Rachel RayMay 42 minPreparing for a Worry-Free SummerBattle bugs before they bite (or sting!) you — and check the attic for problems. Tackling these simple tasks now gives you a head start...
Rachel RayFeb 285 minSmart Home Security Gets Even Smarter — and EasierSmart home security can give you a (virtual) lock on protecting your home and peace of mind. Once upon a time, installing a smart home...
Rachel RayFeb 153 minFebruary To-Do ListFebruary is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with...
Rachel RayJan 165 minValentine's Day at Home!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...
Rachel RayJan 112 minHappy New Year!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...
Rachel RayDec 1, 20213 minFall Maintenance ChecklistClean and Stow Your Mower If your mower sits for months with gas in its tank, the gas will slowly deteriorate, which can damage internal...
Rachel RayApr 22, 20212 minDowntown Des Moines Farmers MarketSATURDAY MARKET Opening Day: May 1, 2021! The Downtown Farmers’ Market will return for its 2021 season as a modified in-person Market...
Rachel RayMar 31, 20212 min11 Garden Plants to Help Keep Bugs Away!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,...
Rachel RayMar 16, 20211 minTreat yourselfThe Pershall Group would like to highlight one of our favorite local services in West Des Moines, Andrea Tedder is a Licensed Massage...
Rachel RayMar 3, 20211 minMarch Madness!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...
Rachel RayFeb 14, 20213 min14 Ideas for Valentines Day in the coldThere is so much pressure to make Valentine's Day extra-special each year, but we're here to remind you that the most important...
Rachel RayJan 16, 20216 min21 things to look forward to in 2021 ... if everything works outSomething 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...
Rachel RayNov 16, 20204 minA Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets InWhen 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...
Rachel RayOct 15, 20201 minBeggar's Night 2020The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into the usual Halloween plans in central Iowa. Still, some communities do plan to host...
Rachel RaySep 16, 20201 min4 Things Proactive Homeowners Do in SeptemberFall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we're getting back to our...
Rachel RayApr 15, 20203 minTips and Tricks to Stay Busy at HomeUnexpected downtime You hear the word “quarantine” and automatically hear the long list of things we’re not allowed to do these days. But...
Rachel RayMar 17, 20201 minBuying a new home and preventing COVID-19 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....
Rachel RayMar 12, 20202 minSt. Paddy's Day in Des Moines 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...
Rachel RayFeb 13, 20202 minValentines Day in Des MoinesLooking for something different to do this Valentines day, weather your single or have a significant other here are some ideas happening...
Rachel RayDec 10, 20193 minIdeas to Host the Best Christmas PartyThrowing a Christmas party is about creating meaningful memories—not to mention, having a ball with your nearest and dearest. Check out...