(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.

(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.

(StatePoint) As the weather starts to turn in early spring, giving your mower a tune-up is a must for performance, safety and efficiency.

(StatePoint) What Americans want in their smartphone is changing rapidly, new research reveals.

(StatePoint) These days, shoppers may be paying more attention to where and how their products were made.

(StatePoint) New research reveals that nearly 60% of Americans live in “weekend project mode” or consider their house a full-time job during the cold weather months.

(StatePoint) With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like pellet heating. Beyond cozy ambiance and aesthetics, pellet heating offers many advantages.

(StatePoint) It might surprise you to know that Kentucky is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the nation’s population. The six interstate highways and dozens of superbly maintained state routes make access to the Bluegrass State all the easier and entirely perfect for a weekend adventure.

(StatePoint) Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be. The report also highlights the growing scientific consensus on the health risks and economic costs of plastic pollution.

(StatePoint) Across Kentucky, rail experiences take visitors on journeys through time and across diverse landscapes from horse country to Appalachia.

(StatePoint) With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn weatherstripping. As the cold front creeps in, heating bills will steadily increase through the season. The good news: these affordable DIY upgrades are proven to decrease energy bills and help cut down on costs, according to consumer data.