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Hot Grilling and Flavor Trends for the Summer
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(StatePoint) Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling. A new grilling trend report, released by the McCormick brand, spotlights three red-hot trends centering on new ways grillers are layering flavors, expanding the sizzle beyond steak, and taking advantage of the transformation of appliances.

What to Consider When Installing or Replacing Patio Doors
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(StatePoint) In addition to offering easy access to your home’s outdoor spaces, patio doors can enhance your life in a number of other key ways. Whether you’re installing patio doors for the first time or replacing existing ones, here are some of the advantages that patio doors provide, along with insights into maximizing these benefits:

The New Rule Of Summer Yard Care: Let The Dogs Out
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(StatePoint) May is not only prime lawn and gardening time, it’s also National Pet Month – the perfect time to celebrate your furry friends and get them back outside to play. A great backyard is more than a place for shade and fun; it’s a sanctuary that should offer total peace of mind for the whole family, which includes your pets, too!

How to Curate Your Routine With Cult-Favorite Lifestyle Staples
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(StatePoint) Cult-favorite products acquire that status for a good reason. They’ve already been purchased, tested and adored and by other consumers. The good news is that identifying the fan favorites that can help you revamp your routine doesn’t have to require hours of research. Simply looking for The Product of the Year red seal of approval when shopping means the product has the thumbs-up from consumers like year.

5 Ways to Shrink Your Cat’s Carbon Pawprint
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(StatePoint) Cats are famously low-maintenance companions. They don’t need walks, they entertain themselves, and they’re perfectly happy ignoring you for hours at a time. But as any devoted cat owner knows, low-maintenance doesn’t mean no impact. From the food in their bowl to the litter in their box, cats leave a measurable mark on the planet. The good news is that a few small, practical changes can add up to something meaningful — without requiring a lifestyle overhaul or a bigger budget. Here’s where to start:

Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock
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(StatePoint) About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023.

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