Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a compost bin or make one using pallets, cinder blocks or chicken wire. Or simply ...

No-scratch scouring pads are also the best way to clean metal faucets. Unlike green scouring pads, they won't damage chrome finishes. Still, it's always a good idea to test on a hidden area to see if ...

Still, saving money on utilities doesn’t mean you have to give up comfort or live like it’s 1985. Today’s tech and simple habits can help you cut costs without sacrificing the modern conveniences you ...

You can clean buildup on faucet heads using vinegar or baking soda. The acidity of the vinegar helps break down the minerals, ...

Lawns need year-round attention to keep them healthy. Learn how to winterize you lawn before the first freeze.

After a year of dealing with a damaged water system, Apalachicola residents are nearing the resolution of their water quality issues. Hurricane Helene, which struck ...

Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced elevated levels of lead were found in the drinking ...

Matthew Backowski, attorney for the water council, said the fish died as a result of deteriorated lake conditions caused by ...

Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

Lawns can be aerated as often as once a year but that is rarely necessary. Only high-use lawns such as pet runs and sports ...