Practical 2-for-1 solutions for gardeners

(ARA) - What gardener doesn't find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist...

Summer allergies: Fact or fiction?

(ARA) - Allergens know no boundaries, and allergies don't disappear with May's showers. While bothersome grass pollens are gone by late June, other common triggers arise, making symptoms difficult to escape. But that doesn't mean the more than 60 milli...

Summer games in the garden

(ARA) - The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower ... and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outs...

Gift ideas for the handyman

(ARA) - For some families, the local handyman never gets a call because the right man for the job is already at home ready to tackle do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Show him that his hard work around the house has not gone unnoticed. Whether it's for Fa...

DIY Moving Advice For College Kids

As the warm weather rolls in and college students filter out for the summer, the prospect of of moving into an apartment or home becomes a bit more tantalizing.  Not to say nobody moves during the winter months, because that’s hardly the case.  It’s just that a lot of college kids search for their landing spot …

Escape from reality by creating at-home retreats

(ARA) - Life is hectic. And although technology has made our lives easier to multitask and stay connected, it also means that no matter where you go, it's hard to fully escape. While traveling to a remote island to get away for peace and relaxation wou...

How to make sure your indoor air is healthy

(ARA) - As soon as the temperatures warm up, you open up the doors and windows and let the "fresh" air in. Many people go on a cleaning spree, vacuuming, dusting and getting rid of all the dust bunnies hiding under furniture. With a fresh, clean house,...