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Boost curb appeal this season with these winter window box ideas including festive greenery, hardy flowers and bright holiday accents. Imagine a row of frosty white birch logs nestled between lush, ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful?

Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient and can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: From a security ...

Many birdbaths can be damaged by cold weather but birds need fresh water sources year-round. Learn which birdbaths are best for winter and how to provide water for birds in winter.

Physicists at CU Boulder have developed a novel insulating material for windows to improve the energy efficiency of buildings ...

CONDENSATION is back with a vengeance as winter creeps in and Brits are desperate to dodge the dreaded damp and black mould. Steamy kitchens, showers and soggy clothes drying on radiators all pump ...

A professor of plant pathology answers questions on winter plant care and offers tips on how to keep plants protected from ...

With colder temperatures coming in, customers may see higher utility bills -- however, many utility companies have ...

Winter containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com.