If you're trying to introduce a touch of greenery to your home without overcrowding your existing landscaping, window boxes are the way to go. They're a timeless addition to the exterior of your home ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Before the world knew about Grant Wood, Iowa's most celebrated artist was exploring the world around him, from his childhood penchant for drawing under the kitchen table to making multiple trips to ...

There are two separate tree species that are called white-cedar. Northern white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis), also called arborvitae or just cedar (there are over 40 local names), grows in Quebec to ...

Dear James: Our bedroom has a cedar closet, but the scent is almost gone, and I plan to build a second cedar closet. How can I restore the scent, and do you have any tips for the new one? — Melanie F.