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As we kick off the 2016 Des Moines Home + Garden Show, here are five reminders and features to keep in mind!

Is your utility bill skyrocketing? American Family Insurance and Brand Ambassador Kathy Ireland suggest looking at your appliances and determining whether they are energy efficient.

Get to know Beemer Landscaping, a Des Moines Home + Garden Show exhibitor since 2005 and a family owned business with more than 20 years of experience helping folks in Central Iowa.

How you keep your food is just as important as what you buy! American Family Insurance has great advice to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

We can't wait to see mother-daughter duo and renovation experts, Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak at the show! Join them Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th.

Do you know where your air registers and returns are? American Family Insurance reminds homeowners to keep them clear to help air flow freely.

While the snacks aren’t quite as important as the snap, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the game day goodies you’re going to serve up.

Going to get cozy by the fire tonight? American Family Insurance has great fire safety advice and resources. Learn more when you visit their booth at the show.

Can't wait to see Kevin on February 12th and 13th? We caught up with the renovation guru to talk about the show and get to know the man behind the tool belt a little better.

Lighting is important when it comes to home decor and for the safety of your family. American Family Insurance and Brand Ambassador Kathy Ireland have tips for your foyer lighting.

A leaky faucet can be more than annoying - it can be expensive! American Family Insurance has advice to keep drips from draining you.

Before you cast your vote in our Holi-DIY Contest, try making your own ornament. These trees, made by Liz H., Birmingham Home + Garden Assistant Show Manager, are a snap to put together!

Before you cast your vote in our Holi-DIY Contest, try making your own ornaments! Dorothy M. shares the secret behind her rustic stars! They're really simple to make. Find out how!

Before you vote for your favorite DIY ornament, why not try making your own? Learn how to make Lupe M.'s mason jar snowman in a few simple steps!

Whether you’re putting on a casual meal to celebrate the season with friends and family or hosting the main event, the right table setting can make all the difference at a dinner party.

We’ve found some fresh and festive treat recipes that are sure to sleigh this season. Leave these sweets out for Santa and you might even get an extra gift – or two!

This year, skip the traditional egg nog for some more fresh and festive cocktails. We’ve found some delicious holiday spirits that will have everyone full of Christmas cheers!

Check out Karen A.'s entry in the holi-DIY ornament contest! These sweet wooden Santas would look great on your tree - learn how to make them here. And don't forget to vote for Karen's ornament!

To help the Marketplace Events office get in the holiday spirit, we challenged our team members to a friendly DIY competition: who can make the best ornament! Now it's time for you to cast your vote!

If you’re a little stumped when it comes to getting your yard yuletide ready, fear not – we’ve got some great ideas for you to try! Follow our advice and you could have the best looking house on the block!