Celebrate National Pet Month with your pet’s favorite toys, treats, and activities
May is National Pet Month, making it a “purr-fect” time for families to spoil their furry family members. Americans are no strangers to spending money on their pets, though.
In fact, pet parents are taking greater initiative in providing for their pets’ health and lifestyle. In 2022, Americans spent...
Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you tackle the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too.
Not only is gardening an activity you can enjoy together but there are also numerous ways to incorporate age-appropriate, teachable moments from counting and colors...
With remote and hybrid work schedules here to stay for many Americans, it’s important to have a space dedicated to comfort and productivity. The initial transition to remote work may have involved setting up an impromptu workstation at the dining room table but creating a long-term, functional home office can be one of the first steps to increasing efficiency,...
Memorial Day is just around the corner and the cookouts are about to start firing up.
For many, that means cleaning up the grill or deciding that it's time for a new one. Cooking out is serious business as many families are thinking of their outdoor culinary adventures as more than simply grilling — they're building outdoor kitchens.
Back in January,...
People with allergies or asthma tend to stay away from gardening and plants because it affects their health. According to WebMD, 3,700 other possible allergens could be causing the problem, and pollen is a common one. However, you don't have to give up your gardening dreams as long as you can follow specific tips to avoid any flare-ups. Let's find...
Renovating your home’s outdoor spaces not only enhances the aesthetic but can also provide a host of recreational benefits. Taking a look at award-winning projects can help many homeowners draw inspiration while also identifying capable, reputable contractors to take on the project.
For example, selected by a panel of industry experts based on functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, and degree of...
As a homeowner, it's only natural to want to keep your home looking amazing throughout. Working to make it look and feel better, could end up motivating you to spend more time indoors. That said, home improvements have a reputation for costing a lot more than was planned for them to cost. But this isn't the case for all...
You know, as a responsible homeowner, there are some inspections that you should do regularly and others that are less of a priority. These inspections are crucial to keeping your home safe, energy-efficient, and up-to-date. Failing to complete these inspections can lead to costly repairs and even risk your family's safety. However, it's essential to understand that there are...
Working from home has brought a number of challenges to the fore as more people than ever before have found themselves in this flexible position. One of these issues is having an office space that feels boring and that does nothing to spark your creativity and increase your productivity. If you've already had a home office for a while,...
The accessibility of food to eat is something that determines where people live, how large a population can grow, and other relevant factors. It is important to understand how the growth of those foods can be impacted by extreme weather events. NOAA's Severe Storms database showed a total of 3,763 major hailstorms in 2021, and that is just one...