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Safe outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Safe outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic doesn't have to halt all of your summertime fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy.By Mayo Clinic Staff The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected activities for many people. With COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment, events and travel are coming back
The top 6 outdoor smart speakers for your garden
As the weather gets warmer and we start to plan outdoor get-togethers, it’s time to think about outdoor music, too. If you’ve got a sunny spot on your deck, lawn, or by your garden, you’ll probably want some tunes to accompany your outdoor activities. If it’s time to tackle those weeds and get your garden…
27 Fantastic Outdoor Gear Deals at REI’s End of Season Sale
Rising temps and longer days mean it’s time to spend more time outside, but not before checking out the latest REI sale. The major outdoor retailer’s End of Season Sale is not only stocked with discounted winter gear and goodies from the REI outlet, but also new arrivals to the clearance section and women’s clothing…
Outdoor fun + mindfulness = mental health boosts for kids
FamilyHealthy KidsHow parents can incorporate ecotherapy activities into children’s everyday lives—and improve their well-beingByCheryl MaguirePublished February 14, 2022Allison Kenien’s five-year-old daughter struggled with paying attention during remote learning. When online classes started provoking tears, Keinen, a mother of two in New York, knew she had to try something different.So the pair starting exploring hiking trails,…
CES 2022: The Eve Outdoor Cam supports HomeKit Secure Video and has a floodlight
Eve Energy has long offered excellent products for Apple's HomeKit ecosystem of smart home devices, and now, it's adding another product to that lineup — the Eve Outdoor Cam. The Eve Outdoor Cam is built to offer good security outside an Apple home and as such, it supports HomeKit Secure Video. Unfortunately, the camera will…
How to Keep an Outdoor Faucet or Spigot From Freezing
Photo: Andrey Zyk (Shutterstock)Even though you’re probably not using your outdoor faucet or spigot as much during the winter as you do during the summer (or at all), that doesn’t mean you can just forget about it for the whole season. That’s because if your outdoor faucet, pipes, and the water inside them freezes, it…
Photo: Ivan Semenovych (Shutterstock)If you live somewhere with all four seasons (though at this point, what’s a season?), you may take advantage of the warm weather in the spring and summer months and get outdoor plants that you know they won’t make it through the winter. These are known as “cold-tender plants,” and unlike their…
How to Clean an Outdoor Rug Before Putting It Away for the Season
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock)Anyone fortunate enough to live somewhere with outdoor space—whether it’s a compact patio, sprawling deck, or tiny balcony—has had a distinct advantage throughout the pandemic: Having a place to sit that’s not the inside of their home. Even those who hadn’t taken advantage of these areas before have been purchasing outdoor furniture and…