Monthly Q&A - September 2023

Zack Snipes

Creepy, Crawly, and Cool: Part 2

While supporting businesses from the Black, AAPI, Latinx, and other marginalized groups should be a year-round endeavor, we're happy to highlight some of our favorite Latine-owned brands to kickstart Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long celebration is observed from September 15th to October 15th, celebrating the influences and contributions of those across the Hispanic and Latine diaspora (Latine and Latinx can be used interchangeably. However, Latinx is a term used predominately in the U.S. by English speakers while Latine is more in line with other gender-neutral Spanish words like presidente).

Cooking and eating outside in the garden are highlights of the summer and although charcoal barbecues are often the traditional choice, gas BBQs make grilling simple. Quicker and cleaner than charcoal, they leave little mess, cook without smoke, and often come with a range of bonus features to take your cooking to the next level.

Planting, weeding and seed sowing are all enjoyable jobs, but they can be the cause of sore knees and stiff joints, even after short periods. Thankfully, garden kneelers come to the rescue. With a thick foam core and plenty of padding a kneeler or strap on knee pads allow you to garden in comfort and help keep your knees in good shape and your clothes clean. From simple rubber blocks to carefully shaped pads you wear as you work there are three main types of kneeler to choose from:

If your collection of outdoor power tools doesn't include a pressure washer, your home's exterior isn't as spiffy as it could be — and you're definitely working harder than you need to at whatever cleaning tasks you're tackling by hand.

Not only do they provide a cozy spot for lounging, hanging egg chairs add a whimsical touch to any space — whether that be on a porch, in the backyard or used as non-traditional seating inside the house. Picture a natural rattan design in the corner of a minimalist bedroom layout, a statement wicker chair in the corner of your fall porch or a weatherproof style hanging poolside. Whether your aesthetic leans modern or boho, we've rounded up the best hanging egg chairs you're guaranteed to love.

If you like watching birds, there's no need to trek out into the woods with binoculars to try to spot one: A bird feeder in front of a window just might be the answer. There's a variety of styles to fit different houses or apartments and to attract various types of birds.

Learning through pretend play is essential to a child's development — and a playhouse can encourage kids of all ages to take their imaginations to the next level. Playhouses can broaden creativity, build physicality and motivate socialization, all under the guise of playground-like play.

Plants can be highly sensitive to their environmental surroundings, and it's always unfortunate when you go to water your plant only to find that treasured plant in your bedroom has drooped and fallen (certainly not speaking from experience). Humidifiers, however, can help keep your plants hydrated.

Rob Last

Creepy, Crawly, Cool: Insects and Arachnids