Market research firm The Farnsworth Group is planning a webinar to explore how COVID-19 has impacted DIYers and their future projects. The online event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be hosted by …
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Currently, our pets are getting just what they’ve always wanted, extra time with their families, but when social distancing and self-quarantining comes to an end, they may suffer from separation anxiety and loneliness as their humans return to normal work …
Read More »Caring for Aging Pets
Older pets face the same health issues as people do, including cancer, heart disease, kidney and urinary issues, liver disease, diabetes, joint pain, senility and loss of muscle mass. Caring for senior pets requires attention to changes in behavior that …
Read More »4 Popular Small Appliances
The latest food trends often determine what’s hot in the small appliance category. People seeking to add more fruits and vegetables into their diets are driving demand for personal blenders, while the latest international hits on Netflix are inspiring adventurous …
Read More »Pros and Cons of Solar Water Heaters
Once popular, solar water heaters are now often passed over for less expensive whole-house solar panel systems as the costs drop. According to a recent Department of Energy study conducted by Lawrence Berkeley Labs, the average-sized residential solar power system …
Read More »Find New Products Here
One of the more popular sections at the National Hardware Show is New Product World, a showcase of products that are just being released to market or being launched during the show. In New Product World, NHS visitors can interact …
Read More »Step into the Wild
While most homeowners strive for pristine, golf course-like yards, there is a push to create more natural and wildlife-friendly landscapes in order to conserve natural resources and to encourage endangered or threatened wildlife, such as bees, butterflies and other native …
Read More »Still Trending: Backyard Chickens
Are backyard chickens still on trend? The short answer is, yes. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture survey, over 13 million U.S. households (spread evenly in urban, suburban and rural locations) planned to have backyard chickens by 2018. …
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