Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Drop the paint can, step away from the brick and read this remodeling advice from people who’ve been there

Avoid costly surprises by knowing what’s included in a home seller’s disclosure, what’s not and what you can do if you suspect foul play

This Hollywood-inspired shade is anything but despicable. Here’s how to work the cheerful and cheeky color into your home

Let these landscape plants do the dirty work of choking out weeds while you sit back and enjoy the view

Use them as problem solvers, weed killers, color and texture providers ... ground cover plants have both practical and visual appeal

It’s highly adaptable, suppresses weeds, reduces erosion and provide weeks of bright flowers. Just watch for invasiveness

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

These low-growing succulents create interest in the drought-tolerant garden

Old-fashioned fridges can be energy guzzlers, but there are more eco-friendly ways of keeping food fresh, as these global innovations show