Save time and effort by ruling out deal breakers with your contractor before an in-person session

With the ecofriendly bandwagon picking up some dubious passengers, here's how to tell truly green products and services from the imposters

Art's a start for an inner-city community working to stave off urban blight and kindle a renaissance

Light pollution, toxic bedding, wallpaper that off-gases ... if you're not getting good sleep, these bedroom blights might be to blame

Faced with tearing down her toolshed, this homeowner saw the chance to make a special place for some of her favorite people

Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard

We look at the reasons concrete has a tendency to crack — and what you can do to help control it

Get glorious vegetables and fruits on your patio with a pro’s guidance — including his personal recipe for potting mix

Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them

Go beyond a home's bones to find the narrative at its heart, for a more rewarding experience