10 Superbly Satisfying Summer Flowering Shrubs

With proper care, beautiful summer flowering shrubs provide a rainbow of color and interest yea...

Companion Planting Creates Natural Protection

Before the advent of chemical fertilizers and insecticides, the wise gardener relied upon compa...

The Lazy Gardener's Guide to a Weed-Free Lawn

In the Appalachian South where I live, there is no such thing as a perfect lawn. Our clayey, r...

How to Mulch Your Garden for Winter

As you find yourself needing to put on a coat, remember that your plants might be chilly too....

Abdominoplasty: Straight Talk to Help You Decide if it's Right for You

Abdominoplasty, otherwise known as the "tummy-tuck," is an elective cosmetic surgical...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Countertop Materials

Your kitchen countertops can make cooking feel like fun or a nightmare. Check out these pros an...

Harness Solar Power for Your Home and Garden

5 places you can take advantage of this growing technology....

How to Create Your Own Window Seat

Nothing says "let the world go away" quite like a personal window seat. Just the tho...

How to Decide What Windows are Right for You

If eyes are the windows of the soul, then windows are the soul of the home. Nothing beats the...

Choosing the Best Generator for Your Home and Family

Everyone hates the moment when we wish we had been prepared. We like to think that disaster hap...

Blend Your Own Baby Food

Have you ever tasted baby food that comes in a jar? You know, that gummy mess that we scoop ou...

Things to Consider Before You Replace That Old Roof

One of the most important investments that a homeowner can make is the purchase of a new roof....