A handful of things in this world immediately make me pump the brakes and stop my car. In no particular order, these include yard sales, boiled peanuts, Girl Scout cookies and a colorful garden full of diverse plants.

There's a lot of uncertainty at this point in the season about when, exactly, to dig up potatoes. Here's what gardeners need to know.

Searches online for "sell my house" have soared in the United States, rising 147% as of July, according to an analysis of Google Trends.

There are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate mosquitoes from your yard and garden.

Whether you’re in the midst of a renovation or merely curious about how feasible your dream remodeling project might well be, this list has got you covered.

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the plaster or drywall of their homes — especially the plumbing drain and vent system.

You can attract more birds in your garden by creating better habitat. That includes planting native plants, which attract native insects.

When it comes time to spiff up your home, it’s easy to run through your normal cleaning routine without thinking twice about it. Although it can feel like second nature, some common cleaning habits could actually do more harm than good. Plus, leaving behind bacteria, dust and grime only creates more work for you in the long run.

Early 20th-century farms and households had many unusual appliances with identities and purposes that have been lost to time. Look at this dev…

Q: My mother is in her late 80s and is of an era where owing money is not a good thing. She regularly reads your column and keeps insisting that I should pay down my home loan. She has even offered me money to do that. My interest rate is less than 4%. Is she right?