Marisa Villarreal

You've got a green thumb, huh? Well, that's a start. But it takes more than experience to prevent critters from infesting your indoor plants. You need a little luck, first of all....

Always affordable and at once both decorative and functional, concrete garden edging effectively defines garden beds, tree surrounds, and driveway curbs, their versatility enabling you to...

What's keeping you up at night? Basement flooding? Bathroom mold? What about termites?It's possible that among the many (real and imagined) stresses of homeownership, termites top...

An outstanding perk of hosting friends and family for a potluck affair can be the copious volume of alcohol left over. But if you're not much of a drinker—of if any of the extras don&...

Remember that old saying, "The grass is greener on the other side"? Not true. You can get the lawn of your dreams. The key is to adopt a routine that promotes healthy grass, whi...

If you ask most people where they feel the safest, chances are the answer will be in their own home. But home safety depends on a variety of factors, and potential dangers run the gamut f...

Vacations can be about more than rest and relaxation. Engage your spirit of adventure and sense of civic duty with a vacation that helps those around you. With volunteer vacations that ra...

True or false: Everyone loves to clean. False! But like so many other pursuits, practice makes perfect when it comes to cleaning. Test your knowledge of 12 lesser-known cleaning tips and ...

Choosing the right wood for a home improvement project can be tricky for experienced woodworkers and novice DIYers alike. Luckily, knowing a few key lumber facts can make it easier to sel...

Though it draws on the styles that preceded it, modern architecture is nothing if not unique, and many of its innovations changed the built landscape forever. These are just some of the h...