From custom to DIY, these 10 ideas will help the radiator blend in, become a storage standout or both

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Use them as problem solvers, weed killers, color and texture providers ... ground cover plants have both practical and visual appeal

Love the look but don’t want the ruin? Learn how to have vine-draped walls without all the cracks and crumbling

It’s highly adaptable, suppresses weeds, reduces erosion and provide weeks of bright flowers. Just watch for invasiveness

Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you

Learn how to plan for a covered outdoor structure, what features are available to you, how much it will cost and more

Amish-milled lumber and local bluestone set off a focal-point fireplace beautifully in this comfy outdoor living space

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

Give your bed or sofa a new look with a little fabric and some simple sewing skills