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10 DIY Projects to Liven Up Your Backyard This Labor Day Weekend

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:30:00 EST

Here, we’ve showcased ten backyard-sprucing projects that will add a new dimension to your family gathering this Labor Day weekend and, in some cases, extra numbers to your home’s resale value.

Charlie Bamforth Tells All About the Beer Industry

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EST

In his new book, Beer Is Proof God Loves Us, beer expert and master brewer Charlie Bamforth talks about the fast-changing world of beer. PM spoke to Bamforth about his views on Big Beer, home brewing and becoming a brewmaster.

How It Works: Garage Door Opener

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:47:00 EST

The average American garage door opens and shuts 1500 times a year, and it's bound to break. When it does, it's time to go shopping. Here's everything you'll need to know.

How to Install a Window Air-Conditioner Unit

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:00:00 EST

For small houses, difficult-to-reach rooms or guest houses, window a/c units are often the cheaper, more efficient way to go. Here's how to choose and install a window a/c unit like a pro.

Brilliant Pergola Designs: Pictures

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:00:00 EST

Pergolas, architectural garden adornments popular during the Italian Renaissance, can be a welcome respite from a midday summer sun. We hope the ones showcased here may even inspire you to build your own.

10 Great Gardens to Visit in the U.S.

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:30:00 EST

Looking for a great escape? Check out America’s finest public gardens and parks. Spend a few hours enjoying natural beauty and spectacular landscapes, and get inspired by clever ideas you can try in your own backyard.

The World's 18 Strangest Gardens

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:29:00 EST

From an ancient agricultural site in Sri Lanka to the fledgling crops of the International Space Station, we dug up this collection of the world's most noteworthy gardens and landscapes.

3 Next-Gen Air Conditioning Concepts

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:40:00 EST

There are few things akin to the relief felt upon stepping into an air-conditioned building on hot summer day. But cool comfort comes at a price—it requires lots of energy, and the chemicals used in most a/c's are harmful to the environment. Here's a