If you’re planning to host a Fourth of July party that involves dazzling your friends and neighbors with fireworks, do a bit of research....

Whether you’ve just moved into a new house or want to freshen your old one, don’t forget the garage. A new paint job can turn your...

Battle bugs before they bite (or sting!) you — and check the attic for problems. Tackling these simple tasks now gives you a head start...

Smart home security can give you a (virtual) lock on protecting your home and peace of mind. Once upon a time, installing a smart home...

February is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with...

Start a Couple’s Bucket List Let’s start with my favorite Valentine’s Day idea of them all. Do you have some couple goals you wish to...

Whew. The holidays are done. The new year has rung in. That's when smart homeowners know it's time to do these five things that'll save...

Clean and Stow Your Mower If your mower sits for months with gas in its tank, the gas will slowly deteriorate, which can damage internal...

SATURDAY MARKET Opening Day: May 1, 2021! The Downtown Farmers’ Market will return for its 2021 season as a modified in-person Market...

Do you have a green thumb? As a homeowner, there are simple ways you can keep bugs off of your property in order to protect your family,...

The Pershall Group would like to highlight one of our favorite local services in West Des Moines, Andrea Tedder is a Licensed Massage...

March madness is here — not the basketball kind, but the “home” kind. It’s that time of year when homeowners who’ve been through a few...

There is so much pressure to make Valentine's Day extra-special each year, but we're here to remind you that the most important...

Something good has to happen in 2021, right? A lot of things that were canceled in 2020 are back on this year. Tentatively. And a lot of...

When the last of summer's heat is a faint memory, and you're pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it's time to tackle a few...

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into the usual Halloween plans in central Iowa. Still, some communities do plan to host...

Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we're getting back to our...

Unexpected downtime You hear the word “quarantine” and automatically hear the long list of things we’re not allowed to do these days. But...

The Pershall Group understands that buying a home is stressful enough on it's own and now we have to worry about this new virus COVID-19....

Events on Saturday March 14th, 2020 Des Moines St. Paddy's 1/2 Marathon or 5K Race Day 7:00 a.m. Last Minute Onsite Packet Pick Up Open...