There are many ways to make your home and garden more sustainable parts of your life, from adding solar panels to generate more of your own electricity to choosing plantings that need less 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 ...

Create an easy DIY rainwater collection system to conserve water and save money. After winning his first Oscar, Tom Cruise kept repeating the same 2-word phrase. It’s a lesson in emotional ...

The author uses a pump with a garden hose outlet to supply water to a mounted showerhead. Construct a simple, inexpensive rainwater shower system heated with an off-grid solar water heater. If you ...

It’s still cold outside. Most of us probably have our vegetable seeds started, or we are about to start our seeds and we’re eager to get back out in the garden. But what about all those things we ...

Harvesting rainwater conserves resources, can cut water bills and help landscapes through drought, water restrictions A little can go a long way when harvesting rainwater. A simple rainwater ...

There’s plenty of water available right now, but come July and August, many gardeners will be trying to figure out if we can give our plants the water they need without breaking the bank. We’re ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the ...

Monsoon showers aren’t just about lush greenery and cool breezes; they’re also nature’s gift to replenish our water supply. With one simple rainwater harvesting trick, you can capture and reuse ...