QUESTION: We are replacing a builder-grade furnace that is 20 years old. We could have paid for an air conditioner and furnace twice over with the cost of repairs, r...
Dad loves his gadgets
What's a guy want? Gear! When does he want it? Father's Day! Here's some new and nifty stuff that's sure to please.
• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Th...
Pondering deck options
QUESTION: I would like some information about composite decking. Is it worth the money? Does it fade? Tell me all negative aspects about compos...
Brighten your home landscape
The Stella d' Oro daylily was introduced in 1975 and has become the selection in which all others are compared. Now, 35 years later, it is st...
It's June, and by now, you're probably looking for a new summer project for your garden. Maybe a couple new shrubs to add interest and diversity to your landscape? Or a ...
If your basement is already beginning to smell musty, and usually starts every spring, here's what to do about it.
First understand that musty odors mean fungal growth. ...
About the time you're celebrating that most of your perennials survived the winter, you discover that your lawn mower wasn't as lucky. If you're in the market for a new ...
Patio furniture styles changing with times
The makers of outdoor furniture are very much in tune with the uncertain economic times.
Their collections for spring and summe...
QUESTION: We moved into a new development a couple of years ago and while we love our home, the barren landscape really looks terrible. We haven't been able to affor...