Cat and dog hair, tracked-in mud, scratched floors ... see how one pet guardian learned to cope and to focus on the love

Piles of laundry and dirty dishes are a part of cohabitating. Here’s how to accept it and move forward

Keep your remodel on track by knowing the potential pitfalls ahead of time

You can come out from behind the closed curtains now. These strategies let in the light while blocking the ugly

Yes, there's the awful name, plus the sap issue. But this plant's foliage and flowers bring something special to Eastern U.S. gardens

As glorious as their high-maintenance kin for a fraction of the work, Knock Out roses make even beginners look like garden stars

Quit cringing. This not-weed plant is a sight to behold in the garden, has a delicious vanilla scent and is a magnet for butterflies

Enjoy a meaningful autumn with seasonal ideas for decorating, cooking and entertaining

As soft as a teddy bear, this golden conifer adds year-round interest to the garden

Pick this rugged native tree for its intriguing peeling bark, soil adaptability or leaves that bring dappled shade to a garden