Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse.

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.

An arctic animal that typically spends its days lounging on pack ice came ashore on the southern coast of Washington this summer.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much?

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.

With the Earth's axis now tilting at 23.5 degrees, the northern hemisphere is at its farthest point from the sun.

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.

It's easy work to extract all the nutrients from the bones in a slow cooker, especially if you use one important ingredient.

This simple flavored salt brings a pinch of caffeinated brightness to your culinary creations.

Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal.

Don't buy popular rice cauliflower at the store when it's so easy to make it yourself.

Cut the salt and boost the flavor with homemade vegan ramen soup.

Cajun spices and a vinegar-based coleslaw put a little zing in this pulled pork recipe that's delicious with or without barbecue sauce.

You can quickly peel several hard-boiled eggs at once using this simply shaking method.

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.

Cook, keep warm and serve these party recipes — all from the same slow cooker.

After reading this recipe, you may never eat pancakes without Prosecco again, no matter what the calendar says.

A rundown of the many questions that arise when a recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, like do you use soft fresh bread or let it get stale first?

Making butter is easier than you think. One ingredient and one kitchen tool is all you need.

This fragrant water has many culinary uses. Here's how to make your own rose water through the distilling method or the infusion method.

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.

Your slow cooker can create delicious jams and butters while you're doing something else.

If you're looking for a more natural way to treat ailments, you may want to start with a herb garden.

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.

The stink bug, with its noxious smell, is a recent visitor to the U.S., but Halyomorpha halys seems to like it here. Here's how to get rid of them.

Succulents are affordable, low-maintenance and add a nice contrast to your flowers.

Situated within Indiana Dunes National Park, the futuristic '30s-era dwelling requires a $2.5 million restoration to be paid for by a qualified leasee.

Are there mole tunnels in your yard? Here are tips to help with mole control, from facts about food sources to pros and cons about mole traps and repellents.

Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.

Your beautiful blooms will look fresh longer if you add a little perk-me-up in their vase.

Learn how to find and kill bedbugs, which are small, sneaky and able to evolve to resist pesticide.

Experts warn that Alabama is facing an outbreak of yellow jacket super nests, and it's connected to climate change.

Banishing roaches from your home without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but the results will be well worth the effort.

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.

The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy.

Polka-dotted, pesky planthoppers are wreaking havoc in the eastern U.S. Here's how to get rid of spotted lanternflies and stop them from spreading.

The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas.

After 20 years in development, the Cosmic Crisp apple just hit stores.

The soothing sound of burbling water is one of the simplest ways to bring a sense of calm to any space.

Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world.

Flea collars, lawn-care products, insect repellant and de-licing products could be harming more than just pests.

Creating a bumblebee-friendly garden will help the struggling pollinators and be a boon for your blooms as well.

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.

Building one of these leafy retreats adds both beauty and interest to any garden.

Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and learn what grows best where you live.

Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.