For newer gardeners, cool, gray maritime summers can tempt a person to skimp on watering. Surely it’s about to rain, right? Sadly, summer rain is often drizzle, enough to dampen the dust but rarely ...

Carefully designed rain gardens can help funnel water to a designated area and keep it out of our basements and storm drains. Hardscapes like driveways and sidewalks move water into storm drains ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The U.S. has some of the safest drinking water in the world, but it’s not perfect. Lead and copper from ...

Rain gardens aren’t new. They have experienced a bit of a resurgence over the past five years, though, as people become more aware of the effects of climate change and seek new ways to reduce water ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

A home water filtration system is a device or set of devices that helps remove harmful chemicals and germs from the water in your home. Depending on the type of filter, it can improve the safety, ...