As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, b...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden....

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met Oct. 21 in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was recited by members before the meeting. Regent Debbie Genemore welc...

Family Features As days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s the perfect reminder to begin preparing your home for winter. A little effort to winterize now can prevent costly repairs, impr...

NEW YORK (AP) — You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled...

You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it’s all about training with body weight. “That’s all we do,” Keogh said — but that’s enough to ke...

MADRID (AP) — Spanish police have busted a criminal group dedicated to stealing your seat. Literally. Spain’s National Police said Wednesday that they had arrested seven people suspected of stealing m...

It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-thanperfect layout may be itching to move shrubs around. But proper timing is imperative. I inadvertently planted a Clethra ...

My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the farmers’ market. I was taken aback when the seller chopped off the vegetable’s foliage and attempted to discard it after handing me a s...

Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley offers to residents of the region, continues in October. Josh LaFleur, MBA, regional market president Southwest Region...

I just cleaned out and filled a couple of birdfeeders to help my migrating backyard buddies fuel up for their long journeys south. And I’ll keep it well-stocked with high-energy seed mix throughout wi...

Metro Creative Services Turning on the heat may be the furthest thing from homeowners’ minds come the end of summer or early fall. After all, there are plenty more days of comfortable temperatures to ...

Metro Creative Services When the summer entertaining season draws to a close, homeowners need to ensure their outdoor living areas can handle weather that’s right around the corner. Although outdoor f...

Metro Creative Services As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors. A fireplace ca...

Family Features Severe weather events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and more, pose significant risks to property, productivity and well-being. However, taking actionable steps ...

Metro Creative Services A kitchen is widely recognized as the most popular room in a home. Though it might be true that the hustle and bustle of home life runs through the kitchen, many a memory is ma...

Metro Creative Services No one enjoys being in cramped quarters. Whether a person battles a legitimate case of claustrophobia when confined in tight spaces or simply prefers a place to stretch out, th...

Metro Creative Services Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the season is a great time to fertilize many grasses in the ...

Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier, avoid unpleasant tasks and even grow crops indoors over winter. And we ca...

Family Features Due to cooler temperatures and increased moisture levels, fall provides ideal conditions to help your lawn establish strong roots before winter sets in. While the soil retains warmth f...