Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a pergola with a built-in table and seating easily for outdoor gatherings.

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson adds a pergola to a deck or patio with a roof and privacy screen for a cozy outdoor retreat.

Disputes over who will pay for the LA fires are escalating, and NYC fights bankruptcy sale of rent-stabilized apartments.

As rebuilding begins in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, builders are showcasing resilient architecture and construction techniques aimed at outwitting future disaster.

Most landscaping companies disappear when the first frost hits. But for Cedar Valley homeowners who want their outdoor spaces to work harder year-round, that seasonal gap creates a real problem.