SPRING is starting to bloom with the weather warming up and flowers starting to appear. That means it’s time to start paying ...

Swiss chard is one of the easiest vegetables to grow. It’s productive, heat- and cold-tolerant, and keeps producing from spring through fall.

As the days start to get warmer and brighter after a long winter of closed windows, tracked-in debris, and cozy indoor living, it’s time for some spring cleaning. This is a chance to refresh and reset ...

As winter becomes spring, the brown, crunchy grass in our gardens slowly turns lush, green and full of weeds. For some, dandelions, buttercups, nettles and thistles aren’t a big deal. But if you like ...

From zoning rooms to the 5-7 layered-lighting rule, explore top ways to brighten your living space while keeping energy bills in check ...

To help birds migrate safely, the City of Chicago is once again encouraging the owners and managers of tall buildings to turn off or dim decorative lighting on upper stories as part of the Lights Out ...

Mold frequently shows up in the bathroom or appliances. But there's one moldy spot most people miss at the start of spring, and that's around window frames.

Your bedroom’s design, sleep habits, indoor allergens and pollutants in the bedroom, and several other factors can determine how well you sleep.

Once you have it figured out, you’ll need a handful of essential tools to help you get the job done. Assessing your lawn and garden after a long winter can feel overwhelming, but it’s a necessary step ...

To grow a lush and healthy lawn, it's essential to plant your seeds at the appropriate times of the year. Planting in the ...

Early spring feels like a clean break from winter, but those first mild weeks mostly reveal what the cold months already set in motion. Roof leaks, ragged lawns, heaved pavement and confused plants ...

Spring is looking good.