A Fourth of July to remember
July 8, 2019, 5:22 p.m. by Benyamin Cohen
A patriotic party among neighbors offers a new outlook on rural life.
How to get rid of roaches naturally
July 2, 2019, 10:52 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
Banishing roaches without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but well worth the effort.
How to kill bedbugs
June 21, 2019, 11:37 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
These critters are sneaky, small and often evolve to resist pesticide. So, how do you find them and get rid of them?
Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers
May 28, 2019, 12:17 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
It's not just a place to live, it's an intentional community.
Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting
May 18, 2019, 9:33 a.m. by Benyamin Cohen
From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community.
If boomers aren't budging, where will millennials live?
May 15, 2019, 12:51 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
We have a serious housing crisis, and it's just going to get worse.
Why the kitchen is going the way of the sewing machine
March 18, 2019, 3:59 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Why cook? There are people and machines that can do it for you.
Would you lease an Ikea bookcase?
February 23, 2019, 9:11 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Company tests furniture leasing in its latest bid to curb waste.
How to get rid of stink bugs
February 14, 2019, 12 p.m. by Amy Feinstein
Here are some tips for removing these uninvited guests from your home.
Marie Kondo's magic lies not in tidying, but in regarding 'stuff' in a whole new way
January 8, 2019, 10:04 a.m. by Starre Vartan
How we relate to the things in our lives has long needed a makeover, and now we have one in the KonMari method.
A common houseplant with a DNA boost could be the super-detox your house needs
December 27, 2018, 9:15 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Our homes have much more polluted air than outdoors, but plants can help.
How to store Christmas decorations
November 25, 2018, 10:51 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
If you unpack a mess this year, here's how to avoid that next year.
Don't let the name Unicorn Spit fool you
November 23, 2018, 11:15 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The name isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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