Owls can make great neighbors, especially if you have a rodent problem. But they need to feel safe and welcome while hunting. This feature in your yard helps.

Want birds to hang out in your garden? Head to your local thrift store's plant and kitchen section to DIY a charming birdbath using just two items.

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Beyond huge piles of concrete and asphalt debris at a site being cleared for development in Wauconda, a two-man crew has begun repurposing parts of the landscape that have been lost. Included is the ...

François Leite reimagines an old stone house in the French countryside.

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You can repurpose your bathroom fixtures into ponds, outdoor sinks, water features, creative sculptures, cement additives and ...

Here are 38 things to build in Minecraft for when you need some inspiration. Filled with cool Minecraft build ideas for both Survival mode and Creative mode!

When it's time to reseal your driveway, consider giving it a new infusion of personality with sparkle grain, making your ...

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To dismiss this resistance as mere stubbornness is to misread Chicago completely. In his seminal book “Great American City,” ...