Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death among young children, and many incidents happen at private, residential pools. As the long summer days stretch on, backyards across the Capital ...

A backyard can be a personal sanctuary, perfect for relaxing, playing, and entertaining. Yet many features once considered safe and common are now illegal in multiple states due to safety risks, ...

“Backyarding” — the art of taking indoor activities to the outdoors — is a trend that has caught on. As winter begins to wind down, thoughts of playing in and working in our yards often kick into high ...

Many common backyard upgrades require permits. Here are 15 things homeowners frequently overlook nationwide.

Falls outside the home pose significant injury risks that increase with age and environmental factors. Understanding prevention strategies and hazard recognition helps maintain independence while ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Putting her firstborn son down for his nap, Christina Martin went to sit with her husband in the next room to watch a movie, unaware it was the last time she would see her little boy ...

hi folks. we just bought a very nice brickstone in sunset park but out our 50ft backyard are facing a large 6story brick apartment bldg that looks out and down on our yard. we want enough privacy to ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTN, a global data and technology company, today announced the launch of DTN Weather Hub for Outdoor Safety, a next-generation weather risk management ...