If you want it, homebuilders can create it. Find out the many ways in which designers can add pizazz to your abode, and learn what add-ons are gaining popular among buyers. ...

Our neatly manicured lawns are a source of pride, but offer little sanctuary for wildlife. Jamie Johannsen explains why it's time for a new mindset in backyard landscaping. ...

Our local farms produce a bounty of good food, and not just in summertime. Chris Linden visits a unique year-round farmers' market that celebrates the joys of local food and small-scale harvests. ...

What good can one company do in helping Third World countries to obtain safe, clean drinking water? A lot, it turns out, as Karla Nagy learns how a St. Charles pond equipment maker is changing communities. ...

This city has always conjured images of lively commerce and industry, but concepts of "green" and "sustainable" are new additions to its image. Learn how this dynamic city is reinventing itself for a new century. ...