(ARA) - It was supposed to be a community swimming pool, but many people stayed away because they couldn't tolerate the biting, nose-curdling odor of chlorine. Others experienced breathing and skin problems. So the Evergreen Commons senior center in Holland, Mich., converted its 65,000-gallon chlorine pool into a salt water…

(ARA) - Think about your favorite restaurant. Sure, you probably enjoy the ambiance and service, but it's really the delicious food that keeps you going back, right? When it comes to attracting birds to your backyard this season, keep in mind the same principle applies for them. They'll appreciate the…

(ARA) - Relaxing on the patio, lounging by the pool, playing in the backyard with the kids - for all our anticipation of warm weather fun, summer heat can put a damper on outdoor activities. When extreme heat forces us back inside where air conditioning keeps everything cool and comfortable,…

(ARA) - Many people look forward to the start of summer because it brings the chance to host barbecues and enjoy time outdoors. Unfortunately, people aren't the only ones looking forward to the season. Warmer weather also means that flying and stinging pests are looking for places to breed and…

(ARA) - Want a thick, green eco-friendly lawn and eye-catching landscape filled with beautiful trees, shrubs and flowerbeds? It's really a lot easier than you think. Just follow these helpful lawn and garden tips from turf experts and you can grow a healthier green lawn full of abundant plants that…