Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the north state this season. We all agree that rainwater is precious — so why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots ...

Last week in this column we suggested creating a swale in your home garden to capture rain and practice effective water conservation. If you have been inspired to start planning a swale, you may be ...

Home buyers on Classic Court in Occoquan were drawn to the bright, roomy new houses when they moved to the cul-de-sac in the spring. They found, however, that a staple of suburban living -- barbecuing ...