11 everyday uses for castile soap
June 22, 2017, 8:36 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
From washing yourself to your vegetables, castile soap cleans up well.
13 household uses for potatoes that won't shorten your lifespan
June 20, 2017, 11:41 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Would you use a potato to clean up stains or shine your shoes? You may be surprised at how handy a spud can be.
Rick Steves donates transitional housing complex to YWCA
April 20, 2017, 10:56 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The mild-mannered European travel guru never fails to surprise.
Serenbe: A down-on-the-farm antidote to suburban sprawl
March 19, 2017, 10:01 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Boomers and the health-conscious are the latest target buyers at this sustainable planned community outside of Atlanta.
I have no desire to waste away in Margaritaville
March 13, 2017, 6:45 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Margaritaville sounds like a really bad idea for a retirement community.
The story of (getting rid of) stuff
March 6, 2017, 2:50 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
What do you keep, what do you pitch, and when do you do it?
10 cozy reading nooks for the perfect escape
January 26, 2017, 12:54 p.m. by Starre Vartan
These hideaways would make even Jane Eyre jealous.
8 hacks to solve tricky winter problems
January 5, 2017, 7:10 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
A few household products will help you beat many of winter's annoying problems.
Yes Virginia, you can haul a Christmas tree out of a national forest
December 17, 2016, 9:05 a.m. by Matt Hickman
(But don't forget to secure a permit first.)
Sidewalk hate runs deep in some suburban neighborhoods
December 14, 2016, 3:16 p.m. by Matt Hickman
In many communities with sidewalk squabbles, it all comes down to privacy — and the fear of losing it.
21 washi tape ideas to make your life more colorful
December 14, 2016, 10:39 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
All of your spaces will look better with this Japanese craft tape.
Holiday gift guide: 12 art and design gifts that give back big
November 29, 2016, 12:11 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.
5 energy-saving portable electric space heaters
October 11, 2016, 11:15 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
