Dan Cary had the opportunity to talk with the author of the "Not So Big" series of books, Sarah Susanka.

In a perfect world, a septic system would be a balanced, organic ecosystem that relies on gravity and bacteria to render your home's sewage harmless as it disappears underground. But in reality, the average septic system can be a messy place.

Overcome home eyesores by making certain elements look smaller, look better, blend in and disappear.

What if you didn’t have to remove the battery from your cordless drill to charge it — instead, you could simply put it back in the case and it would be ready to go the next time you needed it?

Houses used to sell themselves, but times have changed and there are some things you can do to make sure your house is salable.

I am a Quality Assurance Evaluator for Air Force Contractors and live in Great Falls, Mont.  My shop is 11 feet by 21 feet with a 10-foot ceiling.

Take a tour of Life Member Jim Swoboda's shop in Valley, Neb., complete with all the Shopsmith equipment.

Paint always provides the most protection against UV light and rain, but on surfaces such as decks that can’t be totally sealed off from water penetration, a stain is best because it doesn’t peel. And except for marine varnishes, clear coatings have very limited effectiveness against sunlight.

When your concrete stairs are crumbling, take these 11 steps for repairing stairs and increasing your home’s curb appeal.

Breeze-dried sheets make for great sleeping, and for years I've draped sheet to dry - even in winter - on a single 15-ft. line strung between a galvanized pole and my garage wall. But I need more clotheslines, so I created this trellis.