No need to rely on oil or gas to heat your home — new woodstove designs burn cleanly and are beautiful to boot

Better technology means more efficiency than ever for modern woodstoves

It’s time to rid yourself of winter’s heaviness and set up for spring

You can make an outdoor fish paradise of your own, for less than you might think. But you'll need this expert design wisdom

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Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them

A client’s request: “Build me a house where Disney meets Tudor.” The architect explores the details that make the style

Learn about softwoods, tropical hardwoods, composites and more for decks, including pros, cons and costs

Ditch the fancy and fussy in favor of laid-back entertaining that leaves you more time to enjoy the fun

Keep hope, beauty and kindness alive in the landscape by providing a refuge for these threatened enchanters