Many Vermonters live fairly close to a mountain where they can spend the day on the slopes. But the McCuskers’ skiing commute makes even a 20-minute drive seem like a slog. The family turned a hill in ...

A reader writes: What do I do with this sloped front yard? The top flat part grows decent grass and is easy to maintain, but that slope! Every year all I do is pull weeds on it, watch it turn brown ...

Having a sloped yard can create some challenges, as you've undoubtedly learned if you own one. While you may enjoy spectacular views, gardening on a slope can be difficult, and your yard can be prone ...

A sloped yard can be a joy or an ordeal. It can put you eye-level with the treetops and serve as your personal sledding hill in the winter. The right kind of slope directs water away from your home's ...

With warm weather and sunny days can come a desire to spend more time in your yard. However, if you live in an area with neighbors and people passing by, it can be difficult to truly enjoy your ...