Trading homes for your vacation? Leave yours in great shape for your guests and help them enjoy a happy break with these 12 tips

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

Cool weather's coming, so prep for the first frost, swap out plants and get bulbs for spring in the ground now

Whitney Biennial, Seattle Home Show, Chicago seed swap and more

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

It’s a great time to clean your gutters, swap out seasonal clothes and wallow in favorite fall traditions. What’s on your October list?

Look to nature, inexpensive fabrics and small swaps to conjure a country-house vibe

A design student swaps mass-produced furnishings in his light-filled apartment with the real thing, one piece at a time

Step 4 in swapping your tub for a sleek new shower: Pick your waterproofing materials and drain, and don't forget to test

Give your kitchen an easy-breezy feel by swapping in summery colors and natural accessories, and stowing cool-weather cooking stuff