A local beekeeper starts to think about the genetics of her bees, when a colony collapse disorder wiped out her two hives. Read more…
Although Americans have long shied away from conventional bidets and the newer bidet seats for standard toilets, at least two major companies, Kohler and Toto, are working to overcome that resistance. Read more…
Bold and simple, these heavy wood pieces have lasting appeal. Read more…
Think, think — and think again — before doing any bulb planting in the next few weeks. As with any planting, achieving a diverse... Read more…
Q: We just moved into this house in Edmonds and there's a vine on our fence with a strange fruit or seed pod (pictured here). The pod is about... Read more…
Catherine and Jim Alexander were under no illusions about the tight quarters of the Spanish-revival stucco home they bought in 1999. The two-bedroom West Seattle... Read more…
If you follow Sandpoint Way north from the University of Washington, then take a right into that rabbit warren of affluence called Windermere... Read more…
Nothing beats the end-of-summer blues like a good weekend (or 10) of hard work. Like this stuff. You can thank us later. Home • Keep the... Read more…
Those who have wrapped themselves in a lush, thick towel after a shower know that fluffy towels are worth it. But finding a towel with the... Read more…
Hydrangeas are flowers that keep on giving. During summer, they paint a riot of color in our yards in blues, purples, pinks, lime greens... Read more…
Q: How should I clean my tarnished silver jewelry? A: Tarnish on silver is caused when the metal reacts with sulfur, a chemical found in... Read more…
Q: Our natural-gas hot-water tank is due to be replaced. Since our living space is on the second story, it is necessary to run the water... Read more…
Q: We were advised by our Realtor not to put our house on the market now because the house next door is so rundown. How do we go about fixing... Read more…
Michael and Victoria Brady's Visalia, Calf., backyard looks like a tropical island getaway. Tall palms, rocks and boulders surround a... Read more…
Is Urban Outfitters growing up? The Philadelphia-based chain, known for its retro-bohemian clothing and home furnishings designed with dorm ... Read more…
This time of year, a zip of color, replacing those tired yellow petunias in deck containers, comes from super-reliable fall chrysanthemums... Read more…
Taking your bungalow back in time to its original colors and décor is part of the annual Bungalow Fair's appeal. But even those who... Read more…
When Martha Stewart was growing up in Nutley, N. J., she and her mother journeyed to Macy's flagship store at Herald Square to shop for... Read more…
See all those insects in your yard? Are they good or bad? Knowing the difference can make or break a successful garden, says Wizzie Brown, extension program specialist with the Texas Cooperative Extension. Read more…
The annual Bungalow Fair celebrates the region's historic ties to the Arts and Crafts movement and gives avid bungalow residents a place... Read more…
long the darlings of the nutrition and beauty worlds — still are not entirely understood. But scientists agree that antioxidants are... Read more…
With darkening fall skies, the birds become restless, gathering in swirls until the horde becomes a churning 30,000-bird whirlpool heading... Read more…
Q: Do perennials need dividing? If so, when and how? A: Perennials are herbaceous plants that die down in autumn and burgeon back in springtime... Read more…
Until Bennie and Ed Sata moved into their certified-green home in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood this year, they were ecoconscious... Read more…
Who wouldn't want a healthier, more energy-efficient home? When buying a new home or remodeling, however, we must balance our eco-wish list... Read more…