Chic indoor plants are available for any decor

A home just isn't a home without plants. When we have plants indoors, they bring our living spaces, quite literally, to life....

10 fast and fabulous closet upgrades

Wouldn't it be nice if you were as happy with the walk-in closet in the master bedroom as you are with all the other rooms in...

Add some decorating touches that celebrate summer

After a long winter and dark, cold spring, you're ready to give your home a bright and cheery summer look. But what does that...

Best Chicago stores for camping gear

It’s finally camping season. But before you pack up your car and head to the campgrounds, there are a few things you...

Chicago's one-stop travel shops

Chicago shops for the eco-conscious

Let’s face it: when it comes to going green, a lot of us are, well, a little green—especially with regards to...

Use fuel stabilizers to protect the small engines in your household tools

DEAR TIM: Spring has finally arrived in the high country here. It's time to cut the grass, but the small gasoline engine on...

Resurfacing a cracked concrete driveway is a great DIY task

DEAR TIM: I have an older driveway that was installed 42 years ago. It's still in pretty good shape other than some cracks....

Removing caulk to re-do the job right

DEAR TIM: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions...

Decking the patio

Furnishing your patio can mean the difference between a flat, lifeless slab and a welcoming outdoor room fit for memorable...

Create colorful containers for springtime bouquets

Springtime conjures up thoughts of flowers, with their pretty colors dotting the landscape. Because bright colors are a great...

Install an exhaust fan

A bathroom without good ventilation is a likely target for mildew and wood damage. You can prevent it by adding an exhaust...

Install a flagpole

To see Old Glory waving in the wind always brings a sense of pride. If you're considering adding a flagpole to your yard, a...

Build a redwood deck

Redwood is the top of the line of natural deck materials because even under the worst conditions it resists decay, insects...