Declining home values coupled with high fuel costs are leading many to reconsider how they spent their money. Many homeowners now owe more than the current value of their house and cannot move until home values rebound. What does a homeowner do until then?

Living green doesn't mean yielding your yard to birds, bugs and critters that can be both a nuisance and a health hazard. It's possible to keep unwanted animal guests away from your gardens, landscaping, lawn and outdoor living areas without contributing to the groundwater contamination associated with many chemical pesticides.

Woodpecks can cause a lot of damage when they peck holes in cedar wood siding or the eaves of a home while looking for shelter, trying to find food, or when they're sending out a mating call to other birds. Here are some humane ways to keep them out of your yard.

Homeowners' desire to extend their outdoor time well into the night is driving the trend towards more creative outdoor lighting.

Whether you're on the golf course or in your own backyard, spring and summer are all about enjoying the outdoors. The right tools and techniques will help turn your lawn into a golf course-quality green space all year long.

Outdoor container gardening is an easy way to add splashes of color to all your outdoor spaces and regardless of your gardening experience or level of expertise, it's really as easy as 1-2-3.

Some insect pests just bug you. Yet being an environmentally conscious American, you don't care for many of the pesticide sprays or baits that are commonly used to deal with insects either. How can you protect the environment and your enjoyment of the great outdoors this summer? Here are some unique ways to control common insect pests.