The 10th annual “A Practical Backyard Tour” of the Cedar Valley will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21. An event finale and door prize drawing will take place at SingleSpeed Brewing in Waterloo ...

Professionals should design new households and complexes with water-smart infrastructure. Ideally, piping should not be ...

Sealing your asphalt or concrete driveway can protect it from damage and extend its lifespan, but is it really necessary?

Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their ...

Urban areas face common drainage challenges that permeable paving can address. Urban planners use these designs for public spaces to tackle such issues.

Community members are encouraged to buy customizable permeable pavers, which will fund various neighborhood improvements. Funds raised will support critical home repairs, the planting of a food ...