As summer wanes and we head into the fall, it’s likely that we’ll want to spend as much time outside as possible before the cold arrives. We’ll sit around the fire pit, sipping wine, and it will be ...

What to know, what to watch for, and when to act.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species widespread across the U.S., is particularly persistent. Unlike native ...

Mosquitoes are the bane of every outdoor event and they lay eggs in stagnant water. Make your yard less attractive to them by removing all sources of stagnant water such as buckets, bird baths, pet ...

Spring and summer are great times to be afield fishing, hiking, boating, etc. However, there is one danger that can easily spoil your fun - bugs! Most of us are familiar with the evil black flies that ...

A particular type of bulb has been proven to keep more bugs away in an outdoor setting than any other. So if you're constantly swatting away gnats or moths every time you step outside after dark, the ...

Q: About a year ago, I received a peace lily. It has done surprisingly well, considering the various opinions I have received on how to keep it healthy. About a week ago, a caterpillar appeared on the ...

On the next Outdoor Explorer, I’ll be talking about Entomophagy with Chris Gilberds, a chef from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Entomophagists are people who eat insects, and Chris Gilberds has a lot to ...