QUESTION: We just had a beautiful backsplash of 2-by-6-inch white iridescent glass tile installed. Our contractor began using white grout, which really takes away fr...
Plain white a trend of past
In these tough economic times, sprucing up your home might be the last thing on your mind — or in your budget.
However, there's a relatively i...
House built as movie promotion
FRESNO, Calif. — The moment Ed and Margaret Lujano walked into the white Colonial house at Terrace and Palm avenues in Fresno, Calif., 14 ...
For many people as they age, parting with a cherished home can seem unthinkable, even when steep stairs and slippery bathtubs become causes for real concern.
One alterna...
Self-pollinators best to keep
As the growing season nears its end, many home gardeners have a wealth of seeds falling from fading flowers or left on their plates after a ...
QUESTION: I have an Armand clematis vine that is five or six years old. It has spread about 33 feet across my patio fence. It has always been very healthy until this...
Daggers have become extremely popular in the garden in recent years. I'm not talking about knives, but the kind of leaves found on plants like the new Electric Pink, Pur...
No pots? No pans? No luck.
Here's a list of basics for a student-style gourmet kitchen. A word to the wise from someone who's been there: Avoid cheap nonstick pans becau...
Inventiveness saves money
MILWAUKEE — Gardeners aren't just planting posies these days. They're crafting spaces that reflect their personal style, all the while keeping a...
