Easy DIY Halloween decorations
Creating a spooky atmosphere in your house at Halloween doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Just a few easy-to-find supplies, a couple of hours and…
Month: October 2021
Take care with dog costumes
Maybe your golden retriever would look just like a lion if you put a mane on him for Halloween. Or maybe he would look like a dog being tortured. Dressing…
Transplant daylilies and hostas in October
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
Winterize now for a cozy December
Here’s how to stay warm this winter and save on heating and repair costs. Your home’s exterior: Clean the gutters so ice dams don’t form and cause damage….
Time to plant spring-flowering bulbs
Do you always admire spring-blooming flowers in your neighbors’ gardens? If you want to see a profusion of blooms in your own yard next year, the work…
October 28: Statue of Liberty anniversary
The culmination of 20 years of planning, engineering and sculpting, the gift that celebrates freedom and French and American friendship was unveiled in…
October is National Liver Awareness Month
Guard your liver: It’s big, but not very tough It’s the largest organ you have. The liver is about the size of a football, but not nearly as tough….
How to throw a Halloween party for all ages
Dressed as jewel thieves with pillowcases of costume jewelry slung over their shoulders, mom, dad and daughter are ready to host a Halloween party. Who…
Protect your heart health with a dog
If you’d like to live longer, consider getting a dog. According to CNN, a meta-analysis of more than four million people in the U.S., Canada, Scandinavia,…
The four-second workout
Short, intense workouts aren’t a new fitness trend — high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been performed and studied for decades, while the Tabata…