Ben will be bringing us How-To videos on making compost bins and planter beds from scratch, as well as a series of One-Minute Tips on all things garden related (with some fun ideas for gardening with kids, too). His first One-Minute Tip, "How to Grow Your Tomatoes Into Trees," will be posted on Wednesday. More

Worried that you missed the spring planting season? Fear not. Carmen DeVito from Groundworks says there are many plants that shine when the sun hits its highest — you just have to be savvy when shopping for them. Below are 10 of her favorites for the procrastinating gardener. More

When Josh, Lauren and their twins moved into their new townhouse in Washington DC's historic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, they knew right away they had to change the bathroom. The retro pink, peach and black tiled bathroom, while quaint and vintage, was not their style. And in a smallish townhouse the room felt too busy and crowded. (Perhaps they also knew that once their daughters got old enough to talk they would fall in love with the bathroom's perky pink: time was of the essence!) More

Short on space and lack a headboard? Pegboard, our favorite kitchen and workshop workhorse, may just be the solution you've been looking for. Carmel from Our Fifth House transforms her boy's bedroom from bland to brilliant with a Union Jack paint job and inexpensive material. More

My philosophy about technology in the home is akin to a strict private school headmaster's opinion about children: technology should neither be seen nor heard until required/requested. Even though Apple's Airport router is fairly benign aesthetically, I prefer to keep the wireless router tucked inside a floating shelf, next to other blinking light culprits like the cable modem and home security system, a trio of otherwise mismatched clutter if left out all together. But what if you have to keep a device out in the open? That's what Ana Maria faced with her eyesore device until she devised a brilliant solution... More

When it comes to maps in kids' rooms, we thought we had seen it all. Not so! Check out this world map made of stamps, sure to wow resident philatelists, cartographers, and lovers of beautiful things. More

Did you pick up any new gear during the Memorial Day Weekend sales? If so, then this advice may be worth reading. Technology, as a whole, is making a push toward user-friendly devices. But even though you can set up your gear out of the box without any help from the user manual, you should still flip through to get a heads up on some of this useful user info. More

Here is an easy way to re-use ordinary glass bottles and turn them into customized vases. Fun and simple, this would make a great project for kids and adults alike. More

Sometimes being bold and taking risks in home projects pays off — you improve the look of your home, save some money, and even have some fun! But what's the other side of the coin? Disaster, of course! Sometimes the best laid plans for a seemingly simple project around the house can implode right before your eyes... More

While vintage design lovers have been enjoying the metallic pop of brass for years, we've been noticing a trend in current modern furniture design toward brass accents: hardware, handles and even modern accessories. If you've been indulging in the modern versions of this metal, then you might need (or want) a few vintage brass items to help balance out the space. More