Fall is the time to repair summer-damaged, lackluster lawns and prepare for the winter season. Follow these four fast, simple fall lawn-care steps to promote a greener, better-looking, lush lawn next season.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus or Lyme disease is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes or ticks. Here are some things to keep in mind to protect yourself.

In the kitchen, nothing beats the versatility of mushrooms; they work in everything from soups and salads to main dishes and appetizers and are easy to prepare.

What's more American than firing up a pyramid of pillow-shaped charcoal briquettes in the backyard grill in anticipation of a lip-smacking, smoky-tasting summertime barbecue? Despite the current economy, there are some great tips so you can get the most out of your charcoal grill.

There is scientific evidence that higher levels of carbon dioxide are warming the atmosphere, which in turn may be increasing plant growth and the pollen that is known to trigger nasal allergy symptoms. Here's what to do about it.

When spring rains rinse and refresh the outdoors, decks, patios and everything on them get a bath, too. But, once it's dry you see the remaining film that stays: dirt, bird droppings, sticky tree sap and buds, and whatever other debris that gets carried in the wind to land on your patio.

When the weather turns warm, we open our windows to let in the light and fresh air. But there are other ways to update living spaces to reflect the best of the summer season.