Christopher Michel, MFA, MA

We tested four DIY squirrel repellants over 12 days at a home with a years-long issue with squirrels eating holiday pumpkins. Here's what actually worked.

These Halloween cocktail recipes are all treat, no trick, with spooky sips that help make any adult Halloween party more festive and fun.

Not all grocery store ‘sourdough’ is made with a traditional starter. Bread experts reveal what ingredients might be hiding in your loaf and how to spot the real deal.

Learn how to buy mums that last by avoiding hot weather, full blooms, poor soil moisture, and broken stems when choosing fall porch plants.

Bronze-cut pasta is made using a bronze die instead of Teflon, which creates a rougher and more porous surface for soaking up sauces. Here’s how to tell your dried pasta is bronze-cut, and other things to look for in the pasta aisle.

Looking for fall flowers besides mums? These porch planter ideas include frost-tolerant blooms, sunny container picks, and shaded porch options.

Wondering if your lawn needs aeration? Experts explain when to aerate, how often to do it, and why timing can make all the difference.

Calcium chloride is often added to canned goods like tomatoes to keep them firm, but it can prevent them from breaking down in dishes like marinara sauce and soup. Here’s what to look for instead when you’re buying canned tomatoes.

Learn when to repot an orchid, from overgrown roots to soggy potting mix, plus the simple steps to keep your plant healthy and blooming.

Black speckles and soft spots may not be your thing when reaching for a snack, but there are so many ways you can use an overripe banana in the kitchen!

Too little—or too much—water can leave your tomatoes with split skins, black patches, or bland fruit. Learn how to water them for your best harvest yet.

From Thai chicken salad to Southwestern to Mediterranean, these chicken salad recipes will inspire you to go beyond just breast meat and mayo.

Make sure you whip up enough of these delicious Fourth of July drinks because they'll go fast! Guests will love these kid-friendly Fourth of July punch recipes.

These flavorful recipes from the Lowcountry are a joyous way to celebrate.

Many types of roses come in a host of colours, sizes, and textures. Learn about the different kinds and which varieties grow best where you are.

Whether you want to make your meals more nutritious, add omega-3 to your diet, or just make something quick and easy, these canned tuna ideas will do the trick.

These easy Mother’s Day cocktails are the way to celebrate, with seasonal flavors and elegant presentation.

Here's everything you want to know about Queen Elizabeth II's favorite flower, Lily of the Valley

These best homemade Christmas food gifts will keep the holidays sweet. Our edible holiday gift ideas include sugar cookies, popcorn, cornbread, and more!

Missed your fall seeding window? Learn how winter seeding just before a big snow can jump-start spring growth and help you grow a thicker, greener lawn.