Living with low vision
February 12, 2021
Visual impairment affects people of all ages and all walks of life. The American Foundation for the Blind defines visual impairment, often referred to as “low vision,” as any vision
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Streamline your outdoor living/dining/playing area
February 12, 2021
Be ready when spring arrives to get busy sprucing up your home’s exterior and its outdoor living space. Invest family time to envision which projects would transform it into a
Maintenance tasks drivers don’t want to overlook
February 12, 2021
Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end. Such maintenance ensures vehicles are safe to take out on the road, and
First steps to planning your Wedding
February 12, 2021
By Michele Lutes Signal Staff Writer Your engagement should leave you feeling happy, loved and optimistic but eventually, when the reality of wedding planning sets in, it can leave you
Capturing the celestial skies from Santa Clarita
February 12, 2021
Glimmering star clusters, distant galaxies and sporadic fireballs that light up the skies. It’s all visible from the backyards of populated neighborhoods of the Santa Clarita Valley. That is, if
Addressing backyard messes that a pet can make
February 12, 2021
Pets benefit households in myriad ways. The Animal Health Foundation notes that being around pets can decrease cortisol levels — a hormone activated by stress. Pets also may inspire their
‘Tis the season for love, happiness and togetherness
February 5, 2021
Even under normal conditions, finding love can be a daunting task. You have to find someone whom you have an attraction to, whom you trust, who trusts you, who gets
Maintaining our safe Santa Clarita community
February 5, 2021
By Ken Striplin City Manager National organizations release rankings of Top Cities each year based on various metrics. Without fail, the City of Santa Clarita consistently ranks near the top
Meal prep kits make cooking simpler and fun
February 5, 2021
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer The stress of cooking can be overwhelming —traveling to the grocery store, searching the aisles for the correct ingredients, time spent cooking and then
Ganache is the perfect drizzle for cake, ice cream
February 5, 2021
Chocolate lovers rejoice come Valentine’s Day. Come February, it seems everywhere you look there are rich, chocolately treats just waiting to be devoured. Individuals who fancy themselves adventurous in the
Is micellar water worth the health and beauty hype?
February 5, 2021
Micellar water is a popular beauty trend that many are touting as a potential replacement for cleaning and moisturizing supplies. Those who are unfamiliar with micellar water may wonder how
How you can afford a retirement community
February 5, 2021
Are you retired or approaching retirement age? You may be thinking about the best options for where to live moving forward. You may be surprised to learn that there can
Drainage may not sound exciting but it’s important
February 5, 2021
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer A good way for you and your landscape to start off 2021 might be expanding your living space outdoors. It can be exciting to
Why getting tech savvy doesn’t have to be hard
February 5, 2021
More than 12 million people are currently employed in tech-related occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech
Brighten your home, sweep away the winter blahs
February 5, 2021
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Except for stray pine needles hiding between sofa cushions and underneath area rugs, our holiday decor with all its warm scents, glitter and glow
Staying connected after an assisted living move
February 5, 2021
Decisions surrounding assisted living facilities are not always easy. Men and women may be reluctant to leave their homes while family members may be worried about how their aging loved
Two Netflix offers: ‘The Dig’ and ‘Penguin Bloom’
February 5, 2021
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The Dig’ Netflix presents a film directed by Simon Stone. Written by Moira Buffini, based on the novel by John Preston. Rated PG-13 If
How to tackle deep-cleaning tasks around the house
February 5, 2021
You know it must be done, but you just don’t want to. It’s been on the to-do list for far too long. You may try to ignore it, dodge it
Finding that perfect Valentine’s Day date
February 5, 2021
Sometimes the nicest Valentine’s Day dates can be the simplest: you and your loved one, a nice meal, perhaps a favorite bottle of wine and, maybe, if you’re lucky, a
Decadence for your special Valentine’s Day
February 5, 2021
On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s