Building a sturdy deck is one way homeowners are creating a home they can enjoy more now, while looking smartly ahead in case they want to sell later. .

Fall is the time to repair summer-damaged, lackluster lawns and prepare for the winter season. Follow these four fast, simple fall lawn-care steps to promote a greener, better-looking, lush lawn next season.

Geese can put a major damper on outdoor fun at this time of year, especially for properties near water. Not only do bird droppings make an environment unpleasant, they pose a slip-and-fall hazard, and are a breeding ground for bacteria and disease. Here are tips for non-lethal, effective ways to deter geese.

Fall is a great time to try your hand at turning this year's yard debris into next year's natural fertilizer.

After generations of dwelling in close proximity to humans, modern deer aren't afraid of us anymore. Hungry and bold, when winter comes, deer aren't afraid to help themselves to a meal in your back yard. Natural deterrents work best to keep deer away from your landscaping.

More than half of all farm tractors are not equipped with a roll-over protective structure. If ROPS and seat belts were added to older tractors that are not equipped with ROPS and seat belts, approximately 350 lives would be saved annually on U.S. farms and rural settings.

Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they're feasting on fall's cornucopia of delicacies, birds are also planning ahead, taking note of yards with bird feeders that can help them weather winter's cold.