 seasonal positions for spring which the company stated is its busiest selling season--and several of them are in St. Louis County. "This year, The Home Depot is hiring ten thousand more spring associates than it did last year to support anticipated sales growth in the spring," the company stated in a news release on its website. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 975 seasonal workers will be hired in the St. Louis area. The Home Depot has numerous store locations in the St. Louis area, including Town and Country, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Sunset Hills, Mehlville, Brentwood, Florissant and St. Charles. The Post reports, candidates should apply online now at careers.…

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Patch Picks

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Every Type of Dad

Surprise dad on his special day with a thoughtful gift tailored just for him.

Dads come in all sizes and shapes and with varied ideas of what is fun. Analyze your dad and see if one of these gift suggestions fits him perfectly. If you have interesting ideas of your own, share them in the comments. Tell us about your dad and what you think is the perfect gift for him on Father’s Day. The Outdoor Cook: The folks at Arnold Stove & Fireplace Center suggest an American-made, kamado-style cooker, the Big Green Egg as the perfect gift for the family grill-master. There are several sizes available and plenty of accessories for dad to try. The Intellectual: If your dad loves to read, but does not own a Kindle, now is a great time to buy him one. Check the price at a few stores to make sure that you have found the best deal. …

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Patch Picks: The Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Every Type of Dad

Surprise dad on his special day with a thoughtful gift tailored just for him.

Dads come in all sizes and shapes and with varied ideas of what is fun. Analyze your dad and see if one of these gift suggestions fits him to a tee. If you have some interesting ideas of your own, we would like to read about them in our Comments section. Tell us about your dad and what you think is the perfect gift for him on Father’s Day. The Outdoor Cook: The folks at Arnold Stove & Fireplace Center suggest an American made, kamado-style cooker, the Big Green Egg, as the perfect gift for the family grill master. There are several sizes available and plenty of accessories for dad to try. The Intellectual: If your dad loves to read, but does not own a Kindle, now is a great time to buy one for him. Check the price at a few stores to make …

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