Home Improvement icon Bob Vila says that September is the time to catch up on Home Maintenance. It’s a time to finish projects begun in the summer that were never completed. And it’s an excellent opportunity to see what can be improved, replaced, or repaired while the weather is still nice enough for outdoor projects. […]
Walking at Least 3,800 Steps Per Day may Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, New Research Shows
There are many proven benefits to walking—it improves cardiovascular fitness, reduces your risk of heart attack, and even boosts brain health. But the question that still lingers is how much walking do you need to do to reap those rewards? If your main goal is to stave off mental decline, there is finally an answer. […]
Don’t let Botched DIY Home Improvement Projects Happen to You
DIY home improvement jobs can end in disaster. And even when they don’t, projects can become time-consuming and costly. Botched DIY home improvement jobs can also lead to quarreling among loved ones, shows a new survey from Porch.com, a home improvement website. Porch.com surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners to discover the biggest sources of tension […]
The First “Triple Dip” La Niña of the Century is Looming
Meteorologists say that for the third straight year, La Niña will persist throughout the winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the first “triple-dip” La Niña of the century, according to a recent update from the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Our current La Niña began in September 2020. The La Niña climate pattern […]
Pantone Shows Off the Color Palette for Spring 2023 at New York Fashion Week
Known as the authority on color, the Pantone Color Institute™, the trend forecasting and color consultancy, just released its semiannual Color Trend Report, crowning the standout Spring 2023 hues from New York Fashion Week right before those collections strutted down the runway. Every season, the Color Trend Report gives us a sneak peek of the fashion to come, […]
Verizon Launches ‘One Unlimited’ Plan for iPhone that includes Apple One Subscription
Hot on the heels of the Apple September 7 event that launched the iPhone 14 models, Verizon has announced the launch of a new ‘One Unlimited‘ plan for iPhone that includes an Apple One subscription with Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+. It also features unlimited premium data and Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband. […]
September 13 is Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day is observed annually on September 13, to bring awareness about pet birth defects as well as their mental health. Pet birth defects can be caused by various things, but a responsible pet owner can help to avoid some causes. Inbreeding and over-breeding pets can cause the pet’s physical and behavioral […]
They Churr Did! Krispy Kreme offers ChurrDoughs for a Limited Time
Krispy Kreme’s doughnut greatness knows no bounds. Not only has it offered free donuts to graduates, blood donors, vaccine recipients and more, but it is also a flavor innovator, delivering a suite of pumpkin spice offerings just last month. Now, the double-K has added another flavor innovation to the menu, inspired by the classic Mexican churro. From September 5th through the […]
Target launches Future Collective, an affordable, size inclusive collaboration with Style Influencers
Target announced the launch of a new apparel and accessories brand just in time for New York Fashion Week. As Fashionista reports, in an effort to expand its rapidly growing fashion business, the big-box retailer introduced Future Collective, an in-house ready-to-wear label designed in collaboration with a rotating crew of style influencers. As their press release states, Target will partner […]
Pet Lover Queen Elizabeth had a lifelong Love for Corgis and a Passion for Horses
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for many things, among them her devotion to service and love of country. But as The Today Show reports, long before she became Britain’s monarch, Elizabeth had already displayed a different devotion and love — for animals. The dearly departed royal, who died September 8 at the age of 96, had […]