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Mask mandates are being lifted across the country but airlines and airports won't be added to the list for at least one more month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the Transportation Security Administration's mas keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/va…

In addition to offering prep space and seating, kitchen islands are an opportunity to get creative with interesting millwork, the latest technology and clever storage. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

These are the home décor and design trends to watch for in 2022, according to four interior designers. Expect to see grandmillennial décor, luxe finishes, pet-friendly furnishings, and nature-inspired colors dominate, they say. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

When the minutes of daylight start to increase in winter, so does the yearning to get outside in the garden again. But don't let a couple of warm days in early spring fool you into setting out your homegrown seedlings or new plant b keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

With their huge flower heads and eye-catching colors, hydrangeas are easy to love. Use these tips to encourage your plants to produce even more gorgeous blooms throughout the summer and into fall. Hydrangeas' big flower heads effort keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

In the end, no two cabinets are alike, although you wouldn't know it thanks to the sleek wood veneer fronts Pluck designed and hand-cut. "Pluck proposed using timber from a large local tree that had blown down in a giant storm in th keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

Italians love Tuscany's quiet islands, hiking in the Dolomite mountains and go off-the-beaten-track in Rome. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/va…

If you're feeling the pull to be more socially conscious, you're not alone. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/re…

First impressions count when selling your home. From your front door to the garden, there are lots of ways you can speed up the sale and make your home that little bit more presentable to prospective buyers. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

See the fascinating before-and-after of this swimming pool build featuring waterfalls, a secret grotto, a raised tanning shelf and more. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

Data from Google trends reveals the searches for recipes that had a high spike in traffic in 2021. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

Biting into sun-ripened strawberries, still warm from the garden, is one of the best summer treats you can enjoy. Just a few rows of plants will fill your fruit bowl and freezer, even after you subtract the samples you sneak while p keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

The stars of HGTV's Decked Out, Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell, reveal the season's hottest design trends in patios, backyards, balconies and porches. When summer finally rolls around, we all try to spend as much time as possible o keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/st…

Whether it's to the tropics or the slopes, if you're jet-setting away on vacation for an extended period of time, the last thing you want to be thinking about is a problem arising at home. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/va…

Spending long periods of time glued to our phones could be having a devastating affect on our dogs, a heartbreaking new study has found. In fact, 89% of owners who took part in the research - which was conducted by Bought By Many - keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

A simple pasta and tuna dish made by everyone's favourite chef, Nigella Lawson. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/st…

Like clockwork, Easter lilies ( Lilium longiflorum) appear in grocery stores or flower shops in the spring. Their trumpet-shape, pure white blooms always look so fresh and elegant, plus they can fill a room with their sweet scent. O keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ho…

With the past couple of years consisting of social distancing and planning gatherings and activities around well-ventilated areas, many have discovered or turned to a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/va…

Following nearly two years of off-and-on again restrictions, lockdowns and fears of catching COVID-19, millions are back on the road again. Whether it's jetting off on a business trip, flying with the fam for a beach getaway, or sim keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/va…

The earliest fences in America were tree trunks split lengthwise and stacked in zigzags to delineate the landscape. These fences made great sense as the land was being cleared of trees for agriculture. It was a great way to turn wha keepingyouinformed.info/trendspottr/ol…