Parts of the US, particularly in southern and western states, have experienced prolonged droughts over the past few years, prompting local governments to issue burn bans to prevent wildfires. Beyond the devastation to agriculture, one...


Parts of the US, particularly in southern and western states, have experienced prolonged droughts over the past few years, prompting local governments to issue burn bans to prevent wildfires. Beyond the devastation to agriculture, one...

Today’s engines are more efficiently engineered than ever before, but you should still protect them with fuel stabilizers. Engines run on gasoline containing some percentage of ethanol. But gasoline left unused for more than a...

Is your old barbecue grill past its prime? Whether it’s rusted, dented, or just plain worn out, figuring out what to do with an outdated grill can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Tossing it...

Every homeowner loves a lush, green lawn, and the easiest way to get one is to lay sod. In a day’s work, you can go from a shabby lawn—or no lawn at all—to beautiful grass....

Some plants look beautiful in the garden center but can turn into a homeowner’s nightmare; soon, these invasive plants may spread aggressively, crowding out other flowers and shrubs, damaging structures, and creating long-term maintenance headaches....

Every homeowner wants a beautiful lawn, but sometimes your grass needs a little cosmetic attention; that’s where grass painting can help. Pests, disease, or drought may cause unsightly patches in your landscape. Consider how grass...

You bought flowering plants known for their luscious blooms for your garden or flowerpots. After placing them, watering them, and tending them, the flowers you saw at the nursery have fallen off, seeming never to...

When you pull weeds in a landscape, your hands may get a stinging, burning, or itching sensation if you come in contact with certain skin-irritating plants. Various plants use chemical warfare to protect themselves from...

You might be working in your flower bed one day and find baby wildlife that seems to be abandoned: a tiny raccoon, deer, squirrel, or bird. As adorable as the creature may be, with its...

News reports of drone swarms flying over the Northeast have raised the question: Can someone fly a drone over your home without your permission? Laws concerning drone use fall under different categories and jurisdictions. Here’s...