By Jesse Morado
Sprucing up your back yard, deck, walkway or drive with an arbor, pergola or trellis can add quite a bit of interest and appeal to your home.
If you’re handy and seek a weekend …

Chicken lovers mark your calendars! The fourth annual Urban Coup Tour returns Sept. 24-25 from noon to 5 p.m. each day.
Backyard chickens are in more and more Intown neighborhoods with families, community gardens and …

By Shandra Hill Smith
You can get to nearby shops, schools, eateries and entertainment — all without a car. And some studies show you’re happier as a result.
A number of Intown walkable communities certainly want to …

By Walt Harrison
Writing an article for publication usually means submitting the article, sometimes months, before the public might actually read it.  When writing a garden column, the challenge is to find a topic that is …

Helen and Cecil Alexander
Ninety-three year old Cecil A. Alexander, Jr. describes his exceptional life during a visit to his home and in his unpublished biography.  A founder of the former 300-person architectural firm, FABRAP, and …

By Collin Kelley
Editor
With the lingering uncertainty in the economy, many homebuyers and current owners homeowners are playing it safe when it comes to renovation projects.
One of the most expensive projects can be flooring. For the …