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Brush up on pet dental health this month

Companionship, unconditional love and security are just some of the perks of pet ownership. People who bring pets into their homes understand that a certain commitment comes with becoming a

Managing high cholesterol

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, but typically shows no symptoms. Understanding the role cholesterol plays, potential risk

Alerting others in an emergency

Emergencies occur every day. Data from the 2016 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey found around 145 million emergency department visits are made in the United States each year. Of

Winter gardening that you can do indoors

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer When the weather is too chilly, windy or wet to work outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t still do gardening in comfort. Here are

On-trend kitchen and bath upgrades

Kitchens and bathrooms remain among the top picks for homeowners looking to upgrade because their functional contributions to the household can’t be overstated and they typically provide high return on

How to host a safe, socially distant wedding

It’s likely that few people heard of “social distancing” prior to 2020. That changed as the novel coronavirus spread rapidly across the globe and the world found itself in the

SCV teens keeping up the acts of kindness

The coronavirus crisis intensified the challenges many faced before the pandemic, but the challenges also spurred several initiatives that helped bring the community together.  Perhaps most encouraging, many of those

Creative ways to be healthy in the home office

It’s almost been a year now since the concept of working from home became a reality for most, with makeshift home-office setups becoming the unofficial norm. As kitchen or dining

How to welcome a new puppy to the family

Introducing a new puppy to your household can bring many rewards. However, getting the hang of things can take some time, especially for first-time pet owners. In fact, it takes

Rethink Your Home’s Interior

The Kitchen Kitchens are the most popular rooms in many homes. Even though The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average person spends just 68 minutes each weekday consuming

Clean garden tools can mean healthier plants

Disinfecting garden tools can help ensure the long-term health of plants and vegetables. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, cause diseases that

Graying with grace

For some people, gray hair comes with age. And, men and women have spent much time, money and energy covering their gray heads of hair with various hair dyes. But

Easy-to-make cookies

Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a tasty snack or a delicious dessert, sometimes the best recipes are the easiest. Take your sweets to the next level by adding an option