If you want to refresh your outdoor space without breaking the bank, making your own garden décor is a great way to add ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped ...

Design by Emily Henderson / Photo by David Tsay / Photo from "Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves" by Emily Henderson Cool backyards are both functional and stylish, ...

With temperatures already creeping into the triple digits, there's no time like the present to bring the thermometer down in your outside spaces and make your backyard a place to chill (literally).

There comes a time every winter when your faucets need a little protection. Rather than spend money on a special item, make a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics. Her work ...

If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

Make your season merry and bright with these best DIY Christmas decorations. Our homemade Christmas decor ideas are easy and ...