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‘Pictures outlast your memories’: 96-year-old Elgin man’s photos featured in book celebrating 70th anniversary of Disneyland

A 96-year-old Elgin man has seven photographs featured in a new book celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.

Create a lovely indoor floral arrangement using outdoor flowers.

Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral display

This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.

On the hottest days of summer, it’s important to protect animals from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.

Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

With record heat hitting the U.S., pet owners must take steps to protect animals from heat stroke. Pets left in hot vehicles are especially vulnerable.

More than 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of 9 deaths

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2

Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.

With only seven ingredients, this Broccoli, Peanut and Raisin Salad comes together quickly.

Fewer ingredients makes a simple broccoli salad even easier

In 2018, Don Mauer shared his favorite broccoli salad recipe. It included 11 ingredients and several steps, such as blanching the broccoli as well as cooking and chopping bacon before it’s added to the salad. This version trims it down to seven ingredients. Bonus: No stove required.

Signs it's time to replace gutters

Gutter replacement projects may not be exciting, but new gutters can make a home safer and prolong the life of a roof and other features on a property.