Senior Living

82-year Old Logs Over 20,000 Miles

Charles Chapman is not your average 82-year-old. Instead of sitting back and taking it easy, he's running and skating circles against fellow residents of "The Villages" retirement community, which is about an hour north of Orlando, Fla.

A Simple Way to Increase Outdoor Living Space

For those homeowners looking to add to their living space, improve their lifestyle and increase the resale value of their home, the perfect solution is to extend your living area outdoors through the addition of decks, patios, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas.

Affording Luxury

For many owners, spas and pools have become more than just warm-water respites and places to play. They are, instead, the main attractions in backyards that are equipped for living.

Fall Backyard Cleanup 101

Aaaah, autumn. The kids are headed back to school, the leaves are turning, and a chill is in the air. If you're like most homeowners, fall also means an opportunity to spruce up your yard and cut down on the work you'll need to do when the weather turns warm again.

Gas Sippers Take on the Gas Guzzlers

Georgia Offers Thrills and Spills

Recognized around the world as the backdrop for "Gone With the Wind," home of Coca-Cola and CNN and host of the 1996 Olympic games, Georgia is often overlooked as the sportsman's paradise that it is. However, the Peach State's diverse landscape and breathtaking scenery offer some of the most exciting and challenging outdoor adventures in the country.

Georgians Fall into a New Season

Leaves are changing, crops are being harvested, Halloween costumes are taking shape and warm apple cider is brewing; fall is in the air in Georgia! It is the time of year when people want to turn off their air conditioners and enjoy the crisp autumn air on a leisurely hayride or while roasting marshmallows around a campfire.

Groom Your Lawn for Summer Entertaining

The air is warm, the days are long, and the grass is green. There's nothing better than sharing a barbeque with a few friends in your own backyard. So go ahead, fire up the grill, because taking care of your lawn is just as easy as planning that barbeque.

Have Your Skates Had Their Annual Check-Up Yet?

It's that time of year again -- the school year is winding down, baseball season is kicking into gear, and trees are once again full of leaves. The onset of warmer weather enables a host of outdoor activities and in-line skating is one that is great to keep you fit while having fun.

How to Give Your Lawn that 'Country Club' Look

Golf courses must look good day after day all season long. With more than 35,000 players using a single course during the year, this challenge is great. How do golf course superintendents keep their fairways and greens looking so good? One of their "tricks" is to follow a sound fertilizer program.

How to Make an Elegant Fountain for Your Garden

You've weeded the flower beds, planted the vegetable garden and dusted off your patio furniture. Now comes the fun part: adding some decorative elements to your garden. And what better way to pull your design together than with an elegant fountain.

Invest in Daffodils -- Delightful, Durable and Deer-Resistant

Fall planting time is upon us. If you are planning ahead for early spring color in your garden, -- now's the time to think daffodils.

Keep Hands Safe Around Fireworks

Every year, thousands experience hand injuries in accidents caused by fireworks.

Low-maintenance Decking Alternatives Mean More Time for Living

Adding a new backyard deck not only extends your living space, it gives your home a vital outdoor connection. But as we all know, the point of having a deck is to spend your time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors -- not constant sealing, staining or painting.

Magically Transform Your Home By Night

Homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars making the outside of their homes look spectacular. Yet, this investment remains visible only half the time -- when the home isn't shrouded in darkness.

Mother Nature's Instant Party Plants

You want color and texture fast and there's no time for potting or planting. Solution: fill your yard, patio and deck with the spectacular blooms of a variety of robust, durable, easy to maintain annuals for an instant garden that looks like it's been there all along.

Motorcycles Make HItting the Highway More Fun

You've heard the phrase "getting there is half the fun." Well, for motorcycle enthusiasts, getting there is the whole point. Traveling by motorcycle is a completely different experience than going by car.

Now Your Hands Can be as Smooth as a Horse's Hoof

OK, you may be asking yourself, is that a good thing? Actually, it is. Horses hooves are extremely strong, but can easily become brittle. And if a horse's hoof starts to crack and split, it's a serious problem. The same is true of your hands and nails.

Paint Like the Pros

Mild days of 50 to 80 degrees with little or no wind and low humidity are more likely to bring thoughts of golfing than household chores. However, these are the perfect conditions for outdoor painting jobs. So grab your old clothes -- it's time to paint.

Pet Health Tips

Families are outdoors a lot during this season and since 92 percent of pet owners consider their pet part of the family, Fido and Fifi often join in the festivities.

Protect Your Truck and Your Cargo

Pickup trucks are the workhorses of vehicles. Have to slog through deep mud to your worksite? No sweat. Need to haul a big load? No problem.

Relieve Strains and Pains: New Topical Pain Reliever Soothes Sore Muscles

Whether it's gardening, yard work, sports or simply taking advantage of the nice weather to walk or bike, most people are more active during this season than during the rest of the year.

Secrets to an Enchanting Outdoor Party

Whether you're the host of a friendly barbecue, a wedding, a baby shower, a graduation or any other gathering, the warm weather is certain to turn your party inside-out.

Splash, Strengthen and Tone

John Compton's backyard is beautiful by any measure. Heirloom and native plants fringe an emerald carpet of lawn. Roses, both old and new, scent the air. And sprawling oaks and splendid long-leaf pines tower over it all.

Spring Starts in the Fall

Leaves are dropping. Cool weather is in the forecast. And you are worrying about spring . . . Now?

Take Simple Precautions Now to Ensure a Sting-free Season

Americans spend a lot of time in their backyards, playing games, working in the garden, or hosting family picnics. But even the most tranquil afternoon is not without hazards, thanks mostly to Mother Nature.

Tennis Tips from Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick can blaze a serve at over 150 MPH, but his true success is rooted in the fundamentals of the game. Whether you're a beginner just taking up the sport, or an occasional player looking to improve, here are a few winning tips from the tennis champion for new and returning players of all ages and abilities.

The Family that Plays Together Stays Together

When you think back to your childhood, what kinds of memories do you conjure up? The day your father chased after the ice cream truck so you could get that special treat you wanted so badly?

The New American Garden -- Innovations for Small Spaces Produce More Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs in Containers

The size of the average American yard continues to shrink -- it now stands at only 9,100 square feet -- including the house. At the same time, more and more people are valuing fresh, organically grown produce and wanting to grow their own.

The Sweet Taste of Summer

Summer is a time when some of our best memories and traditions are formed. Candy has always been a part of this -- from saltwater taffy at the boardwalk to s'mores at the campsite.

Time to Get Ready for the Hunting Season

Hunting season is here and a lot of outdoor sport enthusiasts are starting to think about what they need to prepare. They are gathering their weapon of choice, which may be a shotgun, rifle, or even an ice auger for the over anxious ice fisherman.

Time to Open Your Spa

Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to open your spa.

Triathlon -- A Sport for Athletes Only? Think Again!

Triathlon became an official Olympic sport in 2000 at the Sydney Games, but it has been steadily growing in popularity for three decades. For competitors, triathlon offers the ultimate challenge: swimming, biking and running, competing against other athletes and the clock, and challenging their own personal limits.

Turn Your Lawn into a Haven of Peace and Quiet

As yard work gets underway for another season, many homeowners have discovered a way to make lawn chores a more peaceful endeavor. Bypassing the noise, pollution and upkeep of a gasoline-powered mower, the manual push mower, also called a reel mower, is enjoying new popularity.

Using Water to Create a Backyard Oasis

It has become increasingly important to create a tranquil environment within the home, or in your backyard, to combat the effects of everyday tension on your mind, body and soul. Here's how to do it.

Watch Out for Foraging Fire Ants This Fall

Fall is a time of year people love to spend outdoors. The cooler temperatures make back-to-school activities, sports, and working in the yard more enjoyable. Unfortunately, fire ants also enjoy the cooler weather, creating a potential health threat for millions of southern homeowners.

What You Need to Know Before You Purchase Your Next Garden Hose

Regardless of the outside temperature, living things require water in order to survive. Dry lawns and flower beds and especially thirsty vegetables need attention much of the year, not just during the warmer months, as many people believe.