Let's be real. You never think something as simple as putting up a backyard fence or assembling a storage shed will land you ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.

Neighborly disputes are nothing new, especially over property lines, noise, and whose dog uses the bathroom where. But cutting down a significant portion of a neighbor's tree on what is ostensibly ...

The best and safest way to remove a fence that is on your property is to treat the removal as a two-step process, Payne says.

Knowing your local tree-trimming laws protects you from liability and helps prevent costly disputes with neighbors. Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected ...