We're moving soon, and I've been going through closets and attic, pulling out stuff we don't need. Last weekend, when the giveaway pile grew higher than the keeper pile, we decided to haul everything outside for a good old yard sale. Around here, people “go yard sale'in” for sport - the competition is stiff and the rules are well established, but we were ready for 'em. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Is it just me, or do other gardeners look outside in late summer and find that their yard has grown into an impassable jungle? In late summer the rumbling afternoon thunderstorms inspire a flush of vegetation that makes me wonder if I'm living in a rainforest. And inevitably – usually on the hottest afternoon on record – I'll “have it up to here” and head outdoors with my pruning shears. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Greetings from the Stone Ages! Well, not really, but things around my house have certainly taken a step backwards this last couple of weeks! Thanks to a frayed power line outside, my house experienced something called a “missing neutral,” which led to lots of smoke, sizzles, and chargrilled appliances. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Something new sprouted this year at Today's Homeowner – an office vegetable garden! This team project, headed by Danny's wife, Sharon, brought the Mobile staff together for some old-fashioned collaboration with the promise of delicious food. Read on to find out how it went. Read in full.

Last week, I found myself in need of a new lawn mower, and considering that gas mowers spit out as much pollution per hour as driving 250 miles in a car, I was ready to make a change. So – amid groans from everyone I've told so far – I headed out to buy a hand-powered, push reel mower. Read on to find out how well it worked. Read in full.

There's a patch of clover in my parents' yard that has been there as long as I can remember and is legendary for producing four-leaf clovers. However, if you're not so fond of clover in your lawn, read on to find out what you need to know about why clover grows and how to discourage it. Read in full.

A few weeks ago, I indulged in one of my favorite springtime impulse buys – seeds! And I say “impulse buy” because at mere pennies apiece, I can go a little crazy without feeling guilty. I came away with a handful of flower and herb packets and spent a happy afternoon scratching away in the soil and sowing a little anticipation. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

With a move on the horizon, I've been doing a lot of work lately to “get back to basics,” getting rid of anything I don't want to lug around in a box, and man, is there plenty of that! When I first moved into this house, I resolved to bring only healthy, eco-friendly products into my home, but then, without even realizing it, convenience snuck up on me. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Crazy, as it turns out, is pretty easy to make at my house! As many of you know, this spring I've been recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, and I've spent the last six weeks plastered to the window, screaming and squeaking my hands against the glass, as spring bounded into the yard without me. Read in full.

There's a neighborhood I visit frequently that has a long-running battle with Canada geese, and boy, are they a nuisance! The homeowners' association keeps the geese on high priority, and every time I visit, I'm always on the lookout for the latest anti-goose offensive. Read on to find out more. Read in full.