Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and ...

Family trees can have some real surprises, but not more surprising than the May tree in my back yard. Until I moved to town, I’d never heard of a May tree, but it has become a favorite. It’s eager to ...

Bristlecone pines in the western U.S. have been alive for nearly 5,000 years, but an upstart Patagonian cypress challenges that record. This 1,400-year-old bristlecone pine on Mount Washington in ...

When I was a kid, there was a year my parents bought a spruce for our yard. But before we planted it, the three-foot tree had another role to play: our family's Christmas tree. My mom pulled the ...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I love finding design ideas with a personal touch. Whether it's tied to a zodiac or a birth month, these elements make your home so much more meaningful. My ...