Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

We have endured multiple years of drought, and are probably in store for more. For many of us, it makes sense to replace all or part of our lawn area with less water-intensive plantings. If you decide ...

Mowing, blowing, raking, mulching, vacuuming, composting, leaving intact — leaf-removal choices could make your head spin. What if you could determine the best removal method for every kind of fall ...