Home and Garden, Feb. 2026

It was about this time last year that I started thinking about my next, and probably last, significant landscape project at my home. 

While some dogs prefer to be outdoors regardless of the weather, the cold and often snowy and icy conditions winter brings can pose serious threats to their health.

The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s education or supporting your favorite charity, here’s are a few things you need to know about the tax landscape in 2026.