10/28/2006

Water conservation tips

08/24/2007

Revisiting classic home-keeping tips
Classic Household Hints offers ways to live simpler and cheaper. Old and new tips commingle in this little volume. Chapters are organized by subject, such as organization or floors, or by room, such as bedroom and kitchen.

10/28/2006

Where to recycle in North Texas

01/12/2007

These Japanese maples are great choices for Texas

05/12/2007

How to make vines go vertical
Vines grow quickly. Some will grow quickly on almost anything. But others need help growing in the direction you want them to grow.

02/02/2007

House mouse: resources a click away
With spring cleaning just around the corner, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to get organized, save time and improve the home environment all in one fell swoop.

01/12/2007

Before this year's planting, it's time for some planning
Now's the time to teach the kids how to plan this year's garden.

12/10/2006

Branch out with your tree's look
Forget football. Our country's real national pastime engages more players, moving in more directions, while maneuvering not one but hundreds of balls.

12/08/2006

Indoor plants: Light matters, but so does placement
As your gardening focus shifts to indoor plants in the winter, keep in mind that different houseplants have different light requirements. To keep your plant its healthiest, consider the suggested locations recommended by the Texas Cooperative Extension. However, because the winter light is less intense than at other times, some plants may still need artificial light.

10/30/2006

How to choose a self-storage facility
A self-storage unit offers a good place for stocking away large and small items on a short- or long-term basis. But how do you choose a self-storage facility?

10/28/2006

How to ask the right questions to fix a gardening problem
Got a spot in the garden or landscape that's giving you fits, but you haven't been able to figure out what's wrong?

Bulb planting guide: The secret's in the mix
North Texas in spring is one of the prettiest places in the world because so many municipalities and households plant Dutch bulbs. But the beauty doesn't happen without planning, forethought, timely action and muddy knees, and everything but the muddy knees needs to happen now.

10/28/2007

Hardy plants for the Dallas area
These trees, shrubs, groundcovers and perennials are hardy survivalists in North Central Texas

04/20/2007

Home checklist: What to do each month