Insights

Do you ever feel intimidated by the guy next door whose lawn is always mown to perfection? Or do you ever catch yourself admiring the patterned outfield at a major league baseball game?

There is nothing worse than having to constantly fend off pesky mosquitoes during your outdoor cookouts and parties.

Barbecue, burgers, and ribs — oh my! Just the thought of breaking out the grill is often enough to make our stomachs rumble. But never fear — there’s still time to have that “make-your-whole-street-smell-good” kind of cookout. After all, summer is in full swing!

Using fresh herbs from the garden is often a cook’s best kept secret. Not only do they pack a wealth of flavor, but they also contain health-boosting compounds such as vitamins A, C, and K, as well as protective polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

The summer heat has been miserable this year.  Unless you have a source of water to cool off in, it’s almost too hot to be outside. For those who don’t have nearby access to lakes, rivers, or public pools, we have good news — standard farm fixtures can often be used for more than just handling livestock...

 Stoplights are red, yellow, and green because, early on, traffic officials copied the code system railroad engineers devised for track systems controlling the trains...