At the Jackson Street Reconstruction in St. Paul, bumpy paving signals to people with low vision that they’re about to cross a road or bike lane. There’s a middle island between a bike path and car ...

You can stretch a string between stakes to create a layout line for setting bricks, but simply snapping a chalk line in the ...

A backyard can be a haven from the hectic activities dealt with on a daily basis. Create a hidden sanctuary with these landscaping tips and simple solutions to make your yard more private. Give your ...

You spend enough time crafting the perfect interior that reflects your design aesthetic, but what about your home’s exterior? It’s just as worthy of your attention. There’s nothing like enjoying warm ...

You can add hundreds of dollars to the value of a small place with seeds and plants. Draft a five-year plan with these simple farmhouse landscaping ideas and increase the value of your farmstead with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your house is in a prime location, you’ve updated the interior to boost its value, and you’ve repainted ...

A minimalist curb-appeal landscaping plan can revitalize any yard that's not in serious trouble. You'll have bright color, lush greens and a well-manicured yard that says, "I'm easy and neat." It ...

Two years ago in the Netherlands, artist Paul de Kort designed an 81-acre park near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. His assignment? To use nothing but landscaping to dampen the noise of airplanes. Such ...