From wake up until bedtime, water is in constant use in households.“In the U.S., we are lucky to have easy access to some of the safest treated water in the world—just by turning on the tap,’’ notes the Environmental Protection Agency on its website. “We wake up in the morning, take a ...
Enhance that summer staycation with a little adventure by trying backyard camping.“If you’ve never camped before, want to introduce children to camping, or need to test your new sleeping bag, consider camping in your backyard,’’ the National Park Service suggests on its website. “You ...
Most people passing the Uniontown home of Tom and Christine Buckelew don’t realize the beautiful garden that makes up their backyard.Filled with plants, flowers and fish ponds, the garden is a magical space.“When we bought the house, there was nothing here,’’ said Christine.The couple ...
Summer is great for spending time outdoors relaxing with friends and family around a fire pit.A popular addition to backyards, fire pits create an area for entertaining or can be a place to unwind in solitude.But when building that fire, itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a good idea to use local firewood.“The best ...
<strong>W</strong>ith summer vacations in full swing, homeowners planning trips must remember to stop their newspaper and mail delivery as well as plan for home security while they’re away.And don’t forget the garden!After all that work planting and tending to a ...
Summer means backyard grilling when more people cook outdoors than any other time of the year.Whether inviting people over or grilling for the immediate family, thereÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ something to be said about eating in the open air. And having the right tools can simplify cooking meals outdoors.“I think ...