Outdoors

For the last several years, I’ve been keeping a list of features I want in my dream house. They include a library with...

With summer in full swing, your home’s outdoor areas are likely getting a lot of use. We’ve already talked about how to create...

What’s not to love about a sidewalk? You can draw on them with chalk, and they’re a safe haven on which to walk, bike, jog,...

Grilling, dining al fresco, relaxing in a hammock with a good book–it’s no wonder that spending time outdoors is one of the...

As temperatures heat up, now is the perfect time to think about your yard’s irrigation. If you don’t already have a sprinkler...

While watching an episode of “Friday Night Lights” last night, I was struck by a scene in which football star Tim Riggins...

In a couple of weeks, HGTV will premiere a new series: “HGTV’d.” And we love the premise. HGTV hosts will travel around...

From foliage to roughage, a well-tended garden can boost your home’s curb appeal, cut your grocery bill, and help you be more...

There’s nothing like dining al fresco during the summer–or spring, fall, or even winter, if you live in the right part of the...

For a multitude of reasons, not everyone can plant a traditional garden. Maybe you live in an apartment or condo where green space is...

It’s the season to start thinking about your lawn and getting it back into shape for summer. It’s possible that weeds have...