Brilliant green grass is essential to a beautiful yard. Do you know what to do—and not to do—to keep your grass lovely? Check out these eight best practices to maintain a healthy lawn that will...

Brilliant green grass is essential to a beautiful yard. Do you know what to do—and not to do—to keep your grass lovely? Check out these eight best practices to maintain a healthy lawn that will...
Life thrives in unexpected places, such as when grass or weeds pop up from cracks in sidewalks, patios, and driveways. Here’s a guide to removing weeds and preventing these unsightly trespassers. It starts with a...
Birds sometimes build their nests on or around our houses. You might find one wedged between a porch light and the wall, in a rafter of a shade arbor, or in a hanging plant pot....
Tree stumps are an unsightly tripping hazard in your yard. How do you remove them? It’s not as hard as you may think. Here’s how to remove tree stumps. Step one: cut the stump down...
A few words strike fear in a homeowner’s heart, such as “termites.” These pests cause about $5 billion in property damage yearly in the U.S. Protecting against infestation is vital. Here are four signs termites...
Designing a home landscape yourself may seem overwhelming. How do you even know where to start? But working step by step, you can handle the job. Here’s how to develop and implement a charming DIY...
Gardening with kids can produce a bumper crop of benefits. You’ll get vegetables or flowers, while your child will learn a bushel of life lessons. Here’s how children can benefit from gardening and how you...
Rising home expenses make watching your spending vital. One area of expenditure you can control is your electrical use. Tame your monthly electric bill with this guide to the appliances and systems that cost the...
You may not appreciate your garbage disposal until it stops functioning. You realize how much you depend on this kitchen workhouse when it leaks or stops working. Minimize downtime by diagnosing and repairing the machine...
Mice may have big eyes and cute whiskers, but that doesn’t mean you want them in your house. Mice chew things, are unsanitary, and can spread disease. You should act to remove them at the...