Birds & Wildlife
Hummingbird Food Recipe (Nectar) and Hummingbird Feeder Tips
The simple, safe hummingbird food recipe: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water, no red dye. Plus how often to clean feeders and how to attract more hummingbirds.
Dogs & Pet Care
Halloween Pet Safety: 10 Tips to Keep Dogs and Cats Safe This Year
Candy, costumes, decorations and a constantly opening front door make Halloween risky for pets. Here's how to keep your dog or cat safe and calm.
Dogs & Pet Care
Best Family Dogs: 12 Dog Breeds Great With Kids
The best family dogs and best dog breeds for households with children, from Labs and Goldens to Beagles and Cavaliers, plus how to choose the right dog for your family.
Dogs & Pet Care
Homemade Dog Treats: Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Easy, healthy homemade dog treats with just a few ingredients: pumpkin, peanut butter (xylitol-free), eggs and flour. Plus storage tips and safety notes.
Birds & Wildlife
Backyard Bird Identification for Beginners: 12 Common U.S. Birds
Learn to identify the birds at your feeder, from cardinals and chickadees to goldfinches and juncos, plus the free tools that make bird ID easy.
Dogs & Pet Care
How to Choose the Right Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle
Energy level, size, grooming, training and lifespan all matter. Here's how to match a dog breed, or a mixed-breed shelter dog, to your home and routine.
Birds & Wildlife
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard: Cardinals, Bluebirds and More
How to attract cardinals, bluebirds, finches and other backyard birds with the right food, feeders, water, shelter and nest boxes.
Dogs & Pet Care
Calm Dog Breeds: The Best Small and Large Dogs for Older Adults
Looking for a relaxed companion? The best calm dog breeds and best dogs for older adults and seniors, including small dog breeds and gentle large dog breeds.
Fishing
Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Licenses and How to Plan Your First Trip
Everything a new angler needs to know: what rod and reel to buy, how to get a fishing license, where to go and how to catch your first fish.
Dogs & Pet Care
Human Foods That Are Dangerous for Dogs (and Safe Treats to Share Instead)
Chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions and more: a vet-informed guide to common foods that can poison dogs, plus healthy people foods dogs can enjoy.
Birds & Wildlife
What Do Birds Eat? The Best Bird Feeders and Bird Food for Your Backyard
A simple guide to what backyard birds eat and the best bird feeders for each: tube, hopper, platform, suet and nyjer feeders, plus which birds visit feeders.
Dogs & Pet Care
Dog Training Tips: Basic Dog Training and How to Train a Puppy
Positive, practical dog training tips for beginners: how to train a puppy, the six basic commands every dog should know, and the easiest dogs to train.
Birds & Wildlife
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard This Fall and Winter
Food, water and shelter are the keys to a busy winter bird feeder. Here's what seed to buy, how to keep feeders clean and safe, and how to prevent window strikes.
Birds & Wildlife
25 Common Birds in America: Bird Identification by Picture and Song
Identify the most common backyard birds in America, from robins and cardinals to chickadees and hawks, plus how to identify birds by picture with free apps.
Dogs & Pet Care
Why Does My Dog Bark? Common Dog Behavior Problems and How to Fix Them
Excessive barking, jumping, chewing, pulling on the leash and digging. Learn why dogs do it and practical, positive ways to solve common dog behavior problems.
Dogs & Pet Care
New Puppy Checklist: Supplies, Vet Visits and the First 30 Days
Everything you need before and after bringing a puppy home, from crates and food to vaccination schedules, socialization and house training basics.
Birds & Wildlife
Backyard Wildlife: How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Yard
Invite birds, butterflies, bees and other backyard wildlife with native plants, water, shelter and a few simple changes, while avoiding conflicts with nuisance animals.
Dogs & Pet Care
15 Dog Exercise Ideas to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy
Fun ways to exercise your dog's body and mind, from sniff walks and fetch to puzzle toys and indoor games, plus how much exercise different dogs need.
Fishing
Best Live Bait and Lures for Bass, Trout and Panfish
Not sure what to tie on? A simple guide to the most effective live baits and artificial lures for America's most popular freshwater fish.
Dogs & Pet Care
Litter Box 101: How Many Boxes, Where to Put Them and Why Cats Avoid Them
Most litter box problems can be solved. Learn the 'one per cat plus one' rule, the best locations and litters, cleaning schedules and when to call the vet.