Are you ready for summer?
According to a recent survey* from PetSmart, more than 60% of pet parents believe it is important to bring their dog along on outdoor activities over the summer — and you can count my wife and me in that mix. We bring our pups wherever we can, and in the spirit of bringing the canine...
Mental health and psychological well-being are essential for children, adolescents, and communities to thrive. With crises in locations such as Ukraine, Syria, Turkey, and Afghanistan, the mental health and well-being of children and young people around the world are causes for concern.
Globally, more than 1 in 7 adolescents ages 10-19 live with mental health conditions, according to UNICEF. Children...
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...
Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family.
Layered with a smooth cream cheese and mozzarella mixture then topped with crisp cucumber and a stem of green bell...
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...
If you're a homeowner, have you ever thought to consult with an arborist?
It's almost spring, and with that in mind, we're throwing things back to a video from last fall that is just as (if not more) important now than it was then.
Last September, I had a chance to appear on The Davey Tree Expert Co.'s Talking Trees Live!...