S.E. Smith

If you pay for garbage service, that monthly bill can sting, especially with prices rising across the US, in response to both increased handling fees and programs encouraging people...

Fishermen are often the first line of defense when it comes to invasive aquatic species, because their daily hauls create a sort of ongoing survey of what's going on in the water. Bycatch,...

Gothamist just rounded up the top 10 rooftop bars in New York City, and it got us thinking. Sure, going out is fun, but isn't it nice to stay at home sometimes? So why not build your...

Living on a slope can be a pain. Not only do you have to be more careful when it comes to water control and drainage, but it can be difficult to keep the garden in order, whether you...

Love the ocean? I totally do, and it's not just because I'm biased by living right next to the beautiful Pacific. Even if you're far from the seashore, you can do your bit to help with...

Container gardens. Awesome, right? Everyone's all about the gardening in containers these days, from that hipster down the street to the grandma on the corner. But don't you think...

Fall is one of my favorite times in the garden. The heat of summer may have dried out your lawn and many of the flowering plants that burst into bloom in late spring, but fall brings...

Dogs. Kids. Dropped cooking implements. And the thought of having to replace a beautiful tile floor after just doing a remodel and bickering for weeks over the tile choice in the...

How tall a fence needs to be depends on its intended use, building code, and of course your personal tastes. When you’re setting out with a fencing project, you should think...

Exposed to the elements as they are, wood decks tend to accumulate damage quickly, even when they’re maintained with regular coats of stain and sealants. When a hole develops...