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 …

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Where to Get a Christmas Tree in Richfield

How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.

There are plenty of places in and near Richfield to snap up a great Christmas tree this year: B&J Trees Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Ave. S. Hours: Mon.—Sun. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Home Depot Where: 6301 Richfield Pkwy. Hours: Mon.—Sat 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Klier's Nursery Center Where: 5901 Nicollet Avenue Hours: Mon.—Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bachman's Where: 6010 Lyndale Ave S Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 44th St. Nursery And Flower Shop Where: 4355 Nicollet Ave Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Wagner's Greenhouse Where: 6024 Penn Avenue South …

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City Works to Finalize Acquisition of 12 Homes For Road Project

The City of Richfield is still working with homeowners on 17th Avenue near the Cedar Pointe Commons shopping center in acquiring 12 homes for a road construction project.

Five Fantastic Father's Day Gift Ideas

Don't forget about dear old Dad on Sunday! Find the perfect gift without driving all over town.

Father's Day is quickly approaching, and if Dad taught you anything, it's to be prepared—for a flat tire, a camping trip and probably Father's Day. Richfield Patch is here to help you find that perfect gift close to home. Whether your dad is a comic book fan, a fun-enthusiast, a food-lover or an athlete; he's still your dad. Give him something to smile about this Sunday. For the Collector Dad Most dads end up being pretty young at heart. If your dad is still that nerdy teenage boy, or if he owns "toys" that you still aren't allowed to touch or open, consider a gift from Richfield's Hot Comics and Collectibles. While they have a lot of products for kids and teens, they also carry more adult-friendly collectibles. According to manager …

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