Deb started the discussion in the Pool and Patio Forum. She wanted to know what to do about the spiders' webs that are proliferating in her favorite outdoor space. Pretty ... Read More

In April, I went to opening day of the exhibition of  Michael Jackson's more than 1,000 estate items that were on exhibit in Beverly Hills prior to going to auction.  In retrospect, I'm glad I ... Read More

CA Boom and Dwell on Design, Los Angeles' two biggest modern design shows, are being held on the same weekend -- this weekend, June 26-28. I'm not sure if they ... Read More

OK -- I'll try to be as wordless as possible. This is the mosaic patio table my daughter and I started working on last summer. Next mosaic project: the side ... Read More

  Above-ground swimming pools are enjoying an increase in popularity this summer, most likely because of their lower price tags and quick setup. More and more people are doing the staycation ... Read More

The only plans you need to make for next Saturday, June 27, is to get your yard or outdoor living space cleaned up for the campout you're going to enjoy with ... Read More

                                               It's not even Father's Day yet, and we're already thinking about the next potential patio and pool party: the 4th of July. I have yet to see any patriotic ... Read More

It's mid-June, and our pool and patio topics are in full swing. The Pool and Patio Forum is buzzing about all kinds of issues, from saltwater systems, to the Virginia ... Read More

Father's Day is next weekend, which means you have about a week to find something to let him know he's special. This year more than most, it's the thought that counts. ... Read More

I'd like to be Under the sea In a succulent garden With you. Photo by Chloe Taylor More Wordless Wednesday on About.com

Cherubs enjoying a little sunshine on their shoulders, and other places. Photo © Lisa Hallett Taylor Typically, the only nudity you might observe in the average suburban front yard would be one of those ... Read More

There are a few garden events this weekend of note -- although don't plan on taking in all of them unless you have access to a private jet. One is ... Read More

It's a wall, aka outdoor privacy screen. Those are holes in the wall.  That's mesclun -- arugula, oak leaf, cos, lamb's lettuce, etc. -- growing in the wall. It's called vertical gardening. ... Read More

Right now, as you're reading this, your swimming pool might be leaking.  Maybe not with the gusto of Niagara Falls, but more of a slow leak with a few subtle clues. Before ... Read More