There are all manner of home improvement and cleaning hacks around, and one claims to stop bugs with coffee and toilet paper.

If you want a green lawn, water frequently during periods of heat and drought stress. Irrigate 0.25 inches four to six times ...

This is because ticks are arachnids like spiders and scorpions, which is way worse than being an insect. You know it, I know ...

Select grass that best fits your yard. For shady areas where ground ivy tends to grow, use shade-loving types like fine ...

I got an email from a reader. My reader was pleading, ‘HELP!’ Squash bug or Anasa tritis had invaded her garden. She had planted pumpkins, acorn, spaghetti, and butternut squash. There was no hint of ...

Backyard and indoor bugs can be a nuisance. Here's what to do to keep mosquitoes, ticks, yellow jackets, and ants away.

Bleach is a powerful disinfectant that can kill mold and disinfect pool water, so it should be able to make short work of ...

Are we ready for summer? We’ve had roller coaster spring weather, which is typical for this part of California. Also typical ...