Sandi Schwartz

Women share experiences, tales and even songs and poems at sessions to lessen shame and secrecy of menopause and perimenopause

As technology plunges ahead, more customers are seeking the comfort and convenience of the past with old-fashioned button controls instead of touch screens.

Don’t get caught unprepared. Follow these recommendations for protecting your HVAC system before, during, and after a storm.

Forget the dramatics—more homeowners prefer energy efficiency and extra space. Experts explain why a once-popular home trend is fading.

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We explore why this survey differs from recent trends and the factors that might be influencing a new perspective for home buyers and sellers.

Sandi Schwartz is an award-winning environmental author of the book Finding Ecohappiness and freelance journalist with 25 years of experience. She covers lawn and garden, home, sustainability, nature, and wellness.

Our team of experts spent months testing about 40 leaf blowers, vacuums, and mulchers— including gas, battery, and electric models—to narrow down our list of the top picks to help you save time when tackling leaves in your yard.

Home improvement spending is about to make a comeback. Learn why this is happening now and how you can get ahead of this trend.

Learn why this style is trending now and how you can make a statement with retro décor in your modern home.